Abstract
This paper aims to clarify the transformation of "Book-Town" Kanda-Jinboucho as a mature specialty store town since 1968, to get knowledge for continuous development. The conclusions are as follows; 1) Kanda-Jinboucho matured as a book town around 1960 when secondhand book festival began. 2) The number of bookstore has largely increased after 1995 and in late years it reaches about 200. Kanda-Jinbocho keeps its vitality through internal/external exchange. 3) New bookstores that were established after 1968 are for general customers, but they don't have open appearance. Some of them make effort to be more open by Sunday's operation. 4) The each quarter is characterized by its bookstores. Kanda-Jinboucho has kept its original characteristic and growth through several quarters that have different character.
