> I think the large majority of Japanese has enough money to feed and clothe a lot of kids to an 18th century standard. Is that true? People still needed to co

> I think the large majority of Japanese has enough money to feed and clothe a lot of kids to an 18th century standard. Is that true? People still needed to cook and buy (or make) clothes in the 18th century. Are 18th century standards of clothing and food lower than they are today, or did it just take a whole hell of a lot more effort for a similar outcome?