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Mainichi Shimbun Publishing Inc.

Japanese publisher of books, magazines, and digital publications, wholly owned by The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Mainichi Shimbun Publishing Inc. (毎日新聞出版株式会社) is a Japanese publishing company established on April 1, 2015, with capital of 10 million yen and approximately 55 employees. It is wholly owned by The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. and is headquartered on the 5th floor of the Chiyoda Kaikan in Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Its main business is the planning, production, publication, and sale of books, periodicals, and electronic publications. Its publishing output spans novels, essays, nonfiction, art, philosophy, and practical guides, alongside periodicals such as Weekly Economist, Sunday Mainichi, and Monthly News ga Wakaru.

History

Mainichi Shimbun Publishing Inc. was established on April 1, 2015, with capital of 10 million yen. It is wholly owned by The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. and is headquartered on the 5th floor of the Chiyoda Kaikan in Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. As of April 1, 2026, it had approximately 55 employees. Its main business is the planning, production, publication, and sale of books, periodicals, and electronic publications. Its publishing output includes novels, essays, nonfiction, art, philosophy, and practical guides, as well as periodicals such as Weekly Economist, Sunday Mainichi, and Monthly News ga Wakaru.

Products and positioning

Publishes quality journalism and content across books, magazines, and digital formats, emphasizing reliable information and high-quality reporting.

  • Weekly Economist

  • Sunday Mainichi

  • Monthly News ga Wakaru

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