Have you ever been curious about what gamers in Japan are like? What is the difference between gamers in Japan and gamers in Brazil? Is it cheap or normal to be a gamer in Japan? In this article, we will cover all the details about gamers in Japan.
In Japan, almost half of the population are gamers, about 65 million Japanese people play, even if casually. After all, Japan is famous for pachinko where middle-aged men spend money on gambling games. So basically, the Japanese have gamer blood.
Japan generates over 12.5 billion dollars from games every year, making it the third largest gaming market in the world. About 37% of gamers in Japan are women. Meanwhile, about 30% of the Brazilian population are gamers, and of those, 41% are women.
What are gamers like in Japan?
Most Japanese people are gamers, mainly because of the portability that is widely accepted and embraced in the country. It is common to find various people playing on cell phones or portable devices in the subways and trains throughout Japan.
The kawaii culture and fantasy are well spread in the country, allowing people of all ages to develop some interest in non-casual games, which is uncommon in our Brazilian culture.
People of all ages can be found playing something, whether it’s an RPG or a Pachinko. In schools, there are clubs dedicated to games, both board games and consoles.
Japan can be considered the country of games. It is in this country that the best consoles, the best franchises, and game companies from all over the world emerged. Possibly if it weren’t for Japan, games would be boring and lifeless (like many are today).
People who are addicted to games in Japan are called Otaku. This term can be somewhat pejorative; some relate gaming addiction to the social isolation of a hikikomori.
Computer games are not as popular in Japan compared to consoles. Perhaps because most prefer Japanese games that usually do not receive PC support.
Regarding professional gamers, we have an article discussing gaming schools.
Gamers in Japan vs Gamers in Brazil
Being a gamer in Brazil is not easy; unfortunately, we earn little and pay a lot for consoles and games. Still, Brazilians have a number of gamers who dedicate themselves to their collections and play an infinite variety of games.
To discuss this topic, we chose a video from my friend Rodrigo Coelho along with RkPlay that will talk about the costs of being a gamer in Japan and Brazil. Later, I will add some details and continue with the topics.
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