Games Industry Events in Japan

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September 2006

Tokyo Game Show 2006

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Tokyo, Japan

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September 2007

Tokyo Game Show 2007

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Tokyo, Japan

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October 2008

Tokyo Games Show 2008

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Tokyo, Japan

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September 2009

Tokyo Games Show 2009

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Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan

Despite the sagging global economy, it is not only games market that is thriving today, but also the entire computer entertainment market. From this strong foundation, TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009 aims to provide people all over the world with a wide variety of the very latest information on games while further expanding the market both domestically and internationally. In the sincere hope that games will cheer up and re-energized the world, “Game, it’s so energetic!” has been chosen as this year’s concept.

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September 2010

Tokyo Games Show 2010

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Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan

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April 2013

Unite Japan

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Tokyo, Japan

Unite is the official conference sponsored by the Unity that provides a practical session for Unity user by user, and up-to-date information.

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September 2014

Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2014

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Makuhari Messe Convention Centre, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

TOKYO GAME SHOW has implemented a wide range of measures with our mid-term vision to realize “The Most Complete Information in Asia” and “The World’s Largest Event.” As a result, the show is now assuming an increasingly important role in the context of diversifying platforms, and expanding markets owing to the rapid growth of emerging countries, mainly in Southeast Asia. We aim at organizing an event that meets and exceeds your expectations, heralding the evolution of computer entertainment from Tokyo to the entire world

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May 2017

Tokyo Sandbox 2017

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UDX Akiba Square, Tokyo, Japan, Asia, Japan

Tokyo Sandbox 2017 takes place at the UDX Akiba Square in Tokyo, Japan on 10th May 2017

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September 2017

Asia Pacific Game Summit 2017

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Tokyo Bay Makuhari Eltia, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, Asia, Japan

Asia Pacific Game Summit 2017 takes place at the Tokyo Bay Makuhari Eltia in Chiba Prefecture, Japan on 22nd September 2017

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May 2018

BitSummit 2018

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Kyoto, Japan

BitSummit is the largest games event in Japan that is dedicated to the indie game dev community. Indie MEGABOOTH is returning for a third time to co-organize the event and assist in curating the line-up of indie titles that will be showcased. BitSummit's organizers expect to host 10,000 attendees.

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December 2018

Esports North Asia Summit

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Hilton Tokyo Bay, Chiba, Japan

The first and only esports B2B-focused event in Japan, the Esports North Asia Summit will unlocking the commercial potential of esports for North Asia, and hearing from Japan’s biggest game developers on their esports strategies and business models

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September 2019

Tokyo Game Show 2019

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Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center, Chiba, Japan

Tokyo Game Show (TGS) commits to a game industry evolving with new technologies and promotes to Asia and the world for business success.

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October 2020

Tokyo Sandbox

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Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Sandbox is a 6-year-old indie game show. Hosted in the center of Akihabara, it showcases 150 whackiest and creative Japanese indie games. The game show has stayed true to its roots and maintains a 100% indie rule, attracting both fans and game creators who love indies from all over Japan.

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September 2021

BitSummit 2021

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Kyoto, Japan and online, Japan

Established in 2013, BitSummit is the #1 indie game show in Japan. Based in the hometown of Nintendo in Kyoto, supported by major game developers and publishers from around Japan, Asia and beyond, it has grown to 17,000 people strong event. Every year participating games have a chance of winning one of the show's prizes in eight categories. This year the event will be a hybrid of B2B live event, and an online showcase of participating games.

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June 2022

Indie Games Connect 2022

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Konami Creative Center Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

Indie games exhibition hosted by Konami to help studios showcase their games to peers and players. Supported by PlayStation, Unity and more

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September 2022

Tokyo Game Show 2022

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Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan

Japan's biggest games expo will return to physical events in 2022, although there will still be online elements for those unable to attend. The first two days will be dedicated to business and industry attendees, with the doors opening to the public for the last two. The theme this year is 'Nothing stops gaming'

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July 2024

BitSummit 2024

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Japan

Established in 2012, BitSummit was founded with the goal of giving Japanese independent game makers a chance to show their games to the world. As well as support from leading industry companies like Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Valve, BitSummit has established itself as a leading venue in which indie developers can showcase their talent.

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