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Thank you very much for your continued support of Hon no Machi.
To share the appeal of our town more deeply and more widely, we have officially launched Hon no Machi Web, our official website.
From antiquarian bookstores to new-book stores, publishers and the cafés that keep readers company, this town is packed with countless “stories” and a wealth of knowledge. Walking around to all of them, though, can be quite a challenge.
The printed magazine itself is always the star of Hon no Machi. The web edition is here to support it: we created this website as a place that helps you with whatever you want to know or find, and that connects you with books you have yet to meet.
■ What You Can Do on the Site (features will be added over time)
- Shop search: Find the bookstore or shop that’s right for you by genre or purpose.
- Event information: The latest on reading groups, talk events, used-book festivals and more.
- Feature articles: Columns that dig into shop owners’ passions and the history of the town.
We hope the website helps you feel closer to this town. Along with our real-world shops, we look forward to your continued support of Hon no Machi Web.
May it serve as a bridge between you and Book Town.
日本語で読む — Read this article in Japanese