Kinokuniya - Cool Book Store

Kinokuniya is a really cool Japanese book store.  Since I don't read Japanese well enough to read novels, the books aren't really why I go there.  They have the most fascinating stationary products.  Erasers shaped like sushi and little animals and the widest variety of pens I have ever seen.  They also carry beautiful Japanese paper and fun little toys.  I sometimes go there just to browse as they always have interesting items.

The Makioka Sisters

The Makioka Sisters, by Junichiro Tanizaki, was translated into English and was highly recommended to me when I was living in Japan.  The story is about four daughters of a once wealthy family struggling during the war in Osaka.  An interesting read.