"Gawande encourages us to contemplate how to “be well” all the way to the END OF LIFE. We will have hope if we are able to manage our last days with autonomy" - by Chiyo
Read MoreCompelling Romantic Pairings
Our Bibliobattle was held on February 17th, 2018 and the theme was "Books With Compelling Romantic Pairings."
Read MoreNew Kinokuniya USA location opening in Austin, Texas!
We are excited to bring our Kinokuniya store to the Capital of the state of Texas, Austin! Its population is approximately 700,000, making it is the 11th-most populous city in the United States. Recently, Austin has attracted attention as a fast-growing city in the center of the IT industry. In this growing city, we are planning on opening our 12th store in April 2018.
Read MoreHANAMIZUKI
"I am a big fan of Yui Aragaki. She has a big smile like an angel. I will support her forever. Let’s support her together!" - by Raymond
Read MoreStudio Ghibli Pop-UP Shop Cosplay Contest
Come in cosplay and take a photo of yourself inside/outside the Pop-Up shop! Post it on Instagram with a hashtag #GhibliPopUpShopSF by March 18th for a chance to win a Kinokuniya Gift Card and/or a pair of tickets to PONYO!
Read MoreSo Pretty / Very Rotten
"I hope that by reading this book, you gain a fresher perspective on the J-fashion community and if you already participate in it…then that is awesome too!" - by Diana Vargas
Read MoreONE PUNCH MAN
"In a world infested with powerful monsters and supervillains, heroes stand up against them to protect and save humanity. But one hero stands head and shoulders above everyone else in terms of power. Saitama (the protagonist of the story) easily defeats the monsters and villains he faces with one punch." - by Shuto Kato
Read MoreTote Bag Contest - Now available at our stores
"Lights On. Flip the Page. Cue Imagination." tote bags are now available at our stores! !
Read MoreDon't Push the Button!
"This children's book is written and illustrated by Bill Cotter and there is only one rule in the book: don't push the button. But beware, a monster named Larry will tempt you to push it! I recommend this book since this stimulates children's curiosity and makes them want to read again and again" - by Miyuki Ishii
Read Moremilk and honey
"Few books capture the internal struggles of women as purely and as intimately as milk and honey by rupi kaur. milk and honey is a collection of poetry about the sweetness of survival. Broken into four chapters, we follow our nameless speaker through different stages of survival and pain: the hurting, the loving, the breaking, and the healing." - by Rose Booker
Read MoreDr. Stone
"The story starts off with the entire human race being surrounded by a mysterious light and turned to stone. Thousands of years pass with no trace of human activity or civilization. Taiju and his friend Senku wake up from their stony slumber and they start to rebuild society." - by Ryu Amafuji
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Your Name
"More than just your average teenage love story, Your Name also mixes science fiction themes with influences of poetry from the Heian period. I believe everyone can enjoy the story but I recommend this novel especially to teenagers and people in their early twenties. And don’t forget, the DVD/Blue-Ray will be released in the beginning of November 2017!"-Yusuke Nomura
Read MoreCoffee Gives Me Superpowers
Coffee gives me superpower
The book Coffee gives me superpowers by Ryoko Iwata is one of my favorite book because it explains how coffee works in so many different ways. The title really speaks for itself if you are a coffee lover like me. It absolutely does gives you SUPERPOWERS! -Asahi Harris
Read MoreMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt 1
When I asked by someone on, “What is your favorite old anime series?” I would answer “Gundam series.” During my childhood, it wasn’t that popular in US, but after the Gundam anime series was aired around the end of 20th century, many fans appeared. One of the newest Gundam manga that I personally love is the “Gundam Thunderbolt.” -Satoshi Kumagai
Read MoreYour Lie in April
Your Lie in April is a comic about a young pianist, Kosei. After a traumatizing past with his deceased mother, he is no longer able to play the piano. When he meets a genius violinist, his life begins to change.- Yoshiko Fujishiro
Read MoreKojiki
Fiction books do not often catch my eye, but this one has giant dragons and a portal to another dimension. Eighteen-year- old Keiko is determined to fulfil her father’s dying wish and travels to Tokyo to search for “the Gate.” Very quickly she finds spirits and other mysterious creatures. The author uses great imagery in this fast-paced fantasy, making it a great getaway read or a great beach book. Nancy Pennington
Read MoreKatsuya Terada x Kinokuniya USA
Katsuya Terada, an industry-leading digital artist, did a beautiful illustration for Kinokuniya USA! This illustration is now a new addition to our membership card designs (available in-stores only) and you will not see it anywhere else!
Read MoreTote Bag Contest
Tote Bag Design Contest! Submit your original design by Monday, July 31! Winner's design will be our next toe bag!
Read MoreInto the Wild
Christopher Johnson McCandless was born into a wealthy family. Although his future seemed to be set, he abandoned everything he had and headed into the wilderness. This book is based on a true story and will make you rethink what it is to be alive in the modern world. -Takamaru Hirano
Read MoreA Little Life
Someone told me that this book broke her heart so much, she literally warned everyone she knew from reading it. As you might already suspect, that was exactly why I picked it up and started reading. - Sohyoun Choi
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