This is without a doubt my favourite bookshop in Tokyo. Way out in the city’s western extremities, it was looking decidedly worse for wear when I took the first photo back in 2018, but on a recent trip out to the area, it now looks about as good as a half century old wooden shop could probably ever hope to look.
Faustino says
Fascinating! I love all of your photos! ❤️🙏
Lee says
Thank you very much! This shop is really special. Always a genuine treat to see it.
Shaun says
Very Wabi Sabi!
Lee says
Definitely elements of that present, especially in the first photo.
Günter says
Do you know if it was a change of owner? It’s so positive to see old stores like this taken care of.
Lee says
Yes, always good to see such places survive. So many don’t…
I don’t think so. My guess is that it was just time for a bit of a refurb.
Richard says
At least now there are some books, etc out in front!
I hope your trip is going well.
Lee says
Yes, no shortage of stock at all. Amazing how much stuff they have in such a small shop.
Thank you. Yes, going very well. Already feeling much more relaxed.
Richard says
Glad to hear that you’re feeling more relaxed. Enjoy!
Lee says
Thank you!
Sean says
Man, that sign. So cool!
Lee says
It really is. Never fails to impress me each and every time I see it.