How to Register via LINE
Open the Kinokuniya LINE Mini App on your smartphone.
A temporary barcode screen will appear immediately. You can start earning points right away.
If you are already a registered member, tap [Login] and sign in with your registered email address and password.
Registering with a different email address will create a duplicate account. If this happens, please contact us to merge accounts.
The registration form that opens from the email link is in Japanese. Some fields require Japanese keyboard input mode — please switch your keyboard accordingly before typing.
| Field | Required format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Last name / First name (お名前 漢字 姓・名) |
Switch to "全角英数" on your keyboard | Latin alphabet is accepted if you do not have a kanji name. Full-width alphabet is accepted — e.g. ＳＭＩＴＨ ＪＯＨＮ |
| Last name / First name — phonetic (お名前 カナ セイ・メイ) |
Switch to "カタカナ" on your keyboard | Full-width katakana is accepted — e.g. スミス ジョン |
| Date of birth (生年月日) | Select from dropdown | Format: year / month / day |
| Prefecture (都道府県) | Select from dropdown | Choose the prefecture where you reside |
| Password (新規パスワード) | Half-width — standard Latin OK |
10–14 characters, must include both letters and numbers. Allowed symbols (half-width only): _ - / : ; @ . , ? ! Uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as different characters. |
| Security question (パスワードリマインダ 秘密の質問) |
Select from dropdown |
All options are in Japanese. Choose any question you can answer — the answer itself can be anything you will remember. e.g. select "あなたの趣味は？" (What is your hobby?) and enter your answer |
| Security answer (パスワードリマインダ 答え) |
Any characters accepted | Enter an answer you will remember. Latin characters are fine. |
💡 Tip: On iPhone/Android, you can switch to a Japanese keyboard to type in the phonetic name field, then switch back.
Log in with your registered email address and password. Your barcode screen will now show your member rank and available points balance.
Show this screen at the register for every purchase. Earn 1 point per ¥100 (tax-excluded), redeemable at 1 point = ¥1.
▶ Learn more about Kinokuniya Points
From the LINE home screen:
- Tap [Wallet] (bottom right)
- Tap [Point Cards / Membership Cards]
- Select "Kinokuniya Bookstore" from My Cards