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"Yukudo Shoten" A place where you can meet mountains-related books in Jimbocho, the world's best old book district Part 1: Story of third-generation store owner Masao Suwa

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Kanda Jimbocho

One of the most famous climbing equipment store vertical courses for outdoor enthusiasts.

The area is full of outdoor shops and sporting goods stores, and it is obvious that"The world's best old bookstore"It is also.

Today, I will introduce a few of the faces of "the world's best old bookstore" in Jimbocho.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”24652″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][ vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1576222988537{margin-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] [vc_single_image image=”24634″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]As I was walking around Jimbocho intersection, where Yasukuni Dori, which runs east-west, and Hakusan Dori, which runs north-south, intersect, Suddenly, suddenlyOld book unique scentYou may notice that there is a drift. Your heart will be raised in a nostalgic atmosphere that can be felt from the sense of smell.

This Kaori is selected by the Ministry of the Environment in 2001."Kaori scenery XNUM X selection"was also selected. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”24633″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space ][vc_single_image image=”24628″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”24629″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column ][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the characteristics of Jimbocho's old book town isEach used bookstore has its own specialized fieldThere are several things that can be mentioned. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image =”24630″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Jimbocho's old bookstore district is a place where many universities were established in this city since the Meiji period, and students and There is a history of old bookstores and bookstores being created by attracting knowledgeable people such as professors, but it is said that as university departments became more diverse over time, the number of specialized bookstores increased. . [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now then, such a used bookstore in Jimbocho There is a bookstore in town that sells many used books related to mountains. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

"Ryokyudo Bookstore"

[/ Vc_column_text] [vc_column_text]Founded is how Taisho 4 years.Founded 100 years in 2015It is a long-established bookstore with a history.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”24635″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]90st floor There are art books, cooking books, business books, etc. lined up on the floor, but when you go to the second floor, you'll find a lot of books related to mountains, animals and plants. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”1px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/XNUMX ″][vc_column_text]

I was able to listen to the third generation shop owner, Masao Suwa.

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Masao Suwa

President of Yakudo Shoten
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Why did you start dealing with mountain-related books?

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Masao Suwa
I bought a lot of things that came out together, and I felt that they had increased. My predecessor likes mountains. I like cooking, my daughters like art and calligraphy, and these days are also selling well.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the past, when I came here on the Internet, I saw information that magazines such as "Mountains and Valleys" and "Taketo" could be obtained before the release date, but what is the actual situation?[/ Vc_column_text] [/ vc_column] [/ vc_row] [vc_row] [vc_column] [vc_column_text]

Masao Suwa
Oh, long time ago. More than 10 years ago. Right now, the new issue has already stopped.
If you say that the back side map sales (Japanese map sales) * 1 this agency is gone, it is not done from then.
About three years ago.
Magazines are tight everywhere now. The mountain publication itself is also decreasing.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What's your audience's age group like?[/ Vc_column_text] [/ vc_column] [/ vc_row] [vc_row] [vc_column] [vc_column_text]

Masao Suwa
Many people are old. After all. Young people are on smartphones.
The audience is rising. I have been doing mountains for 50 years.
At that time, people who were in 30 are now already in 80.
It will decrease if that layer dies (laughs)

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The image of our selfish old-fashioned shop has an image that often receives inquiries such as a maniac "Do you have a book called ◯◯?"[/ Vc_column_text] [/ vc_column] [/ vc_row] [vc_row] [vc_column] [vc_column_text]

Masao Suwa
It is common. It's all year round, but I don't know if it happens by accident.
There is no book.
There are not many books that are cheap, such as selling in 300 yen or 500 yen.
You can only search for it on the net and buy it for thousands of yen. If there are 100 books out there and you can sell them, you can still take them. There is also such a way.
But that doesn't last.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Speaking of mountain-related masterpieces unique to old bookstores, what kind of thing is there?[/ Vc_column_text] [/ vc_column] [/ vc_row] [vc_row] [vc_column] [vc_column_text]

Masao Suwa
There are many great books. There are some, but there are some old masterpieces that can be sold and others that are not. With reprints and paperbacks, there will be more people who are good at it, and some are looking for the first edition. But if it comes at a high price, then if there are a lot of people who have it, the price will go down if there are fewer people looking for it.
What you're looking for (a book you're looking for) will change with the times.

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Masao Suwa
Oh yes. Look slowly.

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Established as "Map Joint Sales Co., Ltd." in 1946. We will expand our business by focusing on wholesales of maps and travel books issued by the Geographical Survey Institute and private publishers, and opening sales offices in Sapporo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. However, in recent years, the decline in sales due to the shrinking of publishing due to the decline in sales, and the impact of changes to major dealerships by business partners, the business performance has deteriorated. XNUM X Year of XNUM X Month of XNUM X DateBankruptcy filed for bankruptcy at Tokyo District Court.
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Yukyudo Shoten Co., Ltd.

Representative name: Masao Suwa
Location: 1-3-2 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3291-0773
FAX: 03-3291-0920
Email Address: yukyudou3291@gb3.so-net.ne.jp
website: http://yukyudou.com/aboutus/#gaiyou
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I enjoy mountain climbing, running, and tap dancing.

The most memorable mountain trips to date are the Shimono-no Corridor, and the “overpass” from early ridges to Kendake and Murodo.

The tap dance that I have been learning all the time started the day after I saw the stage “Crazy For You” (laughs)

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“Yukudo Shoten” A place where you can meet mountain-related books in Jimbocho, the world's best old book district.