【Double-Signed Copies Available】 Despite Record Wage Hikes, Why Is It Hard to Feel Prosperous? Akira Ikegami & Tatsuya Goto's 'The Study of Money to Open Up the Future' Released Monday, March 30, 2026

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) released the seventh volume of the popular series edited by Akira Ikegami, titled 'Education for Tomorrow's Confidence 7: The Study of Money to Open Up the Future,' on Monday, March 30, 2026. The author of this seventh volume is Tatsuya Goto, an economic journalist who enjoys overwhelming support from the working generation on television and social media.

While the 2025 spring wage negotiations saw an average wage increase of over 5%, the reality of rising prices and increased burdens from taxes and social insurance premiums makes it difficult for people to feel prosperous. 'The Study of Money to Open Up the Future' proposes that what is needed in these times is not investment techniques, but the education to grasp the big picture of money. It is a new educational book for adults that provides a comprehensive understanding of money, ranging from economic mechanisms and household defense to asset formation and personal fulfillment.

Features of this book:

1. Connecting Economic News to Household Finances It cultivates a perspective that allows readers to understand current economic changes—such as 'Why are prices rising?', 'How does a weak yen affect daily life?', and 'Why is it hard to increase take-home pay even when salaries rise?'—by linking them to their own lives and turning economic fluctuations to their advantage.

2. Knowing the Risk of Doing Nothing and Updating Your 'Money OS' This book treats inflation as an invisible tax. By showing an example where the real value of 1 million yen in cash shrinks to 820,000 yen in 10 years at a 2% inflation rate, it encourages a shift from the 'savings-only' mindset of the deflationary era to the 'think and act to protect value' mindset of the inflationary era.

3. Designing Happiness Beyond Money Learning about money is not just about increasing savings. It explains how to circulate the money you earn, protect, and grow into skills (human capital) and connections (social capital) to achieve a life of freedom. It covers life design with an eye toward exit strategies for life.

Understanding the true nature of money means having a judgment axis to cut through the flood of information and carve out a future that is uniquely yours. This is a book that will serve as a catalyst for understanding society and opening up your own future.

Double-Signed Copies by Akira Ikegami & Tatsuya Goto Available We have prepared a limited number of double-signed copies featuring the signatures of both Akira Ikegami and Tatsuya Goto. They are available at the following 11 bookstores.

Please note that the number of copies available at each store is limited, and signed copies will be sold out once stock is exhausted.

[Sendai] - Maruzen Sendai Aer Store

[Tokyo] - Kinokuniya Ikebukuro Main Store - Maruzen Nihonbashi Store - Kinokuniya Otemachi Building Store

[Nagoya] - Maruzen Nagoya Main Store - Junkudo Nagoya Sakae Store - Sanseido Nagoya Main Store

[Kyoto] - Maruzen Kyoto Main Store

[Osaka] - MARUZEN & Junkudo Umeda Store

[Fukuoka] - Junkudo Fukuoka Store - Maruzen Hakata Store

*Please contact each store directly for inquiries regarding signed copies.

Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: The Current State of an Economy Where the 'Norm' Has Collapsed CHAPTER 2: The 5 Giant Gears That Drive Capitalism CHAPTER 3: Updating Your Money OS: New Common Sense for Household Management CHAPTER 4: The Art of Growing Money: Mastering the System CHAPTER 5: 4 Types of Capital That Enrich Life

SPECIAL COLUMN: Investment Advice from Mr. Goto

Author Profiles Tatsuya Goto Born in 1980. Economic journalist. After graduating from Keio University, he joined the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei). He covered financial markets, monetary policy, and the Bank of Japan. Since becoming independent, he has been active mainly on social media and television, aiming to contribute to the sound improvement of the public's financial literacy. He is known for explaining economic news in an easy-to-understand, interesting, and unbiased manner, gaining wide support. His books include 'Investment Textbook for Surviving the Era of Transformation' (Nikkei BP). X: https://x.com/goto_finance

Akira Ikegami Born in 1950. Journalist. Professor at Meijo University, Specially Appointed Professor at Institute of Science Tokyo. Director of Kadokawa Musashino Museum. After graduating from Keio University, he joined NHK. From 1994, he spent 11 years as the 'father' figure on 'Weekly Children's News.' Since becoming independent, he has continued his reporting and writing activities, gaining wide popularity for his easy-to-understand explanations of news in the media. He is the author of numerous books, including the 'World's Big Problems You'd Be Embarrassed Not to Know' series (published by our company).

Bibliographic Information Title: Education for Tomorrow's Confidence 7: The Study of Money to Open Up the Future Author: Tatsuya Goto Supervising Editor: Akira Ikegami Price: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax) Release Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 Format: A5 size Page Count: 240 pages ISBN: 978-4-04-897568-1 Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation KADOKAWA Official Product Detail Page >> https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322212000244/

'Education for Tomorrow's Confidence' Series All themes are supervised by journalist Akira Ikegami! This is a series planned to help readers deepen their education so they can live with confidence. Every book is designed to be easy to read, with self-contained sections and illustrations. Its readability is guaranteed.

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