Things that make life richer

At university, I studied literature and journalism and was a member of a Reading and Planning Club for students who love books and aspire to become publishers. We invited authors to our events and created pop-ups and booklets for the university bookstore to introduce recommended books.

During my job search, I realized that doing something enjoyable for work would be motivating and that the entertainment industry, although not directly related to daily needs like food, clothing, and shelter, can enrich one's life. As a result, I mainly considered entertainment companies such as those producing video games and toys, television stations, and publishing companies whose main focus was on entertaining people.

I joined Sega because I thought it would be a fun place to work in the entertainment industry. Sega not only makes games that are a part of larger series, but they also continually come up with new and challenging approaches to what they do.

*Transferred to Sega Sammy Holdings in April 2021.

Various Roles Supporting Creators

I have had the opportunity to work in many different departments.

In my first year with the company, I was assigned to the Public Relations Department, where I was in charge of Joypolis* and other events. Specifically, my duties included handling press coverage at events and writing press releases. In this fast-paced and fulfilling position, I deepened my understanding of the company's products.

*Joypolis is no longer a part of the Sega Sammy Group.

In my second year, I transferred to the General Affairs Department, where I was involved in checking and concluding contracts. This was a wholly different job from my work in the PR. I had the opportunity to learn about the company's structure and its basic elements by handling contracts and other administrative procedures that are always necessary for business purposes.

In 2014, I was assigned to the department’s Risk Management Team, where I was involved in safety screenings for new stores and amusement game machines, reporting and handling incidents within the company, managing the company's property insurance and insurance claims, and other administrative tasks. I enjoyed learning how insurance works and going on business trips to visit facilities around the country.

Later, I transferred to the Asset Management Department, which is in charge of inventory and other corporate assets. In this new position, I was involved in the head office relocation project. It was one of the largest projects I had ever worked on and gave me a great sense of accomplishment. My main task was managing contracts, and although it was difficult to check large amounts of documents and coordinate actions with the accounting department and real estate companies, I called upon my ability to read and understand contracts, which I had developed while working in General Affairs.

After that, I was transferred to the Compliance Department, where I was involved in the maintenance of licenses for the manufacture and sale of gaming machines in the State of Nevada(USA).

I discovered the joys of work through diverse experiences.

After several transfers, I joined the Governance Strategy Office in 2022. My job is to oversee the planning and promotion of the Group's governance strategy. One of my specific duties is to produce the Risk and Compliance Management Report, which is delivered to the Board of Directors four times each year. We collect information from all departments and compile reports on various compliance-related events. In terms of collecting and arranging articles, it is somewhat similar to the work at a publishing company (editing magazines), a job to which I also aspired during my initial job search. I was also involved in the creation of CSR reports in the general affairs department of my previous employer. I enjoy this kind of magazine-making process. I feel a great sense of accomplishment when the report is completed and appreciate the difficulties related to coordinating with each department and communicating my intentions.

Although I could have chosen to stay in one department and pursue a specialized career, I absorbed basic knowledge related to a variety of business operations each time I was transferred. As a result, my career has been marked by acquiring knowledge of various areas of the company, something I believe is invaluable!

In addition, I have recently been taking English conversation classes online for about a year, using Sega’s Global Human Resource Development Program. This has allowed me to improve my language skills and contribute to diversifying the Group's human resources. Since this program allows us to learn English conversation at no cost, there are many active participants. I have gradually become comfortable speaking English, and feel that I have acquired a certain degree of proficiency. I want to continue learning and, eventually, become a manager.

Message to students and those who want to join our company

I was looking for a job that would allow me to be involved in something fun and creative, and I wanted to encourage and support creative people. The Sega Sammy Group has a large number of designers, planners, programmers, and other creatives. Although I am not directly a creator, I find it rewarding to support them as a corporate employee of Sega Sammy Holdings.

In addition, Sega Sammy Holdings is a company that embraces the spirit of entertainment to amuse not only its customers, but also its employees, through seasonal events such as Sega Sammy Halloween, where employees can wear costumes for the day, and events in the company cafeteria, such as tuna cutting shows and collaborative food menus. We also celebrate Sega Sammy Group Day, which allows employees’ families and loved ones to learn more about the company. Please come to our office and enjoy the atmosphere of Sega Sammy!