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    This place is seriously huge, and the selection is almost ridiculously extensive. You can find books in Chinese, English, and Japanese, and the stationery and magazine sections are great too. It’s more than just a bookstore.

    There are also lots of Japan-only items, so it’s a perfect spot if you want to slow down and spend some quiet time browsing.

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    Kinokuniya Main Store. The whole building is owned by Kinokuniya.

    It's the most authentic cultural hub in Shinjuku.

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    This is the biggest bookstore in Shinjuku, and maybe even in all of Japan. It's actually older than I expected.

    Everyone is so quiet and focused on reading—love the atmosphere here.

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    The whole building is a bookstore, with a huge variety of books. Foreigners can even get tax refunds here.

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    I heard there's a section with books in Traditional Chinese, so I just had to come check it out!

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    There’s a huge selection of books here, mostly in Japanese. The staff are super friendly and will help you find what you’re looking for. If you have a foreign passport, you can also get a tax refund.

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