Do you have a bookshelf insert on your bookshelf? Do you know how it came to be? It's a fascinating story and one of modern history. It's the story of how a Japanese back alley bookshelf design began as the thought of one artist and is now on various book nooks around the world. Learn about it here.
Posted on December 20, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Engaging in hobbies is good for the mind, possibly in more ways than you could imagine. From achieving a state of flow, and enhancing dopamine (that feel-good hormone), to ‘active’ meditation, there’s so much to experience from assembling DIY book nook kits instead of using a pre-assembled model.
Posted on December 10, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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It's a misconception that DIY book nook kits are for teens and adults. That's true for the 3D wooden puzzle kits. Kits for kids are like LEGO and can be interactive toys and bookshelf decor. Families can spend quality time together crafting personal bookshelf accessories with the right kits.
Posted on December 09, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Decorating bookshelves is no chore when you have 3D wooden puzzle kits to help. Working with a combo of DIY book nook kits, bookend kits, miniature dollhouses and mechanical models, you can design your bookshelves to tell a personalized story that's as good as ( if not better than) a photo album.
Posted on December 04, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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We’re delighted to bring you the latest update on your Tokyo Alley Book Nook order, and we truly appreciate your patience as we work through the final stages of getting it to you.
Posted on November 06, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Miniature book nook kits bring scenes to life. Rarely do they include figures. The miniatures included are for decor rather than narrative. If you feel any kit you build is missing a character to make it complete, you can use scale miniatures, or make your own characters for a one-of-a-kind design.
Posted on November 04, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Discover the tools used by miniature hobbyists that truly make building book nook kits an enjoyable tech-free hobby. Learn about the cutting tools to use, what the best glues for book nook kits are, sanding tools, tweezers, painting supplies, lighting, wiring, measuring tools and stationery.
Posted on October 25, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Visiting Japan requires planning how to get around. The fastest is on Bullet Trains (Shinkansen). For a slower pace, there's sightseeing tours aboard Joyful Trains, and for an authentic Japanese experience, there are cruise trains aboard luxury sleepers complete with gourmet Japanese dining on board!
Posted on May 29, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Every prefecture in Japan has speciality dishes. As you travel around, there are unique culinary surprises to experience. From Kaiseki in Kyoto where there's a long tradition of fine dining like a noble to the street food vendors in Fukuoka renowned for Tonkotsu ramen. Discover the best dishes by prefecture here.
Posted on May 27, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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In-person book clubs are good for local get-togethers with shared commonalities. The experience is much different from virtual book clubs. There's more involved in organizing them, but the payoff is a much more enjoyable experience and a memorable meetup that has members eager to return.
Posted on May 27, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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