Books Kinokuniya

Headquarters in Meguro, Tokyo
Books Kinokuniya Company in Shibuya, Tokyo
Shinjuku Branch of Books Kinokuniya in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Books Kinokuniya (紀伊國屋書店, Kinokuniya Shoten) is a Japanese bookstore chain operated by Kinokuniya Company Ltd. (株式会社紀伊國屋書店, Kabushiki-gaisha Kinokuniya Shoten), founded in 1927, with its first store located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Its name translates to "Bookstore of Kii Province". The company has its headquarters in Meguro, Tokyo.[1]

One of the company's goals has been to cater to the interests of not only local Japanese clients, but to a wider, more diverse clientele. This is why its international bookstores have focused on supplying a wide range of both Japanese and English books.[2]

  1. ^ "Headquarters & Main Contacts". Kinokuniya. July 15, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2023. General Affairs Dept. 3-7-10 Shimomeguro Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8504
  2. ^ Kravitz, Melissa (January 14, 2019). "How Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya has evolved into a 'destination'". Amny.com. Retrieved December 17, 2021.