Japan Inc. An Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book) #[nn]

"Trade Friction" presents a sharp, accessible look at the economic tensions between Japan and the U.S. in the late '80s, following Tsugawa and Kudo of the Mitsutomo Company as they navigate the challenges of export restrictions on Japanese cars. Written by Shotaro Ishinomori and Betsey Scheiner and illustrated by Ishinomori, the story uses clear, grounded storytelling to explore the real-world ripple effects on workers and subcontractors—all rendered in Ishinomori’s distinctive, expressive style. The cover, also by Ishinomori, captures the tension with a striking, minimalist composition.