Yodobashi Camera Begins Selling Comics and Light Novels

The spread of electronic publications, with Kindle being at the forefront, has begun, and people are no doubt sensing the worldwide transition from traditional books to electronic ones. Japan is no exception. Bookstores all over are beginning to disappear. However, on the flipside of this, more and more internet-based bookstores are being established.

One such bookstore is called Yodobashi Camera. However, most people who hear the name probably don’t picture a bookstore. The truth is, the company is famous for being a domestic chain of home electronics stores in Japan.

The new service of selling comics and light novels is aimed at both a portion of Yodobashi Camera stores as well its online store. The service is also already underway, and comics and light novels are becoming available to purchase on the store’s site.

Even though comics and manga can now be purchased in a portion of Yodobashi Camera stores, we recommend the online store. The range of services available on the online store include free shipping, same day delivery, and appointed day delivery. Currently, the delivery area is limited to the Kanto and Kansai regions. However, this will be expanded in the coming months. If there is a book you are dying to have but can’t find, try out Yodobashi Camera’s online store.

Source:
http://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1301/18/news083.html (Japanese)