終活協議会
The End-of-Life Planning Guide Level 3 (Shukatsu Guide) is a free Japanese certification focused on helping individuals understand end-of-life planning basics including wills, funerals, inheritance, and estate organization. The exam and digital certificate are completely free.
Duration
Self-paced (exam only)
Level
Beginner
Deadline
No Deadline
No prerequisites. Open to anyone interested in end-of-life planning knowledge. Exam is in Japanese.
Introduction to Shukatsu — understanding end-of-life planning in Japanese culture
Basics of will preparation and legal considerations
Funeral planning — types, costs, and arrangements
Inheritance and estate management fundamentals
Personal affairs organization — digital assets, insurance, and important documents
The Shukatsu Council (終活協議会) is a Japanese organization dedicated to promoting end-of-life planning awareness and education. With Japan's aging society, Shukatsu (end-of-life preparation) has become an important cultural practice.
Founded
2015
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Recognition
Japan's leading end-of-life planning certification body
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