When did Kagemasa Kozuki open Konami?
Kagemasa Kozuki opened Konami on the 21st of March 1969 in Toyonaka, Osaka. He initially rented and repaired jukeboxes for local bars and restaurants before expanding into video games.
Questions about Konami
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What year did Konami release its first coin-operated video game?
Konami released its first coin-operated video game by 1978 to begin arcade manufacturing. This shift marked the start of their journey from repairing jukeboxes to creating arcade titles like Scramble and Frogger.
Where is Konami headquarters located as of 2024?
Konami moved its headquarters to the Ginza district of Tokyo in early 2020. The company operates from multiple locations worldwide including Hawthorne, California, Paradise, Nevada, and Sydney, Australia.
Why was Silent Hills cancelled in April 2015?
Silent Hills was abruptly cancelled without explanation in April 2015 following a decision by Hideki Hayakawa. Internal sources claimed clashes between Hideo Kojima and Konami leadership drove the change that led to the dissolution of Kojima Productions.
When did Konami become Konami Group Corporation?
The corporate name changed again on the 1st of July 2022 to become Konami Group Corporation. Plans included sustainable growth over the next 50 years with an Osaka studio opening in April 2023.