Link: ‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends US$1.4 a day on food, saves enough to buy 3 houses by 34

A Japanese woman has been hailed as "the most frugal female" in the country for spending just US$1.4 on meals daily and saving enough to buy three houses. Saki Tamogami, 37, achieved this in less than 15 years and fulfilled her dream of opening a cat café.

In 2019, Tamogami shared her story on a Japanese TV show, revealing her extreme thriftiness that allowed her to reach her goals. She spent only 200 yen (US$1.4) a day on food, sticking to simple meals like toast and udon noodles.

Starting at 19, she set a goal to own three houses by 34, finding comfort in watching her savings grow. Her frugality extended to never buying new clothes, using hand-me-downs, and even selling her hair for extra income.

By 27, Tamogami bought her first house in Saitama, using rental income to fund a second property purchase two years later. In 2019, she finally acquired her third house, which allowed her to open a cat café, fulfilling her childhood dream of rescuing stray cats.

Despite her financial success, she continues to live sparsely, using her income to expand her property portfolio. Her story, widely shared on social media, has sparked admiration and extensive discussions.

Many netizens expressed awe at her self-discipline and perseverance, with one even suggesting she be added to the list of the world’s wonders. #

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