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Japan's Wealth Gap: 3% Hold 26% of Assets

2/15/2025

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Japan's elite now possess a staggering 469 trillion yen in assets, while the average citizen's wealth has only increased by 42.2% since 2011. The top 3% dominate 26% of household net assets, revealing a stark contrast in financial fortunes. With real wages rising in only three of the last 13 years, the gap between the rich and the rest continues to widen.

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Japan's elite now possess a staggering 469 trillion yen in assets, while the average citizen's wealth has only increased by 42.2% since 2011. The top 3% dominate 26% of household net assets, revealing a stark contrast in financial fortunes. With real wages rising in only three of the last 13 years, the gap between the rich and the rest continues to widen.