Houbunsha

is a Japanese publishing company founded on July 10, 1950. It is based in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.

== History of Houbunsha == In 1946, the founder, Yoshichika Koso, proclaimed the vision of establishing Shobunkan to provide entertainment through publishing to children who were losing hope amidst the chaos of post-war, encouraging them and nurturing individuals worthy of entrusting Japan's future reconstruction. The launching of "Yakyū shōnen" became immensely popular. However, in the autumn of 1949, a publishing panic known as the "Mountain of Returns" occurred, and Shobunkan, unable to withstand this turmoil, transferred its debts and assets, establishing the new company, Houbunsha, on July 10, 1950.