Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
22. Our Town's Bookstore
0.0Sep 17, 2017
Rumoi in northern Japan was once a flourishing town, but economic stagnation and a shrinking population have taken their toll. 7 years ago, Rumoi even lost its last bookstore. But a group of residents, determined not to let their town wither away, came together and managed to get a new shop opened. Locals cherish the chance to discover new books and hold them in their hands. The bookstore nurtures people's hearts and minds, and brings the community together.