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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

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