Economic Outlook - Japan has revised its economic growth forecast for this year from 1.1% to 0.5% due to the impact of increased tariffs from the United States, which is its largest export market [2] Wealth and Billionaires - The total wealth of Japan's billionaires increased by 14% to $228 billion, despite a nearly 2% drop in the Nikkei 225 index [2] - Tadashi Yanai, the founder of Fast Retailing (Uniqlo's parent company), saw his net worth rise by over $10 billion to a record high of $48.2 billion, driven by double-digit growth in revenue and net profit for the first half of the fiscal year [2] - Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank Group, ranked second on the list with a net profit of $7.8 billion for the fiscal year ending in March, marking the first annual profit in four years [4] - Yasumitsu Shigeta, chairman of Hikari Tsushin, entered the top five billionaires with a net worth of $6.9 billion, thanks to a 62% increase in stock price driven by sales and profit growth [5] - Kagemasa Kozuki, a billionaire in the video game industry, doubled his wealth to $3.5 billion, ranking 17th, with significant success from Konami's eFootball and the upcoming release of Silent Hill 2 [5] Notable Changes in Wealth - The Sekiya family, one of the nine billionaires who saw a decrease in wealth, experienced a $2.4 billion drop to $5 billion due to a nearly 40% decline in the stock price of their semiconductor equipment manufacturer, Disco [5] - Shintaro Tsuji, founder of Sanrio, returned to the billionaire list under the leadership of his grandson, who revitalized the company known for Hello Kitty [6] - Keiichi Shibahara, founder of Amvis Holdings, dropped off the list after the company faced allegations of overcharging, leading to an 80% stock price drop [6] Forbes Japan Rich List 2025 - The top five billionaires in Japan are: 1. Tadashi Yanai & family - $48.2 billion (Fashion & Retail) 2. Masayoshi Son - $28.2 billion (Finance & Investment) 3. Takemitsu Taki - $20.7 billion (Manufacturing) 4. Nobutada Saji & family - $10.5 billion (Food & Beverage) 5. Yasumitsu Shigeta - $6.9 billion (Telecommunications) [7][8]

Core Insights - The article discusses the current entertainment brands supported by Japanese people, based on survey data from August 2024 to January 2025, highlighting differences in brand support across genders and age groups [2]. Group 1: Brand Support Analysis - The "Support Map" was created using data from six surveys conducted by GEM Partners, focusing on the entertainment industry [2]. - The map indicates that older fans tend to support popular TV dramas like "御饭团" and "相棒," while younger fans are more inclined towards gaming brands [3]. - Notable gaming brands among younger audiences include "职业棒球之魂" and "eFootball," with a significant male fan base, while "偶像梦幻祭" attracts a predominantly female audience [3]. Group 2: Demographic Insights - The only brand that entered the under-20 demographic is "荒野乱斗" (Brawl Stars), a mobile game known for its quick 3-minute matches [3]. - In the female-dominated fan segments, popular male idol groups such as INI and Hey! Say! JUMP are prevalent, with larger circles indicating higher fan numbers for groups like Snow Man and BTS [3].