
Manga de Wakaru Shakaigaku
マンガでわかる社会学
Four characters—Aya, Rina, Saki, and Yuka—guide readers through topics related to social behavior and human interactions. The series explains what constitutes appropriate conduct and how to avoid causing inconvenience to others. While sociology is often studied in universities, it is also a practical field relevant to everyday life. The material highlights that social norms differ across countries, though some are shared. It touches on Japanese customs such as giving otoshidama during the New Year and throwing a 5 yen coin into temples. The series also addresses emotional regulation and the distinction between rational, irrational, and emotional actions, though it acknowledges that human behavior is complex and cannot always be neatly classified.









