DATE: 2021.4.21

1@WONDER

2Iwanami Hall

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YAGUCHI SHOTEN

4ISSEIDO SHOTEN

5KENJU SHORIN

6RAMASHA

Located just outside the A1 exit ofJimbocho Station this two story floor shop
has a wide variety of items ranging frompaperbacks to movie memorabilia. Sub
culture mixes with antique books to create
an eclectic mix sure to please the mosthardened collector. The first floor
contains softcover books, sports, comics,
and a huge movie related section at theback. On the second floor there is a "21Century Book Caf" where you can enjoy
sweets or light foods while flipping
through visual books such as art to photocollections. Open 7 days a week, allow
your ...

Iwanami Hall was opened in 1968 . Six
years later, it started a movie-theaterbusiness and became a mini theater
forerunner that played hits from acrossthe world. It does business according to aunique system. For instance, movies areplayed for a set period regardless of how
many people come to watch them, and no
corporate commercials are shown withthe previews. Its philosophy is to sharewith the world renowned Japanese films
that were not broadcast or those that havebeen cut.

Yaguchi Shoten, founded in 1918, boasts amatchless product lineup in the fields offilm, theater, scripts, and drama. Theowner said, "The present era overflows
with new things. Many people want to see
old photographs and look back at oldthings." This shop is visited by many
people involved with movies and plays,
and it has a wide range of magazine backnumbers as well as film posters andpamphlets.

A bookstore that has a long history
stretching back to 1903. Here you will findvery antique western books, antique
Japanese books, scrolls, old maps, andmore. Besides these mentioned items theyalso have on stock books concerning
Japanese and worldwide cultural interests.
Movie fans can also enjoy their vast
collection of film related books, especiallythose with an interest in Japanese cinema
and stage productions. This store has
worldwide
connections
andoftenpurchases books and antiques fromoverseas such as from universities andmuseums. Many time ...

Hard to categorize this store as it is a
mixture of everything. Although not
specializing in any one particular genre,
they have a lot of recent magazines, how
to books, mini size books, 70 -80 s idol
magazines and encyclopedias about
special effects movies and T.V programs.
Movie stills, posters and other related
goods are well stocked. Each book is
wrapped up so looking before buying is alittle tricky. The most popular items thatthey sell are fantasy literature, illustration
design books from the 60 s, music, movies
and kid s books. Their movie sectio ...

This stores genre ranges far and wide! The
owner of this store has connections within
the fields of music, movies, and theater,etc., so it is quite possible to find rare
items here. Also amongst this selection
you will find wrestling, novels, fishing,poems, right/ left wing literature, danceand more. Here you can find originaldrafts by such authors as Shuji Terayama
and picture books by Daido Moriyama.
Ultraman fans can also find items related
to Tsuburaya Productions. Old mangacomics can be found here. The store leansheavily towards 1960 s and 197 ...

1F&2F Kaitakusya Bldg. 2-5-4 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

10F Iwanami Jimbocho Bldg, 2-1 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

2-5-1 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

1-7 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

Kiyota Bldg. First Floor, 3-10 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku

Ikehisa Bldg. Second Floor, 3-16 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku

7Jimbocho Theater

8

ISHIDA SHOBO

9VINTAGE

10TAIUNDO SHOTEN

11

KEYAKI SHOTEN

12KOMIYAMA SHOTEN

Since its opening in 2007 , the Jimbocho
Theater has shown mainly Japanese films
from the 1960 s. Viewers can see thewonderful actresses of the silver screen
from the film world of the Showa Period.
The building exterior looks like a cracked
black egg. According to the theater, thisrefers to something new being born. Thisfacility also contains Jimbocho Yoshimoto
Manzai Theater, a small theater for shows
put on by young entertainers fromYoshimoto Kogyo.

Located on Suzuran Dori behind theSanseido main book store, climb the steep
stairs to the second floor to go back inmovie history. Inside you will find scripts,
magazines, journals, screen plays andmore dedicated to both Japanese andoverseas films. Looking for old European
movie related paraphernalia, then checkout the table in the center of the store.
Books about costumes, props as well as
certain genres can be found as well as alarge selection dedicated to Nouvelle
Cinema and art house films.

This store covers just about everything butleans more towards magazines rather thannovels or paperbacks. Back issues of justabout every magazine imaginable in justabout as many subjects such as sports,
fashion and weekly periodicals. A verylarge movie corner is located in the backof the first floor including ticket stubs,posters and programs. On the second floor
are music, idol, T.V, gossip magazines,
and adult oriented publications. Whatever
your interests you are bound to findsomething here.

A wide collection of books and genres
ranging to anywhere from Marital Arts,
Chinese poems and literature, Asian
medical texts, complete works literature,
Japanese games (Shogi, Igo), etc. Near theentrance are several foreign language
dictionaries and encyclopedias such as
English, German, French and Romanian.
They also have a stairway that leads down
to a bottom level which is also worth alook as they have several art related books
as well. The store is situated very close tothe subway exit and is very easy to find.

Started in 1987, this store has a lineup thatliterature lovers will find very appealing.
A perfect example would be the large
selection of the Japanese Akutagawa
Naoki awarded first edition books, limited
edition books, original manuscripts, andfirst release journals. First edition books
by Osamu Dazai and Agou Sakaguchi canbe found here. Present day writer ssignature books are also on stock such asHaruki Murakami, Natsuhiko Koygoku,
Miyuki Miyabe and Kaoru Takamura.
Approximately four times a year they
release a catalog of their stock which iswor ...

Six floors of sub culture, new andcollectors art prints, novels, art books,
photo books and more. On the first floor
they have a great array of vintage photobooks
andfamousphotographer soriginal prints. Fans of Japanese author
Yukio Mishima will be sure to head to thetop floor where they have originalwritings, autographs and other related
memorabilia of this iconic writer. Eachfloor has something different so expect tospend a lot of time browsing. Every Friday
and Saturday be sure to visit their garage
sale at the side of the building for that s ...

1-23 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

Fujimoto Bldg. Second Floor 1-19 Kanda Jinbouchou, Chiyodaku.

Center Bldg. First & Second Floor 2-5 Kanda Jinbouchou, Chiyodaku.

1-9 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

6F Hayao Bldg. 1-9 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

1-7 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku

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