#8: Who Actually Handles the Money? Japan Has Thoughts
There’s a stereotype in Western pop culture that women are impulsive shoppers and men are the responsible, financially disciplined ones. But in Japan, reality flips that narrative on its head.
Around 75% of Japanese men hand their entire salaries to their wives, who then give them a monthly allowance. Wives manage the household budget, savings, bills, and expenses, while husbands get a set amount for personal use. So the next time someone jokes about shopping habits… maybe show them this stat.
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