# Telenet Japan

> Japanese game developer

**Wikidata**: [Q3177903](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3177903)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telenet_Japan)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/telenet-japan

## Summary  
Telenet Japan was a Japanese video game developer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Tokyo. It operated in the video game industry and was known for subsidiaries like Namco Tales Studio before dissolving in 2007.

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: 1983 (reference: [{'P143': 'Q8447'}])  
- **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan (reference: [{'P143': 'Q177837'}])  
- **Industry**: Video game industry  
- **Legal form**: Kabushiki gaisha (joint-stock company)  
- **Subsidiary**: Namco Tales Studio (reference: [{'P143': 'Q8447', 'P4656': 'https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Telenet_Japan&oldid=160471805'}])  
- **Dissolved**: October 25, 2007 (reference: [{'P143': 'Q8449'}])  
- **Corporate Number (Japan)**: 2013301022692  
- **Aliases**: TELENET JAPAN Co. LTD, Nihon Telenet, 株式会社日本テレネット  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was Telenet Japan known for?  
A: Telenet Japan was primarily known as a video game developer and for owning Namco Tales Studio, a developer of the "Tales" RPG series.  

### Q: When did Telenet Japan dissolve?  
A: Telenet Japan dissolved on October 25, 2007, after operating for over two decades in the video game industry.  

### Q: Where was Telenet Japan headquartered?  
A: The company was headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and operated exclusively in the Japanese market.  

## Why It Matters  
Telenet Japan played a notable role in the Japanese video game industry during the 1980s and 1990s, contributing to the development of RPGs and other genres. Its subsidiary, Namco Tales Studio, became influential for the "Tales" series, which remains popular today. Though Telenet Japan itself dissolved, its legacy persists through its contributions to gaming culture and its impact on subsequent developers. The company's history reflects broader trends in Japan's gaming industry, including corporate restructuring and niche market specialization.

## Notable For  
- **Subsidiary**: Owned Namco Tales Studio, a key developer in the "Tales" RPG series.  
- **Longevity**: Operated for over two decades (1983–2007) in a competitive industry.  
- **Corporate Structure**: Established as a kabushiki gaisha (joint-stock company), reflecting its formal business operations.  

## Body  
### Founding and Operations  
- Founded in 1983 in Japan (reference: [{'P143': 'Q8447'}]).  
- Operated as a kabushiki gaisha (joint-stock company).  

### Subsidiaries  
- **Namco Tales Studio**: Acquired and later became a notable developer of the "Tales" RPG series (reference: [{'P143': 'Q8447', 'P4656': 'https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Telenet_Japan&oldid=160471805'}]).  

### Dissolution  
- Ceased operations on October 25, 2007 (reference: [{'P143': 'Q8449'}]).  

### Corporate Details  
- **Corporate Number**: 2013301022692 (Japan).  
- **Aliases**: Included TELENET JAPAN Co. LTD and Nihon Telenet.  

### Industry Presence  
- Active in the video game industry, with a focus on RPGs and other genres.  
- Recognized by identifiers such as MobyGames ID (2900) and Media Arts Database ID (C45004).

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013