[Event Report] Presentation of 'Inheritance Engineering' Research at the International Symposium 'ISPC 2026' at Kyoto University

Le-Lien Co., Ltd. (Kyoto, Japan; Chairman and CEO: Yonetaka Fujimaki), a think tank specializing in inheritance, presented the results of its 'Inheritance Engineering' research at the International Symposium on Social and Cultural Prescribing (ISPC 2026), held at Kyoto University on May 27-28, 2026. This marked the company's first presentation at an international symposium. During the event, Associate Professor Watanabe of Kyoto University and Executive Officer Usami of Le-Lien reported on the theme of 'Financial Wealth and the Risk of Solitary Death.' This study analyzed data from approximately 13,000 individuals to determine whether sufficient financial assets could prevent solitary deaths. The results suggest that wealth does not necessarily have a direct impact on preventing such deaths. The thinning of human relationships, rather than a lack of money, is a major risk factor. Specifically, being unmarried, living far from family, being male, and being among the younger elderly are potential contributors to the risk of dying alone. In conclusion, regardless of wealth, social isolation leads to the risk of dying alone. What determines our final moments is not assets, but human connections. To prevent isolation, fostering local ties and social engagement is paramount. Le-Lien will continue to address social issues arising from inheritance, such as vacant houses and the concentration of property in the Tokyo metropolitan area, through its inheritance engineering initiatives.