Image: Books Kinokuniya in Sydney CBD.
The iconic Japanese book retailer Books Kinokuniya, is set to open a new bookstore in Westfield Chatswood. The Chatswood store will host an opening event on Thursday 9th April.
The Chatswood location will be the first time the chain has opened a new location in Australia since their original store opened in Neutral Bay in 1996. In 2002, they relocated to their current home at The Galeries in the heart of Sydney CBD.
Kinokuniya is the largest bookstore chain in Japan, with more than 140 stores worldwide, and is known for the immense size of its bookshops. For more than 10 years, its store in Singapore, was the largest bookshop in South East Asia. Along with stocking a large array of local and international books, and a large stationary section, Kinokuniya has capitalised on the popularity of Japanese popular culture by stocking both English and Japaneselanguage books and manga, as well as other Japanese TV, film and gaming-related merchandise.
Satoshi Yada, Managing Director of Kinokuniya Australia, said “Chatswood is a uniquely vibrant community, making it an ideal environment for a bookstore that celebrates creativity and curiosity. The new store aims to become a welcoming anchor point within this dynamic neighbourhood.”
Chatswood Store Manager Peri MacDonald shared their excitement: “Starting the next chapter in Kinokuniya’s story is a feeling no words can adequately express—I know our Chatswood community will embrace us with a warm welcome and love our store just as much as our team!”
“The new store will offer the thoughtfully curated selection our customers have come to know of Kinokuniya while tailoring our collection to the broad range of bibliophiles of Chatswood, creating a welcoming space for discovery, inspiration and connection.”
To celebrate the opening, Kinokuniya Chatswood will host a Grand Opening Event on Thursday, 9 April from 10am, featuring giveaways and special promotions for visitors.
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