Yasuhiro Fukushima
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| Yasuhiro Fukushima | |
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| Born | August 18, 1947 Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Known for | Founding of Enix |
| Net worth | US$710 million (2010) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor with blue ribbon |
Yasuhiro Fukushima (福嶋 康博 Fukushima Yasuhiro) (born August 18, 1947 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido)[1][2] is the founder of Japanese video game software giant Enix and largest shareholder of the company's successor, Square Enix following Enix's merger with Square Co., Ltd.[3] As of 2010, Fukushima is ranked #34 on Forbes Magazine's "Japan 40 Richest" list with an estimated networth of US$710 million.[4]
In November 2009, he was awarded with a Medal of Honour with blue ribbon by the Government of Japan.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Square Enix site staff (2006). "Board of Directors and Auditors at Square Enix". http://www.square-enix.com/jp/company/e/officer/. Retrieved 2006-08-16.
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- ^ "Shareholder Information". Square Enix Holdings. http://www.square-enix.com/eng/ir/stockholder.html. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ Tim Kelly (January 12, 2010). "#34 Yasuhiro Fukushima". Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/73/japan-rich-10_Yasuhiro-Fukushima_BCR3.html. Retrieved 2010-05-15.
- ^ "678 individuals, 24 groups awarded Medals of Honor," Mainichi Shimbun. November 2, 2009 (japanese).
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