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Launch of Tokyo Branch for Real Estate End-of-Life Planning

On March 19, 2026, the Real Estate End-of-Life Support Organization, led by Chairman Masashi Saito, will celebrate the launch of its Tokyo branch with a keynote speech by renowned family trust expert Yoshihiro Kawai. With over 36 years of experience and more than 20 publications, Kawai's insights into future trust options aim to revolutionize real estate end-of-life planning.

Keynote Theme

The theme of Kawai's speech will be "Options for Peaceful Real Estate End-of-Life Planning: The Case for Future Trusts." This discussion extends beyond mere institutional explanations. Kawai will provide practical strategies to avoid asset freeze, details on trust utilization to prevent inheritance disputes, and an informed perspective on wealth succession that takes family dynamics into account.

Impact and Importance of the Tokyo Branch

The Real Estate End-of-Life Support Organization was originally founded in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. Currently, it has expanded to 76 corporate members across Japan and has trained over 600 real estate end-of-life professionals through its certification system. The necessity for a robust connection between rural and urban areas—particularly regarding real estate inheritance issues—has become increasingly apparent. The Tokyo branch aims to facilitate collaboration across regions, enhancing real estate practices specific to the Tokyo area, and establishing a hub to connect local efforts with metropolitan resources.

Addressing Local and Urban Challenges

Real estate inheritance and the management of vacant properties are not isolated issues confined to rural areas; they are intricately linked to urban challenges as well. With many heirs residing in urban centers, the need for synchronized expertise across regions has never been clearer. The Tokyo branch endeavors to enhance responsiveness to metropolitan property practices, facilitate interdisciplinary partnerships with finance, insurance, legal, and caregiving sectors, and promote training tailored for businesses.

Details of the Event

• - Date: March 19, 2026
• - Venue: AP Tokyo Yaesu (1-10-7 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
• - Schedule:

- 15:00 Registration Opens
- 15:30-17:00 Keynote Speech
- 17:00-17:20 Tokyo Branch Establishment Ceremony & Membership Info
- 17:30-19:30 Networking Event

• - Capacity: 50 for the keynote session, 30 for networking

Keynote Presentation

Kawai will enrich the discussion by elaborating on how future trusts are not just an estate planning tool but a proactive approach to managing future risks. He will explore the complexities surrounding property management in the current landscape, marked by reduced decision-making capacity, changing family relationships, and the need for effective strategies to maintain income-generating properties.

Attendees can expect to learn:

• - The functionality behind effective future trust designs
• - Common failure points in many cases
• - The practical applications of trusts involving real estate

By merging real estate end-of-life planning with future trusts, Kawai will highlight innovative solutions to anticipate future diminished decision-making capacities, prevent fragmentation of shared properties, and enable flexible wealth succession across generations. This event marks a significant milestone in elevating the practical application of estate management strategies.

Participant Fees

General Admission (non-members & referrals): 3,000 JPY
Certified Real Estate End-of-Life Advisors & Corporate Members: 2,000 JPY
For those wishing to join the networking event, please contact the organization’s office for details.

Membership Opportunities

The establishment ceremony will also include an information session for prospective members interested in real estate end-of-life philosophy and collaboration.

Certification System for Real Estate End-of-Life Advisors

The organization administers a certification program for real estate end-of-life advisors, continuously aiming to cultivate professionals who can effectively apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Currently, the eighth certification exam is ongoing, and interested individuals can find details on the official website.