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The best places to find foreign books in Fukuoka!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

ABC
ABC opened their first shop outside of Tokyo here in Fukuoka in September 2005. As Fukuokans will often tell you, Fukuoka is just as cool as Tokyo! And here is the fashionable ABC shop to prove it. The Aoyama Book Center has a very nice selection of every kind of art book imaginable. The atmosphere is very stylish, which probably accounts for why there are so many hipsters populating the four floors. If you are into fashion, photography, art, even cooking, interior design or popular novels you should check this bookstore out. Take a seat and chill while reading a book on the second or third floor- or if you want to see some art for yourself, head up to the fourth floor and check out the gallery!<\/p>\n

FEATURES
(legend: E-English, F-French, G-German, S-Spanish, I-Italian, C-Chinese, K-Korean, A-Available, NA-not available)<\/p>\n

Magazines: E\/F\/G\/S\/I
Tabloids: NA
Newspapers: NA
Fiction & Non-Fiction: E
Design Books: E\/F\/G
Photography Books: E\/F\/G
Dictionary: NA
Books on Japan: E
Language Books\/ELT: NA
Children Books: E
Audio Books: NA
Sciences Books: NA
Art Books: E\/F\/G
Maps: NA
Games: Only a few
Music Magazines: Only a few
Comics (Western): NA
Mangas: NA
Travel Books: E<\/p>\n

ACCESS
Nearest Subway Stn.: Tenjin, 5 min on foot
Open: 11:00\uff5e22:00<\/p>\n

ADDRESS
Aoyama Book Center 1-4 F, 2-7-14 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001
Tel.: 092-722-3330
Fax: 092-722-3335
Email: f-watanabe@aoyamabc.co.jp
HP: http:\/\/www.aoyamabc.co.jp\/<\/p>\n

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Junkudo
Junkudo – located inside the Media Mall Tenjin shopping building – is a huge bookstore (150,000 books in stock!) including a well-populated foreign print section on 4F. When you go there, you might have the feeling of being in a library and that’s exactly what the concept of Junkudo is about! It’s a pleasure to search the shelves for the right book, and you are definitely going to enjoy the wide selection and the feeling of space between the shelves. Junkudo has a good value paperback ‘sale’ section where you can buy a book for only 500 yen. You can also get back issues of Time magazine at half price. On 2F you’ll find The Lonely Planet Guide, maps and travel books in English, and the ubiquitous selection of glossy Japanese magazines. Martial arts fans will find an entire shelf-load of Pride and K-1 magazines, instructional videos, tournament videos, etc. Take some time to have a look not only at the foreign book section, but also at the other floors, you might find something you weren’t expecting. <\/p>\n

FEATURES
(legend: E-English, F-French, G-German, S-Spanish, I-Italien, C-Chinese, K-Korean, A-Available, NA-not available)<\/p>\n

Magazines: E\/F
Tabloids: E
Newspapers: E\/F
Fiction & Non-Fiction: E\/F\/S
Design Books: E
Photography Books: E
Dictionary: Many languages
Books on Japan: E
Language Books\/ELT: E\/F\/S
Children Books: E
Audio Books: E
Sciences Books: E
Art Books: E
Maps: A
Games: A
Music Magazines: Only a few
Comics (Western): NA
Mangas: E
Travel Books: E<\/p>\n

ACCESS
Nearest Subway Stn.: Tenjin, 4 min on foot
Open: 10:00\uff5e20:30<\/p>\n

ADDRESS
Media City Hall Tenjin 1-4F, 1-10-13 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi 810-0001
Tel.: 092-738-3322
Fax: 092-738-3230
HP: http:\/\/www.junkudo.co.jp\/<\/p>\n

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Kinokuniya Main Store Hakata
The Kinokuniya Main Store, situated next to Hakata station, is huge and has a really wide selection of foreign books, especially novels in English. If you need to catch up on the latest gossip, fashion, movies or music in English, check out the big selection of foreign magazines and newspapers. After you’ve checked out the foreign books, you should take some time to have a look at the large selection of Japanese books and magazines, even if you are just looking at the pictures… This branch of Kinokuniya is also in a great location right next to Hakata station so you are sure to pass by it sooner or later. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

FEATURES
(legend: E-English, F-French, G-German, S-Spanish, I-Italian, C-Chinese, K-Korean, O-Others, A-Available, NA-not available)<\/p>\n

Magazines: E\/F\/I\/K\/O
Tabloids: E\/S\/K\/C\/O
Newspapers: E\/S\/C\/O
Fiction & Non-Fiction: E\/F\/G\/S
Design Books: E
Photography Books: E
Dictionary: Many languages
Books on Japan: E
Language Books\/ELT: Many languages
Child Books: E
Audio Books: Only a few
Sciences Books: E
Art Books: E
Maps: A
Games: A
Music Magazines: NA
Comics (Western): NA
Mangas: E
Travel Books: E<\/p>\n

ACCESS
Nearest Subway Stn.: Hakata, 2 min on foot
Open: 10:00\uff5e21:00<\/p>\n

ADRESS
6 F Fukuoka Koutsuu Center Bureau, 2-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi 812-0012
Tel.: 092-434-3100
Fax: 092-434-3104
Email: fukuh-te@kinokuniya.co.jp
HP: http:\/\/www.kinokuniya.co.jp\/
http:\/\/bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp\/hb\/<\/p>\n

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Books Kubrick
Kubrick is a small but very charming bookstore situated at Keyaki Dori. Currently, Kubrick doesn’t offer any foreign books, but for the curious gaijin who is looking for an alternative to the megastore mentality of the bigger bookstores, it is well worth a visit. You’ll find loads of interesting design, photography and cooking books. There are also a lot of glossy Japanese magazines on offer. Keyaki-dori is a great area to spend the afternoon shopping, with a lot of independent shops and small cafe\u00b4s, so if you find yourself there then check out Kubrick. You can even rest your legs in the cozy seating area in front of the shop.<\/p>\n

ACCESS
Nearest Subway Stn.: Akasaka, 8 min on foot
Open: 10:30\uff5e21:00
Sunday&Holidays: 11:00\uff5e20:00
Closed: Monday the 3rd<\/p>\n

ADDRESS
2-1-12 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi 810-0001
Tel.: 092-711-1180
Fax: 092-711-1186
Email: kubrick@co.email.ne.jp<\/p>\n

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Libro Nishijin
Libro Nishijin is a large Japanese bookstore, carrying a good selection of Japanese books and magazines. It has a small section for foreign language books, but it is primarily a Japanese bookstore. Having said that, if you live in the area drop in and you might just find something you need! You could also pick up a book for a Japanese friend, or if your nihongo is coming along, then take the plunge and buy yourself a Japanese book!<\/p>\n

FEATURES
(legend: E-English, F-French, G-German, S-Spanish, I-Italian, C-Chinese, K-Korean, A-Available, NA-not available)<\/p>\n

Magazines: NA
Tabloids: NA
Newspapers: NA
Fiction & Non-Fiction: only a few
Design Books: NA
Photography Books: NA
Dictionary: Many languages
Books on Japan: NA
Language Books\/ELT:Many languages
Children Books: Only a few
Audio Books: NA
Sciences Books: NA
Art Books: NA
Maps: NA
Games: NA
Music Magazines: NA
Comics (Western): NA
Mangas: Only a few
Travel Books: NA<\/p>\n

ACCESS
Nearest Subway Stn.: Nishijin, 1 min on foot
Open: 10:00\uff5e20:00<\/p>\n

ADDRESS
Prariva Bldg. 6F, 4-1-1 Nishijin, Sawaru-ku, Fukuoka-shi
Tel.: 092-833-8802
Fax: 092-833-8803
Email: nishijin@libro.co.jp
HP: http:\/\/www.libro.co.jp\/web\/shoplist\/fukuoka.html<\/p>\n

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Maruzen
Maruzen is a fantastic place to look for foreign print! They offer a great selection of every kind of magazine and English books, and everything is very well sorted and laid out. The second floor offers all kinds of Japanese books and magazines. On 3F, you’ll find a wide selection of paperbacks, magazines, design, photography and art books, children’s books and loads more great stuff. You’ll find the interior is very pleasant, inviting you to have a good look around and probably buy some books! And, if you are tired from buying, take a seat at the cafe\u00b4 on 3F, drink some coffee, eat some sweets and relax a little bit; you can also have a look at the small gallery or try some clothes on at the suit store!<\/p>\n

FEATURES
(legend: E-English, F-French, G-German, S-Spanish, I-Italian, C-Chinese, K-Korean, O-Others, A-Available, NA-not available)<\/p>\n

Magazines: E\/F\/G\/S\/I
Tabloidst: E\/F\/S
Newspapers: E\/F\/C\/K
Fiction & Non-Fiction: E\/F\/G\/O
Design Books: E\/F\/G
Photography Books: E\/F\/G
Dictionary: many languages
Books on Japan: E
Language Books\/ELT: many languages
Children Books: E\/F\/G
Audio Books: some E
Sciences Books: E\/G
Art Books: E\/F\/G
Maps: A
Games: A
Music Magazines: NA
Comics (Western): E
Mangas: E
Travel Books: E<\/p>\n

ACCESS
Nearest Subway Stn.: Tenjin, 3 min on foot
Open: 09:30\uff5e20:00
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ADDRESS
2\/3F Fuku Bldg., 1-11-17 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi 810-0001
Tel: 092-731-9000
Fax: 092-731-8996
Email: sd-fukuoka@maruzen.co.jp
HP: http:\/\/www.maruzen.co.jp\/shop\/index.html<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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