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CULTURE

Libraries with individually owned bookshelves spreading in Japan

 
The idea of renting a library bookshelf has proved popular in some
areas.
The idea of renting a library bookshelf has proved popular in some
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Oct 3, 2023
Yaizu, Shizuoka Pref. -

Moves are spreading in Japan to set up private libraries where each
bookshelf is owned by individuals who display books on their hobbies
or those that they recommend.

Such libraries are helping revitalize local communities by creating a
place where people can mingle through events. Around 50 such
facilities have been created throughout the country.

The first such library was opened in March 2020 in a deserted
shopping street in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, by Junya Dohi, who is
originally from the city, using an empty store space.

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