While Japan grapples with a crisis, where younger generations are avoiding marriage and having children, one man has set his sights on becoming nothing less than the ‘God of Marriage’.
According to the South China Morning Post on Friday (18/10/2024), Ryuta hasn’t worked a single day in the last 10 years, instead fully depending on the salaries of his wives and girlfriends. Oh, and did we mention he wants to be known as the ultimate polygamist, despite polygamy being illegal in Japan?
Ryuta’s solution? He’s tied the knot through a marriage custom where the relationship isn’t legally registered but is recognized as a long-term cohabitation with shared responsibilities. Sounds like a pretty sweet loophole, right?
Now, Ryuta is the father of 10 children and juggles three wives. He shares a home with two of those wives and their children, taking on the role of a stay-at-home husband, managing all the cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing. The household budget? A whopping 914,000 yen per month, which is entirely covered by his wives and girlfriends—each contributing their share.
So, why is Ryuta living his best life with multiple partners? It all started six years ago when a painful breakup plunged him into depression. To recover, he began dating multiple women through apps and, apparently, hit the jackpot.
But his ambitions go beyond polygamy—Ryuta has his eyes on a world record.
Naturally, Ryuta’s unconventional lifestyle has drawn the internet’s attention. On one hand, many are mocking or even hating on him for ignoring Japan’s polygamy laws. On the other hand, he has his supporters who admire his unique approach to life.