Life in Japan

With the advent of e-readers and smartphones, getting your hands on English language literature in Japan isn’t the challenge it once was. However, whether the book you are looking for isn’t available online, or you just like the feel and smell of turning pages, sometimes you must hold the book in your hands. The following is a list of places to find English language books around Nagoya. The list is for information only and is not considered an endorsement. Sanseido Sanseido is a mammoth bookstore with absolutely masses of foreign language books. If you can’t find it here, you probably can’t find it in Nagoya. As well as an extensive collection of books, magazines, newspapers, and self-study, Sanseido is extremely convenient, being on the 8th floor of the Takashiyama shopping complex in Nagoya JR Station’s Gate Tower. Children’s learning is particularly well represented, making it ideal for those concerned about their child’s English development in Japanese schools. Where: Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 1 Chome−1−3 Takashimaya Gate Tower 8F (map) Open: 10:00-21:00 Website: books-sanseido.co.jp Junku-do Also in the center of Nagoya, a mere three-minute walk from the JR station is Junku-do. Though their fiction selection has improved recently, this is perhaps…