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Right, it seems this sector of BoS is kinda dead, so I've decided to save it.
Where do you go to get your Jap stuff? After all, since we all live in different corners of NSW (mostly Sydney) it may be worth running this kind of thread.
Here are mine:
Kinokuniya, Sydney CBD
Opposite The QVB, Woolworths Metro and Sydney Town Hall (city)
The ULTIMATE store for Japanese things in Australia. Really. You can NOT study Japanese without visiting.
Language Bookstore (Abbeys), Sydney CBD
Behind the QVB, on York street. Nice big "Abbey's" sign, second floor.
The alternative to Kinokuniya for when you're poor. The Language bookstore is targeted specifically at students and teachers, therefore keeping all the textbooks, prescribed books (namely Gotaifumanzoku) and dictionaries in stock. The reason I like them so much is that you can claim both the Government student subsidy (8%) as well as a varying instore discount - knocking back a respectable sum. They are also very approachable, and knowledgable about the BOS requirements.
Furuhonya, Artarmon
As you exit Artarmon train station turn RIGHT and go down the ramp. You can't miss it.
This second hand bookstore (hence the name - "old books store") has a surprisingly good collection of dictionaries, all in reasonable to excellent condition. Also, they price books like they belonged to dead relatives who were hated, which is REALLY good for us pov students. I bought two dictionaries and Gotaifumanzoku there for less than $20 all up. Take a look some time, it's well worth browsing. It is also across the plaza from...
Ramen Genki, Artarmon
Same directions as above, can't miss this one either (much more famous though).
This is probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney (considering that their clientele is mostly Japanese...) and their setting is just as I remember from Japan. The food is delicious, the pricing is distinctly reasonable ($12 buys a HUGE bowl of food) and because it's across the way from Furuhonya, it counts as study! Ask your teachers about the place - if they are Japanese (or married to one) they'll know what I'm talking about.
Right, that seems enough for now, if I remember more I'll stick them in. Please, if you know of any places worth a look, tell us! Websites included!
Right, it seems this sector of BoS is kinda dead, so I've decided to save it.
Where do you go to get your Jap stuff? After all, since we all live in different corners of NSW (mostly Sydney) it may be worth running this kind of thread.
Here are mine:
Kinokuniya, Sydney CBD
Opposite The QVB, Woolworths Metro and Sydney Town Hall (city)
The ULTIMATE store for Japanese things in Australia. Really. You can NOT study Japanese without visiting.
Language Bookstore (Abbeys), Sydney CBD
Behind the QVB, on York street. Nice big "Abbey's" sign, second floor.
The alternative to Kinokuniya for when you're poor. The Language bookstore is targeted specifically at students and teachers, therefore keeping all the textbooks, prescribed books (namely Gotaifumanzoku) and dictionaries in stock. The reason I like them so much is that you can claim both the Government student subsidy (8%) as well as a varying instore discount - knocking back a respectable sum. They are also very approachable, and knowledgable about the BOS requirements.
Furuhonya, Artarmon
As you exit Artarmon train station turn RIGHT and go down the ramp. You can't miss it.
This second hand bookstore (hence the name - "old books store") has a surprisingly good collection of dictionaries, all in reasonable to excellent condition. Also, they price books like they belonged to dead relatives who were hated, which is REALLY good for us pov students. I bought two dictionaries and Gotaifumanzoku there for less than $20 all up. Take a look some time, it's well worth browsing. It is also across the plaza from...
Ramen Genki, Artarmon
Same directions as above, can't miss this one either (much more famous though).
This is probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney (considering that their clientele is mostly Japanese...) and their setting is just as I remember from Japan. The food is delicious, the pricing is distinctly reasonable ($12 buys a HUGE bowl of food) and because it's across the way from Furuhonya, it counts as study! Ask your teachers about the place - if they are Japanese (or married to one) they'll know what I'm talking about.
Right, that seems enough for now, if I remember more I'll stick them in. Please, if you know of any places worth a look, tell us! Websites included!
