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Konami

Konami Group Corporation is a Japanese entertainment and video game company founded in 1969 in Toyonaka, Osaka.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Konami Group Corporation is a Japanese entertainment and video game company founded in 1969 in Toyonaka, Osaka. It began as a jukebox rental and repair business and later expanded into arcade games, digital entertainment, sports, gaming systems, and other entertainment-related businesses. The company is known for its video game franchises and for owning Bemani and the assets of Hudson Soft.

History

Konami began in 1969 as a jukebox rental and repair business founded by Kagemasa Kōzuki, Yoshinobu Nakama, and Tatsuo Miyasako. It later became Konami Industry Co., Ltd. and eventually Konami Group Corporation.

Business

Konami Group Corporation operates in entertainment and sports through four main segments: Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports. Its products include mobile games, computer and video games, and card games.

Video games and properties

Konami is associated with major game brands and subsidiaries, including Bemani. It also owns assets from Hudson Soft, including properties such as Bomberman and Bonk.

Corporate structure and headquarters

The company’s corporate profile identifies its main office in Tokyo, Japan. Konami has used several corporate names over time, with its current name adopted in 2022.

Key facts

  • Konami was founded on 21 March 1969 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan.
  • The company started as a jukebox rental and repair business before entering amusement machines and video games.
  • Konami’s current corporate name is Konami Group Corporation, adopted on 1 July 2022.
  • Its business is organized into four segments: Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports.
  • Konami is known for video game franchises and for owning Bemani and the assets of Hudson Soft.

Frequently asked questions

What is Konami?
Konami Group Corporation is a Japanese entertainment company best known for video games and related amusement businesses.
When was Konami founded?
It was founded on 21 March 1969.
Who founded Konami?
Konami was founded by Kagemasa Kōzuki, Yoshinobu Nakama, and Tatsuo Miyasako.
What did Konami start as?
Konami began as a jukebox rental and repair business in Toyonaka, Osaka.
Where is Konami headquartered?
Konami’s corporate profile lists its main office in Tokyo, Japan.
What businesses does Konami have?
Konami operates in digital entertainment, amusement, gaming & systems, and sports.

References

  1. Konami Group Corporation — https://www.konami.com/ir/en/ir-data/co_download/pdf/all.pdf
    Supports: Corporate profile, headquarters, business segments, and product categories.
  2. Konami Group Corporation — https://www.konami.com/corporate/en/history/
    Supports: Founded on 21 March 1969 and corporate history.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konami
    Supports: Founders, original business, and 2022 corporate name change.