Sydney’s Japanese second-hand bookshop, beloved for more than 20 years

Sydney’s second-hand bookshop Hondarake stocks between 50,000 and 60,000 books. Open for more than 20 years, it has become a much-loved place where people can pick up a physical book, step away from their devices and read at their own pace. The shop also hosts a monthly book club, providing a gathering place for book lovers. This story was first published in September 2025.