IN JAPAN, SOME MEN GIVE THEIR ENTIRE SALARY TO THEIR WIVES 💴
In many Japanese households, husbands hand over their full salary to their wives, who manage all family finances. In return, men receive a fixed monthly allowance (“okozukai”)—often just enough to cover lunch and small personal expenses.
🔹 Average allowance: ¥39,000 ($280) per month 🔹 Tradition reflects trust in the wife as household CFO 🔹 But with dual incomes and modern lifestyles, the system is slowly fading
This practice highlights a unique cultural approach to money management, budgeting, and financial trust—where control over cash flow is centralized for long-term stability.