Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Art Collector |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Kamagaya, Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Yusaku Maezawa
Reports in August 2026 identified Maezawa as the owner of Nausicaä, a 375-foot superyacht that was on its maiden voyage near Hawaii. The vessel was reportedly bought for about $350 million and includes a two-storey art gallery that displays his collection. The coverage highlighted his continuing interest in luxury assets and art.
Lürssen delivered the superyacht Nausicaä, formerly called Project Cosmos, to Maezawa in May 2026. The yacht was designed by Marc Newson and features a diesel-electric hybrid system with a battery bank for quiet anchored operation. Its interior includes a sushi bar, a helipad and a multi-level art space.
Tokyo tax authorities found that a personal asset management firm owned by Maezawa had made a tax declaration error totaling about 400 million yen over four years through March 2023. Maezawa publicly apologized on X and said he would not evade his tax obligations. His representative said the returns had been properly revised after a disagreement with the tax bureau.
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Bio/Wiki
| Native Name | 前澤 友作 |
|---|---|
| Famous For | Being announced the first private customer to ride around the Moon by SpaceX |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Waseda Jitsugyo High School, Tokyo, Japan |
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| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
|---|---|
| Religion | Not Known (has a keen interest in Buddhist statues) |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Playing the Guitar & Drums, Traveling, Artifact Collection |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Name Not Known |
Family
| Siblings | 1 |
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| Children | 3 |
Career
| Car(s) Collection | Bugatti Chiron, Aston Martin One-77, Custom Pagani Zonda, Aston Martin Valkyrie |
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| Net Worth (approx.) | $2 Billion (as of 2021) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in a modest family in Chiba Prefecture. | |
| 2. He grew up with a keen interest in understanding how things are made. | |
| 3. He formed a band called 'Switch Style' in high school. | |
| 4. He started his first company 'Start Today' in 1998. | |
| 5. He founded 'Contemporary Art Foundation' in Tokyo in 2012. | |
| 6. He won an auction for a painting by Basquiat for $110.5 million in 2017. | |
| 7. He will be the first commercial passenger to attempt a flyby around the Moon in 2023 with SpaceX. | |
| 8. He founded Start Today Inc. in 1998, which launched ZOZOTOWN, Japan's leading online fashion retailer. | |
| 9. Start Today went public in 2007 and listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2012. | |
| 10. Yahoo Japan acquired a majority stake in Zozo (Start Today) in September 2019 for approximately $3.65 billion, after which he stepped down as CEO. | |
| 11. In 2018, he launched ZOZO, a custom clothing brand, and ZOZOSUIT, an at-home measurement system. | |
| 12. In 2023, he founded Maezawa Racing to participate in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia. | |
| 13. He has been awarded the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. |
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