Digital Games Research Association Japan (DiGRA Japan) is a nonprofit academic society recognized by the Science Council of Japan, whose work focuses on digital games research and associated activities. DiGRA Japan was established in 2006 in Tokyo, and has over 300 members in 2019.
DiGRA Japan held the DiGRA International Conference: DiGRA 2007 at the University of Tokyo and DiGRA 2019 at the Ritsumeikan University.
The DiGRA Japan Board has held the Annual Conference from 2010, and Research Committee has been holding the Summer Conference since 2013. Editorial Committee has been editing and publishing the Journal of Digital Games Research since 2007. The Public Relations Committee has been promoting DiGRA Japan’s activities through the official website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Mailing List for members. International Committee has been starting to promote interaction among the international Digital Games Research Associations from 2016.
DiGRA Japan has been giving awards to excellent research members from 2011.
Contact:
Website: http://digrajapan.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digrajapan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiGRA_JAPAN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/digrajapan
Secretariat: g012digra_j-mng [at] ml.gakkai.ne.jp
Organization:
DiGRA Japan Board
Research Committee
Game Media SIG
Game Education SIG
Game Design SIG
Online Game SIG
Editorial Committee
Public Relations Committee
International Committee
Journals:
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.12 No.1, July 2019 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.11 No.1, December 2018 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.10 No.1, December 2017 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.9 No.2, June 2017 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.9 No.1, December 2016 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.8 No. 1−2, March 2016 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.7 No.2, March 2015 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.7 No.1, June 2014 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.6 No.2, July 2013 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.6 No.1, March 2012 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.5 No.2, September 2011 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.5 No.1, March 2011 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.4 No.2, September 2010 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.4 No.1, March 2010 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.3 No.2, September 2009 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.3 No.1, March 2009 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.2 No.1, March 2008 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Journal of Digital Games Research, Vol.1 No.1, March 2007 (ISBN 1882-0913).
Conferences:
Annual Conference:
The Ninth DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, March 3−4, 2019, Okayama University of Science
The Eighth DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, March 2−3, 2018, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Junior College
The Seventh DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, March 11−12, 2017, Seijoh University
The Sixth DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, February 27−28, 2016, Shibaura Institute of Technology
The Fifth DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, March 7−8, 2015, Miyagi University
The Fourth DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, March 9−10, 2014, Future University Hakodate
The Third DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, March 4−5, 2013, Kyushu University
The Second DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, February 25−26, 2012, Ritsumeikan University
The First DiGRA Japan Annual Conference, December 18–19, 2010, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Summer Conference:
The Seventh DiGRA Japan Summer Conference, September 1, 2018, Meiji University
The Sixth DiGRA Japan Summer Conference, September 2, 2017, Senshu University
The Fifth DiGRA Japan Summer Conference, August 6−7, 2016, Tokyo Polytechnic University
The Fourth DiGRA Japan Summer Conference, August 1, 2015, Nihon University
The Third DiGRA Japan Summer Conference, August 24, 2014, Tokyo University of Technology
The Second DiGRA Japan Summer Conference, August 31, 2013, Tokyo Polytechnic University
The First DiGRA Japan Summer Conference, July 28, 2012, Shibaura Institute of Technology
International Conference:
The Third DiGRA International Conference: Situated Play (DiGRA 2007), September 24–28, 2007, The University of Tokyo
DiGRA International Conference: Game, Play and the Emerging Ludo Mix (DiGRA2019), August 6–10, 2019, Ritsumeikan University
Replaying Japan 2013 (Co-Organizing), May 24-May 26,2013 Ritsumeikan University
Replaying Japan 2014 (Co-Organizing), August 21-23, 2014, The University of Alberta
Replaying Japan 2015 (Co-Organizing), May 21-23, 2015, Ritsumeikan University
Replaying Japan 2016 (Co-Organizing), August 15-17, 2016, Leipzig University
Replaying Japan 2017 (Co-Organizing), August 21-23, 2017, The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, N.Y.
Replaying Japan 2018 (Co-Organizing), August 20-22, 2018, National Videogame Arcade, Nottingham, UK
Replaying Japan 2019 (Co-Organizing), August 9-11, 2019, Ritsumeikan University
Awards:
DiGRA Japan Award:
Ritsumeikan Game Archive Project, 2019
Toru Iwatani, Tokyo Polytechnic University, 2018
Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University, 2016
Akira Sakamoto, Ochanomizu University, 2015
Etsuo Genda, Kyushu University, 2015
Masayuki Uemura, Ritsumeikan University, 2012
Akira Baba, The University of Tokyo, 2011
Young Researcher Award:
Yasuo Kawasaki, Ritsumeikan University, 2019
Megumi Aibara, Nihon University, 2019
Tomohiro Kimura, The University of Tokyo, 2018
Takeyasu Ichikohji, Toyo University, 2017
Tetzushi Kamakura, 2017
Takashi Obana, Chubu University, 2016
Shinji Matsunaga, Ritsumeikan University, 2016
Masahito Fujihara, Senshu University, 2015
Kazufumi Fukuda, Ritsumeikan University, 2015
Tatsuya Tamai, The University of Tokyo, 2014
Daisuke Yoshinaga, Yamagata University, 2014
Yusuke Koyama, Shibaura Institute of Technology, 2013
Yoichiro Miyake, SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD., 2012
Atsushi Hirata, Kagoshima University, 2012
Nobushige Hichibe, The University of Tokyo, 2011
Akito Inoue, International University of Japan, 2011
Student Conference Award:
Ryohei Oda, Okayama University of Science, 2019
You Hiramatsu, Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Science, 2019
Hironori Sakai, Waseda University, 2018
Koyo Arai, Nihon University, 2017
Yuki Tsukamoto, Future University Hakodate, 2016
Moe Aibara, Nihon University, 2015
Matsurika Tani, The University of Tokyo, 2015
Tomohiro Kimura, The University of Tokyo, 2015
Ji Soo Lim, The University of Tokyo, 2015
Mizuki Sakamoto, Waseda University, 2014
Shunya Hamada, Kyoto University, 2014
Yuki Fukuyama, Waseda University, 2014
Keizo Sato, Tohoku University, 2014
Toshiki Otake, Nihon University, 2014
Current DiGRA Japan Board:
The Seventh term (April, 2018 – March, 2020):
President: Akinori Nakamura, Ritsumeikan University
Vice President: Masanobu Endo, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Vice President: Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Yusuke Koyama, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Board Member: Masahito Fujihara, Senshu University
Board Member: Toru Fujimoto, The University of Tokyo
Board Member: Hiroyuki Matsuguma, Kyushu University
Board Member: Koji Mikami, Tokyo University of Technology
Board Member: Yoichiro Miyake, SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Chief of Secretariat: Takashi Obana, Chubu University
Chief of Finance Secretariat: Hironori Hara, Tokyo Polytechnic University
The Sixth term (April, 2016 – March, 2018):
President: Toru Iwatani, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Vice President: Masanobu Endo, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Vice President: Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Yusuke Koyama, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Board Member: Akinori Nakamura, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Masahito Fujihara, Senshu University
Board Member: Toru Fujimoto, The University of Tokyo
Board Member: Hiroyuki Matsuguma, Kyushu University
Board Member: Koji Mikami, Tokyo University of Technology
Board Member: Yoichiro Miyake, SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Chief of Secretariat: Hironori Hara, Tokyo Polytechnic University
The Fifth term (April, 2014 – March, 2016):
President: Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University
Vice President: Toru Iwatani, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Vice President: Etsuo Genda, Kyushu University
Board Member: Takeyasu Ichikoji, Toyo University
Board Member: Masanobu Endo, Mobile & Game Studio Inc. / Tokyo Polytechnic University
Board Member: Yusuke Koyama, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Board Member: Akinori Nakamura, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Toru Fujimoto, The University of Tokyo
Board Member: Koji Mikami, Tokyo University of Technology
Board Member: Yoichiro Miyake, SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Student Board Member: Kazufumi Fukuda, Ritsumeikan University
The Fourth term (April, 2012 – March, 2014):
President: Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University
Vice President: Akira Sakamoto, Ochanomizu University
Vice President: Akinori Nakamura, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Toru Iwatani, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Board Member: Masanobu Endo, Mobile & Game Studio Inc.
Board Member: Etsuo Genda, Kyushu University
Board Member: Kiyoshi Shin, International Game Developers Association Japan
Board Member: Akira Baba, The University of Tokyo
Board Member: Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Komazawa University
Student Board Member: Kazufumi Fukuda, Ritsumeikan University
The Third term (December, 2010 – March, 2012):
President: Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University
Vice President: Akira Sakamoto, Ochanomizu University
Vice President: Akinori Nakamura, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Toru Iwatani, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Board Member: Masanobu Endo, Mobile & Game Studio Inc.
Board Member: Etsuo Genda, Kyushu University
Board Member: Kiyoshi Shin, International Game Developers Association Japan
Board Member: Akira Baba, The University of Tokyo
Board Member: Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Komazawa University
Student Board Member: Takeyasu Ichikoji, The University of Tokyo
Student Board Member: Kazufumi Fukuda, Ritsumeikan University
The Second term (April, 2008 – March, 2010):
President: Akira Baba, The University of Tokyo
Vice President: Akira Sakamoto, Ochanomizu University
Vice President: Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Toru Iwatani, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Board Member: Masanobu Endo, Mobile & Game Studio Inc.
Board Member: Etsuo Genda, Kyushu University
Board Member: Kiyoshi Shin, International Game Developers Association Japan
Board Member: Akinori Nakamura, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Komazawa University
Student Board Member: Shinsuke Tomiyasu, The University of Tokyo
Student Board Member: Kazufumi Fukuda, Ritsumeikan University
The First term (April, 2006 – March, 2008):
President: Akira Baba, The University of Tokyo
Vice President: Koichi Hosoi, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Kenji Ito, Graduate University for Advanced Studies
Board Member: Toru Iwatani, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Board Member: Masanobu Endo, Mobile & Game Studio Inc.
Board Member: Akira Sakamoto, Ochanomizu University
Board Member: Kiyoshi Shin, International Game Developers Association Japan
Board Member: Akinori Nakamura, Ritsumeikan University
Board Member: Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Komazawa University
Student Board Member: Shinsuke Tomiyasu, The University of Tokyo
Student Board Member: Kazufumi Fukuda, Ritsumeikan University