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]