Why male Japanese wage-earners have only 'pocket money'
www.bbc.com
Japan may be known for having mostly male business leaders and politicians, but at home, it's mainly the women who control the purse strings.
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Original Title: TIL that in Japan, it is common practice among married couples for the woman to fully control the couple’s finances. The husbands’ hand over their monthly pay and receive an allowance from their wives.