by carterjmrn | May 23, 2024 | Gaming, Leisure and Entertainment
Japan is synonymous with gaming culture. Its video gaming giants, including SEGA, Sony and Nintendo are household names across the world. The characters of Japanese video games, such as Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Pikachu are massive global successes. Their reach...
by carterjmrn | Feb 15, 2024 | Gaming, Leisure and Entertainment
Japan’s ever-evolving world of gaming presents a unique landscape where tradition and technology converge, crafting experiences that resonate deeply with a diverse audience of gamers. In this article, we explore the heart of this phenomenon, filled with nuanced...
by carterjmrn | Jan 19, 2024 | Gaming, Leisure and Entertainment
Japan’s gaming landscape contains a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation, deeply intertwined with the evolving identities of its gamers. This world is full of creators who generate an array of outputs from classic genres to innovative experiences,...
by carterjmrn | Jan 3, 2023 | Gaming, Leisure and Entertainment, Research in Action
The video gaming market in Japan is the third-biggest in the world, generating over $22 billion in sales in 2021. Apart from being the home of masters of the gaming universe, such as Nintendo, its sheer size alone makes Japan a critically important market for gaming...
by carterjmrn | Oct 22, 2020 | Carter Group Viewpoints, Covid-19 Related Articles, Gaming, Leisure and Entertainment
Just this past weekend (October 16-18), the popular animation “Demon Slayer（鬼滅の刃）” released its first movie in cinemas across the nation, shattering all-time opening records by bringing in 4.6 billion JPY (approximately $44 million). This...
by carterjmrn | Feb 13, 2020 | Carter Group Viewpoints, Gaming, Leisure and Entertainment, Japan Market Entry
There was a lot of skepticism going into the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Foreign investors were concerned that there would be a lack of enthusiasm from the first Asian country to host the Rugby World Cup. Not only did the Japanese come out in full support, but the level...
