[June 5th is Environment Day] Your Finished Books Can Become Support! "BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign 2026" Kicks Off
Key facts
- [June 5th is Environment Day] Your Finished Books Can Become Support! "BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign 2026" Kicks Off
- Certified NPO JEN, in collaboration with Bookoff, is launching the "BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign" from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Timed with Environment Day on June 5, participants can send in unwanted household items like books and appliances. The full purchase value will be donated to JEN to support self-reliance in conflict and disaster-affected regions. During the campaign, Bookoff will add a 10% bonus to the purchase amount, and shipping is free. The initiative aims to combine environmental load reduction through reuse with sustainable international support.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 2, 2026
Direct answer
Certified NPO JEN, in collaboration with Bookoff, is launching the "BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign" from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Timed with Environment Day on June 5, participants can send in unwanted household items like books and appliances. The full purchase value will be donated to JEN to support self-reliance in conflict and disaster-affected regions. During the campaign, Bookoff will add a 10% bonus to the purchase amount, and shipping is free. The initiative aims to combine environmental load reduction through reuse with sustainable international support.
- Citation
- [June 5th is Environment Day] Your Finished Books Can Become Support! "BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign 2026" Kicks Off (June 2, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- June 2, 2026
Certified NPO JEN, in collaboration with Bookoff, is launching the "BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign" from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Timed with Environment Day on June 5, participants can send in unwanted household items like books and appliances. The full purchase value will be donated to JEN to support self-reliance in conflict and disaster-affected regions. During the campaign, Bookoff will add a 10% bonus to the purchase amount, and shipping is free. The initiative aims to combine environmental load reduction through reuse with sustainable international support.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: June 2, 2026 at 18:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 2, 2026 at 09:20
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 2, 2026 at 09:28 (7 min after Collected)
Certified NPO JEN (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kanae Kuwahara) is launching the "BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign 2026" to coincide with Environment Day on June 5, 2026. This campaign allows people to participate in international cooperation by utilizing books, CDs, DVDs, and unwanted toys and home appliances (such as cooking appliances and beauty equipment) sleeping in their homes.
The participation method is very simple. Just pack your unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, toys, and home appliances (cooking appliances, beauty equipment, etc.) in a cardboard box and send them. The entire purchase amount will be donated to JEN. Furthermore, during the campaign period (June 1-30), Bookoff will add a 10% bonus to the purchase amount. Shipping is also free (excluding Okinawa and some remote islands).
This initiative, which supports the livelihood reconstruction of people affected by conflict and disasters while reducing environmental impact through "reuse"—making use of things instead of throwing them away—is a form of sustainable international support that many people participate in every year.
Children on their way home from school
For example...
If your finished books and DVDs are appraised at 1,000 yen, you can provide three notebooks to three children in Afghanistan. The items in your home that "can still be useful to someone" have the power to change the future of a distant country.
Campaign Overview
Campaign Name: BOOKMAGIC Environment Month Support Campaign 2026
Period: June 1 (Monday) - June 30 (Tuesday), 2026
Eligible Items: Books, CDs, DVDs, game software, etc.
*For a detailed list of eligible items: List of sellable items. Shipping: Free (excluding Okinawa and some remote islands)
*Regular donations can continue after the campaign period ends.
How to Participate
1. Collect unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, game software, etc., at home.
2. Pack them in a cardboard box or paper bag (please be careful to prevent damage).
3. Apply for a free pickup from the official BOOKMAGIC website (https://www.jen-npo.org/bookmagic).
4. After the appraisal is complete, the purchase amount + 10% will be donated to JEN.
What is Environment Day?
June 5th is "Environment Day." Originating from the 1972 "United Nations Conference on the Human Environment," it is a day when initiatives to promote environmental conservation are carried out worldwide. In Japan, June is designated as "Environment Month," and various activities are developed nationwide.
About Certified NPO JEN
Established in 1994, Certified NPO JEN is an international NGO that supports the self-reliance of people in difficult situations due to conflict, disaster, etc., under the motto "Supporting the power to live." To date, it has provided support in 26 countries and regions in collaboration with the UN, government agencies, and other organizations. Currently, it is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey (supporting Syrian refugees), and the Tohoku region of Japan. In addition, it is providing emergency assistance in Lebanon in response to the Middle East crisis.
JEN has received awards such as the Foreign Minister's Commendation in FY2011 and the Yomiuri International Cooperation Prize in 2015.
For more details: https://www.jen-npo.org/
About Bookoff's Home Delivery Purchase Donation Service "Kimochito."
"Kimochito." is an initiative that utilizes Bookoff's home delivery purchase service, allowing people to donate, support, and assist various organizations with the purchase value of their unwanted items. It contributes to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) 12 "Responsible Consumption and Production" and 17 "Partnerships for the Goals."
https://www.bookoffonline.co.jp/files/sellfund/
About Bookoff Group
BOOKOFF started in 1990 with a 35-tsubo (approx. 115 sq. meters) store in Chiyoda, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Under the management philosophy of "Contributing to society through business activities and pursuing the material and spiritual happiness of all employees," it has grown with over 60 affiliated companies and now operates approximately 840 stores domestically and internationally as a group.
The number of annual users in Japan is about 88 million, with over 680 million items bought and sold annually.
As of 2026, in addition to its premium service business with stores in department stores and high-end residential areas, it is also actively engaged in overseas business in countries like the United States and Malaysia.
As a leading company in the reuse industry, we will continue to strive for sustainable business.
Corporate Site: https://www.bookoffgroup.co.jp
Service Site: https://www.bookoff.co.jp
Bookoff's Vision of a Circular Society: https://www.bookoffgroup.co.jp/sustainability/top/creating-shared-value/
FAQ
What is the purpose of this campaign?
The purpose is to reduce environmental impact through the reuse of unwanted items, while simultaneously supporting the self-reliance of people in difficult situations due to conflict or disaster by donating the purchase value.
How can I participate in the campaign?
You can participate by packing unwanted items like books, CDs, DVDs, games, and home appliances in a cardboard box and requesting a free pickup from the official BOOKMAGIC website.
What are the special benefits during the campaign period?
If you apply between June 1 and June 30, 2026, Bookoff will add a 10% bonus to the regular purchase amount and donate it to JEN. Shipping is also free (excluding Okinawa and some remote islands).
How will the donations be used?
The donations will be used through the certified NPO JEN for activities supporting the livelihood reconstruction and self-reliance of people in regions affected by conflict and disasters, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkey (for Syrian refugee support).
What kind of items are eligible for donation?
Eligible items include books, CDs, DVDs, and game software, as well as unwanted toys, cooking appliances, and beauty equipment. Details can be found in the 'List of Sellable Items' on the official website.