Takazō Sugimura to Speak in Osaka! Free Parent-Child Seminar on Economics and Society with Popular Media Personality – Book Giveaway Included!

Register here

※ Registration is via the official LINE account (https://x.gd/guXyj).

After the event, participants who complete the feedback survey will be entered into a lottery to win one of Takazō Sugimura’s books (5 winners selected at random)!

The previous session held in Nishinomiya City in May sold out all 250 seats in no time!

Responding to popular demand, we are excited to announce the event’s return in Senri-Chūō!

Thinking with Takazō Sugimura: What You Should Know and Do — Learning About Life and Household Management as a Family

These days, news headlines often mention “rising prices,” but how much have prices actually changed over the past 30 years? How does household budgeting differ between Japan and other countries? These are questions we rarely take the time to explore in daily life.

In this seminar, Takazō Sugimura—widely recognized for his appearances on TV and radio—and Hiroki Sato, CEO of two companies with numerous achievements, will share insights to help families develop interest in society and personal finance.

- [Admission Fee] Free - [Target Audience] Middle school students (grades 7–9) and their guardians - [Venue] A&H Hall (1-5-3 Shin-Senri Higashimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 4F, Senri Asahi Hankyu Building) - [Date & Time] Saturday, August 1, Reiwa 8 (2026), 14:30–16:30 (Doors open at 13:45) - [Capacity] 250 people (first-come, first-served) - [Organizer] (Non-Profit) General Incorporated Association Nancy - [Co-Organizer] Insurance Partners Inc. - [Supporting Organizations] Board of Education of Toyonaka City, Osaka City, Kawanishi City, and Amagasaki City

Seminar Objectives: The Kind of Children We Aim to Nurture

This seminar aims to help children develop interest in societal and economic changes, personal financial management, and life planning. By doing so, we aim to cultivate the abilities described in the national curriculum guidelines (revised Home Economics and Technology subjects), such as:

- The ability to identify problems in daily life, set challenges, and solve them - The attitude to creatively improve and innovate one’s lifestyle for a better life

Seminar Content: Activities for Children on the Day

On the day, children will participate in interactive activities, such as quizzes, exploring questions like:

- How have prices changed over the past 30 to 40 years? - How much has the ticket price at a famous amusement park changed since it opened? - Have the prices of flour, meat, or curry rice changed? - What are the differences in household budgeting between Japan and other countries?

These relatable examples will help families learn about life planning and budgeting in an engaging, hands-on way. The seminar aims to spark meaningful conversations about money, society, and the economy within families.

Feedback from Previous Participants

At the May event in Nishinomiya City, participants shared the following feedback:

- Grade 7 Student: “I had no knowledge about money before, but I learned practical ways to understand personal finance and Japan’s future economy. It was very educational!”

- Parent: “My middle school son said this was a great opportunity to start imagining his future. I’m glad we attended.”

- Parent: “Hearing about money from a third party, rather than from parents, helped things click for my child. I’m happy we joined.”

We received many such positive responses.

Speaker Introductions

### Takazō Sugimura

Former member of the House of Representatives (youngest elected at the time). During his political career, he focused on improving employment conditions for young people, including NEETs and freeters. Regular commentator on TBS’s “Sunday Japon” and TV Asahi’s “Oshimo Yuko Wide Scramble.” Special caster on Fuji TV’s “San! Shine!” Active across TV, radio, and magazines. Father of three. Recent speaking engagements include:

- “Takazō Sugimura on Money, Life Planning, and the Power to Live” - “Life Is Unpredictable! Career and Asset Building the Taizō Way for Young Generations” - “Smart Money Habits! Taizō’s Super Intro to Financial Economics — Building the Power to Live and Achieve Independence”

### Hiroki Sato

Representative Director of MS&H Consulting Co., Ltd. and Athena Lead Plus Co., Ltd. Joined a domestic securities company as a new graduate and achieved the #1 national sales ranking that same year. Has held and continues to hold the TOT qualification (Top of the Table: a top-tier credential from MDRT—Million Dollar Round Table, a global organization for financial professionals, requiring exceptional performance, ethics, and expertise).

Register here

※ Registration is via the official LINE account (https://x.gd/guXyj).

After the event, participants who complete the feedback survey will be entered into a lottery to win one of Takazō Sugimura’s books (5 winners selected at random)!

Organizer: (Non-Profit) General Incorporated Association Nancy

### Company Overview

Nancy is a non-profit general incorporated association dedicated to “education that fosters resilience,” empowering children to reach their full potential, dream big, and contribute positively to society.

Our unique programs aim to help children thrive in today’s turbulent era and live the lives they truly desire.

We provide environments where children can discover their inner motivation and expand their future options.

### History

- March 15, 2016: Founded as “Gifu Marble Town Executive Committee” - January 23, 2019: Incorporated as “(Non-Profit) General Incorporated Association Nancy” - 2018: Received Encouragement Award at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Career Education Awards” - 2020: Awarded the “Gifu Prefecture Regional Children Support Award”

### Origin of the Name “Nancy” (Our Mission)

The name “Nancy” comes from Nancy Edison, mother of inventor Thomas Edison.

Despite Edison being expelled from elementary school, Nancy never lost faith in him. She embraced his questions, explored and experimented with him, and nurtured his potential. We aim to walk alongside each child just as she did.

It is said Edison failed 20,000 times before successfully commercializing the light bulb. When asked about this, he reportedly replied, “I didn’t fail—I collected 20,000 data points.” We want to raise children who see trial and error not as failure, but as seeds of success.

This is the spirit behind our organization’s name.

### Contact Information

- Contact Person: Ryo Sumita - Email: [email protected]

Co-Organizer: Insurance Partners Inc.

- Company Name: Insurance Partners Inc. - Representative: Tsutomu Nara Hashi - Founded: February 17, 2022 (Reiwa 4) - Address: 4F, Tekko Building, 1-8-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 - Capital: 1 million JPY - Banking Partner: MUFG Bank, Head Office - Website: https://inscom.jp/insurance-partners - Contact: [email protected]