A book lover’s haven has opened in the heart of Shinjuku, Japan. Discover the pleasures of staying at the TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT below! TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT A post shared by TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT (@tba_shinjuku) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:44am PST The TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT occupies the fourth, fifth, and sixth floor of the Shinjuku…
When learning Japanese, it is crucial that you keep using what you’ve learned all the time, else you will oftentimes find yourself forgetting things. One of the best ways to relax and also practice Japanese is to read, whether it be a book, manga, or the news. However, as an intermediate student, it can be…
How else can you best enjoy reading a good book than with a great cup of coffee? Well, at least for coffee lovers, reading whilst drinking this bitter-sweet beverage is enough to start any day and the perfect way to spend their free time. Coffee and books are a winning combination for many! In Tokyo,…
Finding the right book can often be a difficult task as you trawl through various shelves at the bookstore or library searching for that one collection of pages that interest you. Furthermore, if you’re looking for a book particularly set in Japan, your options can oftentimes be a little more limited, sometimes with just a…
For all the bookworms out there that are thinking of making a visit to Japan, specifically a trip to the hot spring area of Hakone (箱根), there will be a new kind of hotel opening in the spring of 2018 which will be perfect for you. Check it out! Hakone Honbako (箱根本箱) 蔵書数なんと2万冊！本に囲まれるブックホテル「箱根本箱」来春オープン #旅行 #ホテル…
Golden Week 2017 is almost here! It is the busiest holiday season in Japan which takes place from April 29 to May 5. It is a wonderful opportunity for people to take a break from work or go on a long vacation. During this time, several places are really crowded, particularly trains and airports. Regardless…
“Laughter is the best medicine.” It may be a cliché, but apparently, many people believe in this philosophy as we put our TV sets in our homes and tune into entertainment shows to relieve ourselves from the stress we have been feeling that day. Japan is known for its unique sense of humor. The country…
Have you ever dreamed of spending the night at a bookstore and reading all the books you want to read? How about cosplaying the whole night until you get tired? Or are you the person who wants to do both? JUNKUDO (ジュンク堂), a bookstore in Tokyo (東京), will be holding an event this 2017 where…
There are many great storytellers, authors, and poets all around the world, and here in Japan. However, it takes a lot of courage for authors to delve deep into their own personal lives, and even more so if the author is autistic or is born without arms and legs. Today I would like to introduce…
One of Japans most recognizable icons is the schoolgirl. The sailor-style uniforms are ubiquitous across the country and are found all over many anime films, manga books, and video games. But for those of you who want to know more, this book delves into the cool and surprising world of the Japanese schoolgirl! What’s It…
