Author: Japan Reacts Editorial

Altrata’s 2026 report, released September 1, ranks Hong Kong as the world’s second-largest city for “billionaires” — people with net worth of $1 billion or more — with 106 residents, trailing only New York. No Japanese city made the top 15. On 5ch, discussion centered on the fact that 64% of Hong Kong’s billionaires come from outside the city, the effects of the weak yen and real estate market conditions, and the reality of inequality within Japan. While some argued that “having fewer billionaires makes for a healthier society,” others countered that “Japan’s poverty rate is the second-highest in the G7 after the US,” splitting opinion on how to weigh a smaller wealth gap.

According to the “Billionaire Census 2026,” released September 1 by global wealth research firm Altrata, Hong Kong ranked among the cities with the most billionaires and ultra-wealthy individuals, trailing only New York. Here, a “billionaire” refers to an individual with assets of $1 billion or more. As of the end of 2025, the world’s billionaire population reached an all-time high of 3,795, up 8.2% year-on-year — the strongest growth in the past five years. Total wealth also swelled 12.8% to $15.1 trillion, underscoring billionaires’ growing influence on the global economy. (Hong Kong Economic Journal)

By city, New York held firmly onto first place with 164 billionaires. Hong Kong came in second worldwide with 106, maintaining its position as a global hub for the ultra-wealthy — though, like London, its count slipped slightly from the previous year amid a real estate market correction and a slowdown in the mainland Chinese economy. Even so, Hong Kong remains Asia’s center for finance and wealth management, continuing to draw wealthy individuals from around the world.

One notable feature of Hong Kong is that roughly 64% of its billionaires come from outside the city. Many have moved their assets from mainland China and elsewhere, giving Hong Kong — like Singapore — a strong character as an “international haven for the wealthy.” This reflects Hong Kong’s renewed standing as a hub for family offices and wealth management.

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※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (News Express+) thread “Hong Kong Ranks World’s No. 2 ‘Billionaire City’ — Japan Barely Registers, Misses Top 15“.

In response to news that Okinawa Prefecture placed second, with 7.1% of the vote, in a ranking of “prefectures where people want to spend their retirement,” 5channelers debated the ideal place to retire. Some praised Okinawa as “a comfortable escape from the heat,” while others fired back with tougher takes like “you can’t live there without a car, and gas is expensive” and “a lot of people move there and leave again within a few years.” Opinions on Tokyo were split between those who valued its convenience — “you can get everything done on foot or by bike” — and those worried that “paying rent forever in retirement just isn’t sustainable.” Compact regional cities like Sendai and Matsumoto also drew a fair number of votes of support.

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●No. 2: Okinawa Prefecture

Coming in second with 7.1% of the vote was Okinawa Prefecture. Located at Japan’s westernmost point, it had a population of roughly 1.46 million as of August 2026.

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The incident came to light at a convenience store in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, after a customer reported, “There’s a woman covered in blood in the restroom.” A 22-year-old woman with Brazilian nationality was arrested on suspicion of slashing a 20-year-old woman with what appeared to be a razor and attempting to kill her. On 5ch, discussion focused less on the details of the incident itself and more on peripheral questions — whether the shuttle bus driver had noticed anything unusual, how companies that employ foreign workers should respond, and what happens if the suspect ends up not being indicted.

“There’s a woman covered in blood in the restroom” — Convenience store employee reports incident; 22-year-old Brazilian national woman arrested on suspicion of slashing and attempting to kill victim with a razor-like object; Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture

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