

Furari.
Furari·ふらり。
A man walks through Edo, carefully and deliberately, exploring its neighborhoods and documenting them with observations, sketches, and poetry. Based on the historical figure Tadataka Ino, the unnamed protagonist is a retired businessman who wanders the city with a sense of curiosity and appreciation for its small joys. The artist Jiro Taniguchi captures his journey in detailed visuals, drawing on his previous approach of inhabiting a real-life figure’s perspective. Through the man’s measured steps and reflections, the story offers a glimpse into daily life in Edo, emphasizing observation, art, and the quiet beauty of a bygone era.