ABC Arc collaborates with Atsugi City to produce “Atsugijin,” a free magazine summarizing the historical charms of Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
ABC Arc Co., Ltd. Press Release: November 1, 2025 ABC Arc has collaborated with Atsugi City to produce “Atsugijin,” a free magazine summarizing the historical charms of Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Discover the history of Atsugi City! The unknown history of the birthplace of the famous Sengoku daimyo, Mori, is revealed. ABC Arc Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Mitsuru Sonobe; hereinafter referred to as “ABC Arc”) Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
(Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President and CEO: Toshiaki Imamura; hereinafter “ABC”), its parent company, has produced the free magazine “Atsugijin” as part of a project commissioned by the Atsugi City 70th Anniversary Commemoration Committee.
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department’s network of history experts and a market perspective. This time, we teamed up with Atsugi City, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary as a city and aims to “realize a sacred place of history” alongside sports, culture, and the arts. We have produced “Atsugijin” as content aimed at “increasing citizens’ interest in Atsugi’s history and deepening their love and pride for their hometown.” ・That famous family originated in Atsugi City!? “Atsugijin” will teach you all about the history of Atsugi City you didn’t know about.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89049/32/89049-32-2445652e151a5fb5af7bf224a452570a-2481×1754.jpg (C) Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (C) ABC Arc Did you know that Atsugi is the birthplace of the powerful Sengoku daimyo, the Mori clan? In fact, it was also the site of an important event that marked a turning point in the history of the Sengoku and late Edo periods…! “Atsugijin” was written and supervised by a group of leading experts from each era, including renowned historians Yasutsune Owada, Yoshiyuki Takioto, Koichiro Hamada, and Akihiro Machida (all listed in alphabetical order, titles omitted), all familiar to readers of the monthly magazine “Rekishijin.” It’s a compelling book, packed with previously unknown charms of Atsugi City. ・Enjoy the history of Atsugi City through valuable documents and maps
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89049/32/89049-32-0d558db8bcd93a831b1c5d0f1da7ea4a-2481×1754.jpg (C) Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (C) ABC Arc This booklet summarizes the history of Atsugi City by theme and presents valuable materials with the cooperation of the Atsugi Local Museum and the Mori Museum in Yamaguchi Prefecture. By delving deeper into the historical appeal of Atsugi and learning how this city has been involved in important events throughout history, we hope to contribute to fostering civic pride among our citizens. In addition, the Atsugi City Museum of Local History will be hosting an exhibition commemorating the city’s 70th anniversary, “Longevity – With the Mori Family,” from January 24 to March 1, 2026. This commemorative exhibition focuses on the Mori family, which has deep ties to Atsugi City, and will also feature valuable materials featured in the magazine “Atsugijin.” Be sure to bring along a copy of “Atsugijin” with you when you visit.
https://www.city.atsugi.kanagawa.jp/atsugicitymuseum/index.html ・Overview of “Atsugijin” 〈Book Title〉”Atsugijin” 〈Price〉Free A4, full color, 20 pages “Discover the origin story in Atsugi! The Atsugi People” 1. The birthplace of a powerful Sengoku daimyo: The Mori clan and Atsugi in the Kamakura period 2. Atsugi was a turning point in history: an important stage during the Sengoku and late Edo periods 3. Unearthing ancient romance: Historical heritage from the Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods ・ Atsugi City History Discovery Map ・To learn more about Atsugi’s history, go here! ・Where to find “Atsugijin” City Hall General Information City Government Information Corner Hon-Atsugi Station Liaison Office (Ekichoko) Aiko-Ishida Station Liaison Office Atsugi City Plaza Kanagawa Institute of Technology Atsugi City Children’s Science Museum Children’s Centers Health and Welfare Center Juso Senior Citizens Welfare Center Community Centers Citizens’ Exchange Plaza Central Library Atsugi Local Museum Atsugi City Tourism Association (2nd floor of Amu Atsugi) Yurindou Atsugi Branch Kumazawa Bookstore Hon-Atsugi Branch *Distribution is limited. It is also available electronically on the city’s website below.
https://www.city.atsugi.kanagawa.jp/70th_site/atsugijin/49794.html ・What is the monthly magazine “Historical Person”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89049/32/89049-32-b3d4a6544c67a18b8d98ed97cf3b3265-1766×2499.jpg (C)ABC Arc Rekishijin is a history entertainment magazine launched in September 2010. It focuses on a theme, such as an event that occurred in Japanese history from ancient times to modern times, and features full-color computer graphics, illustrations, and valuable historical documents, with renowned historical researchers and writers providing thorough and easy-to-understand explanations. Published on the 6th of every month. Rekishijin Website: https://www.rekishijin.com ・Inquiries regarding this matter ABC Ark Co., Ltd. Our strengths lie in our ability to discover and create content specializing in history, as well as our ability to propose solutions across a wide range of media, from magazines to television. Thanks to our unique collaboration with the Asahi Broadcasting Group, we can offer unique proposals, from historical discovery to events and media initiatives. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Address: 4F, JOYO Building, 6-22-6 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004 Company URL:
https://abc-arc.asahi.co.jp/ Business Development Team, Sales: Tsutsui TEL: 03-6453-0637 Email: sousei@asahi.co.jp