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| Company type | Bookstore |
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| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | August 1, 1991 |
| Founder | Takashi Sakamoto |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Second-hand books, magazines, manga, CDs, DVDs, video games, video game consoles, mobile phones and portable media players |
Book Off (ブックオフコーポレーション, Bukku Ofu Kōporēshon) (TYO: 3313), stylized as BOOKOFF, is Japan's largest chain of used bookstores. Founded in August 1991, the company has had explosive success, expanding to over 850 stores throughout Japan and several overseas locations. In addition to books, its chains also sell manga, CDs, DVDs, video games, and used video game consoles, mobile phones, portable media players, and sports equipment. Stores are distinguished by their large surface area, cleanliness, and bright illumination.