Forbes JAPAN announces 2026 ‘30 Under 30’ honorees

Forbes JAPAN has announced its ‘30 UNDER 30 2026’ list, recognizing 30 influential individuals under the age of 30 across various sectors. The selection process involved recommendations from over 90 advisors, with the final list curated by the Forbes JAPAN editorial team.

Among the honorees in the Entertainment & Sports category is Sakura Miyawaki of the group LE SSERAFIM. Miyawaki becomes the first K-pop artist to be recognized in both the ‘Forbes 30 UNDER 30 ASIA’ (2023) and the ‘Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30’ (2026). The publication highlighted her evolution as an artist and her ability to embrace challenges.

Other notable music artists included in the 2026 list are BABYMETAL, CUTIE STREET, Jeter (Peterparker69), Taka Perry, Young Coco, Takuya Takase, YUMEKI, and Lilas Ikuta. The list also features diverse leaders such as actor/director Yuno Nagao and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Yuichi Fukunaga.