Q. Do you accept any type of books?
A. We accept books with an ISBN, a 13-digit code established to identify books and even without book covers or band as long as there are no tears or stains on the cover or pages. However, magazines, encyclopedias, and comics are not eligible, even if they have an ISBN.
Q. What is the donation period?
A. Donations are wlcome between October 12(Wed.) – November 12 (Sat.), 2022.
Q. Can I donate books without staying at a hotel?
A. Donations can be made by anyone who uses Shiba Park Hotel, even if you are not staying with us.
Q. How many books can I donate?
A. We are welcome to accept from even one book.
Q. How do I get my books to the hotel?
A. Please either bring books directly to the hotel and ask our hotel staff for assistance, or mail them to the hotel (shipping costs will be your responsibility).
Send to: Shiba Park Hotel Book Baton Project 1-5-10 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Q. What do you do with the donated books after displaying a Book Tree?
A. We will pass the books to Value Books, Inc. to make a purchase. The assessed value will then be donated to Room to Read Japan, and the entire amount will be used to support children’s education in Asia and Africa. For example, a donation of 1,000 JPY in total through books is equivalent to the support of 10 children’s books written in local languages.
Q. When and where can I see the completed Book Tree?
A. The Book Tree will be on display in the Library Lounge on the 1F from November 22(Tue.), 2022 – January 9(Mon.), 2023. After the Christmas, the decorations will be changed from Christmas to New Year’s. Anyone is welcome to stop by and take a look.
