In 1975, Kobunsha published the women's magazine JJ, known as the earliest established women's magazine for college students in Japan.
From 1994 it established the Kobun Foundation and publishing more mystery novels. The Foundation has been awarding a Grand Prize for Best Mystery Novels each year.[1][2]
Kobunsha currently publishes women's magazines such as JJ, Classy and JJ Bis.
Books and magazines published by Kobunsha
Women's magazines
JJ
Bis—a version of JJ magazine targeted at women aged between 15 and 19.
Classy—a version of JJ magazine targeted at women aged between 24 and 28.