Japan actually is an aging population, and so as the population has aged, they have had a lot more problems with health.

I don't want to criticize any other designers, but I have to say that many of the people involved in this industry - directors and producers - are trying to make their games more like movies. They are longing to make movies rather than making videogames.

When I create a game, I try to focus more on the emotions that the player experiences during the game play.

I made some games, but I'm pretending like I didn't because they all turned out weird.

I don't like all the attention. I think it's better to let my work do the talking.

Nowadays I think it's really important that designers are really unique and individual.

I never really participated in specific sports or anything, but once I hit 40, I started to get a little bit more active and began swimming more.