Kobunto Antique Books, in its old location opposite Fukui Station. The bookstore has since moved to a new location. Photo by Nevin Thompson. (CC BY-NC 2.0) Have you ever felt the urge to the lavatory when visiting the bookstore? If you have, you’re not alone. Whether urban myth or actual physiological condition, pooping at the bookstore has generated some discussion in Japan over the years. The compulsion may also be common in many cultures around the world, but it’s possible people are just too embarrassed to talk about it. The sudden need to defecate at the bookstore is known in Japan has be…