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The Unlikely Success Story of a Man Who Gets Paid to Do Nothing

August 1, 2024 by World News

A 37-year-old Japanese man has built a successful career by renting himself out to do nothing. For some reason, he is inundated with requests from people who just want him by their side. In just two years, Shoji Morimoto has gone from being just another unemployed middle-aged man in Tokyo, to a minor Japanese celebrity, with over 270,000 Twitter followers, appearances on … [Read more...] about The Unlikely Success Story of a Man Who Gets Paid to Do Nothing

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