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Hiroshi Yamauchi richest in Japan as per Forbes

Former Nintendo chairman Hiroshi Yamauchi is now the richest man in Japan and most of the credit can be given to the success of Nintendo Wii gaming console.

Forbes reported that his net worth currently is around $7.8 billion. This has improved by around $3 billion compared to last year.

Nintendo has been having a smashing time in the market with both DS and Wii gaming consoles selling in large numbers.

The company is massively profitable now breaking all previous records. Nintendo itself is now worth around $79 billion.