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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.