Why We Chose Osaka as Our Home Base

When we decided to establish our Japanese subsidiary, the natural assumption was Tokyo. It is the undisputed center of Japan's game industry, home to most major publishers, and the default choice for any company entering the market.

We chose Osaka instead — and it has been one of the best decisions we have made. The Kansai region offers a unique combination of lower operating costs, a growing tech talent pool, proximity to Nintendo and Capcom's strongholds, and a cultural energy that is distinctly different from Tokyo's corporate atmosphere.

Osaka's startup ecosystem is maturing rapidly, with strong government support for tech companies and a collaborative community that makes it easy to find partners and talent. For a company like ours that values creative risk-taking over conventional approaches, the city's culture of directness and experimentation is a perfect fit.