Wish this fellow is here on TF.
A 75-year-old Japanese man, Hiroto Kiritani, known as the “God of Freebies,” has stunned the internet with his remarkably thrifty lifestyle. Despite earning vast sums from the stock market, Kiritani never misses an opportunity to use coupons and grab free offers.
Kiritani, who owns shares in over 1,000 companies and has a net worth exceeding 100 million yen ( ₹5.29 million), initially built his career as a professional shogi player. His expertise in the Japanese chesslike game led to an invitation to teach at a securities firm, reported the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
Despite his substantial wealth, Kiritani leads a remarkably thrifty life. He opts for simple clothing, shuns luxury brands, and relies on a bicycle—purchased using coupons—as his primary mode of transportation.
Kiritani’s journey into frugality began after losing 200 million yen in the 2008 stock market crash, according to SCMP. Resolving to avoid financial waste, he began diligently gathering coupons and shareholder perks from over 1,000 companies, spanning industries such as food, clothing, and entertainment. His daily routine is a race against time to use as many coupons as possible before they expire. Starting his day early, Kiritani rides his coupon-funded bicycle across Tokyo, visiting restaurants for complimentary meals. His dedication to freebies extends to activities he has little interest in. He takes advantage of free gym memberships, movie tickets, sauna services, karaoke sessions, bungee jumping, and roller coaster rides—all simply because they are free.
Each year, he receives over 300 movie tickets and watches up to 140 films, a number exceeding that of many professional critics. However, he admits he often doesn’t pay attention to the films’ plots, using the comfortable theatre seats as a place to nap. For Kiritani, his philosophy is clear: “Letting coupons expire is shameful.”
I think this guy deserves an honorary TF membership by @TechnoFino
