Crisis, But Japanese Generate Their Young Conglomerate
The storm of economic crisis, the economy may meluluhlantakan many countries. No doubt the assets of the conglomerates in the world to be lost. But in Japan, the wealth of billionaires increases rapidly. In fact, new players are able to print a relatively young age!
He is Yoshikazu Tanaka, who began their work by creating a social networking site Gree. In the age of 32 years, he was able to reap a profit to $ 1, 6 billion.
Another newcomer is Takao Yasuda. Although recently stepped zone richest man in Japan, but actually he is not a new one. Takao Yasuda is a retail company owner Don Quijote, which has been acting since 1980.
This anomalous phenomenon occurred in the State Sakura that occur thanks to the deflation in 2009. Where an increase in the local currency could push the circulation of consumer goods. The stock market is also experiencing an increase (rebound) to 31 percent.
Based on research conducted by Forbes magazine, the total wealth of 40 richest people in Japan increased from USD69, 5 billion to USD87 billion.
Here’s a list of the richest men in Japan, as quoted by Forbes Magazine, Tuesday (19/1/2010):
1. Tadashi Yanai (60), wealth USD9, 2 billion.
He was flagged retailer Fast Retailing. Diusungnya brand has worldwide. The man with two children, has stores in New York, Paris, and will open new outlets in Shanghai this year. By targeting the cheaper product, the product also has penetrated into China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh.
2. Nobutada Saji (64) worth $ 8, 6 billion.
The owner of this Suntory beverage company, combining business with a competitor that is Kirin. He initiated the action on the merger in July 2009. The hope was that the company was started by his grandfather, can be extended up to America. The legend of wealth he reached $ 3, 3 billion to streamline the plan.
3. Akira Mori (73), wealth at $ 6, 1 billion.
He is the boss of Mori Trust, owner of several office buildings, apartments, prestigious hotel in Tokyo. Recently he was also working on the highest office building project in northern Japan region. He along with his brother, Minoru (richest 20), became wealthy thanks to his father’s legacy.
4. Masayoshi Son (52), wealth of $ 5, $ 6 billion.
Son Softbank Corp. is the boss. He holds 50 percent stake in Yahoo Japan, and has a stake in e-commerce site Alibaba.com. He also partnered with Shanghai Media to develop digital content.
5. Kunio Busujima (84), wealth USD5, 3 billion.
Busujima is the founder of Sankyu, a game company and a toy machine makers. The new business unit, which makes a comic character. The company is targeting an increase could reap up to 51 percent.
6. Hiroshi Mikitani (44), wealth of $ 4, 7 billion.
He is the owner of the online shopping mall Rakuten Runs with 30 thousand vendors, selling 40 thousand products. Mikitani plans to gain success in the market after Thailand.
7. Hiroshi Yamauchi (82), wealth of $ 3, 8 billion.
Hiroshi Yamauchi is the largest individual owner of the shares of Nintendo, a toy company. However, at the age of 55 years he retired.
8. Eitaro Itoyama (67), wealth $ 3, 4 billion.
Has served as president of Japan Airlines four years ago. When not serving, he sold all its shares in the ownership of airlines.
9. Takemitsu Takizaki (64), USD64 billion fortune.
He is the founder Keyence, supplier of sensors and instruments from the middle-class companies. He also bought a software company JustSystem stock last year.
10. Hiroko Takei (68), wealth of $ 2, 5 billion.
Widow of three children her husband’s continued efforts in financial sector called Takefuji. Her son was placed as the leader of the company.
11. Masahiro Miki wealth (54) worth $ 2, 1 billion.
12. Keiichiro Takahara wealth (78) wealth USD1, 95 billion.
13. Shigenobu Nagamori (65th) worth $ 1, 9 billion.
14. Masatoshi Ito (85) wealth USD1, 85 billion.
15. Yokyu Kanazawa (N.A) worth USD1, 80 billion.
16. Katsumi Tada (64) wealth USD1, 75 billion.
17. Han Chang-Woo (78) wealth USD1, 7 billion.
18. Yoshikazu Tanaka (32) worth $ 1, 6 billion.
19. Soichiro Fukutake (64) wealth USD1, 4 billion.
20. Minoru Mori (75) wealth USD1, 35 billion.
21. Tetsuro Funai (83) worth $ 1, 3 billion.
22. Ryoichi Jinnai (83) wealth USD1, 25 billion.
23. Kanbei Kokubu (70) wealth USD1, 2 billion.
24. Nobutoshi Shimamura (83) wealth USD1, 1 billion.
25. Kinoshita brothers (NA) property USD1, 05 billion.
26. Kazuo Okada (67) worth $ 1 billion.
27. Chizuko & Michio Matsui (55) worth USD960 million.
28. Kazuo Inamori (78) worth USD920 million.
29. Juichiro Takada (73) worth USD900 million.
30. Akio Nitori (66) worth USD890 million.
31. Muneaki Masuda (59) worth USD800 million.
32. Hajime Satomi (68) worth USD780 million.
33. Kenji Kasahara (34) worth USD720 million.
34. Yasuhiro Fukushima (62) worth USD710 million.
35. Tada Brothers (NA) worth USD700 million.
36. Minoru & Yuji Otsuka (87) worth USD690 million.
37. Takao Yasuda (60) worth USD690 million.
38. Yasumitsu Shigeta (44) worth USD660 million.
39. Shoji Uehara (82) worth USD640 million.
40. Shoichiro Toyoda (84) worth USD620 million.