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Japanology Plus (2014 – ...)

2014 • 13 seasons • NR
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Japanology Plus · S12E19 — Bookstores

Season 12 episodes

1. OnigiriJan 9, 20252. RepairJan 23, 20253. Japanophiles: Johan LeutwilerFeb 13, 20254. OctopusesFeb 27, 20255. Leather ShoesMar 13, 20256. ToriiApr 10, 20257. MamachariApr 24, 20258. Japanophiles: Stephen TurnerMay 8, 20259. Family RestaurantsMay 22, 202510. NattoJun 5, 202511. StationeryJun 19, 202512. Tosa: The Life of John ManjiroJul 10, 202513. Tosa: Blessings and Perils of the Kuroshio CurrentJul 17, 202514. Japanophiles: Johan NordstromJul 31, 202515. OrigamiAug 14, 202516. SakeAug 28, 202517. OfficesSep 11, 202518. Japanophiles: Ziaul KarimSep 25, 202519. BookstoresOct 9, 202520. Convenience StoresOct 23, 202521. SleepNov 6, 202522. Japanophiles: Astrid Klein & Mark DythamNov 20, 202523. Hagi: The Life of Yoshida ShoinDec 11, 202524. Hagi: Castle Town Forged by MagmaDec 18, 2025

Synopsis

Though the count of bookstores in Japan dwindles, both large corporations and small, independent shops are devising inventive strategies to draw readers back. This is a look toward the future of book-selling in the country.