Kinokuniya Books, Midtown, Manhattan

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Written By Leanne Staples

Good news - Kinokuniya is open with social distancing and masks required. Updated 8 February 2021

Kinokuniya Books is a Japanese store that specializes in books and magazines in Japanese. But they also carry a large selection of books in English across different genres. If you’re into anime and comic books they have very extensive collections of those as well. What I especially like is the selection of stationary in the basement.

They occupy 3 floors and the store has been operating in New York City since 1981. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I could spend hours here. And they are located directly across the street from Bryant Park.

Kinokuniya Books - 1073 Avenue of the Americas between 41st & 40th Streets

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Leanne Staples

I’m Leanne Staples and I’m an independent licensed New York City tour guide, with Shoot New York City being my trading name. All tours and workshops are customized to your interests and desires. When you make an enquiry, you are dealing directly with me and when it comes to taking your tour or workshop, it will be with me as your guide. This is not a faceless corporation, there are no agents, no other employees. This level of personalized service with an independently operated business truly makes for a unique and memorable experience.

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