Personal Background:
I am a German national and have been based in Tokyo, Japan since 2004 – when I started my PhD studies at Keio University (as a research student).
In 2013, I established Kantan Games Inc. in Tokyo, an independent game industry consultancy focused on the Japanese market.
Playing games has been my personal passion since the early 1980s. At its peak, my collection counted around 40 different consoles and 1,000 games. My favorite console is the Sega Saturn, while my favorite game is Nintendo’s Zelda – Ocarina Of Time.
On the mobile side, I am spending a lot of time playing Japanese smartphone games from all sorts of genres.
This site serves as the CEO blog for Kantan Games Inc.
COMPANY:
Kantan Games Inc. is a specialist consultancy focusing on Japan’s game industry. Founded in 2013, the firm advises game companies and institutional investors seeking strategic clarity in one of the world’s most complex and largest gaming markets.
Combining deep local expertise with global perspective, Kantan Games delivers proprietary insights, creative analysis, and actionable intelligence not available elsewhere.
The firm is regularly quoted by leading global media as an authority on Japan’s gaming industry.
Contact:
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Visit the Kantan Games Inc. website for more information.