One activity that JAFP focuses on is "To publish financial planning related publications". Our current publications are categorized in the following five areas depending on their purposes and who we are targeting; 1) Journal of Financial Planning, 2) Financial planning textbooks and examination question books, 3) Pro Bono Tools, 4) Survey results, and 5) Public education textbooks. All are published in Japanese.

(1) Journal of Financial Planning

The Journal of Financial Planning was first published in February 1996 to offer updated information in financial planning and as a continuing education tool for certified members. Under the licensing agreement with the Financial Planning Association in the United States, some of the contents from Journal of Financial Planning are translated into our Journal. The publication frequency changed to monthly after October 2001, and is distributed to all our members. Some portions of articles from our Journal are placed on-line as well.

(2) Financial Planning Textbooks and Examination Question Books

FP Textbooks to expand practitioners' knowledge and skills for use in their practices and CFP Certification Examination Question Books are published. FP Textbooks are revised yearly to reflect the current year's taxation.

Publication	Contents	Price
FP Textbook (6 book series - based on CFP® Certification education curriculum)	FP Textbooks are CFP® certification equivalent. These are for those who are going to take the CFP® certification examination or wish to expand/improve their knowledge and skills. Published separately in 6 subjects including personal finance, financial asset management planning, real estate planning, risk management, tax planning and estate planning.	2,625 Yen ea.
CFP® Certification Exam Question Book (6 book series)	CFP® Certification Exam Question Books, consists of exam questions and answers along with explanations in 6 separate subjects including financial asset planning, real estate planning, life and retirement planning, risk and insurance, tax planning and estate planning.	1,050 Yen ea.
How to Write Recommendation	Definitions and key areas of developing recommendations are covered with sample recommendations provided. Exhibits are provided at the end of the book to utilize as tools.	2,100 Yen ea.

(3) Tools for Public Education/Pro-Bono Works

These publications are used at Public Education Events and for Pro-Bono works (FP Forum), which are sponsored by Blocks and Chapters and local non-profit organizations/governments, free of charge. Publications may be purchased individually except for What You Must Know Before You Consult With A Financial Planner.

Publication	Contents	Price
Life and Money Q&A－Answered by Financial Planners!	An easy to understand, Q & A format, booklet of explanations by financial planners. It is categorized in life-stage ages and centered around the most frequently asked major questions and most interesting issues.	300 Yen ea.
Life and Money Workbook－Have Dreams Come True!	A booklet that helps readers grasp their current financial status by entering their personal financial information, utilizing graphs and charts as references. A worksheet is attached.	300 Yen ea.
Let's Start Retirement Planning Now - Second Life Thoughts for 50s and over	An introductory booklet that helps readers who are reaching to their retirement age grasp their retirement planning and cash flow. A worksheet is attached.	300 Yen ea.
Guide for Guardianship - Handbook for financial planners	First half explains acts relating to guardianship system in an easy to understand format. Last half shows contracts and procedures based on case studies in detail.	400 Yen ea.
Natural Disaster Manual - How to Recover Financially After Natural Disaster strikes	Things that need to be done before natural disasters strike, and procedures to follow after a disaster.	200 Yen ea.
Financial Planning - Let's Start Today	Brochure for clients and general public. It explains what financial planning is, in an easy to understand format.	1,000 Yen /100
What You Must Know Before You Consult with A Financial Planner	Public "must- know" key areas are pointed out prior to consulting with a financial planner.	not for sale

(4) Survey Reports

Japan Association for Financial Planners conducts surveys of trends and status of the financial planning industry in Japan, and publishes the reports. Those reports are not for sale but are shared with members by placing them on "My Page" which is JAFP's members-only website. We also send a press release regarding the survey to utilize media resources.

Publication	Contents
Financial Planning actual Status Survey at Financial Institutions	Conducted during August and September 2006. The survey's purpose was to identify the current actual status of financial planning in Japanese financial institutions.
Financial Planner Practice Survey Results	Conducted annually. Its purposes are to identify the current practice of financial planning issues focused on independent planners' areas of practice and their awareness of the industry. It is utilized as a base for the future promotion of financial planning for the organization.
Life After Retirement Survey for Corporate Employees	Conducted in November 2005. The survey's purpose was to be a resource for the public to understand life planning after retirement, awareness of money and trends. This helps us in our public education and promotional financial planning activities.

(5) Public Education Material

JAFP also publishes personal finance educational material for consumers to improve financial literacy. The current publication titled Personal Finance for Teens has been distributed free of charge to 130 high schools - a total of 7,500 copies so far.

Publication	Contents
Personal Finance for Teens	Mainly for high school students. Its "Instructor's Manual" is also published. It consists of 9 chapters addressing the nature of money: " learning about money", "how to spend money", " how to earn money", "how to save and accumulate money", "how to borrow" , etc.
Secrets to Have Dreams Come True - The Works of Financial Planners in Life Planning	An all animated book to explain the financial planning profession targeting higher elementary school students. The book is to provide children and their parents with an awareness of the importance of financial planning.