Tokyo Poetry Week 2026
Tokyo Poetry Week 2026 offers free poetry readings, performances, and discussions in Meguro on 9 April 2026, featuring poets from Japan and beyond. This vibrant literary event transforms multiple Meguro venues into intimate spaces for verse and conversation.
Slopes and Landmarks of Kyoto through Modern Literature
Explore Kyoto’s literary landscape through modern writers in this museum exhibit at Mori Ogai Memorial Museum. The show traces landmarks and stories that shaped Kyoto's fiction, featuring archival texts and contextual panels running April 11, 2026 through June 28, 2026.
Special Antiquarian Book Sale in Jimbocho
Curated antiquarian book sale in Tokyo's Jimbocho Book Town on 2026-04-16 at 10:00. Discover rare editions, early prints, and collectible volumes in this literary market.
Jimbocho Sakura Michi Festival: Spring Used-Book Fair
Join Jimbocho’s Sakura Michi Festival for the Spring Used-Book Fair in the heart of Jimbocho Book Town. Browse a curated selection of vintage and rare Japanese books, chat with booksellers, and enjoy a literary festival atmosphere in Tokyo’s renowned book district.
Literary event at Jimbocho Book Town
A literary event at Jimbocho Book Town featuring a discussion around provided materials (PDF:70KB). An insightful session in Tokyo's famed bookstore district inviting readers to explore texts and ideas.
BOOKTOWNじんぼう featured in Asahi Shimbun
A literary gathering in Tokyo's Jimbocho Book Town highlighting the BOOKTOWNじんぼう project, following its feature in Asahi Shimbun on September 18, 2021. Attendees explore local books, publishers, and the district's famed bookstores, celebrating Tokyo's rich reading culture.
Kanda Antiquarian Book Festival (62nd) – Tokyo
The 62nd Tokyo Kanda Antiquarian Book Festival unfolds in Jimbocho Book Town, celebrating rare and vintage titles with stalls, talks, and bibliophile chatter in Tokyo's historic book district. Browse rare editions from many vendors, attend author talks, and soak up the literary ambience of one of Tokyo's most beloved book towns.
All-Japan Used Book Expo in Chiyoda Sakura Festival
Take a look at the All-Japan Used Book Expo in Jimbocho, a literary fair held during the Chiyoda Sakura Festival. Nationwide used-book exhibitors gather in Tokyo's famed book town for rare finds, bargains, and lively exchanges among readers.
Jimbocho Book Town Literary Event
A literary event in Tokyo's Jimbocho Book Town featuring readings and discussions amid Tokyo's famed bookstrewn streets. Authors share excerpts in the district's cozy bookstore venues, inviting book lovers to explore new voices in a thriving literary hub.
BOOKTOWN Jinbocho Virtual Walk Update
Explore Jimbocho Book Town through a refreshed virtual stroll: BOOKTOWNじんぼう - バーチャル神保町散歩 has just been updated. This online tour reveals Tokyo's famed book district, its quirky shops, and literary heritage—perfect for readers and culture lovers worldwide.
Bookstore Guide Map Update – BOOKTOWN JIMBOU (English)
The BOOKTOWNじんぼう English edition bookstore map update is released, guiding readers through Jimbocho's cluster of historic bookshops. The update highlights English-language resources and literary landmarks in Tokyo's famed book town.
Collection Exhibition: 30 Years After the Death of Chiyo Uno
A collection exhibition at Setagaya Literary Museum celebrating Chiyo Uno, marking 30 years since her passing. The display highlights Uno's literary legacy with a focused selection of works, inviting readers to explore her influence in Tokyo until March 28, 2027.