ReportCESA – Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association
スペイン、カナリア諸島の州政府機関から「ビデオゲーム業界視察ミッション」のご案内
9 May 20234 pages~1 min full read
The Canary Islands government is hosting a business mission for Japanese video game and animation firms from October 9–15 to promote the region as a strategic production hub.
See it on page 1The mission covers all travel expenses, including economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, and local transport, for qualified Japanese companies interested in expansion or outsourcing.
See it on page 2The Canary Islands offer a competitive business environment featuring reduced corporate tax rates and specific financial incentives for game development, animation, and film production.
See it on page 1The itinerary includes site visits to local studios such as Drakhar, Foxter, The Game Kitchen, Promineo, and No Brake Games, alongside a tour of a regional super-computer facility.
See it on page 3Participants will attend the Canarias Game Show on Gran Canaria, which provides dedicated B2B matchmaking, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
See it on page 4The initiative, coordinated by the Spanish Embassy in Tokyo and the regional agency Proexca, aims to facilitate the formation of local subsidiaries and joint-production agreements between Japanese and Spanish firms.
See it on page 2The invitation seeks to generate business opportunities for Japanese video‑game, animation and related audiovisual firms by showcasing the Canary Islands as a strategic production hub. It positions the archipelago as an emerging, tax‑friendly environment, highlighting preferential rates for game development, film and animation, as well as a reduced corporate tax rate, alongside high‑quality infrastructure, skilled talent pools, and strong public support. The core thesis is that direct exposure to local studios, financing mechanisms and regulatory incentives will encourage Japanese companies to establish subsidiaries, pursue co‑production agreements, or outsource projects to Canary Island partners.
The mission is scheduled for 9 – 15 October, with participants traveling from Japan to Tenerife on 9 October and returning after the final day on 15 October. The itinerary includes briefings on the regional industry and tax regime, visits to multiple development studios such as Drakhar, Foxter, The Game Kitchen, Promineo and No Brake Games, a tour of a super‑computer facility, and attendance at the Canarias Game Show on Gran Canaria, featuring B2B matchmaking, conference sessions and networking dinners. All travel costs—including economy‑class round‑trip airfare, hotel accommodation, meals and intra‑island transport—are covered by the organizers, with additional support offered for group participation.
Target participants are Japanese firms contemplating legal entity formation in the Canary Islands, joint‑development projects, or outsourcing production to local studios. The program is coordinated by the Spanish Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Section in Tokyo and the Canary Islands government agency Proexca, which also serves on the regional game office. While the embassy assists with logistics, detailed tax‑incentive information is to be obtained from the Canary Islands authorities and specialist advisors. The initiative aims to deepen Japan‑Spain investment ties within the audiovisual sector by converting the exploratory visit into concrete commercial collaborations.
