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Kodansha Ltd.
 PROFILE
The largest publishing firm in Japan, Kodansha has issued everything from manga (the comic books that have captured the attention of millions in Japan and elsewhere) to magazines to the works of Nobel laureates. Among its manga titles are "Blade of the Immortal" and "Spirit of Wonder." Kodansha's magazine collection includes titles such as "Hair and Beauty" and "Hot Dog Press." The company's book publishing operations produce paperbacks, trade non-fiction, fiction, reference works, and children's books. The late Seiji Noma founded Kodansha in 1909, and his family (including president and CEO Sawako Noma, Seiji Noma's granddaughter) own and operate it.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: November
1999 Sales (mil.): 1,855.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 12.4%
Employees: 1,142
Revenue per employee: $1,624,518.39

 KEY PEOPLE
• Sawako Noma
    CEO

 CONTACT INFO
2-12-21 Otowa , Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo 112-8001, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3945-1111
Fax: 81-3-3944-9915
Online: Web Site

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