Shogakukan

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

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]

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]

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:

Educational and Children's Books[edit]

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]

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]

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[edit]

Categories[edit]


Stub icon
   This article is a publishing-related stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!




Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Ad. Transform your life with W8MD's Budget GLP-1 injections from $75

W8MD weight loss doctors team
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:

NYC weight loss doctor appointmentsNYC weight loss doctor appointments

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.

Linkedin_Shiny_Icon Facebook_Shiny_Icon YouTube_icon_(2011-2013) Google plus


Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Retrieved from "https://wikimd.com/index.php?title=Shogakukan&oldid=5887901"