A US athlete of Chinese descent has grabbed the limelight in the sporting world with an impressive yearly income of 35 billion yen. Despite residing in Japan, this silver player continues to participate in international events for the United States and has not only shown commendable sports prowess but also massive earning power.

In Japan, this issue has brought attention to the income potential of foreign sportsmen living in Japan who compete for different countries. Many are admiring the athlete's achievements and the figure reported has opened discussions about the industry of sports and related earnings in Japan.

In the US or EU, athletes' earnings have been a topic of interest for some time, with footballers, basketball players, and other sports professionals routinely making headlines for their billion-dollar contracts. The difference lies in the nationality of the athlete, who although lives in Japan, represents the United States, making it a unique situation in both regions.