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Kinokuniya

A branch of the international Japanese bookstore, crammed full of books from and about Japan as well as other merchandise. Stationery, plushies, K-pop CDs, and calligraphy supplies are just a few of the things you can find in the jam-packed aisles here.

Address: 525 S Weller St
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-8PM
Website: usa.kinokuniya.com (opens in a new tab)

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