Shibuya Publishing & Booksellers — Local services in Tokyo

Small independent publishing company with annexed bookshop. Very cool and laid back place, with helpful staff. They mostly have cool Japanese language magazines, comics and books that you wouldn't easily find somewhere else, and also some foreign language publications (some dual language, perfect for a gift to bring back home!). On top of that they also have many cool gadgets for interiors as well as sophisticated fragrances and cool clothing...

Smallish in size but they have a great selection of books and magazines in Japanese. They do have some English books but basically they are a Japanese only bookstore. Lots of art, fashion and travel related books. Some non-book related items as well. Basically a collection of all the books and magazines for cool people. The book store itself is also very cool with a set of very unique...

Hipster place. Mediocre selection of wares. No English books. English stuff available were photobooks without any text. Also the assortment is extremely limimited for Japanese standards: artbooks, photoalbums, magazines...