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Ryuji Arai

Japan 80 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
Electronics Retail
Residence
Tokyo

Assets

  • Bic Camera Inc.
    71,358,000 shares @ -
    -
    3048-JP
  • Hito Communications
    11,232,000 shares @ -
    -
    4433-JP
  • Seed Co Ltd
    14,766,000 shares @ -
    -
    7743-JP

Biography

Ryuji Arai started Bic Camera, the electronics and appliances retailing giant, in 1978.

The company posted over $6 billion in revenue in the fiscal year through August 2025.

Arai also owns stakes in temporary staffing firm Hit Communications Holdings and contact lens-maker Seed.

About

Bic Camera owns a majority stake in listed satellite TV network Nippon BS Broadcasting.