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Shigesato Itoi
Chief Executive Officer at
HOBONICHI CO., LTD.
Net worth: 17 M $ as of 30/07/2026
Profile
Shigesato Itoi is the founder of Hobonichi Co., Ltd., established in 1979, serving as Chairman, Chief Executive & Creative Officer.
The current job is Representative Director at Ape KK, starting in 1989.
Former jobs include Representative Director at Tokyo Itoi Shigesato Jimusho and Independent Outside Director at Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, Inc.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOBONICHI CO., LTD. 26.66% | 27/02/2026 | 619,000 ( 26.66% ) | 17 M $ | 30/07/2026 |
Shigesato Itoi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HOBONICHI CO., LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/10/2023 |
Ape KK | Director/Board Member | 10/01/2011 |
Former positions of Shigesato Itoi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Tokyo Itoi Shigesato Jimusho | Director/Board Member | - |
| TSUBURAYA FIELDS HOLDINGS INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Experiences
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Private companies
Connections
10
1st degree connections
4
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, Inc.
 Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and wholesales amusement machines | Producer Manufacturing |
Ape KK | |
Tokyo Itoi Shigesato Jimusho | |
Hobonichi Co., Ltd.
 Hobonichi Co., Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Manages and operates news site Hobonikkan Itoishimbun and social network site Dokonoko | Consumer Services |
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