In this story we will examine environmental problems through the daily activities and conversation of a family that has recently moved to the Tokyo area. In addition, using the basic concept of the ecological unit, we will try to simply and concretely discuss the future of the planet.
| Main Characters |
| The Tamaki family (In Japanese, the character for "Tamaki" suggests the meaning "Environment." Each character's Japanese full name possesses an environmental meaning) |
| Dad |
Mamoru Tamaki (Protecting the environment) |
| Mom |
Yuko Tamaki (Environment friendly) |
| Grandma |
Tamotsu Tamaki (Preserving the environment) |
| High school-aged son |
Susumu Tamaki (Promoting recycling) |
| Dog |
Erde (Meaning "earth" in German) |
Chapter One; "A new morning"
Chapter Two; "Housekeeping"
Chapter Three; "A Ski Trip"
|