Tomoe Haga serves as a Business Development Partner for Shochiku Games, the interactive entertainment division of Shochiku Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s oldest and most respected film and media companies. She is also the Founder and CEO of GozenGames B.V., a Netherlands-based consultancy specializing in cross-border publishing, market entry, and strategic partnerships between Japanese and Western studios. With a track record of collaborations with leading publishers such as Shochiku, Aniplex, Square Enix, Aerosoft, Assemble Entertainment, and Owlcat Games, as well as service providers including i3D.net, Denuvo, Lurkit, and Newzoo, Tomoe bridges Japan’s creative culture and the international gaming business. At Berlin Game Ground, she will share an insider’s perspective on the Japanese gaming market—highlighting key trends, publisher expectations, and practical strategies for building successful partnerships with Japanese companies.