prologue
When the feelings of a book maker and bookstore match that of the reader, it’s the beginning of that book’s tr […]...
2019/01/23
Books go on journeys. They deeply affect our lives. Let us think again about where books are lined up.
2019/01/23
The Activities of a Book Coordinator
Despite not being bookshops, the number of shops selling books is increasing. We spoke to Ozaki Mihoko about her activities as a book coordinator linking shops and books.
2019/01/30
After moving out of a building on Sapporo’s main street with streetcar tracks, Adanonki made a new start. The style developed by shop owner, Ishiyama Atsuko took root and people began spending an enjoyable time with books.
2019/02/13
Hokkaido book-sharing activities
Forty percent of municipalities in Hokkaido do not have a bookstore; almost 50% do not have a public library, meaning there are children who cannot select books they want to read. Ten years ago, Hokkaido Book Sharing was established in a bid to change this environment.
2019/02/27
Kano Bookstore is the realization of Kano Asuka’s dream of starting a bookstore. The challenges faced by her as the proprietor of a bookstore selling newly published books are the focus of attention.
2019/03/13
Books and Community Development
Many volunteers meet at Eniwa Public Library, and small libraries are being created all around town.
2019/03/20
Plans related to this feature article
The land in the memories of Mexicans of Japanese descent
Artist Hagino Miho, who was born in Muroran but resides in Mexico, has co-produced a piece of work comprising footage and photographs on the theme of immigrants of Japanese descent – a book in which the expressions of those immigrants and the words inherited from their forefathers are impressive.
2019/02/06
