Maruzen & Junkudō Umeda

Osaka


This is the largest bookstore in Osaka, the result of two established chains joining forces. There's a big range of English-language books (on the 6th floor) and travel guides (3rd floor). It's in the Tadao Ando–designed Chaska Chayamachi building.

Kōbe-based Junkudō has a few other branches around town.


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