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Kobunsha

Kobunsha Co., Ltd. (株式会社光文社, Kabushiki-gaisha Kobunsha) is a Japanese publishing company. It publishes literature, manga novels, and women's magazines.

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Kobunsha

Kobunsha (光文社 Kōbunsha), in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Founded
1945.
Headquarters
Tokyo.
Activity
publishing industry.
Products
manga.

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Kobunsha Co., Ltd. (株式会社光文社, Kabushiki-gaisha Kobunsha) is a Japanese publishing company. It publishes literature, manga novels, and women's magazines.

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  1. 01Foundation and history
  2. 02Imprints and publications
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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