Bookstores in Tokyo
Central Tokyo (Inside Yamanote Line)

Last Change:
 2 Nov 2011

Note: the Tokyo area comes in four files:
(1) Jimbocho and Hongo
(2) Central Tokyo (inside Yamanote Line, excluding (1)) (this file)
(3) Western Tokyo Suburbs, Saitama, Kawasaki and Yokohama
(4) Eastern Tokyo Suburbs and Tsukuba

A common subject index is on the end of this file.

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Note:  Yohan, major distributor of foreign books and magazines went
bankrupt July 31st '08.  For stores last visited before this date,
information on amount of foreign books and availability of foreign
magazines may be inaccurate.  Visit date appears at the end of each
entry in [MM/YY] format; no date means latest visit was before April
2006.

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Geographic Index:

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Subject Index, Tokyo area

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Stores with Mail/Fax/Online services

Bookstores in other cities of Japan
Bookstores in other cities of the world

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General notes on address, phone conventions, hours, etc. in Japan
Looking for bargains?  Buying books in Japan
Insights of the trade: Publishing books in Japan
Other sources and reference material on bookstores in Japan
Glossary of Japanese publishing terms

Acknowledgements

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Tokyo is a collection of hubs and satellite cities.  The traditional
downtown district is along the east side of the Yamanote Line from Asakusa
to Ginza.  Suburban railway terminals on the west side, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku
and Shibuya are the center of activity now.  Growing are the satellites:
Kichijoji, Machida and Makuhari to name a few.  Yokohama is another cluster
of satellites with its own local culture.

Tokyo's traditional educational district is Bunkyo-ku (Hongo, Yushima) and
northern Chiyoda-ku (Kanda-Jimbocho).  Here are shops with highly
specialized collections.  The next major cluster of academic bookstores is
around Waseda.  Not many used bookstores around Keio campuses.  Interesting
for foreign material is Kunitachi.

NTT long-distance area code: Tokyo 23-ku (wards) 03.
From overseas dial (access code)-81-3-(eight digit local number).

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Yotsuya and Kojimachi:
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Bonjinsha (1F Ryoshin Hirakawa-cho Bldg. 1-3-13 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku
	102_0093;  3 minutes from Subway Hanzomon, Kojimachi.  13 minutes
	from JR Yotsuya.  Site has map.  3239-8673,  Fax 3238-9125;
	http://www.bonjinsha.com/)  "Specializes in Japanese language texts
	and studying aids.  Renovated Jan '03."
Cervantes Institute (Instituto Cervantes Tokio) (1F Cervantes Bldg. 2-9
	Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku 102_0085;  Adjacent to Bancho Elementary
	School, between Subway Koujimachi and JR Ichigaya.  5210-1800;
	http://www.cervantes.jp/)  "Books in Spanish and books about Spanish
	Culture.  Opened September '07."
Enderle (2F Oonoya Bldg. 1-18 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku 160_0004;  3 minutes west
	from JR/Subway Yotsuya on Shinjuku-dori, near end of second block,
	on the left side.  3352-2481,  Fax 3731-2246;
	http://www.enderlebooks.com/enderle_bookstore.htm)  "Small shop
	selling books of the Catholic faith.  Also some studies of Japanese
	religion and German language study aids.  The majority English but
	also some German and Japanese books."  Open 10-18, Sat 10-12 &
	13-17.  Closed Sun, Hol.  Closed Sat Jul-Sept.

Also on Shinjuku-dori between the bridge and Enderle are San Paulo and Don
Bosco, both Christian booksellers with fine traditions (few if any foreign
books).

The Rising Sun Pub on Shinjuku-dori hosts a book exchange.  (1-9-3 Yotsuya;
Between station and Enderle;  http://www.thesun.jp/english/index.htm)  The
number of books is small.  Open 17:30-midnight.  Closed Sun, Hol.

Nearby Yotsuya Station is Sophia (Jochi) University, the most important
cosmopolitan institution of education in Japan.  A small shop inside the
campus sells religious books, some foreign.

No large general bookstores in the area.

Kumazawa Shoten in Yotsuya Atre closed.

Tokyo Random Walk Akasaka closed April '07.

"On the left side of the National Guest House (Geihinkan) is Kinokunizaka,
the haunted slope which appears in Lafcadio Hearn's KWAIDAN.  In the
Tokugawa Era the premises of the current Guest House was the Edo Estate of
the Duke of Kii: thus 'Kii-no-kuni' (land of Kii).

Kii, present Wakayama-ken, has produced some notable merchants, most famous
being Kinokuniya-Bunzaemon (?-1734?).  Legend says he made a fortune by
successfully shipping a load of tangerines from Kii to Edo across a violent
tempest.

Kinokuniya remains a name favored by merchants, mostly grocers and Japanese
confectioners, throughout the country to this day, though Bunzaemon was an
incomparable spendthrift who lost his fortune within his lifetime."

Aoyama (Omote-Sando):
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Omote-Sando Intersection is within walking distance from JR Harajuku and JR
Shibuya.  Only Ginza Line serves Gaien-mae.

Aoyama Gakuin is a major Christian University.  The Aoyama, Harajuku,
Shibuya district is a fashion center.

Kinokuniya Supermarket is not related to Kinokuniya Bookstore.  It moved
back to the original location near Subway Omote-Sando Exit B2, to the west
of Omote-Sando Intersection Nov. '08.

Aoyama Book Center (B2 Cosmos Aoyama Garden Floor 5-53-67 Jingu-mae,
	Shibuya-ku 150_0001;  Enter pavement between United Nations
	University and car dealer showroom.  5485-5511;
	http://www.aoyamabc.co.jp/)  "Went bankrupt and closed July '04.
	Reopened September 29 '04.  Many imported magazines but not many
	foreign books.  Unique collection of art, photography and design
	books.  Chain owner, Yohan Book Sellers failed in July '08, but
	stores remain open. "  Open 10-22. [11/09]
United Nations University Academic Bookstore (5-53-70 Jingu-mae;  2F UNU HQ
	Building.  North side of Aoyama-dori.  3499-2811;
	http://www.unu.edu/unupress/bookstore.html)  "Mostly UNU Press
	books.  Disarmament, environment, human rights, development,
	international trade, etc."  Open  10-17.  Closed Sat, Sun.
Crayon House Tokyo (3-8-15 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku 107_8630;  From Subway
	Omote-Sando Junction Exit B1, head north (toward Harajuku and Meiji
	Jingu), turn left at corner of Mori-Hanae Bldg.  About 3 minutes
	from station.  3406-6492,  Fax 3407-9568)  "Children's picture books
	and literature from around the world.  With 50,000 books, widely
	regarded as the best collection of its kind in Japan.  About 10,000
	imported books.  Children are welcome to roam around and read.  The
	organic food restaurants in the basement are rather expensive."
	Open 11-19.
Ms.Crayon House (3F Crayon House;  3406-6465,  Fax as above)  "Small
	collection of women's books: childbearing, family life and women at
	work.  Writings by leaders of the liberation movement and female
	psychologists.  Very few foreign books."
Shimada Yosho (A103 1F T-Place 5-5-25 Minami-Aoyama 107_0062;  From
	Omote-Sando Exit A5 walk south and turn right at immediate corner
	with Inari (fox shrine).  Furthest store in the two rows of red
	brick buildings.  3407-3863)  "This store started as a specialist of
	books about automobiles.  Now there are much more books on
	life-style, art, interior design and handicrafts."  Open 11-20
	through year.  [12/06]
Lombardi (3-15-2 Minami-Aoyama;  From Omote-Sando Exit A4 walk south, pass
	the Inari and turn left at the first traffic light.  Proceed to
	Hotel Floracion Aoyama and turn left.  5785-3371,  Fax 5785-3395;
	http://www.lombardi.jp/)  "Specialist of automobile books.  Opened
	May 2006."  Closed irr.
Cow Books Aoyama (3-13-14-2F Minami-Aoyama;  From Omote-Sando Exit A4, take
	Aoyama-dori west about 50 meters.  Turn right (south) at the corner
	with stationery store, and walk past a Japanese noodle shop.  In a
	white building on the left side of street, above Cabane de Zucca.
	3497-0807;  http://www.cowbooks.jp/)  "Tiny store.  About 70%
	Japanese.  Imported books on 'freedom' from the U.S.  (See home-page
	for definition.)  Out-of-print books from the 1960s and '70s.  Main
	store in Naka-Meguro.  Active in promoting Book Crossing."  Open
	12:30-21.  Closed around the New Year.
Lilliput (Soft Town Aoyama 3-1-24 Jingu-mae;  West side of Gaien-nishi-dori
	('Killer Street') north of Bell Commons, near pedestrian overpass.
	Tiny store with white door at end of maroon atrium.  Phone/Fax
	3470-2020;  http://www.japonica.co.jp/lilliput/)  "Miniature books.
	Over 4,000 titles from 20 countries.  1 millimeter square micro-book
	OLD KING COLE on display."  Open 11-18.  Closed Sat, Sun, Hol.
On Sundays (3-7-6 Jingu-mae;  Basement of Watari Museum.  Shortly north of
	Lilliput.  7 minutes from Gaien-mae Exit 1, 10 minutes from
	Omote-Sando.  15 minutes from JR Sendagaya (yellow trains).
	3470-1424)  "Art.  Much imported.  Large postcard collection 1F."
	Open 11-20, -21 Wed.  Closed Mon.
Shelf (3-7-4 Jingu-mae;  Sign outside corner north of On Sundays.
	3405-7889)  "Photography.  Most volumes imported."  Open noon-20,
	-18 Sun, Hol.
Libro Aoyama (2-12-16 Kita-Aoyama 107_0061;  Corner of Gaien-mae
	Intersection.  3408-0701;  HQ Ikebukuro)  "Some foreign paperbacks.
	Many art books."  Open 10-23.
Book Club Kai (2-7-30 Minami-Aoyama;  Subway Aoyama-Itchome Station Exit 5.
	Turn west (right) into first street south of Honda HQ.  Subway
	Gaien-mae Exit 4.  About 15 minutes from Omote-Sando by foot.
	Basement of building with big red triangle in front.  3403-6177,
	Fax 3403-9849)  "Leading New Age bookshop.  The specialist of books
	of the spiritual realm.  Foreign section (3 shelves) covers subjects
	such as Native American lore, aromatherapy, Karl Jung theory and
	channelling."  Open noon-20.  [12/06]
Goethe Book Dealers (1F Pearl Bldg. 2-5-9 Minami-Aoyama;  Subway
	Aoyama-Itchome Exit 5.  One block west of Honda HQ, on north side of
	first street south of Aoyama-dori.  Book Club Kai is on the south
	side of same street.   5771-6511,  Fax 5771-6512;
	goethebk@blue.ocn.ne.jp)  "German-language books.  Staff speaks
	English and German.  Moved here from Marunouchi Bldg."  Open
	9:30-19:00.  Closed Sat, Sun, Hol.
Book 246 (1-2-6 Minami-Aoyama;  Lattice Aoyama, south side of Subway
	Aoyama-Itchome, one block south of twin towers.   5771-6888,  Fax
	5771-6889;  http://www.book246.com/)  "Small, stylish store selling
	travel books."

Ballet shop Fairy  (5-50-10 Jingu-mae;  Shortly north of first corner east
of McDonald's near Aoyama Book Center.  3499-5541,  Fax 3499-5540) has a
tiny music sheet/book collection.

Blue Parrot moved to Takadanobaba early '04.
Nadiff Omote-Sando closed May '07 and reopened in Ebisu July '08.
Cine City went dormant August '02.
Intelligent Idiot moved to Nishi-Ogikubo '07, and then to rural Kanagawa-ken
around '09.  It seems books are no longer sold.

Hiro-o and Minami-Azabu:
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National Supermarket (4-5-2 Minami-Azabu 106_0047;  In front of Arisugawa
	Park entrance, about 3 minutes from Subway Hiro-o Exit 1/2.
	3442-3181,  http://www.national-azabu.com/)  "On second floor of
	American-style supermarket popular among families of diplomats and
	foreign workers.  Moderate selection of English books and magazines.
	Has books on Japan corner.  Several shelves illustrated cookbooks
	and life-style books.  Ideal place for the homesick."  Open 9:30-19.
Book Ryusui Hiro-o (4-1-29 Minami-Azabu;  2F Hiro-o Garden.  Across the
	street from Subway Hiro-o Exit 1, beyond Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank.
	5423-7081,  Fax 5423-5143)  "Former Aoyama Book Center.  English
	section expanded '07."  Open 10-20.  Closed 2nd, 3rd Tue.

Kids' Books moved to Shibuya March '07.

"In the Arisugawa Memorial Park is Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library
(Toritsu Chuo Toshokan)  (5-7-13 Minami-Azabu 106_8575; 03-3442-8451;
http://www.library.metro.tokyo.jp/) with 110,000 foreign books scattered
through the shelves.  No borrowing.  Total collection: 1.6 million."

Roppongi:
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Stores in vicinity of Roppongi Intersection first.

Aoyama Book Center Roppongi (6-1-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku 106_0032;  Subway
	Roppongi Exit 1a or 3,  3479-0479;  HQ Aoyama)  "Renovated and
	reopened June 8th 2006.  Chic interior.   Good for art, design and
	fashion books.  Foreign magazines, bestselling novels and books on
	Japan well stocked.  It appears that the Outlet Store, a separate
	room in the same building is now closed."  Open 10-5 AM, -22 Sun.
	[04/07]
Aoi Shoten (2F Lapiross Roppongi 6-1-24 Roppongi;  Subway Roppongi Exit 3.
	3403-0327,  HQ Nakano)  "General bookstore.  Small foreign book
	section."  Open 10-1 AM, -23 Sun, Hol.  [07/06]
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi (6-11-1 Roppongi 106_0032;  Roppongi Hills Front Gate
	Bldg, southeast of the cylindrical tower.  6 minutes from Subway
	Azabu-juban exit 7.  8 minutes from Subway Roppongi.  From Roppongi
	Intersection turn into the slope (Imoaraizaka) on the right of
	Citibank and Roppongi Hills will come into sight at the end.
	5775-1515,  Fax 5775-3715)  "Opened '06.  Books, magazines and
	music.  Many foreign books: design, life-style, cuisine, children's
	books, travel and on Japan.  Foreign books placed alongside Japanese
	books.  (Not all Tsutaya branches sell books.  Very few have foreign
	books.  Nearby branch in Lapiross beneath Aoi Shoten has no books.)"
	"Here you're allowed to flip through the pages of recent glossy
	editions on display while sipping your double shot latte from
	Starbucks on the same floor."  Open 7-4AM next morning.  [07/06]
Bibliophile (5-17-1 Roppongi;  AXIS Building, 7 minutes toward Tokyo Tower
	from Roppongi Intersection.  10 minutes south of Subway
	Roppongi-Itchome and Ark Hills.  3582-2707,  Fax 3582-2881;
	http://www.axisinc.co.jp/)  "Foreign books, design.  No ordinary
	literature."  Open 11-19, -18:30 Sun, Hol.
Maruzen Ark Hills (1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku 107_6003;  3F Ark Mori Bldg.
	Subway Roppongi Itchome.  3589-1772,  Fax 3589-2247;  HQ Marunouchi)
	"About 4 shelves foreign paperbacks and books on Japan."  Open
	10-19, -18 Sun, Hol.  [Another Maruzen branch in Tameike-Sanno
	subway station, near Ginza Line ticket machines.  Open 7:30-21,
	10-20 Sat, Sun, Hol.]

Tokyo Random Walk Roppongi (Striped House) closed June '07.

There used to be a bookstore in the American Club, Azabudai.  It was run by
Tuttle.  Tokyo American Club says they have no plan to open a new store.

Mita (JR Tamachi):
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Follow the wide street with Lawson on the corner about 5 minutes for
Minato-ku Mita Library from Subway Mita Exit A3 or adjacent JR Tamachi West
Exit.

Shimizu Shoten (5-25-1 Shiba, Minato-ku 108_0014;  Near corner of Mita 2
	Intersection, southeast of Keio University campus.  One street to
	the north of Mita Library.  3451-1887)  "Used books.  One shelf
	English paperbacks on 1F.  No foreign titles in the academic
	collection on 2F."

"Unlike Waseda, there are not many bookstores in Mita.  One reason is that
Keio boys come from wealthy families and aren't interested in trading
second-hand texts."

Hamamatsucho, Shimbashi:
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Yaesu Book Center Shiodome (1-7-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku 105_0004;  Shiodome
	Media Tower Annex 1-3F ("Kyodo News" on wall),  3574-8861)  "Opened
	Aug 8th '03.  Foreign books 2F.  Yaesu Main Store is six times
	larger."  Open 11-21, -19 Sat, Sun, Hol.  Closed irr.
Book Store Dan (2-4-1 Hamamatsu-cho, Minato-ku 105_6102;  2F World Trade
	Center Bldg.  JR Hamamatsucho or Subway Daimon.  3437-5540)  "1
	large floor.  Many foreign magazines and paperbacks.  Merged with
	Bunkyodo '02."  Open 10-21.

"The Minato-ku Minato Library (3-2-25 Shiba-koen 105_0011;  In park north of
Prince Hotel, right outside Subway Onarimon Exit A1;  from JR Hamamatsucho
take wide street to Zoujouji and turn right.  3437-6621) has more foreign
books than the Mita Branch."

Hibiya:
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Junkudo Press Center (2-2-1 Uchisaiwaicho;  1F Nihon Press Center Bldg.
	Subway Uchisaiwaicho Exit A7, Kasumigaseki Exit C4.  Faces Hibiya
	Park and Library.  3502-2600,  Fax 3502-2653;  HQ Kobe)  "Used to be
	run by Maruzen.  Junkudo took over May '02.  Now the store has high
	Junkudo bookshelves and a somewhat smaller foreign section (2 or 3
	high shelves)."  Open 10-20.  Closed Sat, Sun, Hol.
Seifu Kankoubutsu Service Center (1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku 100_0013;
	Between Subway Kasumigaseki Exit A10 and Exit C1.  Block west of
	Hibiya Library.  3504-3885,  Fax 3504-3889)  "Government
	periodicals, statistics, reports.  Also sells maps and business
	titles.  Some imported directories and translated reports in tiny
	foreign section.  Somewhat larger than the Otemachi Center."

Imperial Hotel Bookstore closed March '03.  American Pharmacy closed and
reopened in Marunouchi Bldg.

Ginza:
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Subway Ginza is a large junction that covers 20 blocks.  It's much easier to
find the listed exits underground than search buildings at street level.
Subway Hibiya, Ginza and Higashi-Ginza are connected underground.  Nearby is
JR Yurakucho.

All stores in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104_0061.

Stores listed south to north.

Yamaha Gakki Ginza (7-9-14 Ginza;  South of Ginza Core.  Subway Ginza A3/4.
	3572-3136)  "Whole basement floor of instrument store devoted to
	music sheets and music theory, instruction books.  Scores largely
	imported."  Open 10:45-19.  Closed one to several days each month
	(irr.)
Book 1st Ginza (5-8-20 Ginza;  6F Ginza Core.  Subway Ginza A3/4.
	3573-8889)  "Opened July '03 after Kumazawa moved out.  Largest
	bookstore in Ginza.  Foreign section somewhat larger than Asahiya
	Ginza and Junkudo Press Center nearby.  Large art section."  Closed
	about 6 days per year (irr.)  Open 10-22.
KyoBunKwan (4-5-1 Ginza;  Subway Ginza Exit A9.  3561-8446,  3561-8449
	(foreign books),  3563-0730 (children's books);  Site has location
	guide: http://kyobunkwan.co.jp/)  "Large store strong in religious
	books, theology, philosophy.  Japanese Christian books 3F.  Foreign
	books on religion, philosophy 5F.  Mostly English and German, some
	French, also Greek and Latin classics.  Complete LOEB CLASSICAL
	LIBRARY in stock.  Old Testament studies in Hebrew.  The Bible in
	many languages.  Children's books 3F,6F,8F.  Best collection of
	Christian literature, foreign or Japanese, in Japan."  Open 10-20.
	1F,2F -22 weekdays.  3F-8F open 13-20 on Sun.
Nishiyama Yosho (3-7-13 Ginza;  On alley on south side of Matsuya.  3F of
	brick bldg. shortly east of Starbucks Coffee.  Subway Ginza Exit A13
	or Ginza-Itchome Exit 9.  3562-0820,  Fax 3562-0828)  "Rich stock of
	imported books on transportation.  Strong in aviation.  Also some
	books on collection hobbies, SF films and modeling.  Sells
	'Spiderman' and 'Spawn'.   Branches in Ikebukuro and Kobe."  Open
	11-19:30.  Closed 1st, 3rd Tue when not Hol.

Jena closed Jan '02.  Kondo Shoten downstairs followed, after holding out
for another year.  Kondo Shoten Ginza was where the founder of Kinokuniya
spent a day as an apprentice.  (Other Kondo Shoten stores are still open.)

Asahiya Ginza closed Apr '08.
Magazine House World Magazine Gallery closed Jun '03.

[Thanks Annerose Matsushita for information on this area.]

Marunouchi, Yaesu and Nihombashi (JR Tokyo Terminal):
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The west side of JR Tokyo Terminal is Marunouchi, HQ of Mitsubishi.
Nihombashi is the HQ of Mitsui.  Yaesu on the east side of Tokyo Terminal is
a shopping district.

Stores on the Marunouchi (west) side of JR Tokyo Terminal listed first.

Maruzen Marunouchi Main (1-6-4 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-Ku 100_0005;  1F-4F
	Marunouchi OAZO, block northwest of JR Tokyo Marunouchi North Exit.
	Subway Otemachi B2c.  Stay underground until you find B2c.  Metro
	Tozai Line closest; other lines are quite far.  With Metro
	Marunouchi Line, use Tokyo, not Otemachi.  5288-8881,  Fax
	5288-8892;  http://www.maruzen.co.jp/,  sd-marunouchi@maruzen.co.jp)
	"Opened September 2004.  1.2 million books.  High shelves and tight
	aisles for a Maruzen.  Foreign collection on 4F one of largest in
	Japan.  Technical books, including math, physics, history,
	economics, law, linguistics, civil engineering finely classified.
	Each epoch gets a separate shelf in the art section.  Some French
	and German books.  Has small reference library.  Maruzen started out
	as the nation's first joint-stock company, established under the
	encouragement of Yukichi Fukuzawa, founder of Keio University.  For
	decades it was the nation's leading bookstore chain, enjoying a
	lucrative businesses selling books to scholars with budgets to burn.
	Fortunes took a turn in the late 1990s.  Amazon.com started sales in
	Japan.  While university enrollment grew, school budgets tightened
	and the newer generation of students showed little interest in
	imported texts.  Sales dropped 30% in a decade and major branches
	(Sapporo, Kyoto (2005), Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima) had to be closed.
	Merged with Junkudo in 2010 but IR announcements state that
	regaining independence is a major objective.  The combined company
	opened several large stores in 2010-11, some called 'Maruzen',
	others 'Junkudo', still others 'Maruzen&Junkudo', the distinguishing
	criterion being an enigma."  Open 9-21.
Aoyama Book Center Marunouchi Bldg. (2-4-1 Marunouchi;  4F Marunouchi
	Building, tower in front of JR Tokyo Marunouchi North Exit.  On the
	other side is Subway Chiyoda Line Nijuubshi-mae.  5221-8860,  Fax
	5221-8861)  "Small bookstore in a fashion mall.  Used to be a
	Maruzen.  Aoyama, a tenant more appropriate for this mall, took over
	Jan '07.  Graphic books and magazines not available at Maruzen
	nearby should be found."  Open 11-21, -20 Sun, Hol.
Yaesu Book Center (2-5-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku 104_8456;  Across the street and a
	bit to the south from JR Tokyo Yaesu South Exit.  Or head west
	toward JR Tokyo from Subway Kyobashi Exit 7.  3281-1811,  3281-3606
	(foreign books),  Fax 3281-7272)  "Eight-storied tower selling
	Japanese and English books in general.  Opened in 1978 and started
	current nationwide trend toward larger and larger bookstores.
	Founder Morinosuke Kashima (chairman of construction company,
	historian) wished to make all kinds of books available in one spot.
	400,000 titles, 1,500,000 copies in stock.  Stocks fewer multiple
	copies than Sanseido or Kinokuniya and offers rich variety.  Very
	popular among businessmen visiting Tokyo.  Broad collection of
	non-Japanese books on 8F, including great selection of English
	technical books: computer, math, finance, etc.  Many books in French
	and German.  Much more foreign books than Maruzen Nihombashi."  Open
	10-21, -20 Sun.  Closed Jan 1st.  [03/07]
Maruzen Nihombashi (2-3-10 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku 103_8245;)  "Japanese and
	foreign books, stationery, optical aids and clocks.  The foreign
	book section has recent arrivals, Penguin classics, art, language,
	business and history books, but no science, computer or medical
	books.  The Marunouchi OAZO store is larger.  Reopened March '07.
	This was the flagship of Maruzen until the OAZO store opened."  Open
	9:30-20:30.  Closed Jan 1st. [03/07]
Blister (2-24-6 Nihombashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku 103_0007;  3 minutes from Subway
	Hamacho, 7 minutes from Subway Suitengu-mae.  Far from Subway
	Nihombashi.  Website has map.  5643-3446;  http://blister.jp/)
	"American hero comics.  One of the few stores in Japan that handle
	this genre.  Store opened in Harajuku in 2002, moved to Shibuya,
	then back to Harajuku, and finally to this place in March 2010."
	Open 17-20 Wed-Fri, 11-18 Sat.

Sanseido in Daimaru closed August '11.
Goethe Book Dealers moved to Aoyama.

"Nihombashi (Nihon Bridge) a little up north Maruzen is milestone zero of
all Japanese roads.  Nearby are Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi Department
Stores, which rival Harrod's, Knightsbridge, London in class."

Akihabara:
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Yurindo Akihabara (1-1 Kanda-Hanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku 101_0028;  7F Yodobashi
	Akiba, northeast side of JR Akihabara, near Showa-dori Exit.
	5298-7474,  Fax 5298-7475;  HQ Yokohama)  "Opened September '05.
	One large floor.  500,000 books.  Modest foreign corner has
	paperback fiction, language texts, art and 2 shelves computer books.
	Largest bookstore in Akihabara."  Open 9:30-22:00.  [08/06]
Book Off Akihabara (1-6-4 Kanda-Sakuma-cho, Chiyoda-ku;  Southeast of JR
	Akihabara, adjacent to Yamanote Line platform.  Big sign visible
	from platforms.  Central Exit is closest.  5207-6206)  "Opened April
	'08.  One of the largest stores selling only used books in Tokyo.  6
	floors.  Small foreign section 5F: paperback novels, business and
	economy, cookbooks, a few science and computer books."  Open 10-23.
	[12/09]
Shosen Book Tower (1-11-1 Kanda-Sakuma-cho, Chiyoda-ku 101_0025;  About 1
	minute south of JR Akihabara Showa-dori Exit.  North of Hibiya Line
	Akihabara Exit 5 and Toei Shinjuku Line Iwamotocho Exit A3.
	5296-0051,  Fax 5296-0059)  "8 floors.  Computer book section on 2F
	among best in Tokyo.  They quit selling imported computer books.
	Some foreign paperback novels on 6F.  Like Shosen Grande and
	Bookmart in Jimbocho, selection appeals to the dedicated
	enthusiasts."  Open 11-19:30, -19 Sun, Hol. [08/06]

Blue Parrot Akihabara closed Dec. '05.  The Takadanobaba store is still
open.
Book 1st closed Mar. '09.
Nellies English Bookstore moved to Iidabashi Sept. '11.

Laox Computer Book Tower closed.  The Laox retail chain has given up the
domestic computer market and now has its focus on foreigners visiting Japan.
Perhaps some books for tourists are sold beside electric appliances in their
duty-free mart.  [11/09]

Ikebukuro:
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All stores in Toshima-ku, vicinity of Ikebukuro Terminal.  Tobu is on the
west side, Seibu is on the east side of JR tracks.  Stores on west side
first.

Postal codes:
Higashi-Ikebukuro 171_0013, Nishi-Ikebukuro 171_0021, Minami-Ikebukuro
171_0022.

Hasshohdo (5-2-10 Nishi-Ikebukuro;  On south side of wide street, beyond
	Marui.  7 minutes from JR Ikebukuro West Exit.  Subway Ikebukuro
	Exit C2.  3981-1870)  "Used books, CDs and records.  Large
	collection of academic volumes on 2F.  Very few foreign books."
	Open 10-20.  Closed Sun, Hol.
Chion (Zhi Yin) (1-28-6 Nishi-Ikebukuro;  3 minutes from JR Ikebukuro West
	Exit.  Phone/Fax 5951-3888)  "Chinese books.  Contemporary
	literature.  Also videos.  No books in Japanese.  Almost all
	customers Chinese.  They publish a newsletter."  Open 11-midnight.
Asahiya Ikebukuro (1-1-25 Nishi-Ikebukuro;  7F Tobu Dept. Store Plaza-kan,
	toward the south end of building.  3986-0311,  Fax 3985-1493;
	HQ Osaka)  "Large general bookstore on one floor.  Smaller than
	Libro but offers rich variety.  Very few foreign books.  Renovated
	July '05."  Open 10-20.
Nishiyama Yosho (1F West One 1-2-2 Nishi-Ikebukuro;  South of Metropolitan
	Exit.  Walk along tracks and turn right at corner with underpass.
	Beyond tracks here is Junkudo.  3981-6301,  Fax 3981-3889)
	"Imported books from the US and Europe about trains, planes, ships
	and cars.  Mostly illustrated volumes.  Rather disorderly but vast
	collection, largest of its kind in Japan.  Branches in Ginza and
	Kobe."  Open 11-19:30.  Closed 1st & 3rd Tue when not Hol.
Libro Ikebukuro (1-28-1 Minami-Ikebukuro;  South end of Seibu Dept. Store
	complex.  Walk through basement.   5992-8800)  "Second largest
	bookstore in Ikebukuro.  Foreign books on 2F.  Larger foreign
	collection than Asahiya.  Large art collection on 2F.  Popular among
	young shoppers.  Merged with Parco Book Center March '00.  Chain
	stores renovating and expanding their foreign sections from Summer
	'02.  (Logos, the branch in Parco Ikebukuro has a large collection
	of imported art and design books.)"  Open 10-22.
Junkudo Ikebukuro (2-15-5 Minami-Ikebukuro;  South of East Exit.  Along
	Meiji-dori, near entrance of Azuma Arcade.  5956-6111,  Fax
	5956-6100,  HQ Kobe)  "First Junkudo in Tokyo area.  Expanded March
	'01.  Largest bookstore in Japan, and one of the largest worldwide.
	1,500,000 volumes on 77,300 square feet.  Like the Kyoto and Kobe
	stores, targets serious specialists.  Foreign magazines, paperbacks,
	books on Japan on 9F.  Excluding design, economics and business
	(9F), foreign specialties in respective Japanese sections: Bibles in
	4F religion section, Greek & Latin classics, Japanese language texts
	in 8F language section.  Picture books 8F.  Math & physics 7F.
	Large imported computer book section 6F.  Number of foreign books in
	4F philosophy section growing.  French books: 4F (philosophy,
	Sartre), 8F and 9F.  German books: 8F.  Korean books 9F.  The
	foreign section is great but never crowded.  All cash registers on
	1F: one stop check-out system."  Open 10-22.  Closed Jan 1.
Book Off Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 dori (1-22-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro;  On Sunshine
	60 Street near Tokyu Hands.  Enter the wide avenue which leads
	outward from JR Ikebukuro East Exit and turn into the first street,
	which is usually crowded with pedestrians.  Note that there is also
	a Sunshine Street.  5953-2325)  "Used books.  Chain has many stores
	throughout Japan but this branch is particularly large and has a
	large foreign section on 2F.  (Not all Book Off branches sell
	foreign books.)"  Open 10-23.  [01/10]

Horindo closed Dec. '03.  Chain headquarters moved to Takadanobaba.

Caravan Books closed Spring '05 and reopened as an online store named
Infinity Books.

Wise Owl Books closed September '06.

Zoshigaya (Mejiro):
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Ehon House (1-7-14 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171_0031;  From Subway
	Fukutoshin Line Zoshigaya Exit 3 cross street (Mejiro-dori) and then
	the bridge (over Meiji-dori).  3 minutes from subway station.
	Nearby is the Kishimojin Shrine and Streetcar Kishimojin Station.
	About 8 minutes from JR Yamanote Line Mejiro.  3985-3363;
	http://www.ehon-house.co.jp/)  "Books for children.  Most books in
	English, but also some in French, German, Korean, Chinese, Thai,
	Persian and Hungarian.  Also toys."   Open Noon-18, 11- Sat, Sun,
	Hol.  [12/10]

Takadanobaba to Waseda:
--------------

This area has many used bookstores and is sometimes called 'the second
Jimbocho'.  About 30 stores are between Takadanobaba 2 and Nishi-Waseda bus
stops along Waseda-dori, about 10-20 minutes from JR/Seibu Takadanobaba by
foot.  To the north are streetcar Omokagebashi and Waseda.

Waseda University is strong in the social sciences.  Bookstores here
generally have serious history, politics, law and literature collections.

Stores aligned west to east.

Bunryu (703 Heiwa Sogo Bldg. 1-33-6 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku 169_0075;
	Above Book Off, 2 blocks south of Big Box on street along tracks.
	3208-5445,  Fax 3208-5863;  book@bunryu.co.jp)  "Italian books.
	Dictionaries, language texts, travel, children's books, cookbooks.
	Smaller collection than Italia Shobo, Jimbocho but entirely
	Italian."
Horindo Takadanobaba (1-26-5 Takadanobaba;  Above UFJ Bank, in front of east
	side (which has Big Box) of JR/Seibu Takadanobaba.  Subway Exit A4.
	3208-0241,  Fax 3208-0245)  "Largest general bookstore of area.  Now
	head of chain.  'Biblos' now closed.  Now only one long low shelf of
	foreign books, paperbacks, ELT and magazines."  Open 10-21, -20 Sun,
	Hol.
Blue Parrot Bookstore (2-14-10 Takadanobaba;   North side of Waseda Dori,
	east side of JR Takadanobaba.  Subway Exit 6.  3rd floor of building
	beside pachinko hall.  Phone/Fax 3202-3671;
	http://www.blueparrottokyo.com/)  "Relocated from Aoyama spring '04.
	Second largest English used bookstore in Japan.  Many paperbacks.
	Nice shelf of books on Japan.  Also some cookbooks, travel guides,
	health care books and computer texts.  Prices are usually
	reasonable.  They hold clearance sales once a year or so.  Akihabara
	branch closed Dec. '05.  Started online sales '08."
Kinokonokuniya (2-13-7 Takadanobaba;  Turn north at corner with SMBC from
	Waseda-dori.  3205-6164)  "Lively, busy bargain used bookstore.  A
	few foreign magazines and paperbacks." Name means 'Country of
	Mushroom'.
Hakuodo (3-14-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku 169_0051;  East of Takadanobaba 2,
	north side of Waseda-dori.  3202-4550)  "Small used bookstore.
	About half foreign.  Literature, politics, language.  Some French,
	German and Russian books.  White covers with translated titles make
	search easy for the Japanese."  Open 10-19.  Closed Sun.
Hagiwara Shoten (3-13-3 Nishi-Waseda;  Somewhat to the east of Hakuodo.
	3202-7073)  "Small foreign collection near entrance on right side."
	Open 10:30-19:30.
Waseda Shinseido (1-101-17 Totsuka-cho, Shinjuku-ku 169_0071;  North of
	Babashitacho Intersection, which has shrine and statue on south
	side.  Right side of street.  Subway Waseda Exit 3b.  3232-3455,
	Fax 3203-8470)  "Small shop of used foreign books.  Mostly classic
	English literature.  Some American, a handful of Russian."  Open
	10-18.  Closed Sun, Hol.
Japana Esperanto-Institut (12-3 Waseda-machi 162_0042;  South side of
	Waseda-dori.  2 minutes from Subway Waseda Exit 1, to the east.  15
	minutes from Subway O-Edo Line Ushigome Yanagimachi.  3203-4581,
	Fax 3203-4582;  http://www.jei.or.jp/hp/esp.htm)  "Office of the
	Esperanto Institute.  Small section of books in Esperanto.  Orders
	accepted."

Near JR/Seibu Takadanobaba there are two Book Off branches.  Both are near
JR tracks on the east side.  One is toward the north (roof sign visible),
another is near Bunryu.  The north branch has more foreign books.  [03/08]

Manganomori closed July '07.

"Waseda University is the top private university in Japan along with Keio.
Waseda is favored by diligent, upward-motivated sons and daughters of the
commoners.  For budget meals, Takadanobaba is one place to go."

Shinjuku:
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The skyscrapers of Shinjuku are on the west side of the JR Station and
Odakyu/Keio/Seibu Terminals. Most of the commercial activity is on the east
side, along 'Metro Promenade', subterranean corridor above Subway Marunouchi
Line between Shinjuku and Shinjuku-Sanchome.

Daiichi Kyoukasho (1-22-20 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku 169_0073;  West side of
	JR Okubo Station (Chuo Line yellow trains).  Store is visible from
	the platform, beside a humorous human spine mural of a chiropractic
	clinic.  3363-2764,  Fax 3365-2463;
	http://www.daiichikyokasho.co.jp/)  "Specialist selling educational
	material.  Large stock of government-approved school textbooks."
	Open 9-17.  Closed Sun and Sat.  See website for details.  [10/09]
Korea Plaza (1-17-7 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku 169_0072;  North side of
	Shokuan-dori, between JR Okubo, Seibu Shinjuku (North Exit) and
	Subway Higashi-Shinjuku (South Exit).  3232-5511,  Fax 3232-5514)
	"Books from South Korea.  Wide selection includes magazines, poetry,
	language study texts, computer books, contemporary literature and
	non-fiction.  Most customers are Japanese women interested in Korean
	pop culture.  Large CD, video collection 1F."  Open 10-22.  [01/10]
Book 1st Shinjuku (1-6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku 160_0023;  B1F&B2F
	Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, about 4 minutes from JR/Odakyu/Keio
	Shinjuku West Exit, toward Tokyo Metropolitan Government Hall.
	5339-7611)  "Opened Nov. '08.  Largest bookstore in the west side
	vicinity of JR Shinjuku.  900,000 books.  It has a foreign section,
	but the two Kinokuniyas and Junkudo are much better for foreign
	books."  Open 10-23, -22 Sat, Sun, Hol.
France Tosho (1-12-9 Nishi-Shinjuku;  On 3rd block west of wide street along
	Keio Dept. Store.  Enter street by Yodobashi-Camera, turn left at
	the pharmacy opposite of Shinjuku Post Office.  Cocoon Tower is
	visible to the north.  On 4F of the 3rd building on east side.  6
	minutes from JR gates.  3346-0396,  Fax 3346-9154;
	http://www.francetosho.com/)  "French-language books.  Strong in
	serious literature, history and philosophy.  Some cookbooks and
	travel guides.  Staff speaks French."  Open 10-18.  Closed Sat, Sun,
	Hol.  [07/09]
Junkudo Shinjuku (3-29-1 Shinjuku 160_8455;  7-8F Mitsukoshi Shinjuku, south
	side of Shinjuku-dori.  Faces Kinokuniya (Main) and Isetan.
	5363-1300,  Fax 5363-1301,  HQ Kobe)  "Opened Fall 2004.  Expanded
	March '07.  Now largest in Shinjuku.  Most foreign books on 7F.
	Large paperback fiction & non-fiction collection.  Also classic
	literature, on Japan, life-style books, books for children and
	language texts.  Imported technical books, including computer books
	6F.  The two Kinokuniyas in the vicinity cover more fields of
	foreign books and show quicker response to trends.  Japanese
	intellectuals favor Junkudo for it offers more diversity."  Open
	11-21.  [04/07]
Kinokuniya Main Store (3-17-7 Shinjuku 163_8636;  Metro Promenade Exit B7.
	3354-0131,  Fax 3354-0275;  shinjuku@kinokuniya.co.jp,
	http://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/)  "Head store of leading nationwide
	chain, established here in 1927.  Kinokuniya used to be synonymous
	to 'huge crowded successful bookstore' but now vigorous rivals are
	everywhere.  Money is the foremost concern of Shinjuku.
	Kinokuniya's strategy is to cultivate desire for information and
	make people addicted.  They're good at it.  New arrivals are
	aggressively marketed but quality is not compromised.  They carry
	thick stocks of 'hot' publications: thus popular among students and
	busy professionals.  Though smaller than the following Shinjuku
	South Store's, the foreign section on 7F is now among the largest in
	Tokyo.  Academic selection goes beyond publications: also sold in
	this building are fossils, globes, theater tickets and eyeglasses.
	The basement restaurants are for hurried people."  Open 10-21.
	Closed about once a month, on Wed.
Kinokuniya Shinjuku South Store (Takashimaya Times Square, 5-24-2 Sendagaya,
	Shibuya-ku 151_0051;  Walk through Takashimaya.  JR Shinjuku
	Shin-Minami Exit or South Exit.  About 10 minutes from main store.
	5361-3301,  Fax 5361-3300)  "Foreign books on 5F.  Large collection
	of imported art and hobby books (photography, cinema, cooking, etc.)
	Strong in the humanities, literature and language study aids.  But
	also good collection of science and computer books.  Large number of
	books about Japan.  Significant French section.  Also some German
	shelves, a shelf of Chinese, a half shelf each of Spanish,
	Portuguese, Italian and Russian."  Open 10-20, -20:30 Sat.  Closed
	about once a month, on Wed.
Tower Records Shinjuku (3-37-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 160_0022;  10F Flags.
	Just outside JR Shinjuku East-South Exit.  Faces Times Square.
	5360-7811;  HQ Shibuya)  "Music and art related books, almost
	entirely imported.  Large selection of world magazines.  No ordinary
	literature."  Open 11-23.
Oasis Book Center (2-7-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku 151_0053;  Between Nishishinjuku
	1-chome Intersection (first corner west of viaduct) and Hotel
	Sunroute.  6F of bldg. with Rion, which faces McDonald's.  JR
	Shinjuku South Exit.  3370-9231,  Fax 5350-7952,
	http://www.wlpm.or.jp/)  "Christian books.  Run by the Word of Life
	Press Ministries.  Branches in Sapporo, Sendai, Fukushima,
	Tachikawa, Yokohama, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyohashi, Nagoya, Osaka,
	Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka & Naha."  Open 10-20.  Closed Sun.

Nellie's Shinjuku showroom closed Jan 2006.
Try Soft (American Hero comics) closed 2007.

Yoyogi:
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"Yoyogi" used to mean "Communist Party" in political talk.  Today this area
is known for the large yobikou, institutions teaching the art of winning
tests.

Yoyogi Library (1-27-16 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku 151_0053;  In Yoyogi Seminar
	Bldg.  3299-3375)  "Large collection of high-school supplementary
	texts and past exam collections.  Some paperbacks in English."
Touhou Shoten (Dongfeng Shudian) (1-35-1 Yoyogi;  West side of JR Yoyogi,
	along tracks.  Subway exit A2 or A3.  3F Yoyogi Kaikan, above closed
	pachinko parlor.  To the north on same side of street is Oasis Book
	Center.  3370-6769)  "Floor packed with piles to the ceiling with
	books from Taiwan and Mainland China.  Academic books.  No
	conversation guides for students; no contemporary literature.
	Building is mostly deserted except for this store; it appears that
	it is holding out against a landlord who wants to tear it down and
	build anew.  This is different from Toho Shoten, Jimbocho."  Open
	10-18.  Closed Sun, Hol.  [07/09]
Miwa Shoten (4-25-6 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku 151_0051;  Meiji-dori, across the
	street from Communist Party HQ.  Between Chuo Line tracks and
	highway.  3402-4146)  "Small shop dedicated to communism and
	socialism.  Handles much ecology, education, etc. as well as party
	manifestoes.  A little JCP literature in English.  No books in
	German, Russian or Chinese."

Shibuya:
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All stores in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Note that Tokyu has several department stores in the district.  The Toyoko
Store is adjacent to the station.  Tokyu Plaza is across the street on the
west side, beyond the bus terminal.  Tokyu Main Store is about 10 minutes
from the station. 

Kinokuniya Shibuya (5F Tokyu Plaza 1-2-2 Dogenzaka;  Across the bus terminal
	from JR Shibuya South Exit.  3463-3241,  Fax 3496-5908;
	HQ Shinjuku)  "General bookstore.  Has modest, well focused, English
	book corner."  Open 10-20.
Flying Books (1-6-3 Dogenzaka;  2F Shibuya Kosho Center.  On block between
	Tokyu Plaza and Mark City West.  Website has map.  3461-1254,  Fax
	3463-8152;  http://www.flying-books.com/)  "Unique collection.
	Photography, graphic design, vintage magazines and picture books.
	Prices are high.  For connoisseurs.  (Shibuya Kosho Center
	downstairs has some foreign books at bargain prices.  Look for them
	at the shelves near the entrances.)"  Open Noon-20.  Closed Sun.
	[01/08]
Tower Books (1-22-14 Jinnan;  North of JR Shibuya, beyond Taiseido and Marui
	Young-kan.  On 7F of Tower Records, about 4 minutes from Hachiko
	Exit.  3496-3661)  "Owned by CD/record retailer.  One of the largest
	English collections in Tokyo.  Many culture and hobby related
	titles, not just music.  Finely subdivided food, drink and cookbook
	collection probably largest in town.  Good for SF, mysteries and
	travel books.  Computer book corner fit for novices.  The ideal
	place for those who dislike the intellectual snobbery promoted by
	Kinokuniya, Maruzen or Kitazawa.  Tower Records Japan is an
	independent company with no capital ties to Tower Records (US)."
	Open 10-23.  Closed 4 days per year.  [Also many music magazines on
	floors of Tower Records.] [07/07]
Parco Book Center (B1F Shibuya Parco Part 1, 15-1 Udagawa-cho;  Head north
	from JR Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit, turn left at corner with
	Marui.  3477-5958)  "Large general bookstore popular among young
	shoppers.  Foreign books in independent Art Logos section.  The
	business philosophy of retail tycoon/novelist Seiji Tsutsumi,
	founder of Seibu Saison Parco Group, is to 'sell symbols'.  Merged
	with Libro March '00."  Open 10-21 through year.
Art Logos (B1F Parco Part 1;  3496-7362)  "Largest collection of imported
	art volumes in Tokyo.  Also architecture, cookbooks and children's
	books.  Imported magazines of various fields but no literature."
	[07/07]
Shibuya Mandarake (B2F Shibuya BEAM 331-2 Udagawa-cho;  Inokashira-dori.
	Enter street between Seibu Dept. Store blocks, turn right at police
	box.  5 minutes from JR Shibuya Hachiko Exit.  Visit website:
	http://www.mandarake.co.jp/ for map.  3477-0777,  Fax 3462-2647;
	Main Store: Nakano)  "Huge collection of used manga comics on one
	floor.  Well organized.  This store is famous for costume shows."
Maruzen & Junkudo Shibuya (2-24-1 Dogenzaka 150_8019;  7F Tokyu Dept. Store
	Main.  Rather far from Shibuya Station.  See Bunkamura's website for
	map.  5456-2111)  "Largest in Shibuya.  Opened September '10.
	Foreign books available."
Tokyu Bunkamura Bookshop (2-24-1 Dogenzaka 150_8507;  B1F Tokyu Bunkamura.
	Bunkamura's website has map: http://www.bunkamura.co.jp/;
	3477-9134)  "Renowned collection of fine art volumes.  Some
	art-related books but no ordinary novels.  Run by Nadiff."  Open
	10-21. [07/07]
Kids' Books (2-20-13-401 Higashi 150_0011;  Halfway between JR Shibuya and
	JR Ebisu on east side of Meiji-dori, the wide avenue that runs
	parallel to JR Yamanote Line on the east.  About 12 minutes from
	Shibuya Station by foot.  Phone/Fax 3498-5260 (call 10-18 Mon-Fri),
	http://kidsbks.co.jp/)  "Books for children and educational
	material.  Moved from Hiro-o '07."  Open on appointment.

There is a large Bunkyodo on the east side of JR Shibuya.  Some foreign
books.

Book 1st Shibuya closed Oct '07.  Now there is a small store near the
entrance of Bunkamura-dori.  (Some imported magazines but no foreign books.
Subway Hanzomon Line Exit 3.)

Taiseido (main) closed Jun '05.  The Bunko Tower is still open.

InterSpain closed Sept '07.  A new store opened in the
Tokyo Cervantes Institute (east side of JR Yotsuya).

The Comix (Manganomori) closed May '06.  Online sales continued for a about
year and closed down completely Jul '07.

Arban (Orient Luxe; military) moved to Gotanda '04.  Moved backed to Shibuya
'06 and closed around '08.

"For Jimbocho from the elevated tracks of Shibuya Terminal take the Ginza
Line one station to Omote-Sando."

Ebisu, Gotanda, Osaki, Shirokanedai:
--------------

Yurindo Ebisu (1-5-5 Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku 150_0022;  5F Atre, above JR
	tracks.  5475-8384,  Fax 5475-8389;  HQ Yokohama)  "Large general
	bookstore.  Many foreign magazines.  Foreign section has 1 tall
	shelf each literature, language texts and books on Japan."  Open
	10-21:30.  [08/07]
Good Day Books (1-11-2-3F Ebisu 150_0013;  On Ebisu-dori, the wide street
	beyond JR Ebisu Station East Exit.  5421-0957,  Fax 5421-0958;
	Visit website for map and hours: http://www.gooddaybooks.com/)
	"English books, 80% used.  Wide selection includes books on Japan,
	history, science fiction.  About half of collection paperback
	novels.  The shelves are now completely filled and they do not
	always accept books brought in for resale.  They don't pay cash for
	your used books, instead they issue purchase vouchers valid for one
	year in this store only.  (Ask them for further details.)  Richest
	collection of used English books in Japan."  Open 11-20, -18 Sun,
	Hol.  [08/07]
Yaesu Book Center Ebisu (4-20-7 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku 105_0013;  Mitsukoshi
	Dept. Store 2F, Ebisu Garden Place.  5423-1203;  HQ Yaesu)
	"Emphasis on books for children and women.  Foreign section about as
	large as Yurindo's.  Many magazines."  Open 11-19:30.  Closes with
	Mitsukoshi.
Nadiff (1-18-4 Ebisu 150_0013;  East of Ebisu Business Tower.  3446-4977,
	Fax 3446-4978;  http://www.nadiff.com/)  "Art.  Opened July 2008.
	Nadiff=New Art DIFFusion."  Open Noon-20.
Book Off Shirokanedai (4-3-19 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108_0071;  East
	of Subway Shirokanedai Exit 2.  20 minutes from JR Meguro by foot.
	5375-5696)  "Branch of Japan's leading used bookseller chain, with
	an exceptionally large foreign section.  Some cookbooks and computer
	books.  This branch also has some new foreign books.  (Stores which
	sell both new and used books are rare in Japan.)"  Open 10-22.
	[02/08]
Tokyo Design Center (5-25-19 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku 141_0022;  North
	side of JR Gotanda East Exit.  Subway Exit A7.  3445-1341,  Fax
	3445-1592;  http://tdc1.design-center.co.jp/books/)  "Architecture,
	interior design."  Open 11-19, 12-18 Sat, Sun.  Closed Hol.
Bunseido (2F Osaki New City 1-6-5-218 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku 141_0032;  East
	side of JR Osaki Station.  3491-7292,  Fax 3779-9420)  "Modest store
	in stylish mall.  One rack English books.  Of local interest only."
	[07/09]

Arban (Orient Luxe) closed.

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Mail/Fax/Online Services:

Amazon.com Japan (http://www.amazon.co.jp/)  "Japanese books and foreign
	books.  Their arrival has been compared to the 'Black Ships' of
	Commodore Perry."  "They have usually the best prices in town.
	(Sometimes there's a wait, sometimes not).  Some English guidance on
	their site.  Postage free when you order for 1500 Yen or more."
	"It's worth comparing prices here with those of amazon.com (U.S.)
	and amazon.co.uk (England).  They are separate entities and hold
	bargain sales independently."
Infinity Books (980-26 Oaza Michiai, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama-ken 333_0835;
	http://www.infinitybooksjapan.com/)  "Used books.  Large, diverse
	collection.  Former Caravan Books (Ikebukuro).  At least the
	shipping prices are reasonable for the stock resides in Japan."
Akaikutsu (4F Dynamic Bldg. 2-6-2 Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101_0061;
	03-3556-3955,  Fax 03-5213-5263,  http://www.akaikutsu.com/)  "Agent
	that imports used books from overseas.  They have a search engine on
	their web-site.  (Instructions in Japanese.)  For each book they
	charge 15% on the price given by the foreign store; to that is added
	15$ for shipping and the domestic sales tax."
Hoshio Bookshelf (1290 Hoshio, Nanmoku-mura, Kagura-gun, Gunma-ken 370_2816;
	0274-87-2385,  Fax 0274-87-3128;  hoshio@nanmoku.ne.jp)  "Agent that
	locates and imports foreign books on demand.  No catalog, no
	web-site.  Customers just phone or fax and describe what they want.
	The price may be a bit high but they have a reputation for prompt
	service."
Gauss Shoten (2-41-44 Mutsukawa, Minami-ku, Yokohama-shi 232_0066;
	045-730-4596,  Fax 045-730-4598;  http://www8.ocn.ne.jp/~gauss/)
	"Used books.  As the store name implies, specialist of math and
	science books.  Also some economics and business administration
	books.  Mail and internet order only."
Shihodo (1294-8 Arahata, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama-ken 359_1133;
	04-2922-3762;  http://www.shi-ho-do.com/)  "Math, science and
	engineering books.  Many foreign books.  Closed Jimbocho store in
	'93.  They do all sales online.  Web pages are entirely in
	Japanese."  [08/07]
Lingus (B Watanabe-so, 3-10-6 Morino, Machida-shi, Tokyo 194_0022;
	Phone/Fax 042-726-1255;  http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~lingus21/)  "Used
	books.  Some imported science fiction.  (Click the '**SF' box on
	their home page for inventory.)  Most sales online.  Store in
	residential area northeast of JR/Odakyu Machida is hard to find and
	hours are irregular.  Appointment recommended if visiting."  [08/07]
E. Mecklenburg (4-6-10 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164_0001;  03-5343-1638)
	"German-language books.  Hibiya store closed '92.  Fax title,
	author, publisher and ISBN (if available) to order.  No catalog
	available.  Books take from one month to one month and a half to
	arrive." according to the lady on the phone.
Shinsei-do Books (7-1-26 Sakurayama, Zushi-shi, Kanagawa-ken 249_0005;
	South of Keikyu Shin-Zushi.  Phone/Fax 0468-70-6727;
	http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~chikae/)  "Specialist of dictionaries and
	linguistic studies of languages from around the world.  Don't expect
	used Websters on bargain here.  Closed Jimbocho store in '01.  Now
	does most business through internet & catalog order."
Connaught Books (3-14-13 Maehara-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo 184_0013;
	Phone/Fax 042-388-8110;  http://homepage3.nifty.com/connaught/)
	"Japanese, English and French cookbooks.  Currently only online
	sales.  Fax, email inquiries accepted (but not phone).  Plans to
	open shop in Koganei-shi."  [11/08]
Entaku Books (299 Kawaguchi, Fuji-Kawaguchiko-cho, Minami-Tsuru-gun,
	Yamanashi-ken 401_0304;  0555-20-4055,  Fax 0555-20-4055;
	http://www.kosho.ne.jp/~entakubks)  "Japanese and foreign books.
	English literature and academic books.  Online catalog available."
Taiseido Shoten (1-2-4 Sakai, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180_0022;  North side of
	JR Chuo Line Musashi-Sakai Station.  0422-36-2555,  Fax
	0422-36-2555;  http://taiseido.koshoten.net/)  "Used books.
	Academic.  Strong in old medical books and the history of medical
	research.  Has online catalog.  Does most business through the
	internet."  Open 9:30-18.  Closed Sun, Hol.  Appointment
	recommended.
Eco-College (529-1 Kawamoto, Kawamoto-machi, Ochi-gun, Shimane-ken 696_0001;
	0855-72-2760,  Fax 0855-72-2780;  http://www.eco-college.com)
	"Academic.  Handles both Japanese and foreign books.  Located in a
	small village in western Shimane-ken.  Does most business through
	mail and internet."  Open 9-17.  Closed Sat, Sun, Hol, early May,
	etc.  Appointment recommended.
Spain Shobo (Higashi-Matsushima-shi, Miyagi-ken;
	http://www.spainshobo.com/)  Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American
	books.
Hangul no Mori (Kiyosu-shi, Aichi-ken;  052-433-4757;
	http://www.eac-hg.jp/)  Korean books.  Opened 2008.

Skysoft closed Jan '06.

Most Japanese old book dealers issue catalogs once to several times
annually.
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• Maruzen Marunouchi Main
• Yaesu Book Center
• Kinokuniya Shinjuku South
• Junkudo Ikebukuro
• Tower Books (Shibuya)
• Sanseido Kanda Main
• Kitazawa Bookstore (Jimbocho)

• Good Day Books (Ebisu)
• Blue Parrot Bookstore (Takadanobaba)