Neighborhood Bookstores
If you were seeking Japanese establishments in the early aughts, the East Village was the place to go. In the last few years, Greenpoint has earned the title of “Little Tokyo.”
With the arrival of these shops in North Williamsburg and Greenpoint, we were inspired to compile a guide to this enclave of Japanese shops and restaurants.
"There are also many people in the neighborhood who are highly attuned to craftsmanship, food, art, and architecture, creating a community that appreciates Japanese attentiveness, subtlety, and aesthetic sensibilities."
- Yuriko Kawazu, Store Manager of Cibone O'te
McNally Jackson (76 N 4th St)
Independent booksellers with a wide array of books, stationery, and magazines.
Spoonbill & Sugartown (218 Bedford Ave)
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books is an American independent bookstore on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1999, it sells new, used, and rare books in a variety of genres with emphasis on art, design, and architecture.
WORD (126 Franklin St)
Independent-leaning book shop also offering events ranging from readings to craft workshops.
Quimby's (536 Metropolitan Ave)
Quirky bookstore plus vinyl albums featuring alternative reads, oddities and gifts.
High Valley Books
Rare books and vintage periodicals on Fashion, Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Men's Fashion, Textiles. Also, Literature and Cookbooks
"There are also many people in the neighborhood who are highly attuned to craftsmanship, food, art, and architecture, creating a community that appreciates Japanese attentiveness, subtlety, and aesthetic sensibilities."
- Yuriko Kawazu, Store Manager of Cibone O'te
Oslo Coffee Roasters (133 Roebling St)
Flagship store opened in 2002. A large space great for communal gathering Oslo Coffee style, or stretching out for some alone time. Features frequently updated exhibits from local artists.
McGolrick Park (Russell Street & Nassau Ave)
Compact neighborhood park featuring historic pavilion, playground, picnic tables & war monuments.