Background
Hoji Shimanaka was born in 1923 in Tokyo, Japan. He was the second son of Yusaku.
Hoji Shimanaka was born in 1923 in Tokyo, Japan. He was the second son of Yusaku.
Hoji Shimanaka became president of the Chuo Karon Publishing Company, succeeding his father upon his father's death (1949). His company published the Chuo Koron (Central Review), a leading monthly magazine for intellectuals, Fujin Koron a women's magazine and literary works of high value.