Japanese mum, 34, struggles to raise six sons, spends US$4,600 a month on family


A woman in eastern Japan with six handsome sons has been coping with the enormous challenge of spending 700,000 yen (US$4,600) a month to keep her family afloat.

Recently, the Japanese variety show Mum’s Secret Garden produced by ABEMA featured the 34-year-old mother.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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