SKWAT/twelvebooks

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Art-book vinyl hub

SKWAT/twelvebooks is a pioneering art book and vinyl space inside the SKAC (SKWAT KAMEARI ART CENTRE), creatively housed under the train tracks in Nishikameari, Tokyo. Operated by the art-book distributor twelvebooks, it features a vast selection of foreign art and design books along with vinyl listening stations. The space merges industrial design with a vibrant cultural atmosphere, inviting visitors to explore bookshelves that resemble a 'bookscape'.

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When to go

Afternoons for browsing.

Check out the vinyl listening stations on the first floor.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Hours can change. Check with the venue before you go.

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