Japanese Man Works As Janitor Despite Earning S$262K Yearly From Investments

7 Oct 2025 • 5:00 PM MYT
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Would you still continue to work a regular job if you were to earn over S$260K annually in passive income? It’s a yes for a man from Japan, who has gone viral for working as a janitor despite earning over 30mil yen (S$262K) yearly in passive income from investments and rental properties. According to Japanese media, Koichi Matsubara, 56, works four-hour shifts thrice a week, cleaning common areas and performing basic maintenance work in a Tokyo apartment block.

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