
By Keiichi Sigsawa, Iruka Shiomiya (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Kino's Journey series
A traveler and a talking bike explore diverse lands, staying only three days in each.
Kino, a wanderer, and Hermes, a talking motorcycle, journey through a world of diverse cultures. They never linger more than three days in any land, uncovering unique customs and stories. As they travel, Kino's past remains a mystery, and each new destination offers fresh challenges and insights. What secrets lie in the lands they visit, and what drives Kino to keep moving forward?
“So, who’s the kid?””My name is…”××××× hesitated for a moment, turning slightly to look back along the road they were traveling. Beyond the red horizon, her homeland’s gates sank into the distance, never to be seen again.Facing forward once more, ××××× looked past Kino’s side to focus intently on the path ahead before answering. “My name is–“ Kino travels with the trusty talking motorrad, Hermes. The duo are always together, with Hermes providing speed, and Kino providing balance. They stay in each country for no more than three days, as a rule–enough time to learn about each destination’s unique customs and people. And so Kino and Hermes journey ever onward…
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