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Navigating finances can often seem overwhelming and filled with anxiety. In an effort to alleviate these concerns, the Tokyo Chapter of the Japanese Financial Planning Association, in collaboration with the Tokyo Financial Publicity Committee and the Financial Economic Education Promotion Organization (J-FLEC), will host a seminar titled 'This Year, Let's Learn About Money!' scheduled for February 28, 2026. This seminar aims to break down financial fears through both informative content and delightful humor.

Key Highlights

The seminar caters primarily to busy individuals who might find it difficult to spare time for specialized sessions. With an engaging weekend format, attendees can learn and relax simultaneously.

Lecture 1: By Taiki Raito CFP
In this first session, Taiki Raito, a Certified Financial Planner and CEO of Money&You, will present on the common rules that those good with their finances implement. With over 110 published works and a cumulative total of 2 million copies sold, Raito has garnered a following not just through his writing but also through his appearances in various media outlets and his YouTube channel, 'Money&YouTV'. Raito has expert-level qualifications in financial planning, securities analysis, and real estate transaction.

Lecture 2: By Hikoichi Hayashiya (Rakugo Performer)
The second segment features the beloved Rakugo performer, Hikoichi Hayashiya, who will teach the audience about budgeting management, drawing lessons from Edo period lifestyles. Having entered the world of Rakugo under the teachings of the legendary Kikuzo in 1989 and promoted to a proficient performer in 2002, Hayashiya has been widely recognized, winning numerous accolades and participating in English Rakugo events overseas. His notable works include 'Gakuya Face: Behind the Scenes of a Storyteller' published by Kodansha.

Participation Details
The seminar is designed for accessibility, with both in-person attendance at the Tokyo Women's Plaza Hall—accommodating 200 participants—and live streaming for an additional 300 attendees via YouTube. This dual format allows for those with young children or who live far away to engage easily from home.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: This Year, Let's Learn About Money!
• - Date: February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
• - Time: 1:35 PM to 4:00 PM (Check-in begins at 1:05 PM)
• - Location: Tokyo Women's Plaza Hall, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0001
• - Capacity: 200 participants in person and 300 online (both on a first-come, first-served basis)
• - Admission Fee: Free (reservation required)
• - Hosts: Tokyo Chapter of the Japanese Financial Planning Association, Tokyo Financial Publicity Committee, Financial Economic Education Promotion Organization (J-FLEC)

Program Schedule

1:40 PM - 2:40 PM: Lecture 1 by Taiki Raito on Money Management Strategies
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Lecture 2 by Hikoichi Hayashiya on Family Budgeting Lessons from Edo Period Living

How to Participate

To join the seminar, participants should apply online by submitting their details through the designated websites. Those attending in person will receive a confirmation email serving as their entry ticket, while online participants will be given a viewing URL a day prior to the event.

In the event of cancellation due to disasters or severe weather, updates will be posted on the website of the Tokyo Chapter of the Japanese Financial Planning Association.

Application URLs:

• - Japanese Financial Planning Association - Application Page
• - Tokyo Financial Publicity Committee - Event Page
• - J-FLEC - Event Page

Contact for Inquiries

For further information or press inquiries, kindly reach out to the Tokyo Chapter of the Japanese Financial Planning Association:

• - Contact Person: Suzuki
• - Address: 4-1-28 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5403-9590 (Weekdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)