>"Even in a pandemic year, Japan’s 50 wealthiest people saw their collective net worth rise to $249 billion, from $168 billion last year." Consequently, Japan’s 50 richest saw their collective wealth swell to $249 billion, a 48% rise from last year. For the first time, all 50 fortunes exceed $1 billion, with minimum wealth for inclusion on the list at $1.15 billion.