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Pre-Release Reprint Announcement for Upcoming Book

The upcoming book by entrepreneur Makiko Kawamura, titled "The Essence of Life and Money that Financial Moms Want to Pass on to Their Children," is set to hit bookstores on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Additionally, it will be available on Amazon starting January 23, 2026. This book aims to provide crucial financial literacy insights that are sorely lacking in traditional education settings in Japan.

Kawamura, who leads a thriving online community with over 23,000 members, has collaborated with Sunny Side Up Group's core business, Sunny Side Up Inc., headed by its president, Ryu Shi-Chao, to deliver a book packed with valuable knowledge from her extensive 20-plus year career in the global financial markets. The early demand for this book has led to a pre-release reprint before its official launch.

Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus

As a special early bird incentive, pre-orders from her community, the Holland Village Members’ Club, will grant 20 lucky participants a chance to experience the luxurious spa and lounge facility named Holland Village BEAUTY Lounge & SPA, featuring high-end sauna and bathing amenities.

A Book for Parents and Beyond

Kawamura’s book is not just for parents; it addresses a broad audience who are interested in building financial foundations for their futures. Through this book, she encapsulates the financial knowledge and philosophies that she believes every child should learn in order to thrive. This includes insights such as money management, wealth accumulation, and sensible spending.

In a recent statement, Kawamura shared her reflections from her experience working in foreign financial firms. She realized that having or lacking financial knowledge heavily influences life choices. Unfortunately, in Japan, education around money remains negligible both at home and in schools. This book confronts the long-standing beliefs that discourage financial discussions and highlights how such teaching can deprive children of the essential survival skills they need.

Kawamura labels the traditional notion of saving money with a piggy bank as a distorted approach to financial literacy—rendering it the "curse of the piggy bank." By emphasizing that money is not merely an object to hoard but a tool that empowers humanity, she hopes to instill a more adaptive mindset toward financial education in the youth.

Chapter Insights

The book is divided into several insightful chapters:

Chapter 1: Nurturing the "Sense" and "Thinking" About Money

Kawamura critiques the prevalent mindset in Japanese society that treats discussions about money as taboo. She champions a robust education surrounding financial literacy that can invigorate children’s abilities and perspectives toward financial matters.

Chapter 2: Investing in Yourself

She argues for initiating money education as soon as children reach an age where they have access to money. Investing in oneself becomes paramount, and she outlines how awareness of one’s life values is vital to meaningful financial decisions.

Chapter 3: Understanding the Rules of Capitalism

Explaining the importance of understanding capitalism, Kawamura emphasizes the transition from being an employee to a business owner. This knowledge serves as a critical part of developing earning capacity in the market economy.

Chapter 4: Essential Financial Knowledge in a Global Era

Kawamura incorporates the concept of financial literacy as a universal language that allows access to a myriad of opportunities, arguing that understanding finances is crucial for succeeding in an increasingly globalized economy.

About Makiko Kawamura

Born in Nara Prefecture in 1976, Kawamura's educational journey led her from a high school in Osaka to study in California. After gaining a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, she ventured into finance with firms like Goldman Sachs before embarking on her entrepreneurial path with various beauty and financial projects, including award-winning online communities.
You can follow her on Instagram (@makikokawamura_) for more insights into her work and philosophy.

As we await the release of this much-anticipated book, it's evident that Kawamura is paving the way for a new approach to financial literacy—one that may equip our children with the tools they need to thrive in an evolving world.