For returns, please contact info@kokiriyama.com within 7 days of receiving your order. See our full Return Policy for details.
book remains an indelible classic in the history of independent bookstores and the hearts of book lovers alike. Far from just listing major bookstore chains, the guide shines a spotlight on the historic Jinbocho secondhand book district, as well as unique indie bookshops and street stalls, providing a detailed chronicle of Tokyo’s bookstore ecosystem and cultural landscape at the time.
The defining feature of this book lies in its innovative "card-style" format. Long before the era of smartphones, the editor printed the maps and details of bookstores across various Tokyo districts onto separate, individual cards. This allowed readers to effortlessly slip the card for a specific area into their pocket depending on their itinerary for the day, embarking on a bookstore pilgrimage through the streets and alleys of Tokyo whenever and wherever they pleased.
