'Through Kamei-Dyche's study we not only learn about the situation in Japan regarding the practice of reading, but also understand why the publishing and printing industry is still very robust and prosperous in Japan, unlike in other countries, where it is increasingly difficult to maintain and sustain. The points discussed in this study can also be used to examine reading spaces and practices in other parts of the world.' Xiaomeng Wang, Blog de l'Escola de Llibreria

• 1. Introduction; 2. Kanda-Jinbōchō: Tokyo's Book Town; 3. The Ongoing Transformation of Public Reading Spaces; 4. Virtual Reading Spaces; 5. Conclusion.

'Through Kamei-Dyche's study we not only learn about the situation in Japan regarding the practice of reading, but also understand why the publishing and printing industry is still very robust and prosperous in Japan, unlike in other countries, where it is increasingly difficult to maintain and sustain. The points discussed in this study can also be used to examine reading spaces and practices in other parts of the world.' Xiaomeng Wang, Blog de l'Escola de Llibreria

• 1. Introduction; 2. Kanda-Jinbōchō: Tokyo's Book Town; 3. The Ongoing Transformation of Public Reading Spaces; 4. Virtual Reading Spaces; 5. Conclusion.

'Through Kamei-Dyche's study we not only learn about the situation in Japan regarding the practice of reading, but also understand why the publishing and printing industry is still very robust and prosperous in Japan, unlike in other countries, where it is increasingly difficult to maintain and sustain. The points discussed in this study can also be used to examine reading spaces and practices in other parts of the world.' Xiaomeng Wang, Blog de l'Escola de Llibreria

• 1. Introduction; 2. Kanda-Jinbōchō: Tokyo's Book Town; 3. The Ongoing Transformation of Public Reading Spaces; 4. Virtual Reading Spaces; 5. Conclusion.