#Game/E-sports

Tokyo Game Show 2026: Turning 30, and Companies Outside Gaming Are Taking the Stage

Blackbox goes to the Tokyo Game Show 2026, to see what developments are brewing in one of the world's premier gaming events.

Tokyo Game Show 2026

Tokyo Game Show is one of the world’s largest gaming exhibitions.In addition to major game publishers, the event also attracts startups and independent developers working in gaming, entertainment, XR, and interactive technologies.

Video Games part 3: Japanese market and trends

In our third and final installment on Japan's game industry, we dig into the different companies, organizations, and publishers moving to take advantage of the changing business landscape of the game industry.

Video games part 2: indie games and ecosystem support

In part 2 of our video game series of articles, we take a look at Japanese indie games and some of the support systems and accelerators helping them make their dreams into reality.

Video games part 1: toward a personalized gaming experience

We have a look at how Japan has historically led the world in video games since the introduction of the Famicom in 1983, and how modern Japanese companies are keeping up with global trends and technology.

Tokyo Game Dungeon 10

MeetToMatch – The Tokyo Edition 2025

Tokyo Game Show 2025

Hololive’s IPO: why a virtual talent agency became a real‐world market darling

On March 27, 2023, Cover Corporation, the operator of Hololive, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Growth Market with a market capitalization of 70 billion yen. This marked the world's first IPO for a company specializing in virtual talent. The company's vertically integrated “content × tech” model, which includes owning avatar IP and in-house development of motion capture and streaming infrastructure, was recognized by the capital market.

Hokkaido F Village X launched

Revolutionizing Education with XR! - Toshiyuki Hatama、CEO of BeRISE Inc.

BeRISE develops educational solutions utilizing XR (VR/AR/MR) technology. We interviewed founder Toshiyuki Hatama about his journey since founding the company and his vision for the future.

Building Japan's Future Through Gaming - Matt Bush, Kakugo Digital

Regional revitalization through blockchain and games in Fukuoka. Using NFTs to link the resolution of real-world issues with the fun of games to create new community experiences.

VTubers are changing the otaku market in Japan

VTubers are reshaping global entertainment, blending anime, gaming, and idol culture into a rapidly expanding market that transcends borders, with Japan at the forefront of this digital revolution.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2024

TGS2024 to Showcase the Most Recent Trends in the Expanding Global Gaming Market

Indie game Exit 8 overtakes Mario Kart

TOKYO XR Metaverse &Content Business World

Japan's largest comprehensive exhibition, bringing together XR and Metaverse-related businesses, animation, games, video, characters and other content businesses.

Hanshin Tigers championship win ignites economic surge in Kansai

Nordic meets Tokyo Games

Shibuya Startup Support, Copenhagen Capacity and Invest in Skåne are co-hosting a networking event in Shibuya as a side event during the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023

Bringing together expanding game industry and diversifying game fans under one roof

Reinventing traditional card games for the visually impaired

Masaya Endo (FENNEL)

The esports scene now boasts worldwide popularity. Masaya Endo, who runs the esports company FENNEL in Japan, talks about the background to the launch of FENNEL, the differences between the esports scene in Japan and the rest of the world, and offers advice on how to start a business.

Japan's ASH WINDER raises $5 million in overseas investment

E-sports in Japan will have a bright future with these startups

E-sports team "SCARZ" opens facility "SCARZ HIDEOUT" in hometown Kawasaki City.