Bookstore Roquentin
A charming bookstore focused on the arts and also carries zines and small print editions.
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If you’re looking for an art-and-humanities-focused bookstore in Kobe, Bookstore Roquentin (新長田ロカンタン) is worth a look. This small but charming bookshop relocated from Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo to Shin-Nagata in October 2024, bringing a carefully curated selection of books chosen by the owner, a film critic.
The shelves center on the humanities, arts, and literature, with an especially appealing mix of new releases, zines, bargain/outlet books, and small press poetry. Roquentin is the kind of bookstore where browsing slowly is part of the experience, and the shop also doubles as the owner’s home, giving it an intimate, personal atmosphere.
Roquentin is in Shin-Nagata (Nagata Ward), Kobe, on the 2nd floor of Maruyoshi Heights. It’s a good stop to combine with a walk through the area’s shopping streets and local culture spots. For navigation, plug “新長田ロカンタン” into your maps app.
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