# Japan Studio

> Japanese video game developer

**Wikidata**: [Q334904](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334904)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Studio)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/japan-studio

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Japan Studio**:

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## Summary  
Japan Studio was a Japanese video game developer owned by PlayStation Studios, operating from 1993 until its dissolution in 2021. It was known for producing games for PlayStation consoles and housed subsidiaries like Team Ico. The studio was later replaced by Team Asobi.

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: November 16, 1993  
- **Dissolved**: April 1, 2021  
- **Parent Organization**: PlayStation Studios  
- **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan  
- **Industry**: Video game industry  
- **Notable Subsidiary**: Team Ico (founded 1997)  
- **Official Names**: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (1993–2016), Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Studio (2016–2021)  
- **Replaced By**: Team Asobi  
- **Social Media**: Twitter handles @SonyJapanStudio (3247232484) and @JapanStudio_JP (3941484798)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was Japan Studio known for?  
A: Japan Studio was known for developing games for PlayStation consoles and collaborating with teams like Team Ico, creators of *Shadow of the Colossus* and *Ico*.  

### Q: When did Japan Studio close?  
A: Japan Studio dissolved on April 1, 2021, with its operations largely absorbed by Team Asobi, a smaller internal team.  

### Q: What was Japan Studio's relationship with PlayStation Studios?  
A: Japan Studio was a subsidiary of PlayStation Studios, Sony's umbrella group for first-party game developers, and contributed to PlayStation-exclusive titles.  

## Why It Matters  
Japan Studio played a significant role in shaping PlayStation's identity, particularly through innovative titles like *Ape Escape*, *Patapon*, and collaborations with Team Ico. Its dissolution marked a shift in Sony's focus toward globalized development, though its legacy persists in franchises and the formation of Team Asobi. The studio's emphasis on creative, experimental games influenced the industry and left a lasting impact on PlayStation's catalog.  

## Notable For  
- Developing cult classics like *Gravity Rush* and *The Last Guardian*.  
- Housing Team Ico, renowned for artistic and atmospheric games.  
- Pioneering PlayStation hardware integration in titles like *Astro Bot: Rescue Mission*.  
- Maintaining a distinct Japanese creative identity within PlayStation Studios.  

## Body  
### History  
- **1993**: Founded as Sony Computer Entertainment Japan.  
- **2016**: Renamed Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Studio after Sony's gaming division rebranding.  
- **2021**: Dissolved; key staff and projects transitioned to Team Asobi.  

### Subsidiaries  
- **Team Ico**: Developed *Ico* (2001) and *Shadow of the Colossus* (2005).  

### Products  
- Produced games for PlayStation consoles, including *Knack* and *Bloodborne* (co-developed with FromSoftware).  
- Contributed to PlayStation hardware development, such as the PS5's *Astro's Playroom*.  

### Social Media & Presence  
- Primary Twitter: @SonyJapanStudio (35K+ followers in 2021).  
- Japanese-language Twitter: @JapanStudio_JP.  

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## References

1. LastDodo
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. MobyGames
6. Quora
7. Video Games Chronicle