Yamauchi richest in Japan

Yamauchi richest in Japan

80 year old Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former President of Nintendo is now the richest man in Japan according to Forbes.

Yamauchi was Nintendo's third President, and he maintained that position for 53 years. Since stepping down in 2002, he has kept a low profile but still owns shares in Big N, helping him triple his net worth since the success of the Wii and DS.

Don't get too excited ladies, he's married with kids.

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Rob Jones

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Wii Freak said:

Good for him.

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Tennindo said:

That must be nice.

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insultman911 said:

Wadaya expect, it's Nintendo.

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Zendalf said:

Not the sony guy, not the toyota guy, it's the previous president of Big N. I'm proud of being a fan boy sometimes.

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Rozz said:

Awesome, that is what happens when you stick with Nintendo.

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Splintercell4ever said:

Really, I thought Ichiro was the richest in Japan. Oh well.

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Wiipaw said:

Looks like he now owns Ninyendo! Get it? Loo.

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Diddy Kong Lover said:

Hmmm that's a long time.

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nameguy said:

Telling me he has kids just makes me more excited.

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Master Foot said:

I'm rich biatch.

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Sonic Phantom said:

And what lady would want to marry an 80 year old man? Just curious.

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wiiman said:

Instead of the "the girl next door" like hugh of playboy has, it would be the "girl next continent". Stupid I know.

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wii fanatic said:

Wow. The richest in Japan. Does he manage to top some of US' richest?

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Plaugefiend said:

Wow, I thought he'd be older than that.

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akash said:

Snap. Get shares in Nintendo people.

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Randolph the Grey said:

Cool.

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Quartz said:

Money.

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