By Dr. Serkan Toto – On Japan's Game Industry

New Revenue Stream? Yahoo Japan Opens App Platform

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Yahoo Japan just announced the opening of the so-called Yahoo Japan Application Platform (YAP).

The company is asking third-party developers to provide applications, which could be anything from games to productivity apps. For Yahoo Japan, the app section means a new revenue stream, as the apps can be both free and paid.

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Dr. Serkan Toto

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By Dr. Serkan Toto – On Japan's Game Industry