"TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami" opens on Wednesday, November 22nd, with the concept of "Connect Bookstore" connecting people with the local community

2023.11.22 Press Releases
Culture Experience Co., Ltd. / MIDORI Co., Ltd.

Culture Experience Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichiro Kamaura), which operates TSUTAYA stores nationwide, and its franchisee MIDORI Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture; President and CEO: Kenichi Nakahata), have renovated the TSUTAYA Fukushima Minami store, which has been a favorite of local residents for many years, and reopened it as TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami on Wednesday, November 22nd.

"TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami" is a bookstore that aims to become a hub for the local community, with the concept of "a connected bookstore that connects the region and people."The store has the largest inventory of books in the region, with approximately 200,000 titles. It also has a kids' space where you can enjoy picture books with your children and try out educational toys, a trading card space with 70 seats, one of the largest playing spaces in the region, and limited-time pop-up shops. We will also hold events that bring together local residents and foster connections. Anyone from small children to adults can feel free to visit and enjoy a time that can only be enjoyed here.

In addition, "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami" is one of the largest "BOOK & CAFE" style stores in Fukushima City. There will also be a Starbucks in the store so that customers can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee while choosing from a wide range of books.

*Starbucks is scheduled to open on January 10, 2024.

Features of TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami

1: The largest inventory in the region - a diverse lineup of books
TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami has the largest inventory in the region, with approximately 200,000 books. We offer a wide range of works, from popular new releases to humanities and literary works, practical books on topics such as travel and food, comics, and light novels, to satisfy the diverse intellectual curiosity of local residents. We will also be offering specialized books and other materials aimed at students attending the many nearby universities.

2: Children's book section to support your child's healthy growth
The children's book section will also feature one of the largest selections in the region. You can choose picture books that suit your child's development and preferences, from familiar classics to popular new releases. We also aim to be a bookstore that supports the growth of children in the community by providing a space where customers can actually enjoy educational toys and a space where customers can take off their shoes and read picture books to their children.

4: Hosting community events that connect people with the local community
"TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami" aims to be a bookstore that values connections between people. As a local community, we will hold events from time to time in which local residents play a leading role. We will also promote the attractions of our local Fukushima prefecture and contribute to regional revitalization and development.

Store name: TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami
Address: 24-1 Kuroiwa Hamaiba, Fukushima City
Business hours: 8:00~23:00 (10:00~23:00 on November 22nd)
Sales floor area: Approximately 2,400 m2 (approximately 725 tsubo)

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"TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fukushima Minami" opens on Wednesday, November 22nd, with the concept of "Connect Bookstore" connecting people with the local community

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