What is Japan Book Bank？

Japan Book Bank is the largest online catalogue of Japanese published content.
The website has over 5,000 titles from various publishers, providing users with access to licensing information and the ability to contact publishers through the Japan Book Bank system with ease. Our monthly newsletter offers a quick overview of themed features and the most popular book of the month.

Here is what our platform offers!

- Create a user account easily for free!
- Fitted with an internal search system, supporting genre code Thema
- Access to book's published language and visual adaptation availability
- Contact publishers through the system

Apply now to check rights availability and contact licensor at any time!

What are we doing at the Japan Book Bank booth this year?

We are displaying over 40 carefully chosen Japanese titles recommended by publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair, in the booth located in Hall 4.2 F34.

You can read the book samples that are featured, and scanning the QR code on the book will lead you to the rights and publisher information on Japan Book Bank on the spot!
We can also arrange a meeting at the booth. We can provide a walk-through on how to sign up and use the Japan Book Bank platform. Contact us via the email address below or login to Frankfurt Connect.


We are giving away an original Japan Book Bank tote bag along with our flyers on a first-come, first-served basis! It is the perfect size for carrying your materials while you enjoy the book fair!

Furthermore, visitors who register for a Japan Book Bank account at our booth will receive one of the following special gifts: (1) an original sticker, (2) an original ballpoint pen, or (3) an original smartphone stand. Don't miss this opportunity to join our platform and get your exclusive novelty item!

Our new Initiative: Join Our Seminars!

We will be hosting seminars from October 7th to 9th. 1-2 sessions will be held daily, with different content for each. We look forward to your participation in the sessions that interest you!

Seminar Content:
- Overview of Japan Book Bank, this year's trend, and more
- Corporate and book presentations by participating Japan Book Bank publishers
Location: Hall 4.2 F34 JAPAN BOOTH
Pre-Registration Form: Pre-Registration Form: JBB Seminars
Schedule:

Junko Takase: May You Have Delicious Meals - A Special Talk with the author Junko Takase, the Akutagawa Prize Winner

In Fankfurter Buchmesse @Global Stage
Junko will be speaking about the story behind her novel published in Germany: May You Have Delicious Meals (Richtig gutes Essen), and her career as a writer.


Book Signing
Following the talk event, a book signing session will be held in front of the Global Stage.
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 14:00-14:30
LOCATION: In front of Global Stage (Foyer 5.1/ 6.1)

Meet the Author at JAPAN BOOTH
Open to everyone - readers, publishers, and industry professionals alike!
After the book signing, please drop by the JAPAN BOOTH for a "Meet the Author" session. Feel free to stop by to chat and connect with Junko Takase.
DATE: Saturday, October 10, 15:00-16:00
LOCATION: Hall 4.2 F34 JAPAN BOOTH

OPEN BOOKS: In-City Talk Event
A special off-site talk event will be held in the centre of Frankfurt.
DATE: Friday, October 9, 17:00-18:00
LOCATION: Evangelische Akademie Main Hall (Römerberg 9, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
MODERATOR: Malu Schrader
LANGUAGE: Japanese / German
SUPPORTED BY: The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
　　　　　　　　 DuMont Buchverlag
ORGANIZED BY: Kulturamt Frankfurt am Main
URL: https://www.openbooks-frankfurt.de/programm/?d=09102026 (German only)

[ EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN! ]

Admission: Free of charge (No prior registration required)
For inquiries regarding Takase's event, please contact: jlpp_vipo@vipo.or.jp

We look forward to seeing you at the Frankfurt Buchmesse 2026!
For inquiring regarding Japan Book Bank, please contact : jbb@vipo.co.jp