Japanese Independent Bookstores Make Unique Efforts to Lure Customers; Shops Host Various Events to Attract People with Different Interests

By Yohei Odakura, Hiromasa Takeda and Shin Kitamura / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
14:05 JST,
November 14, 2025
At a time when the number of brick-and-mortar bookstores in Japan is steadily declining, independent bookstores run by enthusiastic individual proprietors are attracting growing attention. With their operators working to curate unique product lineups and host special events, these stores become sing...
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