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Time of India
27-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Man reveals how he earned ₹6 lakh for giving 'emotional support' to 15 women
Image credits: X/@shisyo_ikoma A 31-year-old Japanese man has been going viral for revealing his shocking profession through which he earned ₹6 lakh per month. Takuya Ikoma , works as a full-time " kept man " and is supported by up to 15 rich women. He thus receives about 1 million yen per month from them. Now one must wonder what job he had to earn this kind of money each month? Well, Ikoma provides "emotional support" to his wealthy female clients which includes talking, eating and drinking with them. He also helps them with daily chores around the house such as cleaning, dog keeping and other acts of service. For three hours of housework, Ikoma earned 160,000 yen which is 95,000 rupees. In 2019, he shared that he earned up to 1 million yen per month by working eight days and serving 15 clients. It's incredibly tiring... Image credits: X/@shisyo_ikoma While some might think that being a "kept-man" is probably the easiest job on the planet, Ikoma has completely opposite views. 'Everyone thinks being a 'kept man' means having money and free time, but managing 15 affluent women at once can be enjoyable, yet it's also incredibly tiring,' he said to the South China Morning Post . A young woman told the Chinese media outlet that she paid Ikoma for emotional support without any serious relationship. For her dating is tiring and thus spending money feels easier. For Ikoma, the profession, though tiring, works on his whims. Once, a rich woman offered him 1 million yen monthly for exclusive services. However, he refused it because of the diversity of clients he had as he wanted to stay open to everyone. Over time he has become even more choosy and now only prefers good-looking clients. How did Takuya Ikoma become a 'kept-man'? Well, Ikoma's journey began at 18 when he realised his ability to charm older, affluent women who treated him lavishly and even provided him with extra money to accompany them on shopping trips. It was then he made the decision to make being a 'kept-man' his full-time career. While his earnings did suffer during the Covid-19 pandemic with his clients reducing from 15 to 7, he devised better ways of financial sustainability. Since then he has launched his own Youtube channel where he shares his lifestyle and even has plans of introducing a "Kept Man Training Course" to share his talents among aspiring young men. 'I could never hold a traditional job; it's simply impossible for me. Wealthy women are all talented and beautiful, and their voices are enchanting. I absolutely love being supported by them" he told the South China Morning Post.
Mint
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Man serves wealthy, good-looking women, earns ₹6 lakh for giving ‘emotional support', ‘It's incredibly tiring'
A Japanese man named Takuya Ikoma, 31, became famous online for living as a full-time 'kept man'. He is supported by up to 15 rich women. He earned about 1 million yen (nearly ₹ 6 lakh) in a month. Though people think it's an easy life, he says it's tiring to manage many women. He also prepares carefully, using make-up and dressing well before meeting them. Now, you may wonder what he does for these wealthy clients. Well, he eats and drinks with them, talks, gives emotional support and does daily chores like cleaning and helping around the house. 'Everyone thinks being a 'kept man' means having money and free time, but managing 15 affluent women at once can be enjoyable, yet it's also incredibly tiring,' the South China Morning Post quoted Ikoma as saying. For just three hours of housework, he earned 160,000 yen ( ₹ 95,000). In 2019, he said he made up to 1 million yen a month by working only eight days and serving 15 wealthy clients. The SCMP quoted a young woman who said she paid Takuya Ikoma for emotional support without any serious relationship. She finds dating tiring, so spending money feels easier. Once, a rich woman offered him 1 million yen monthly for exclusive services. However, he refused, wanting to stay open to everyone. Ikoma became choosy as more women wanted his time. Now, he prefers good-looking clients. Blair Richards has become famous online for her unusual job as a 'spoiled brat'. She earns money from 'fin subs', who enjoy letting her control their finances. Blair says in an Instagram video that she has made $700,000 (nearly ₹ 6 crore) in four years by doing this. Her career has surprised and shocked many people.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Star
Japan ‘kept man' gains fame for being supported by 15 wealthy women, earns US$7,000 monthly
A Japanese man who has embraced the role of a full-time kept man for years, financially supported by as many as 15 wealthy women at one time, has garnered significant attention online due to his unique lifestyle, which allowed him to earn as much as 1 million yen (US$7,000) each month. The man, identified as Takuya Ikoma, 31, went viral after sharing his personal experiences on his YouTube channel, which boasts around 3,000 followers. He stated: 'Everyone thinks being a 'kept man' means having money and free time, but managing 15 affluent women at once can be enjoyable, yet it's also incredibly tiring.' Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. For instance, his videos demonstrate that before meeting wealthy clients, he took great care to present himself impeccably. This included applying make-up, grooming his hair, and selecting appropriate attire. At the homes of his clients, he engaged in a variety of activities, such as dining and drinking with them, engaging in conversation, providing emotional support, and fulfilling his role as a 'housekeeper'. His household chores included mopping the floor, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms – including scrubbing toilets – and even picking up after dogs. Remarkably, he earned 160,000 yen (US$1,100) for just three hours of household services. In a 2019 interview with Abema TV, Ikoma revealed that at his peak, he earned up to 1 million yen per month while catering to 15 wealthy women, working a mere eight days a month. One client in her 20s remarked: 'For me, it's simply a cost-to-benefit situation. I find dating too exhausting. He is very sociable, and as long as I pay for his services, he provides me with emotional support. I don't have to invest emotionally; I just spend money to enjoy myself.' As demand for his services increased, he started to be more selective with his clients, prioritising them based on their appearances. In one instance, a wealthy woman offered him 1 million yen a month for exclusive services, but he declined, emphasising that he needed to remain available to all his clients. Ikoma's journey began at the age of 18 when he discovered his ability to charm older, affluent women, who treated him extravagantly and provided him with extra money for accompanying them on shopping trips or dining outings. He then made the bold decision to pursue a full-time career as a 'kept man'. However, during the Covid pandemic, the number of his clients dwindled from 15 to just seven, leading to a significant decline in his income and prompting him to devise new strategies for financial sustainability. He launched a YouTube channel, sharing insights and personal narratives about the 'kept man' lifestyle, and even plans to introduce a 'Kept Man Training Course' to impart his expertise to aspiring young men. Despite facing controversy, he proudly defended his unconventional career: 'I could never hold a traditional job; it's simply impossible for me. Wealthy women are all talented and beautiful, and their voices are enchanting. I absolutely love being supported by them.' 'For me, providing happiness to affluent women is the most fulfilling endeavour! Living off a rich woman – this is the career I aspire to!' Ikoma's experiences have sparked heated discussions online, with public opinions divided sharply. One individual commented: 'Everyone has their own aspirations. At least he is not breaking the law but earning money through legitimate skills!' Conversely, another criticised: 'Society's morals are deteriorating; shouldn't this behaviour be condemned and ridiculed?' More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2025.
Mint
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Man serves wealthy, good-looking women, earns ₹6 lakh for giving ‘emotional support', ‘It's incredibly tiring'
A Japanese man named Takuya Ikoma, 31, became famous online for living as a full-time 'kept man'. He is supported by up to 15 rich women. He earned about 1 million yen (nearly ₹ 6 lakh) in a month. Though people think it's an easy life, he says it's tiring to manage many women. He also prepares carefully, using make-up and dressing well before meeting them. Now, you may wonder what he does for these wealthy clients. Well, he eats and drinks with them, talks, gives emotional support and does daily chores like cleaning and helping around the house. 'Everyone thinks being a 'kept man' means having money and free time, but managing 15 affluent women at once can be enjoyable, yet it's also incredibly tiring,' the South China Morning Post quoted Ikoma as saying. For just three hours of housework, he earned 160,000 yen ( ₹ 95,000). In 2019, he said he made up to 1 million yen a month by working only eight days and serving 15 wealthy clients. The SCMP quoted a young woman who said she paid Takuya Ikoma for emotional support without any serious relationship. She finds dating tiring, so spending money feels easier. Once, a rich woman offered him 1 million yen monthly for exclusive services. However, he refused, wanting to stay open to everyone. Ikoma became choosy as more women wanted his time. Now, he prefers good-looking clients. Blair Richards has become famous online for her unusual job as a 'spoiled brat'. She earns money from 'fin subs', who enjoy letting her control their finances. Blair says in an Instagram video that she has made $700,000 (nearly ₹ 6 crore) in four years by doing this. Her career has surprised and shocked many people. In the Instagram video, she has shared screenshots of transactions. She just asked for money, and a stranger sent her hundreds of dollars within an hour. First Published: 25 Apr 2025, 03:24 PM IST
South China Morning Post
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Japan ‘kept man' gains fame for being supported by 15 wealthy women, earns US$7,000 monthly
A Japanese man who has embraced the role of a full-time kept man for years, financially supported by as many as 15 wealthy women at one time, has garnered significant attention online due to his unique lifestyle, which allowed him to earn as much as 1 million yen (US$7,000) each month. Advertisement The man, identified as Takuya Ikoma, 31, went viral after sharing his personal experiences on his YouTube channel, which boasts around 3,000 followers. He stated: 'Everyone thinks being a 'kept man' means having money and free time, but managing 15 affluent women at once can be enjoyable, yet it's also incredibly tiring.' For instance, his videos demonstrate that before meeting wealthy clients, he took great care to present himself impeccably. This included applying make-up, grooming his hair, and selecting appropriate attire. Ikoma said that being a kept man is challenging, as he diligently prepares himself before meeting clients, which involves applying make-up, styling his hair, and choosing suitable clothing. Photo: Weixin At the homes of his clients, he engaged in a variety of activities, such as dining and drinking with them, engaging in conversation, providing emotional support, and fulfilling his role as a 'housekeeper'.
