Nominee of the 16th Golden Comic Awards – Comic of the Year (2025)
Winner of the 19th Japan International MANGA Award – Silver Award (2025)
During the tumultuous period of World War II, a young Amis girl named Panay worked as a housemaid for a Japanese family in Hualien. Combining locally foraged wild vegetables with Japanese culinary styles, she created uniquely flavored dishes that not only evoked her employers' nostalgic taste memories but also soothed their homesickness. During a daring seaside foraging trip, Panay's fate intertwines with that of Shinsuke, a Japanese policeman, sparking the quiet blossoming of unfamiliar emotions.
Emerging manga artist Nananri visited Amis villages in Hualien, capturing the wartime daily life of food and heartfelt nostalgia through delicate illustrations. This touching story transforms history and culture into a moving narrative.
An Amis girl and a talented cook. She works as a housemaid for the Ikegami family in Hualien Harbor to save money for her younger sister's medical treatment. By chance, she encounters Shinsuke, a Japanese policeman, only to later discover that he is the eldest son of the Ikegami family.
A Japanese policeman born in Taiwan who has just been transferred to Hualien Harbor. He steps in to help Panay during an unexpected incident. Despite having nuanced feelings about his own identity, he gradually begins to understand the true flavors of "home" through his time with Panay.
