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Japanese Used Bookstores See Bulk Order Surge, Shipping 50 Tons to U.S.

Original: Bulk Orders Surge at Used Bookstores in Japan; 50 Tons Sent to U.S.

Used bookstores across Japan are reporting a surge in bulk purchase orders, with roughly 50 tons of books shipped to buyers in the United States. The story, reported by Japanese broadcaster NTV, has drawn attention among English-speaking readers interested in cross-border book trade and secondhand markets.

Why now: The unusually large volume of books being exported from Japan to the U.S. is a surprising trend that has caught readers' interest.

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