Celebrate E-Book Day at ebookjapan!
On November 29, the annual "E-Book Day" will be celebrated, a special occasion dedicated to electronic books in Japan. Instituted in 2013, this day combines the phrase "ii boku" (good book) with the word "ebook" and aims to encourage readers to discover and enjoy quality literature in digital form. To mark this occasion, ebookjapan, operated by LINE Digital Frontier Inc. in collaboration with LINE Yahoo Corporation, is rolling out an exceptional event known as "ebookday" from November 27 to December 17.
What is ebookday?
ebookday is an exciting event where readers can dive into a treasure trove of award-winning manga. This year, various manga awards are featured, including the
ebookjapan Manga Award,
Kodansha Manga Award,
Shogakukan Manga Award,
Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize,
Next Manga Award,
Seiun Award for Comics, and
Manga Taisho. Each week, readers will have the chance to enjoy free bonus content for these acclaimed works, enhancing their reading experience with substantial discounts.
For manga enthusiasts, this is the perfect opportunity to explore highly recommended titles that have made waves in the industry.
Special Stamp Rally
Moreover, participants can engage in a special Stamp Rally. By logging in daily with their Yahoo! JAPAN ID and checking the dedicated pages for
ebookday and the
ebookjapan Manga Award, they can accumulate stamps that translate into exciting rewards. These offerings include bonus coins to use on the site and PayPay points, among other prizes.
For every stamp collected, there are specific rewards:
- - Collect 1 stamp: Receive 5 yen worth of bonus coins.
- - Collect 2 to 7 stamps: Enter to win 100 yen worth of PayPay points for 3,000 lucky participants.
- - Collect 8 to 15 stamps: There’s a chance to win 1,000 yen worth of PayPay points for 100 winners.
- - Collect 16 to 20 stamps: Win a 50% off coupon valid on ebookjapan for 12,000 participants.
- - Collect 21 to 26 stamps: Enter a draw for 10,000 yen worth of bonus coins for 100 lucky users.
- - Special prize: A chance to win 50,000 yen worth of bonus coins for 12 lucky entrants who collect all necessary stamps.
This stamp rally encourages participation and rewards readers who visit frequently.
Introduction of the ebookjapan Manga Award 2026
In conjunction with this festive ebookday atmosphere, the
ebookjapan Manga Award 2026 will also be launched. This award is unique in that it allows ebookjapan staff, who are constantly exposed to new works, to nominate their favorite titles as candidates. Customers can participate in the voting process to select the ultimate winner, thus actively engaging in the evaluation of current manga trends.
The voting will take place from November 27, 2025, to January 3, 2026, and we encourage every manga lover to cast their vote.
What to Expect
From contemporary works capturing the latest buzz to timeless masterpieces, there's something for everyone at ebookjapan. With over 1.6 million titles available, primarily manga, ebookjapan is the largest digital bookstore in Japan. Not only do they offer various promotional coupons for new users, but they also hold the popular
Comic Weekend event every Friday to Sunday, where an extensive selection is available for less.
In summary, participate in the ebookday festivities and indulge in the exciting world of electronic manga. For more detailed information on this year's event, check
here and explore a plethora of engaging narratives at
ebookjapan's website. Join us in celebrating the joy of reading this November!
Conclusion
With the ebookday celebration, ebookjapan continues to enhance its services, ensuring that everyone finds their next favorite read. Don't miss out on the discounts and the chance to participate in rewarding activities during this special time!