Japanese proverb of the day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — a reminder that while money may not control everything, it can have a powerful influence on opportunities, decisions and justice

What if even the judgement of hell could be influenced by money?

That is the unsettling idea behind one of Japan’s most memorable proverbs: “Jigoku no sata mo kane shidai). Literally translated, it means “Even the judgement of hell depends on money.”