Naoto found a fun new stationery place to check out this trip. Maruzen is actually a book store, but they have a whole floor devoted to stationery. 
Their shop in Ikebukuro has three floors of books and stationery and a small cafe decorated with out-of-commission train cars. 
I didn’t buy very much, just a few fall postcards that I sent from Japan and some washi tape, but I really loved the experience of this location.
We ended up having a little snack just so we could sit in the cafe and check out the trains. I got an iced tea and Naoto got a beer and we shared a prosciutto and brie sandwich. 
Let’s just end with this cheesy picture.
That looks like such a fun place. 🙂 The train booths inside look so cool!
It’s a great shop! I always think of how much more fun I could have if I actually could read Japanese 🙂
What a neat place! Love the decommissioned trains.
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