It looks like “千種書房,” a bookstore near Kurakuen-guchi Station, is closing.
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Here it is on the map↓
The address is 10-7 Minamikoshikiiwa-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Around 千種書房
Tajima Bank is across the street.
If you go this way, you’ll find Chidoriya Soke, Arrow Tree, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and other places, and it leads to Hankyu Kurakuen-guchi Station.
In the opposite direction, there are places like Good Good Meat, Lawson, and Ueshima Coffee House. If you keep going straight, you’ll head toward Hinokeike Park and the Kurakuen area.
Use Your Points by the End of August
If you have a point card, it can only be used until the end of August, so they are asking customers to use up their points by then.
It also seems they will provide updates as needed regarding standing orders.
If this concerns you, it may be a good idea to ask them directly.
Finally
According to Daa from Nishitsu, 千種書房 has been around since before he was born. It seems safe to say the bookstore has been in business for at least 40 years.
The second floor apparently had a strong selection of educational materials and specialized books, so this closure must come as quite a shock to local residents. It is unclear whether the impact of online shopping is one of the reasons behind the closure.
It’s sad to see a long-standing bookstore disappear, almost as if one of the town’s memories is disappearing with it.
