Book Off (ブックオフコーポレーション Bukku Ofu Kōporēshon) (TYO: 3313) is Japan's largest chain of used bookstores.
Founded in August 1991, the company has had explosive success,
expanding to 866 stores throughout Japan and eight overseas locations
(as of August 2006). In addition to books, its chains also sell manga, CDs, DVDs and video games. The stores are distinguished by their large surface area, cleanliness and bright illumination.
Browsing is encouraged, shown with a typical scene of high-school students who read through entire series of manga
standing quietly in the aisles. Another innovation cited for its
success is the practice of shaving the edges off the pages of books
using a special machine in order to make them appear newer.[1]
Book Off also operates several stores in United States, two in Seoul, three in Paris, and one in Vancouver.
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