honto
honto is a digital bookstore and e-book reader for macOS from DNP (Dai Nippon Printing), a major Japanese publisher. It allows users to browse, purchase and read digital editions of books, magazines and newspapers, primarily focused on the Japanese market. The app integrates with honto's larger ecosystem which spans mobile, web and retail partnerships, letting users manage a personal digital library and sync reading progress across devices.
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1 suggestionWe found no reliable information about whether honto has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon. The app may still be Intel-only, in which case it will stop working entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). Contact DNP directly through the honto website or support channels to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned. If the developer confirms no native build is forthcoming, you should begin exploring alternative e-book readers with confirmed native support — popular options like Apple Books (built into macOS), Kindle for Mac, and Kobo Elipsa all run natively on Apple Silicon and support major e-book formats, though availability and local content may vary depending on your region and reading preferences.
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