Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore opens: a marketplace where artisans' passion makes everyday life more enjoyable

2018.12.03 Press Releases
Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore Co., Ltd.

Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Will Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture; President and CEO: Nakamura Akihiro) and Chugoku-Shikoku TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture; President and CEO: Akatsuka Takayuki), opened Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore (address: Minami-Miza 6-10, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture) on Monday, December 3rd, based on the concept of "a market where the craftsmanship of artisans makes everyday life more enjoyable."

Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore is based on the concept of "a market where artisans' attention to detail makes everyday life more enjoyable." By combining the food that Kochi Prefecture is proud of with the world of knowledge created by books, the store is a lifestyle-oriented bookstore that is like a market, full of fresh discoveries and excitement every day, full of energy and smiles.

The first floor is a "food and lifestyle market" that focuses on local Kochi food, with specialty stores selling miscellaneous goods and beauty products, as well as books related to food, lifestyle, and beauty. It is a space where you can enjoy experiencing the craftsmanship and various information with all your senses.
The second floor is "My Bookshelf," and offers suggestions for imagining a new you and the person you want to become, focusing on topics such as "travel," "work style," and "culture."
The third floor is a play area for parents and children, with the largest collection of children's books in Kochi Prefecture and one of the largest kids' spaces in the prefecture, helping to develop children's learning and life skills and helping them grow.

Furthermore, in Kochi Prefecture, a leading prefecture in promoting women's participation in the workforce, we will focus on child-rearing support as a place where parents and children can relax and enjoy themselves together, and we aim to be a comfortable bookstore that we can create and grow together with the people of Kochi as a hub for the local community where a variety of customers can gather.

Characteristics of Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore

1) A spacious store interior renovated from a warehouse. The open terrace is a special seat.

2) A market-like street where you can encounter the craftsmanship of local Kochi stores

3) The largest kids' space in Kochi Prefecture, where parents and children can play together even on rainy days, also includes bouldering and a ball pool. Children in Kochi Prefecture can play freely.

4) The largest collection of children's books in Kochi Prefecture. We have a wide selection of picture books that make great gifts and illustrated encyclopedias that will stimulate intellectual curiosity.

5) A book and cafe where you can relax with a cup of coffee and discover the new you and the person you want to become

6) There will also be a childcare support center and a career support center to support the people of Kochi, creating opportunities for interaction.

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Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore opens: a marketplace where artisans' passion makes everyday life more enjoyable

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