Manga de Wakaru Concrete
マンガでわかるコンクリート
This manga explores the history and properties of concrete, one of humanity's most essential building materials. Readers join Kenji, an architecture student, and the Sibyl as they discover how the Romans first used concrete to construct roads, bridges, harbors, temples, and aqueducts—many of which still stand today.
The journey takes them across the Hijiri-Bashi Bridge and into the Hukagawa Cement Factory, where they learn the differences between ancient Roman concrete and its modern counterpart. Through their eyes, the story reveals the science and art behind this durable material.