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Ōtsuki Shoten

Japanese publishing company founded in 1946, known for works on Marxism, social sciences, and education.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Ōtsuki Shoten is a Japanese publishing company established in 1946. It publishes books across a wide range of fields including politics, economics, law, society, history, philosophy, education, natural sciences, art, music, and children's literature. The company is known for its commitment to peace, democracy, and the protection of people's lives and rights.

History

Ōtsuki Shoten was founded in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II. The company's publishing spirit, established by founder Kobayashi Naoe, is to contribute to peace and democracy, the protection of people's lives and rights, and the creation and development of true national culture. Over 32 years, it completed the Marx-Engels Collected Works, and over 16 years, the Lenin Collected Works. It has also published pioneering theoretical works in economics, philosophy, politics, society, and culture, as well as books responding to the needs of labor union movements and democratic movements. Today, its publications span social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, art, music, and children's books.

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