Yusaku Maezawa is a Japanese businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Former CEO of Zozo Inc. (TYO: 3092) (the Zozotown fashion e-commerce platform), and a major contemporary art collector and space tourist. His career is rooted in music, e-commerce, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Maezawa dropped out of high school. His philosophical approach centers on creative disruption, brand authenticity, and long-term commitment to experiential ventures (pioneering the online specialty fashion retail model). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the specialized online fashion marketplace in Japan.

• Zozo Inc. (Former Founder & CEO): The foundational source of his wealth, the dominant Japanese online fashion e-commerce platform (sold his controlling stake to Yahoo Japan in 2019).
• Art Patronage: He is famous for acquiring high-value contemporary artworks (including pieces by Basquiat and Picasso).
• Space Tourism: He is one of the first private space tourists and the main figure in the dearMoon project (circum-lunar flight).
• Investment Strategy: His wealth is secured by the massive gains from the sale of Zozo Inc. and the appreciation of his art and diversified assets.

Yusaku Maezawa's strategic genius was his commitment to high-quality curation and online experience. He founded Zozo Inc. (originally a mail-order music CD company) in 1998, successfully pivoting to online fashion retail (Zozotown). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, scale online fashion marketplace model that transformed the Japanese retail sector. He sold his controlling stake in Zozo to Yahoo Japan in 2019 for a significant gain.

Following the sale, he pivoted his focus to art collecting, philanthropy, and space travel. He remains a global icon and financier of audacious projects. His wealth is secured by the colossal liquid gains from the Zozo sale and his long-term private investments.

Yusaku Maezawa's social impact stems from Zozo's role in pioneering the scale online fashion market in Japan. His primary philanthropic contribution is through his foundation, supporting young entrepreneurs, artists, and social welfare programs. His high-profile space ventures and art acquisitions also drive public interest and investment in technology and culture.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Yusaku Maezawa maintains the unconventional, high-profile style of a cultural icon. His attire is consistently high-quality, favoring custom designer wear. His aesthetic reflects creative freedom, audacity, and self-made status.

Residing in Chiba, Japan, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to art collecting, strategic investment, and space travel.