Expanded 'Ouchi Shukatsu Note' Released, Recognized by Ministry of Land Project

## 'Ouchi Shukatsu Note: Tenkomori Edition' Published by the Association for Vacant House Regeneration

'I wish we had talked about this sooner' — the recurring regret at vacant house consultation sites.

In recent years, while issues regarding vacant houses and inheritance problems have become severe, many families have not discussed their homes or family properties. Many parents have not shared their thoughts with their children, and many families are unsure of what to do in emergencies. At consultation sites, the phrase, 'I wish I had asked while they were healthy,' is heard repeatedly.

### 'Ouchi Shukatsu Note: Tenkomori Edition' — Consolidating the Future of the Family

This is a fill-in-the-blank ending note that allows you to summarize information not only about your home but also about your own life, medical, nursing care, funeral, and important belongings. It helps organize wishes and convey information to family members, allowing them to share thoughts and proactively prepare for the future of their homes and lifestyle.

*The 'Ouchi Shukatsu Note' was selected as a fiscal 2023 vacant house countermeasure model project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

### Creating Shared Understanding Through 'Uchi-Talk'

Many feel that inheritance and end-of-life talk are 'too early' or 'difficult to bring up.' 'Uchi-Talk' is a time for family members to discuss the home and their future while 'opening their hearts' (Uchi-tokeru). The term combines 'opening up' with 'home' (Uchi). The note proposes 'Uchi-Talk' not just for emergency preparation, but as a trigger for families to share values and proactively think about the future.

Parts of the 'Uchi-Talk' pages can be downloaded from the Akiya Saisei Kyokai official website, serving as a trigger to understand each other's important thoughts.

### Workshops and Seminars Available

The association hosts workshops and seminars to discuss the future of homes using the 'Ouchi Shukatsu Note.' They accept requests from municipalities, corporations, and organizations for on-site visits.

- **In-person workshops**: Experience end-of-life planning while using the note. Available for regional, facility, and corporate events.
- **Online seminars**: Accessible from anywhere in the country, suitable for distant family members.
- **On-site requests**: Accepts requests from municipal vacant house seminars, inheritance or Shukatsu seminars, and regional comprehensive support centers.

### Product and Service Overview

- **Product name**: Ouchi Shukatsu Note: Tenkomori Edition
- **Author**: Masao Kikuchi
- **Publisher**: Association for Vacant House Regeneration (Akiya Saisei Kyokai)
- **Purchase**: Available on Amazon
- **Seminar format**: In-person and online
- **Target**: Individuals, municipalities, corporations, and organizations
- **Requests/Inquiries**: akiyasaisei.info@gmail.com