concept   budgeting
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, there is a strong emphasis on saving, frugality, and cash usage in daily transactions.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 budget Japan Discussing personal budgeting or financial constraints is generally considered taboo or impolite in social settings. 1
2 budgeting Japan It is common for households to use a kakeibo (budgeting journal) to manage finances. 1
3 government spending Japan Government spending is often seen as a necessary tool for economic stimulus and social welfare, with less emphasis on minimizing deficits. 1
4 personal budgeting Japan Emphasized as a way to maintain social harmony and avoid financial embarrassment 1
5 spend money Japan It is common to carry and use cash for most daily transactions, and credit card usage is less prevalent. 1
6 spending Japan Saving is encouraged, and spending is generally more conservative, with an emphasis on frugality and thriftiness. 1
7 spending habits Japan Cash is preferred over credit cards for most daily transactions. 1
8 spending money Japan Saving money is culturally important, and spending on experiences is less common compared to saving for the future or for family needs. 1