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The Importance of a Harmonious Inheritance: Insights from a Unique Seminar

Inheritance can often be a sensitive subject where disputes can arise unexpectedly, leading families to become estranged.
On September 9, 2026, at 7 PM, Sanbou BAR in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a seminar titled "Are Families Falling Apart? Understanding the Horrors of Failed Inheritances." This event aims to provide essential knowledge for ensuring a harmonious inheritance, featuring guest speaker Kazuhiko Morita, a tax accountant and the director of Miraie Taxation and Accounting Office.

Understanding Why Families Disintegrate over Inheritance

Many families believe that they are immune to inheritance disputes, often stating, "Our family gets along well" or "We don’t have much to fight over." Ironically, families that feel secure are the ones facing significant risks when it comes to inheritance matters. Approximately 80% of inheritance disputes that make it to court involve estates valued at under 50 million yen. This phenomenon isn't just a concern for wealthy families; it’s a pressing issue for average households as well.

Specific Challenges Facing Business Owners

Business owners face unique challenges regarding inheritance that aren’t encountered by everyday families. These challenges include:

• - Company shares, which often comprise the majority of their wealth.
• - Loans and financial guarantees linked to their businesses.
• - Real estate used for business purposes.

These factors can lead to inevitable conflicts concerning issues such as the concentration of shares with one successor, the rightful claims of other siblings, and balancing the desire to protect the company with ensuring family harmony. The seminar will dissect these intricacies, drawing from real-life experiences to provide actionable strategies.

Key Highlights of the Seminar

The seminar promises several engrossing discussions, including but not limited to:

• - Real-life case studies showcasing failed inheritances leading to family rifts.
• - The most precarious myths surrounding modest inheritances that often precipitate disputes.
• - Two common conditions that can ignite inheritance conflicts, regardless of estate size.
• - Inheritance risks unique to business owners, such as company share allocations and personal guarantees.
• - Strategies for deciding whether to divide company shares evenly or concentrate them with the successor, and how to navigate this dilemma.
• - Preventative measures against asset freezing due to dementia and issues surrounding voting rights via proactive estate planning.
• - The initiation of a "smiling inheritance" approach where family intentions can be maintained and expressed.

Event Details

• - Date: September 9, 2026
• - Time: Doors open at 6:45 PM; seminar from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
• - Venue: Sanbou BAR Shinjuku, 5th Floor, Adhoc Shinjuku, 3-15-11 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Entry Fee: 1,100 yen + cost of one drink. Please note that cash payments are not accepted.

This seminar is specifically targeted toward business owners who have not yet prepared for their inheritance and asset succession, especially those whose wealth is primarily in their business stocks or real estate. It’s also for entrepreneurs wishing to consolidate their approach toward succession planning and inheritance.

Guest Speaker Profile

Kazuhiko Morita is a prominent tax accountant based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, who serves the business community in the Tama area through inheritance and business support. As a certified business innovation support organization, he advocates for "smiling inheritance," focusing on linking family values beyond mere asset division. Known for leveraging AI and DX for prompt and accurate services, he is a dedicated father of three in his personal life.

About the Facilitator

Kenji Araya, the CEO of Management Counsel, is the owner of Sanbou BAR and boasts over 10 years of experience in consulting for small to medium enterprises through the Deloitte Tohmatsu Group. He has successfully launched five businesses before establishing his firm. Alongside his advisory role, he is managing the growth of the Japanese tea brand, CRAFT TEA, all while supporting the entrepreneurial community to alleviate feelings of isolation among business leaders.

The Sanbou BAR Experience

Sanbou BAR is not just a place for beverages; it is a vibrant community where entrepreneurs, business professionals, and creators gather to discuss serious business matters intertwined with innovative ideas over a drink. It serves as an energizing space where participants become each other's advisors, leading to collaborative solutions that shape the future of business. Opened in July 2025 in Hamamatsucho and December 2025 in Shinjuku, Sanbou BAR hosts over 30 events monthly, welcoming more than 400 entrepreneurs.

For further inquiries and to register for the event, please visit this link.

Company Overview

• - Name: Management Counsel Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Kenji Araya
• - Established: November 2015
• - Business: Management consulting, management community operation, and Sanbou BAR management
• - Website: www.ksanbou.co.jp