Kinokuniya USA

Kinokuniya USA: Japanese bookstore with a multilingual catalog in the United States

Kinokuniya USA is the U.S. subsidiary of Kinokuniya Book Stores of America Co., Ltd., a bookstore of Japanese origin that sells books and magazines, along with stationery and gift items. Its catalog is organized around books in English, Japanese, and Chinese, and includes dedicated sections for new releases, manga, featured books, and exclusive editions from the brand itself.

Catalog sections and products

The bookstore's offering spans various genres and formats. Among the main categories are new releases, trending manga, featured books, and Kinokuniya Exclusives. It also carries art books, with titles such as Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Paranormasight File23: The Seven Mysteries Of Honjo, TV Animation Witch Hat Atelier Postcard Book, Replica Edition Adult Picture Book Sticker Book Best Selection, and VISIONS 2027 ILLUSTRATORS BOOK.

Manga is offered in both English and Japanese. In the Japanese manga section, titles include Kagurabachi 12, Dandadan 25, Hetalia: World☆Stars Gangsta 2, Hitoner 1, and KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops 202. In English manga, titles include Spy X Family, Vol. 16, Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, Vol. 5, Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 16, I'm No Angel, Vol. 2, and Ruridragon, Vol. 4.

The store also includes Japanese textbooks, with a dedicated section for Genki materials, and offers magazine subscriptions, as well as a B2B sales service.

Stationery, gifts, and collaborations

Alongside books, Kinokuniya USA sells stationery and gift items. The company develops collaborations with publishers and franchises to launch exclusive editions and membership cards with special designs. Among the announced collaborations are Blue Lock with Kodansha, I LOVE AMY (Ize Press), Yotsuba&!, Love Bullet, Kagurabachi, Dandadan, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime for its tenth anniversary, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, and Initial D.

Some promotions include purchase gifts, such as random Blue Lock postcards with designs that vary by location, or an exclusive I LOVE AMY pin when purchasing volumes 1 or 2.

Member promotions and news

The bookstore publishes monthly staff picks with discounts for Kinokuniya Members. The catalog shows, for example, a September 2026 promotion with 20% off Vol. 1 of Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy-Drinking Diary, Rai Rai Rai, Case of the Spring-Exclusive Strawberry Tart, Who Killed the Hero?, and Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?, valid in-store and online until 9/30, while supplies last, and for Kinokuniya Members Only. Other monthly picks have included discounts on works such as Takehiko Inoue Vagabond Illustration Collection - Sumi & Water, Haruko Ichikawa Illustration Books I & II, Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1, Your Letter, Chainsmoker Cat, Thunder 3, HORIZON, THE POOL, Nippon Sangoku, Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and BECK, among others.

The company also announces launches and openings, such as the Moomin pop-up shop in Los Angeles and the opening of Kinokuniya Fort Worth. It also warns about fraudulent emails and phone calls impersonating its identity from @usakinokuniya.com addresses.

Events, interviews, and editorial content

Kinokuniya USA organizes events and publishes interviews with authors. Featured content includes an interview with author Kate Milford about her novel Rialto and a presentation by Naoko Takei Moore on Japanese clay pot cooking with her book Simply Donabe. The bookstore also shares news about manga-to-anime adaptations, such as the spring 2026 season.

Customer service and commercial presence

Customer service is available by phone, email, and contact form, in English and Japanese. The company recommends contacting the nearest store to check product availability and in-store pickup service. Kinokuniya USA operates under the legal name Kinokuniya Book Stores of America Co., Ltd. and has stores in the United States, in addition to the Mai Do brand.