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Now on the multilingual margins, can Japanese bookstores be more than just a vibe?

While some travel companies are now offering book-centric tours around Jimbocho, foreign visitors are often leaving bookstores empty-handed, despite intentions to buy books.

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Now on the multilingual margins, can Japanese bookstores be more than just a vibe?

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