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Japanese Woman, 34, Spends Less Than S$2.60 On Meals Per Day, Now Owns 3 Houses After 16 Years

February 25, 2025 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Saki Tamogami, a 37-year-old real estate agent, is known as Japan’s most frugal woman for her commitment to spending as little money as possible on essentials like food, clothing, and self-care. "Never buy anything that isn’t on sale!" has been Saki Tamogami’s motto for the past 15 years. She credits this mindset with helping her save enough money to buy three houses—a … [Read more...] about Japanese Woman, 34, Spends Less Than S$2.60 On Meals Per Day, Now Owns 3 Houses After 16 Years

The 5 Scariest Japanese Cults

When it comes to cults, it is hard to compete with the United States: the country that gave the world the Branch Davidians, Heavens Gate, Jonestown, and the Manson Family, not to mention new religions such as Christian Science, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Scientology. It stands to reason, considering the US was largely settled by […]

Nippon’s Digital Numerology: The Pocket Bell

In the 1990s while I was awkwardly transitioning from childhood to adulthood, the world was in the throes of another strange transitional period between analog and digital. It was a time when the internet was still charged by the minute and your high score in Slingo could be ruined when your sister picked up the phone and […]

Foreign Workers in Japan

Recently there has been a considerable increase in the amount of foreign workers in Japan. This is especially observable in convenience stores and bars, the construction industry, hospitals and farming. Currently the government estimate is that 340,000 foreign workers could enter Japan over the five years. But how are those workers treated? Under what conditions […]

Japan’s Fungi: A Culinary Treasure and Economic Powerhouse

When it comes to Japanese cuisine, mushrooms like Shiitake and Shimeji are celebrated worldwide for their unique flavors and health benefits. But did you know that Japan produces a staggering 450,000 tons of fungi annually, contributing to a 200-billion-yen industry? These earthy delicacies are not just a culinary staple—they’re a cultural and economic force deeply rooted in Japanese history. From ancient […]

8 Extraordinary Japanese Train Stations That Will Surprise You

Japanese trains are one of a kind. The public can fully depend on it to get them to work on time without any delay. When you’re getting in and out, do you take the time to look at the station’s intricate design and exteriors? If you want to learn more about the station, here are […]