Book & Space Tabi-Kuukan is a unique book store and reading space in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture.

With a selection of used and new books on “travel,” visitors can relax and enjoy books in a quiet and relaxing space. The store was renovated from a historic warehouse, and its charm is that visitors can read books while feeling the atmosphere of old times. The store also serves as a place for cultural exchange in the community by hosting reading groups and events inside the store.

The owner is an active Chinese interpreter and guide with a long history of working for a Chinese company. Her love of travel is reflected in the lineup of books perfect for deepening one’s knowledge and imagination. From Europe to Tokyo to Aomori, there is an ideal selection of books on architecture. She also regularly organizes walking tours of the area, allowing visitors to enjoy the charms of Towada City from various angles.