The Koganecho Art Book Bazaar: The space itself is like a work of art
Enter an artistic space!
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A stylish and unique second-hand bookstore with the Keikyu Line running above it
Koganecho Art Book Bazaar
Koganecho is one of Yokohama's art hubs, attracting attention with artist-in-residence programs and art festivals. Under the elevated Keikyu Line tracks, which extend to neighboring Hinodecho, and nearby, are rows of studios, galleries, and public art in the form of show windows. Within this area, we discovered a stylish second-hand bookstore with glass windows, also located under the elevated Keikyu Line tracks. This is the Koganecho Art Book Bazaar.
The Koganecho Art Book Bazaar opened on April 1, 2010, and is run by the Koganecho Area Management Center. As Yamano Shingo, the director of the Koganecho Bazaar, is a lover of old books, the store has a collection of around 40,000 second-hand books, mainly art books such as photo books, art books, and magazines, making it a must-visit for art and book lovers.
Don't miss the special booth showcasing art books on Asian art!
In addition to books, the store also exhibits and sells works by artists who are currently residing and working in Koganecho.
If you find something you like here and then think, "I'd like to see more of this artist's work," feel free to ask the staff for advice!
With bare light bulbs illuminating the interior, exposed steel beams, stacks of nostalgic CDs and plastic model sets popular among enthusiasts, the store itself is almost like a piece of art, creating a unique and chaotic space that is also appealing.
Looking outside the store... Alongside the old books, they also sell plants that were featured in the art event "Kogarden - Koganecho's Fantastic Gardening Shop," which was previously held and featured plants that were exhibited and sold by Koganecho artists.
Here's a glimpse into the "Asia Art Library" attached to the "Koganecho Art Book Bazaar." Open this door and you'll be able to browse art-related books from Asian countries. (If you'd like to browse, please ask the staff at the "Koganecho Art Book Bazaar.")
If you're strolling around the Koganecho area, be sure to stop by the Koganecho Art Book Bazaar, where you can experience the unique, nostalgic scent of a secondhand bookstore. If you take your time browsing the shelves in this mysterious, maze-like space, you're sure to find a book that catches your eye.
