On the bandwagon at last

It has been said that there have been so many books written on the subject of Japan that is has become a mark of distinction not to have written one. The same can be said for blogs, I presume.

One thing that constantly surprises me is that so many game developers in the West still see Japan as a kind of Mecca of development with many wishing to make the move over here and seek their fortune or, at least, be part of the creation of something special. But few people realise however is that it is just a country, just a job, like anywhere else in the world. It does have its own particular foibles though, and with this blog I hope to educate and entertain you on the pitfalls and pleasures of working in the games industry in Japan.