Now Available on Gumroad: Senior End-of-Life Planning Textbook (English Edition)

Next Co., Ltd. has released the English edition of its training textbook on Japan’s senior and end-of-life planning (shukatsu) market, The Senior End-of-Life Planning Business Comprehensive Training Textbook (Annotated Edition, 2026). It is now available as a PDF on Gumroad, a digital storefront that accepts payments from customers worldwide.

Japan is one of the most aged societies in the world. 36.24 million people, or 29.6% of the population, are aged 65 or over, and about 1.6 million people die each year. Long-term care, senior housing, money, inheritance and funerals now form one connected market. This textbook explains that market from the big picture down to day-to-day practice, pairing each figure with clear commentary. Laws, programs and statistics are current as of October 2026.

What’s inside

• Part 1: The big picture of Japan’s older population and end-of-life planning

• Part 2: Market structure, business opportunities and the business models of core businesses

• Part 3: The market’s building blocks: people, products, services, money and credentials

• Part 4: Essentials of end-of-life planning services, including funerals, graves, inheritance, real estate, estate cleanouts and digital estates

• Part 5: Care facility placement consulting in practice, with seven case studies modeled on real consultations

Editions and prices (PDF, English)

• Complete Edition (Parts 1–5, 171 pages): US$558

• Vol. 1: The Market and Its Businesses (92 pages): US$298

• Vol. 2: Essentials of End-of-Life Planning Services (56 pages): US$198

• Vol. 3: Care Facility Placement Consulting in Practice (40 pages): US$158

Who it’s for

• Companies exploring market entry, partnerships or M&A in Japan’s senior care and end-of-life services

• Investors, consulting and research firms conducting market studies or due diligence

• Teams that need to explain the Japanese market to overseas partners or group companies

How to buy

Click an edition above to buy it instantly on Gumroad. Each product page includes sample pages from the book. You can also browse all editions here: nextcorporation.gumroad.com

Team licenses and training

Each purchase is licensed for use by one individual. To share the textbook within your organization or use it as training material, please ask us about a team license. We also provide training and business development support for companies looking at Japan. Contact us (inquiries in English are welcome).