DATE: 2021.4.21

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SHOUNDO SHOTEN

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TAKAYAMA HONTEN

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Yamagataya Kamiten

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Yousuko Saikan

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ISSEIDO SHOTEN

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TAMURA SHOTEN

Shoundo Shoten, on the westernmost sideof the Kanda Jimbocho used bookshop
quarter, was founded over a century ago
in 1890 . This used bookstore handles
Chinese and Japanese classics, mainly
Chinese poetry, classical Chinese writing,Japanese books, and Chinese literature.
The classic books are stacked flat andpiled up high on both sides of the store.
Customers can take off their shoes toenter the recess behind the register wherethe valuable books are kept.

Takayama Honten, founded in 1875, is theoldest shop in this area. It is located at theentrance to the Kanda Kosho Center, thesymbol of Jimbocho. This famous usedbookstore is known for its lineup of works
on topics including Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki,
martial arts, and food. This bookstore
communicates closely with authors,particularly Ryotaro Shiba. He asked
Takayama Honten to gather books on
specific subject, resulting in all books on
those themes vanishing from Jimbocho.

Paper, paper and more paper! Originallyfounded in the late 1800 s, this store
provided paper supplies to the Imperial
Household under a royal warrant. The
store has survived it all, from the great
Tokyo fire in the early 1900 s to the Kanto
Earthquake of 1923 to the aerial bombingof WW II, they are durable establishment!
Paper aficionados will be in awe of thewide variations of paper that are offered.
Searching all over Japan, they have almost
every type of Japanese "Washi" paper
which is used for wrapping, calligraphy,
decorating, etc. Of course they ...

From the late 1890 s there were several
Chinese schools and residents in this area
and this restaurant has been in operation
since 1906 . The store is credited withcreating the original Japanese/ Chinese
dish "Hiyashi Chuko" which is chilled
noodles that are eaten during the heat ofsummer.
Notable customers to thisestablishment have been Chiang kai Shek
and Chinese writer Lu Xun. Some of their
special menu items are Sweet and Sour
Pork and Dumpling soup which has
generous portions of meat inside.

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 ...

Located on the 5 th floor of the Kanda
Jimbocho Kosho Center, this store mainly
sells mineral specimens, gemstones, andantiques. The main store is in Ikebukuro,
which hosts events and publishes works
related to alternative remedies, while theJimbocho store offers healing andspiritual books, and fantasy literature.
Inside the store, glossy gemstones,
fashionable and cute items with motifs ofmushrooms and frogs are displayed
nicely, making you want to take a goodcloser look around. Exhibitions by artists
and bargain sales are also often held.

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7GYOKUEIDO SHOTEN

8YAGI BOOKS OLD BOOK DEPARTMENT

9OHYA SHOBO

10SANSEIDO SHOTEN

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LUNCHEON

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KAMEZAWADO

Look for the window display with books
neatly lined up inside. This store opened
in Jimbocho in 1926. They re specialty israre books and the owners feeling is thatthe reader can best connect with the time
period that the book was released by thefeel of the paper, how it was bound, andother characteristic traits of the book. Theowner created a special room on the floor
to house these rare books, along withcertain writer s original manuscripts andother antiquities. Some special antiques ofnote are a Tale of Genii picture scroll
dated from the mid M ...

The Yagi Books Old Book Department,
founded in 1934 , carries a wide range of
publications of great historical value,
including facsimile editions, first editions
and manuscripts of modern literature,
and works in the author s own
handwriting. This shop is also known for
its pioneering efforts in the industry,including its special prices for new books
and usage of advanced technology in its
management system.

Ohya Shobo was opened in 1882 , andhandles all sorts of publications from theEdo Period. In addition to bound books, italso carries old maps, ukiyoe prints, andold photographs from the late Edo Period
and Meiji Period. Its lineup, organized byera, is extremely unusual even among theroughly 170 used bookstores in Jinbocho.
Here, you can actually touch books andartworks that are kept beneath glass in art
museums.

Established as an antiquarian bookstore
amid modernization in 1881 . This main
store where book lovers gather has a sales
floor area of about 1,000 ㎡ . They haveabundant inventory as a landmark of thebook town, Jimbocho. At the customer
service counter, the staff will help you
locate whatever you are looking to find.
You can wander around the enormous
store for a surprising encounter or search
for a specific book with the help of aprofessional. Event information such as
book signing and author talk is posted on
the website.

Located near the Jinboucho intersection
this restaurant opened in 1909 and serves
western style meals prepared for theJapanese palette. Here you can have aquick beer and relax while you enjoy
going through your purchases that youbought in Jinboucho. Since this is a lightlunch place their menu consists of meals
that can be eaten with one hand while
reading a book in the other such as meatpie and pork cutlets sandwiches which area local favorite.

Founded in 1905, this is the original storeof what was once a chain of ten over 70years ago. Using high grade ingredientsthe store creates wonderful Japanese styledesserts that are not so much a luxury
item then more of an everyday treat thatcan be enjoyed daily. Every morning they
hand make the Japanese confection"Mame Daifuku" (Azuki beans or soybeans
are mixed with gluttonous rice), which aresold from the middle of September to theend of May. Rice, beans and sugar are
brought in from specially selected areasfrom around Japan to create these s ...

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