Kagurazaka Bookstore Becomes a Base to 'Read, Work, and Transmit'
Bunyu Bookstore, a 75-year-old establishment in Kagurazaka, has reopened. In mid-April, it will open 'Rental Space Kagurazaka Bunyu' to serve as a workspace and event venue, aiming to become a local community hub.
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Bunyu Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), which operates 'Bunyu Bookstore', a well-established bookstore that has been in Kagurazaka for 75 years, reopened 'Bunyu Bookstore' on March 12.
In addition, 'Rental Space Kagurazaka Bunyu' will open in mid-April in an approximately 25-tsubo (about 83 square meters) area at the back of the store.
During weekday days, it will serve as a workspace (24 to 32 seats) equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and power outlets, and as a rental meeting room complete with a projector. At night and on weekends, it is expected to host pop-ups, galleries, autograph sessions, seminars, etc. By introducing movable sliding walls, it functions as a 'multifunctional third place' that can quickly change layouts according to needs. It aims to be a 'local tie' in Kagurazaka, compensating for the lack of such spaces.
## 1. A 75-year-old bookstore becomes a 'place' for the next era
Bunyu Bookstore was founded in 1950. At the top of the slope in Kagurazaka, it has supported the reading experience in the daily life of the city, such as dropping by for a book after work or finding a book to deepen the lingering charm at the end of a stroll.
Considering the changing environment surrounding bookstores, this renewal is an attempt to expand its role from simply 'selling books' to becoming a 'place where people and culture intermingle with books as a catalyst'.
## 2. Turning approx. 25 tsubo at the back of the store into 'Rental Space Kagurazaka Bunyu'
The newly established 'Rental Space Kagurazaka Bunyu' utilizes approximately 25 tsubo (about 83 square meters) at the back of the bookstore. In a space based on composite wood panels, movable sliding walls have been introduced, allowing the layout to be changed according to the purpose. The design planning was done by i-Company Co., Ltd. (Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture, CEO Shinichi Ishimura).
## 3. Work and meetings on weekday days, transmission and interaction on nights and weekends
During weekday days, the space is intended to be used as a workspace with 24 to 32 seats (equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and power outlets) and as a rental meeting room with a projector.
At night and on weekends, it is being prepared as a venue where events 'unique to a bookstore' can be held, such as merchandising, pop-ups, galleries, autograph sessions, and seminars.
## 4. Filling the 'void' in Kagurazaka—The shortage of multifunctional third places
Kagurazaka is a downtown hub where 6 train lines intersect, and its daytime population reaches about 2.7 times its nighttime population. Yet, it faces a shortage of spaces for meetings or work.
In addition, 'Rental Space Kagurazaka Bunyu' will open in mid-April in an approximately 25-tsubo (about 83 square meters) area at the back of the store.
During weekday days, it will serve as a workspace (24 to 32 seats) equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and power outlets, and as a rental meeting room complete with a projector. At night and on weekends, it is expected to host pop-ups, galleries, autograph sessions, seminars, etc. By introducing movable sliding walls, it functions as a 'multifunctional third place' that can quickly change layouts according to needs. It aims to be a 'local tie' in Kagurazaka, compensating for the lack of such spaces.
## 1. A 75-year-old bookstore becomes a 'place' for the next era
Bunyu Bookstore was founded in 1950. At the top of the slope in Kagurazaka, it has supported the reading experience in the daily life of the city, such as dropping by for a book after work or finding a book to deepen the lingering charm at the end of a stroll.
Considering the changing environment surrounding bookstores, this renewal is an attempt to expand its role from simply 'selling books' to becoming a 'place where people and culture intermingle with books as a catalyst'.
## 2. Turning approx. 25 tsubo at the back of the store into 'Rental Space Kagurazaka Bunyu'
The newly established 'Rental Space Kagurazaka Bunyu' utilizes approximately 25 tsubo (about 83 square meters) at the back of the bookstore. In a space based on composite wood panels, movable sliding walls have been introduced, allowing the layout to be changed according to the purpose. The design planning was done by i-Company Co., Ltd. (Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture, CEO Shinichi Ishimura).
## 3. Work and meetings on weekday days, transmission and interaction on nights and weekends
During weekday days, the space is intended to be used as a workspace with 24 to 32 seats (equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and power outlets) and as a rental meeting room with a projector.
At night and on weekends, it is being prepared as a venue where events 'unique to a bookstore' can be held, such as merchandising, pop-ups, galleries, autograph sessions, and seminars.
## 4. Filling the 'void' in Kagurazaka—The shortage of multifunctional third places
Kagurazaka is a downtown hub where 6 train lines intersect, and its daytime population reaches about 2.7 times its nighttime population. Yet, it faces a shortage of spaces for meetings or work.