Books Kinokuniya
Bookstore
Midtown East, New York
- "Love the stationary section downstairs."(18 Tips)"Café Zaiya is right upstairs – perfect for our green tea fix!"(14 Tips)"Everyone loves a Japanese bookstore!"(7 Tips)"Kinokuniya has a truly amazing stationery section."(4 Tips)
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- This is a dream come true for those who love manga and comics.The most comprehensive Asian book/manga store in the East Coast. There're so many nice stationery items, I considered giving up computers!
- MalikaMay 1, 2017Stationery! Japanese souvenirs! Oh, and books, yeah! I also like the selection for craft souls - if you like to knit, sew, crochet you'd find something interesting.Upvoted 4 weeks ago
- TomFebruary 15, 2017Japanese mega bookstore with 3 floors. Large selection of manga on the top floor. Very relaxing vibe and there's a cafe with decent food and drinks.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
- Social News NetworkJune 18, 2012A Japanese bookstore near Bryant Park with various magazines, manga, books (English and Japanese), stationery, and other knick knacks. Cafe Zaiya is upstairs with great snacks and refreshments.
- Eszter SMarch 11, 2019They have a very nice café and many Japanese manga (Japanese language !) for reasonable prices. Must-go if you don't like to import all the time yourself.
- Love it here! Great place to browse or get a gift. Japanese books, gifts, and stationery in lower level, English books on main floor, and manga/anime and Zaiya cafe on second floor.
- Alex TavarezJanuary 31, 2020Some of the cutest stationary ever! Sells some anime merchandise on the floor above ground floor. A lot of good raw and untranslated Japanese books on both that floor and basement section.
- Ina LiMay 6, 2015As if you are in Japan. More expensive than Japan of course but it's worth the visit! Also there's cafe
- The variety in the stationary dept. downstairs of Japanese papers, Midori Traveler’s Notebooks, fountain pens and everything else is amazing!
- Celina JosephJuly 21, 2021It's a very spacious bookstore with the basement. Having an excellent collections of new as well as old & rare books. Really liked the store's interior & perfect organization of the books, stationery.
- Wonderful selection of books, especially fiction and art. The stationary shop downstairs has a great selection. Or pop upstairs to Cafe Zaiya to grab some food, then go lounge in Bryant Park.
- Joe LaszloJuly 15, 2013Amazing! The English lang. book selection is thoughtful and well chosen (and not just Asia-related). Japanese books top notch, manga galore, lovely gifts and stationery. All this and a cafe too!
- Manny BaezAugust 17, 2013Great bookstore. Really great English and Japanese book selection. Great Murakami selection of course. Love the cafe on the second floor.
- Fin KoJuly 19, 2015A Japanese/English bookstore selling educational japanese supplies and books. Great place for purchasing manga too. Upper level (second level) contains a small bakery selling baked goods and drinks.
- MoRizaOctober 16, 2018Fun place to be surrounded by nicely curated selections of books, especially one about Japan or by Japanese writers.
- I love this place! Bottom floor houses Japanese books, magazines, etc and stationary/goodies. Main floor houses books. Top floor for anime, music, toys, and a cafe!
- ChrisJuly 21, 2019Changed a lot since I was last here. I wis that the manga was not wrapped in plastic even though I understand why. Great selection of books in Japanese.
- HelenMay 4, 2015I don't ever go into bookstores since and find them outdated, but came here cuz a friend wanted to go. Must say, beautiful, interesting books that seem carefully curated. Really love!
- dawn.in.newyorkNovember 16, 2015Perfect place for Japanese stationery lovers. English written books on the main floor, Japanese stationery & books downstairs, and manga & cafe upstairs.
- OUCH! MagazineJune 29, 2015We had a fashion event at this place. The people are wonder and nice. The food is very affordable and they have great movies and even cool clothing!
- Jenny KDecember 30, 2015Washi tape and other delicate paper goods abound. Plan to spend some time taking it all in.
- Mark BramhillJuly 15, 2016Great selection of stationary, Japanese books, and Japanese books translated into English. Some cute Miyazaki merchandise, too!
- ReiJune 16, 2016Three levels of super cool stuff as well as books, the cafe on the top floor is a nice addition. :)
- Best place to go for Japanese books and even weekly magazines. They also have a great section with origami and other stationery goods, and a coffee shop in the 2nd floor!
- Stephanie SharplessSeptember 19, 2018Anime store upstairs with manga and Cafe, awesome pens downstairs and magazines and Japanese imports.
- Elizabeth LeeOctober 24, 2016They have a strong manga comics section. Don't forget to look out for the comic drawings on the walls when you're going up to the 2nd level.
- Yolanda ShoshanaJune 21, 2011I stumbled upon this place and feel in love, now I "lush about it"! If you like Japanese culture, you will love this place. It's where I get my sexy Japanese incense! Books, stationary, and a cafe! Read more
- Leo SumulongJanuary 20, 2015A heaven for Japanophiles, seriously. Japanese books, foods, stationery, magazines, knick knacks, gadgets, manga, anime, the works.
- Leigh QuindaraMay 14, 2015Great selection of books, magazines, movies and music - but the real proof in the pudding is downstairs where all the stationary, toys and gifts are!
- Jackie JApril 24, 2016Great selection of NYC books. Also a ton of amazing stationary and pens downstairs--just like the bookstores in Asia!
- Harley AcresJune 3, 2012An excellent selection of manga and anime. For used titles I'd suggest Book Off which is a few blocks away. Anything newish though and chances are they'll have it here. Plus Japanese manga weeklies.
- Cadiea SchusterJanuary 13, 2014One of the most fun places to go and browse their selection of their books, manga, music, merchandise and all other things Japan-related in the basement!
- EdreaFebruary 17, 2012Spend the morning exploring Japanese books 'n things. Then grab a bento or pastries from Cafe Zaiya on the 2nd floor and enjoy a gorgeous day with your new book across the street in Bryant Park. :)
- Kendrick RaynesNovember 26, 2020A very special book store in midtown of manhattan. All types of books available.
- NetsirkJune 6, 2015Best Japanese bookstore in NYC. Check out the lower level for magazines and stationery as well as some Japanese accessories.
- I often sit near the window and see a Briant park.I like this scene from a cafe!!
- Aileen P.November 9, 2011love the cute notebooks, plushies, stickers in the basement. they also have moleskines and nice japanese stationaty. for a full range of japanese comic books, check upstairs! sweets at zaya bakery...
- Lala LopezJanuary 6, 2011Safe haven for fashion, art and design junkies. You'll find rare Japanese magazines and books, we only wish they could produce in the US. Not to mention the cutest imported stationery + gifts.
- Youssof MalNovember 16, 2018A wide selection of english and Japanese books, along with Japanese stationary, and manga/anime on the top floor.
- I like to get stationery here. It's a good place for gifts. Nice plus: Cafe Zaiya is on the top floor near the comics.
- Dwayne LoweOctober 29, 2015If you're looking for all thing from japan this is the place to go. I think you can even book trips to japan in the lower level of the store.
- Clara BayarriSeptember 13, 2014Great bookstore, has a cute Japanese cafe in the top floor with Japanese sweets
- Haya Al DossaryAugust 20, 2016Plenty of Japanese interests, books, manga, toys, there's even a cafe serving snacks, ice creams and matcha lattes
- little Japan in NyC beautiful stationery section, kind staff, amazing selection of photography and fashion books
- David TrudoMarch 18, 2015Really cool independent bookstore. Has a lot of neat knick-knacks and toys. Also a decent notebook and pen selection.
- Fatema YAugust 21, 2017I loved the bookstore a lot! They have a variety of cool stuff like calendars, planners, pencils, notebooks etc. ❤️🌈
- Best bookstore for Japanese anime and manga fans! Downstairs have cute items and really handy office supplies.
- Mauricio A MedinaJune 8, 2013One of my favorite Japanese book stores to shop. Not only on books but other cool collectibles from Japan as well!
- JauntedApril 13, 2010Everyone loves a Japanese bookstore! Go upstairs to find the extensive Manga & architecture sections, and grab some coffee-flavor rolls and sushi in their Cafe Zaiya.
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Books Kinokuniya
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St)
New York, NY 10018
United States
New York, NY 10018
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–7:30 PM
(212) 869-1700
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- 9.4
"The best bookstore in the city. 4 floors with tons and tons of books from best sellers to rare unknowns. Find some gems in the $1 section and carry them home in one of their famous tote bags."
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- 8.0
"Amazing place. I used to live in Paris and they have one there Rue St-Augustin. I always bought all my mangas there. Great place for japanese fans. ^_^"
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- 8.6
"Maybe the best bookstore experience worldwide. Huge selection, many special offers and a good and convenient cafe. I like it."
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