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Japanese marriage hunting income debates

Overview

Influencer Rie Ayase has triggered online debate regarding marriage hunting trends in Japan after stating on the television program ‘Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai’ that she would require a partner earning at least 50 million yen annually.

Following advice from a marriage advisor noting that such high earners are typically much older, Ayase adjusted her target to 8 million yen to avoid significant age gaps. The incident has been viewed by commentators as a reflection of broader societal shifts, where increased economic independence among women allows for prioritizing specific lifestyle standards over traditional marriage.

Entities

Matsuko Deluxe · Rie Ayase · Miyuki Uekusa

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japan influencer sparks debate after requesting 50 million yen partner income

    Influencer Rie Ayase drew attention on a Japanese variety show after requesting a marriage partner with an annual income of 50 million yen, sparking debate over modern marriage trends.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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Sources

agora-web.jp · smart-flash.jp