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Kinokuniya Book Store
Bookstore
International District, Seattle
"Great selection of books and movies and magazines"(2 Tips)
"... including Manga, Anime, art work as well as gift items. Central..."(2 Tips)
"Great place to find import Japanese books and magazines."(2 Tips)
"Additionally you can validate your Uwajimaya parking here!"(2 Tips)
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Jack ReevesDecember 15, 2015'Reasons to go outside' is the best book they sell. The book profiles every park in the city. It's awesome.Upvote7Downvote- Mark BAugust 1, 2018Huge selection of Asian publications including Manga, Anime, art work as well as gift items. Central location in Chinatown.Upvote6Downvote
Ernie HsiungJuly 21, 2013They also have a Chinese book section upstairs for all of you about to go on an Alaskan cruise with your Chinese mothers. All 3 of you.Upvote10Downvote
michelle nelsonAugust 31, 2024Its well-organized layout, friendly staff, and specialized inventory make it a favorite for fans of Japanese culture and literature.UpvoteDownvote
Ngân PuNovember 18, 2012I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEEE this place. It's a little bit pricy but you can never get enough window shopping! AMazing Japanese bookstore.Upvote4Downvote
Are you a fan of manga, anime or Japanese-language books, music, DVDs or magazines? This bookstore is LOADED with great stuff. Within Uwajimaya (store), it couldn't be more convenient!Upvote2Downvote- Brandon LeeMarch 30, 2017They have a lot of Chinese and Japanese books and stationary shop items. Additionally you can validate your Uwajimaya parking here!UpvoteDownvote
- Great place to find import Japanese books and magazines. Anime and English manga is upstairs, doesn't seem to be accessible any other way. Can be cramped.UpvoteDownvote
K MJune 16, 2016Incredible selection of manga, notebooks, washi tape and pens. Also a giant pusheen? I could have spent two more hours in there.UpvoteDownvote
Large Japanese-language magazine selection, with the option to do an in-store "subscription". CDs upstairs, DVDs downstairs + lots of cute gifts + stationery.Upvote3Downvote
Kinokuniya's handsome and comfortable retail space in Seattle has the largest manga selection in the NW! Great selection of books, zines, office supplies, DVDs. Bookstore members save 10% all year. Read more
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Ashley RoseJuly 7, 2019Stockists of travels notebook, midori, and a wide selection of pens.UpvoteDownvote
Crystal FauntJanuary 10, 2016Get ready to be completely overwhelmed by the scrapping section if you're into journaling. Have your wallet ready.UpvoteDownvote
Invest in the membership card for 10% off most purchases, plus advance notices on sales and other exclusives. Try it out for a yr on your purchases!UpvoteDownvote
KarenSeptember 29, 2019This place is humongous. Second floor has all the anime and manga.UpvoteDownvote
W. DunlapFebruary 11, 2010There are some great Japanese knitting books here, with great photos. You don't have to know Japanese to follow the patterns; they are in a symbolic language that anyone can learn to follow.Upvote3Downvote
David HansonOctober 2, 2012You can get lost just checking out all the amazing Japanese magazines.Upvote1Downvote
Tyler CummingsJanuary 2, 2014There are books here that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere. Stock up!UpvoteDownvote
Stationery selection used to be better, bring back more postcards! :'(UpvoteDownvote
Alberto J S Moreau DJanuary 26, 2016It has many thing but it is too tiny the space, need to organize betterUpvoteDownvote
JoniSeptember 17, 2010Great selection. I can spend hours just in the knitting and sewing section.UpvoteDownvote- The pens are awesome! And don't forget the stationery :)Upvote2Downvote
So much fun stuff here. Check out the fun crafty stuff like the fancy masking tape!!Upvote1Downvote
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Kinokuniya is the largest bookstore chain in Japan, with 56 shops...(Show more)
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- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
(206) 587-2477
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"Literally the management and staff make this place amazing!!! Awesome selection!!!"
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