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Jul 26 2022 12 Comments

An incredibly old Tokyo bookshop over time

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.

an old Tokyo bookshop

an old Tokyo bookshop

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  1. Faustino says

    7/26/2022 at 9:59 am

    Fascinating! I love all of your photos! ❤️🙏

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    • Lee says

      7/27/2022 at 3:23 am

      Thank you very much! This shop is really special. Always a genuine treat to see it.

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  2. Shaun says

    7/26/2022 at 3:49 pm

    Very Wabi Sabi!

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    • Lee says

      7/27/2022 at 3:25 am

      Definitely elements of that present, especially in the first photo.

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  3. Günter says

    7/26/2022 at 3:59 pm

    Do you know if it was a change of owner? It’s so positive to see old stores like this taken care of.

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    • Lee says

      7/27/2022 at 3:27 am

      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.

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  4. Richard says

    7/26/2022 at 8:37 pm

    At least now there are some books, etc out in front!

    I hope your trip is going well.

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    • Lee says

      7/27/2022 at 3:30 am

      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.

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      • Richard says

        7/28/2022 at 8:33 am

        Glad to hear that you’re feeling more relaxed. Enjoy!

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        • Lee says

          7/29/2022 at 3:47 am

          Thank you!

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  5. Sean says

    7/28/2022 at 4:49 pm

    Man, that sign. So cool!

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    • Lee says

      7/29/2022 at 3:49 am

      It really is. Never fails to impress me each and every time I see it.

      Reply

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