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A 67-year-old Japanese man who spent decades pinching pennies says he now regrets his extremely frugal lifestyle following the death of his wife
The man, known only by the alias Suzuki, has gone viral after his story was shared by asset management news outlet The Gold Online, South China Morning Post reported.
Born into a poor family, Suzuki committed to an austere life, shunning restaurant meals, avoiding air conditioning to save electricity, and taking a packed lunch of bean sprouts and chicken to work every day.
He is now worth close to RM2 million.
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Image via Q L / PexelsHis family's leisure time consisted of picnics in nearby parks, and he never bought a house or a car
Through his intense saving, Suzuki accumulated assets worth 65 million yen (approximately RM1.86 million).
However, his perspective changed dramatically after his wife died of a serious illness at the age of 66, shortly after he retired.
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Image via Bigparadox / Pexels"I wish my wife and I could have relished travelling more and eating in restaurants," Suzuki said, adding, "What is the meaning of life with only money left?"
He is not the only one living an austere life in Japan.
Last year, a 45-year-old man gained attention for saving 135 million yen (approximately RM3.9 million) after more than 20 years of living on simple meals like rice and salted vegetables.
