Japan sees revival in literary magazines amid slumping readership

Japan sees revival in literary magazines amid slumping readership

TOKYO, Japan - Kenzan! (L) featuring historical fiction targets young readers interested in historical fiction while Yom Yom is gaining in popularity among young women.

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