In the heart of downtown Incheon, centered around Freedom Park, you can discover tourist attractions like “Open Port Street,” “Chinatown,” and “Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village.” Among these, in Open Port Street, there is a quaint Japanese-style street, adorned with a Japanese aesthetic. Despite its small alleyways, this area is filled with charming, small shops. “Small Bookstore in Japanese-style Street, Literary ...
During my recent trip to Tokyo, I explored several bookstores in Shinjuku. I visited the main store of Kinokuniya, a prominent bookstore in Shinjuku, and explored various other bookstores in the vicinity. On the second day of my journey, I also visited the Kanda Bookstore District, where I could browse through stores selling used and rare books. The reason behind ...
“Kinokuniya Bookstore” is Japan’s largest bookstore, with its main branch located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. If we were to draw a comparison with Korea, it can be likened to a franchise bookstore similar to Kyobo Bookstore in Korea. “Japan’s Largest Bookstore, Kinokuniya Bookstore” Just as you can find large bookstores in major city areas in Korea, it seemed the same in ...
In Tokyo Shinjuku, you can find one of Japan’s largest bookstores, the “Kinokuniya Bookstore.” It’s a franchise bookstore found throughout Japan, with its main store located in Shinjuku. Comparing it to South Korea, it’s akin to the feeling you get from major bookstores like Kyobo Bookstore, and the main store has a vibe similar to Kyobo Bookstore Gwanghwamun Branch. Kinokuniya ...
Inwangsan, located in the northwest of Seoul’s Seochon Village, boasts picturesque views. As a conveniently accessible mountain in the heart of Seoul with exceptional scenery, it has become a popular destination, even featured on various broadcasts with introductions by celebrities. “Seoul Inwangsan Cafe, The Forest Small Bookstore” On the midsection of Inwangsan, you can discover a unique cafe named the ...
Kyobo Bookstore is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering domestic and foreign books. Currently operating both online and offline stores, it stands as the largest bookstore in the country in terms of scale. Kyobo Bookstore can be found in major city centers, including prominent areas like Gwanghwamun and Gangnam in Seoul. “Kyobo Bookstore in Sinnonhyeon Station’s Kyobo Tower Basement” ...
Myeongdong Cathedral serves as the principal church of the Archdiocese of Seoul in the neo-Gothic architectural style. The hill in Myeongdong where the cathedral stands was historically known as “Myeongryebang,” where the first Catholic pilgrim in Korea, Thomas Kim Beom-u, lived. This location witnessed the first Catholic mass in Korea. In the 21st century, Myeongdong Cathedral is undergoing redevelopment. With ...
Not far from Tokyo Station in the heart of Tokyo, you can discover the antiquarian bookshops on a street known as ‘Kanda Jinbocho.’ This street has a unique atmosphere, dealing exclusively with old books rather than modern publications. If likened to places in South Korea, it resembles the antique bookstores along Cheonggyecheon in Seoul or the book alley in Busan’s ...
Transformed into a global icon, Starbucks has become a familiar sight not only in Korea but also in Japan. In the heart of Osaka’s main tourist destination, Dotonbori, you can find a Starbucks that stands out from others—it is located in collaboration with Tsutaya Bookstore, making it a remarkable place. “Starbucks Store in the Center of Dotonbori, Osaka” The Starbucks ...
Youngpoong Bookstore is a large bookstore that can be found throughout South Korea, along with Kyobo Bookstore. Currently, Kyobo Bookstore holds the top spot among domestic bookstores, but Youngpoong Bookstore seems to be diligently catching up. In major regions of South Korea, you can find at least one large bookstore, and in the Gangnam area, Youngpoong Bookstore, along with Kyobo ...
Kyobo Book Centre is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering a wide range of domestic and international books. It is considered the largest bookstore in South Korea in terms of scale, currently operating both online and offline stores. You can find Kyobo Book Centre in major cities, including Seoul, where it has its main store in Gwanghwamun, as well ...
Arc & Book is a new type of urban complex cultural space that combines books with lifestyle. Based on four themes: “Daily, Weekend, Style, Inspiration,” carefully selected books and products are displayed and sold together, offering visitors a diverse lifestyle experience. The signature feature of “Arc & Book” is its arch-shaped interior structure. The arch, which defies gravity and creates ...