Forbes JAPAN has announced its 2026 “30 UNDER 30” list, selecting 30 people active in Japan. The honorees include young leaders from a wide range of fields, including Jeter.
The 2026 Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 has been announced, with 30 honorees in total. The selections were made following recommendations from an advisory board of more than 90 members and final screening by the editorial team, marking the ninth edition in Japan.
The honorees include emerging leaders from a range of fields, including artist Jeter (Peterparker69), Nagao Yuno (永尾柚乃), who appeared at the production announcement for the film “Rita,” wagashi confectioner Fujita Gaito (藤田凱斗), who advocates for kashiki culture, and Fukunaga Yuichi (福永祐一) of Taxa Technologies.
The list also includes SAKURA of LE SSERAFIM, BABYMETAL, and Ikuta Rira (幾田りら) from the music and entertainment sector, highlighting talent attracting attention both in Japan and abroad.
The special website provides the list of honorees, details of the advisory board, and information on the feature in the issue of Forbes JAPAN to be released on 25 August.
It also includes an overview of Forbes JAPAN and an explanation of the selection criteria, but the article focuses primarily on the honorees and the facts of the selection process.