Takao Yasuda

Takao Yasuda (#890)

Global Rank #890

Country Rank #5

Country Japan

Takao Yasuda is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 5 B
Retail
Japan
M
77 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #890

Country Rank #5

Net Worth $4.8B

Previous Worth $4.8B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country Japan

Industry Retail

Age 77 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Singapore, Singapore

Citizenship Japan

World Billionaires List Japan Billionaires Retail

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 76

Source Of Wealth Retail, Self Made

Residence Singapore, Singapore

Citizenship Japan

Marital Status Married

Children 1

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Keio University

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $4.8B

Current Net Worth $4.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Takao Yasuda founded discount retailer Don Quijote, now Pan Pacific International Holdings, in 1980. The retailer has nearly 750 stores and is publicly traded. It sells a wide range of products, from Rolexes to snacks to adult toys. He returned as a board director in 2019, after having stepped down as CEO and chairman in 2015. Yasuda's title at Pan Pacific is now founding chairman and supreme advisor. Supermarket UNY, formerly a part of retail and convenience-store operator FamilyMart UNY, is a 100% subsidiary. In September 2024, his 23-year-old son Yusaku was appointed to the company's board.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Takao Yasuda.

#720

Billionaires (2026)

Japan's 50 Richest (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

In 2017, the company opened up its first store in Singapore, called Don Don Donki, part of an expansion in Southeast Asia.

Yasuda's first retail venture was a discount store in Tokyo called Thieves' Market, which he opened in 1978.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $4.8B (May 4, 2026)