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Pelham Smithers Associates

Founded in 2009, Pelham Smithers Associates (PSA) provides market intelligence on Asian technology, focusing in particular on Japan. The industries covered by our team of specialists are: consumer electronics, telecomms, pharmaceuticals, internet, electronic parts and materials, automotive technology, retail and capital goods. 

Research is provided by the following:
Pelham Smithers: Macro, consumer electronics, telecoms & pharma
Joel Scheiman: Electronics materials / components
Julie Boote: Autos
Will Nestuk: Capital goods, machinery & transportation equipment parts
Thao Nguyen: eCommerce, internet content, marketing & advertising

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<p>This weekend in Tokyo sees Tokaigi 2018 host Japan's first eSports event. While Japan has been hosting video game tournaments - and Tokaigi is one of the top events - these have always been amateur, because of the ban on playing games for money. However, thanks to eSports being included in the Asian Games 2022, the designation of video games has moved to "sport" from "game" and as a result, since December, it has been possible to get a pro-license both to play video games professionally and to…</p>

This weekend in Tokyo sees Tokaigi 2018 host Japan's first eSports event. While Japan has been hosting video game tournaments - and Tokaigi is one of the top events - these have always been amateur, because of the ban on playing games for money. However, thanks to eSports being included in the Asian Games 2022, the designation of video games has moved to "sport" from "game" and as a result, since December, it has been possible to get a pro-license both to play video games professionally and to…

Tokaigi2018 - Lifting the Lid on ESports in Japan This Weekend

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Tokaigi2018 - Lifting the Lid on ESports in Japan This Weekend