140-Year-Old Publisher Launches Membership Reader Service 'Chuko Reading Club Hon no Mori'
Chuo Koron Shinsha, Inc., celebrating its 140th anniversary, launched its membership reader service 'Chuko Reading Club Hon no Mori' on Monday, April 13. This free service aims to expand the joy of reading through new book announcements, editorial insights, giveaways, and event invitations. Member benefits include applications for signed books and tickets, digital wallpaper downloads, email newsletters, and invitations to special events. Currently, all new members receive a digital wallpaper featuring an original artwork by Yuko Higuchi.
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Chuo Koron Shinsha, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Junichi Abe) will start member registration and service provision for 'Chuko Reading Club Hon no Mori' on Monday, April 13. https://www.chuko.co.jp/ckbc-about/
【Service Overview】
'Chuko Reading Club Hon no Mori,' launched by Chuo Koron Shinsha, which celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2026, is a free membership service that further expands the joy of reading. We will deliver content that enriches daily life, starting with encounters with books, such as new book announcements, special information from the editorial department, giveaways, and invitations to events.
【About Member Benefits】
【1】Gift Applications
We offer various gifts such as signed books, tickets for preview screenings and exhibitions, and original items related to the works.
【2】Digital Wallpaper Download
Members receive exclusive digital wallpapers. New images will be added periodically.
【3】Email Newsletter Delivery from Each Editorial Department
Members can enjoy free email newsletters issued by each editorial department of Chuo Koron Shinsha, including new book information, author interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories of production.
【4】Invitations to Special Events
Members will receive priority invitations to events such as talk shows and autograph sessions with authors, seminars by experts, and movie preview screenings. Member-only events are also being planned.
【5】Convenient My Page Function
Functions such as 'Bookmark' and 'Author Follow' will be implemented to make reading more enjoyable. Member information can also be changed from My Page. *Currently under development
【6】Book Lover Interaction Function
In addition to posting functions such as 'Send Comment' and 'Register Impression,' we are preparing a mechanism for members to interact loosely. *Currently under development
Various other functions and content will be added sequentially.
【Get a digital wallpaper with an original artwork by Yuko Higuchi now!】
Currently, all members who register receive a digital wallpaper featuring an original artwork specially drawn by Yuko Higuchi to commemorate Chuo Koron Shinsha's 140th anniversary. Both registration and membership fees are free.
■ Register for 'Chuko Reading Club Hon no Mori' here
https://www.chuko.co.jp/ckbc-about/
【Service Overview】
'Chuko Reading Club Hon no Mori,' launched by Chuo Koron Shinsha, which celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2026, is a free membership service that further expands the joy of reading. We will deliver content that enriches daily life, starting with encounters with books, such as new book announcements, special information from the editorial department, giveaways, and invitations to events.
【About Member Benefits】
【1】Gift Applications
We offer various gifts such as signed books, tickets for preview screenings and exhibitions, and original items related to the works.
【2】Digital Wallpaper Download
Members receive exclusive digital wallpapers. New images will be added periodically.
【3】Email Newsletter Delivery from Each Editorial Department
Members can enjoy free email newsletters issued by each editorial department of Chuo Koron Shinsha, including new book information, author interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories of production.
【4】Invitations to Special Events
Members will receive priority invitations to events such as talk shows and autograph sessions with authors, seminars by experts, and movie preview screenings. Member-only events are also being planned.
【5】Convenient My Page Function
Functions such as 'Bookmark' and 'Author Follow' will be implemented to make reading more enjoyable. Member information can also be changed from My Page. *Currently under development
【6】Book Lover Interaction Function
In addition to posting functions such as 'Send Comment' and 'Register Impression,' we are preparing a mechanism for members to interact loosely. *Currently under development
Various other functions and content will be added sequentially.
【Get a digital wallpaper with an original artwork by Yuko Higuchi now!】
Currently, all members who register receive a digital wallpaper featuring an original artwork specially drawn by Yuko Higuchi to commemorate Chuo Koron Shinsha's 140th anniversary. Both registration and membership fees are free.
■ Register for 'Chuko Reading Club Hon no Mori' here
https://www.chuko.co.jp/ckbc-about/