As the spring breeze warms the days, a legendary figure in the tech world is quietly traversing major cities in Asia, leaving behind a trail of astonishing footprints.
He is Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, known as the “Chip God.” Recently, this tech giant, with a net worth of $117 billion, concluded his trip to China and immediately shifted his focus to Japan, where he was spotted by numerous netizens in Kyoto and Osaka, sparking a social media frenzy.
From Dai Pai Dong in Sham Shui Po to the Land of Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Rewind to not long ago, Jensen Huang was at a dai pai dong in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, sitting at a table with Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan and Sequoia Capital’s Shen Nanpeng, enjoying beers in a very down-to-earth atmosphere.
After this photo circulated online, people were amazed at this tech giant’s approachable side. He then attended the graduation ceremony at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering and inspired young people in his speech: “The whole world has been reset, and you are at the starting line.”
After completing his Hong Kong visit, Huang swiftly traveled to Shenzhen, Beijing, and Shanghai in China, celebrating the Lunar New Year with local businesses and employees.
At the sensitive moment when U.S. President Trump was inaugurated, the movements of this “Chip God” attracted even more attention.
According to FlightRader24 flight tracking, on January 22 at noon, Huang took a private jet from Shanghai directly to Osaka, Japan.
This trip was not coincidental; Japan is one of NVIDIA’s key markets, and it has been exempted from the new wave of U.S. chip export controls, becoming a hotbed for AI infrastructure development.
Encounter in Kyoto: The Black-Clad “God of Wealth” and His Bodyguard Team
Just after Huang arrived in Japan, an exhilarating encounter unfolded in Kyoto.
A lucky netizen excitedly shared on social media: “I can’t believe I saw him, and he was accompanied by several plainclothes bodyguards.”
In the photo, Huang maintained his signature style—dressed in a black leather jacket, black shirt, and pants, resembling a low-key yet charismatic figure.
Observant netizens even noted his expensive Hermès shoes, jokingly commenting, “Those shoes must be for his wife.”
This 61-year-old “Chip God” showcased a unique fashion sense, making one marvel at how time has only made him more composed and elegant.
Shortly after, another netizen spotted him at the same location. This time, Huang had changed into a black trench coat but still exuded his usual elegance and charisma.
Facing the camera, he always wore a smile, radiating approachability. One netizen humorously remarked, “Make him hand over the 5090 before he leaves!” This was clearly a jest about his connection to NVIDIA’s latest GPU chip and the enviable aura of wealth surrounding him.
The God of Wealth Arrives: The Legend Behind the Wealthy Employees
Why is everyone so eager to encounter Jensen Huang? The answer may lie in that astonishing figure—$117 billion.
This is Huang’s current personal wealth, placing him at the top of various wealth rankings. From 2017 to 2024, his wealth has surged by an incredible 111.88%, a rate that would astonish anyone.
Even more surprising is that under his leadership, NVIDIA employees have also shared in the “wealth.” Statistics show that 78% of NVIDIA employees have become millionaires, with 50% of them boasting fortunes of up to $25 million.
No wonder people feel compelled to think, “The God of Wealth! Let’s share in his fortune!” when they see Huang.
This wealth effect also explains why netizens are so attentive to Huang’s whereabouts. Wherever he appears, people seem to sense the aroma of success and the possibility of financial freedom.
As one netizen commented, “Breathing the same air as him brings me a step closer to wealth.” Though a joke, it resonates with many people’s sentiments.
Japan Trip: More Than Just Sightseeing
In fact, Huang’s trip to Japan is far from coincidental; it is a crucial part of NVIDIA’s global strategic layout.
Just last November, during NVIDIA’s AI summit in Tokyo, Huang and SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son jointly announced plans to collaborate on building AI infrastructure in Japan, including investing in the country’s largest AI factory.
Son stated at the time, “SoftBank is investing heavily in Japan’s data center construction, pressing the ‘reset button’ on Japan’s technological development. Japan cannot miss this round of AI development; we need the infrastructure.” This collaboration between the two tech giants recalls a decade ago when Son missed the opportunity to invest in NVIDIA, and now they are finally joining forces in the new wave of AI.
Osaka, as a hub for cloud service providers in Japan, naturally became an important stop for Huang. Sakura Internet, headquartered in Osaka, is a key partner for NVIDIA in Japan, ramping up its procurement of NVIDIA chips to serve research institutions, universities, and businesses in Japan.
Global Layout: AI Strategy from India to Japan
Looking back at Huang’s recent itinerary, we can see a clear global strategy. Last month, he had in-depth discussions with Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man and chairman of Reliance Industries, at NVIDIA’s AI summit in India.
Huang anticipates that NVIDIA’s computing power in India will grow nearly 20 times compared to a year ago, an astonishing growth rate.
Following his trip to China and then Japan, every step he takes showcases NVIDIA’s ambition for globalization and its dominant position in the AI field.
Notably, as the U.S. announced the significant Stargate AI infrastructure investment plan, SoftBank Group, as one of the participants, is expected to contribute $19 billion, further validating the importance of Huang’s trip to Japan.
Conclusion: The Perfect Fusion of Technology and Humanity
From dai pai dong in Hong Kong to ancient streets in Kyoto, from toasting with financial moguls to smiling interactions with ordinary fans, Huang reveals a lesser-known side of tech giants—approachable, humorous, and warm.
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping the world, Huang’s words resonate powerfully: “AI is undoubtedly the most important technology of our time; the whole world has been reset.” He himself is one of the core drivers of this reset.
As we see netizens eagerly seeking photos with Huang, hoping to “share in his fortune,” we should perhaps understand that true wealth is not just the accumulation of numbers but the foresight of future technological development and the courage for continuous innovation.
As Huang said in his speech at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: “Open research is the miracle of modern science and the ultimate form of global cooperation; we must protect it.”
In this uncertain era, Huang’s journey in Asia is not merely a business inspection but a bridge-building across cultures, connecting the technological futures of the East and West.
And as he strolls through the streets of Kyoto, savoring local delicacies, he may also be contemplating the next world-changing idea. After all, the true “God of Wealth” not only brings wealth but also an infinite future of possibilities.