Kizuna Publishing

Kizuna Publishing (株式会社きずな出版) is a Japanese independent book publisher headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The company was founded on March 4, 2013, by Hidenori Sakurai, a veteran magazine editor and author. The name "Kizuna" means "bond" in Japanese, and the company describes itself as a "connecting" company that links people, hearts, and the future through words and books. Its publishing program focuses on practical guides, self-help, psychology, spiritual titles, and business books, often written by well-known Japanese authors and consultants. The company also runs events such as lectures, seminars, and the annual "Kizuna Festival" held on its founding anniversary, and it engages in social contribution activities related to children's reading. Since 2021, Kizuna Publishing has operated under a dual-presidency system, with Hidenori Sakurai and Kiyoko Okamura serving as representative directors. The company publishes both print and e-books and holds ISBN publisher codes 978-4-907072 and 978-4-86663. It is a private company and part of a small group of affiliated businesses, including Woman Wave Co., Ltd., Kizuna Creative Co., Ltd., Sakurai Office Co., Ltd., and the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training and Development Center.

Kizuna Publishing was established on March 4, 2013, by Hidenori Sakurai, a former editor-in-chief of the women's magazine Josei Jishin and a prominent researcher of women's psychology and lifestyles. The founding date coincided with Sakurai's 82nd birthday, and a small party was held to celebrate, attended by many authors. Since then, March 4 has been celebrated annually as "Kizuna no Hi" (Kizuna Day) with a "Kizuna Festival" that connects readers and authors. The company's name, "Kizuna," means "bond" in Japanese, reflecting its mission to connect people, hearts, and the future through words and books. From the outset, Kizuna Publishing has focused on practical, self-help, business, and spiritual titles, often by well-known authors such as Hidenori Sakurai himself, Ken Honda, and others. In 2021, the company transitioned to a dual-presidency system, with Sakurai and Kiyoko Okamura serving as representative directors. This structure was intended to bring diverse perspectives and open the company to new ideas. Kizuna Publishing has also expanded into events (lectures, seminars, online streaming) and social contribution activities, including the establishment of a committee for children's books. The company publishes both print and electronic books and holds two ISBN publisher codes. It remains a private, independent publisher based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with a small group of affiliated companies.

• Kizuna Publishing founded by Hidenori Sakurai in Tokyo.

• First Kizuna Festival held on the founding day, which also marked Sakurai's 82nd birthday.

• Company transitions to a dual-presidency system with Hidenori Sakurai and Kiyoko Okamura as representative directors.

Independent publisher focused on books that build 'the power to live, work, and be happy', with a personal, community-oriented approach.

• Zutto Taisetsu ni Sareru Hito

• [Zukai] note no Hajimekata

• Kotae wo Isoganai.

• Uno Chiyo Shiawase Shingenshuu

• Oya wo Miokutte, Hajimete Jibun no Jinsei ga Hajimaru

• Masaka no Jitai wa Ashita Kamoshirenai!?

• Shiawase Tamashii

• Jibun ni Kiite Miyou

• Oya・Shinrui ga Genki na Uchi ni Shitteokitai Todoke・Tetsuzuki no Junbi

• 1 Nichi 1 Page de Shogakusei kara Atama ga Yokunaru! Odoroki! Hito no Fushigi 366

• AI de Kasoku suru! Eigyo no Kyokasho

• Mental Fuchou, Tarinai no wa 'Eiyou' deshita

• Kodomo no Inochi wo Mamoru Mama no Bousai

• Damatte wa Iraremasen

• note de Kasegu!

• Sato Aiko no Ikkatsu Shingenshuu 2

• Mensetsu no Riaru

• Shiawase na Tenshoku

• The Speech

• AI Jidai no Nyusha 1 Nenme no Kyokasho

• Mainichi ga Chotto Karuku Naru! 1 Byo Shunou

• Kanjo Marketing

• Yatowanai Keiei

• Mou Ichido, Yume wo Motsu Yuuki

1. 1きずな出版 official websitekizuna-pub.jp
2. 2きずな出版について | きずな出版kizuna-pub.jp
3. 3Kizuna Publishing - Wikidatawikidata.org