By: Ding
Hong Kong people love reading, from our beloved Secretary for Education to the general public. But what kind of books do we enjoy the most? According to statistics from the public libraries, last year’s most borrowed books, aside from the top spot taken by diploma examination papers, the other 9 are all travel-related books—many of them even being Japan travel guides!
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Speaking of Japan, Tokyo is probably the place most people would visit. So, what are the must-see spots in Tokyo? We previously wrote a piece titled “Top Tokyo Attractions Recommended!” which you can check out. Aside from flipping through books, be sure to visit us here as well!
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|
Rank |
Book Title |
Number of Copies |
Borrowing Count |
|
1 |
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. Chinese Language* |
1,009 |
12,933 |
|
2 |
Tokyo Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide* |
701 |
12,859 |
|
3 |
Kyoto, Osaka + Kobe, Nara, Shiga Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide* |
601 |
11,305 |
|
4 |
Japan Osaka* |
524 |
11,303 |
|
5 |
Singapore + Sentosa, Orchard Road, Little India Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide* |
595 |
10,221 |
|
6 |
Kyushu Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide* |
509 |
10,163 |
|
7 |
Central Japan: Nagoya, Takayama, Shirakawa-go Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide* |
441 |
9,692 |
|
8 |
Seoul + Jeju, Busan Nationwide Tour: Food, Play & Buy Ultimate Guide* |
405 |
9,161 |
|
9 |
Japan Tokyo* |
518 |
9,033 |
|
10 |
Japan Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya* |
587 |
8,777 |
*Note: Includes books of the same title but with different editions/year of publication
Want to read? Going to the library is a great choice. And besides Hong Kong, there are many uniquely designed libraries and bookstores around the world that have sprung up in recent years. If you have time, why not visit them too and soak up some cultural atmosphere?
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The Singapore Orchard Road Library features wooden furnishings and a warm, inviting design that creates a chic vibe. Its location is convenient, so be sure to check it out on your next trip to Singapore.
If you’re looking for attractions, you can of course visit our Fever Photo Travel Channel. It features information, travelogues, and photo sharing for over 3,000 global attractions—definitely your go-to source for travel inspiration!
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