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Masayuki Kato (加藤正幸) is the founder and first president of Nihon Falcom. Toshihiro Kondo succeeded him in 2007. At present, Kato serves as the company's chairman.

Background

Masayuki Kato with idol Rie Sugimoto (12 March 1991).

Masayuki Kato established Nihon Falcom in March, 1981. The name "Falcom" is inspired by the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars, with the last 'con' changed to 'com' to reflect the company's mission of developing computer games.