Shogakukan

Shogakukan

Shogakukan (小学館) is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1922 by Takeo Ōga and is one of the largest publishers in Japan. Shogakukan publishes a wide range of materials, including manga, literature, non-fiction, children's books, educational books, and magazines.

History

Shogakukan was established in 1922 as an educational publishing company. Over the years, it expanded its portfolio to include a variety of genres and formats. The company is particularly well-known for its manga publications, which have gained international recognition.

Manga Publications

Shogakukan is one of the leading publishers of manga in Japan. Some of its most famous manga magazines include:

• Weekly Shōnen Sunday - A weekly magazine targeting young male readers.
• Ciao - A monthly magazine aimed at young female readers.
• Big Comic - A magazine targeting adult male readers.

Notable manga series published by Shogakukan include:

• Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio
• Detective Conan by Gosho Aoyama
• Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi
• Pokémon Adventures by Hidenori Kusaka and Satoshi Yamamoto

Educational and Children's Books

Shogakukan also publishes a wide range of educational and children's books. These include textbooks, reference books, and picture books designed to support the learning and development of children.

Magazines

In addition to manga magazines, Shogakukan publishes a variety of other magazines, including:

• Oggi - A fashion magazine for women.
• DIME - A magazine focused on business and technology.

Subsidiaries and Imprints

Shogakukan has several subsidiaries and imprints that specialize in different types of publications. Some of these include:

• Shueisha - Originally part of Shogakukan, it became an independent company and is now one of the largest publishers in Japan.
• Shogakukan Asia - A subsidiary focused on publishing in the Asian market.

Related Pages

• Shueisha
• Kodansha
• Weekly Shōnen Sunday
• Ciao (magazine)
• Big Comic
• Doraemon
• Detective Conan
• Inuyasha
• Pokémon Adventures

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