The space itself is like a work of art, Koganecho Art Book Bazaar
Sneak into an artistic space!
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A stylish and unique used bookstore with the Keikyu Line running above it.
Koganecho Art Book Bazaar
As one of Yokohama's art hubs, Koganecho attracts attention with artist-in-residences and art festivals. Studios, galleries, and public art in the form of show windows are lined up under and near the elevated Keikyu Line that extends to neighboring Hinode-cho. In that area, I found a stylish old bookstore with a glass wall, which was also located under the elevated Keikyu Line. "Koganecho Art Book Bazaar"
Koganecho Art Book Bazaar opened on April 1, 2010 and is managed by the Koganecho Area Management Center. Since Mr. Shingo Yamano, the director of Koganecho Bazaar, loved old books, about 40,000 old books, mainly art books such as photo books, art books, and magazines, have been collected. This is an irresistible store for book lovers.
Don't miss the special booth introducing Asian art books and more!
In addition to books, the store also exhibits and sells works by artists who live and work in Koganecho.
If you find something you like here and want to see more of this artist's work, feel free to ask the staff!
Bare light bulbs illuminating the store, exposed steel frames, nostalgic CDs stacked flat, and plastic model sets popular among enthusiasts...the store itself has a quirky, "chaotic" atmosphere that makes it seem like it's part of a work of art.
Looking outside the store... Along with used books, greenery that appeared at the previously held art event ``Co-Garden - Koganecho no Kisou Gardening Shop'', an art event centered on Koganecho artists who exhibited and sold works related to plants, were also on sale. .
A glimpse of the ``Asia Art Library'' attached to ``Koganecho Art Book Bazaar.'' If you open this door...you can browse art-related books from Asian countries. (If you would like to view it, please ask the staff at Koganecho Art Book Bazaar.)
When strolling around the Koganecho area, be sure to visit Koganecho Art Book Bazaar, where you can enjoy the unique scent that evokes nostalgia that can only be found in used bookstores. If you take your time to look at the shelves in this mysterious, maze-like space, you're sure to find a book that captures your heart.
