| Location | 8-2 Daisen Nakamachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City |
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| Parking lot | There are parking lots in the vicinity. |
| Genre | Buildings & Structures、Leisure & Sports Facilities、Multi-Purpose Facilities |
| Theme | Calm |
| Area | Sakai-ku |
| Closing day | Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Note: In cases where you plan to use this bookstore as a shooting place, it can open on fixed holidays if you provide notification in advance. |
HONBAKO is located in a comfortable area with abundant nature near Nintoku Tennoryo (Emperor Nintoku's Tomb), which is a world heritage site, the beautiful Daisen Park, where the museum and Japanese garden are located, and the Sakai Municipal Library. This is a unique shared library where big bookcases (honbako) cover the entire wall with 30-centimeter-square boxes. People can rent one of these squares to sell books they like at their preferred price. Each bookcase has its own characteristics and tells you the personality of the owner. You can enjoy the encounter not only with books but also with people.
Moreover, there is a self-service cafe on the first floor of HONBAKO where you can spend time sampling unusual but tasty tea and sweets and reading books. On the third floor, there is a shared space for rent where fascinating workshops and seminars are held on a regular basis. Many people, who rent book squares, can enjoy opportunities to interact with each other.
