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One of activities that JAFP focuses on is "to publish financial planning related publications". Our current publications are categorized in the following four areas depending on their purposes and whom we are targeting; 1) Journal of Financial Planning to our members, 2) Financial Planning Textbooks, Exam Question Books and related publications, 3) Personal Finance Education Booklets, and 4) Survey Reports. 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, Exam Question Books, and related publications

These publications may be purchased online, via mail order, or at the major bookstores.

Publication	Contents	Price
FP Textbook (6 book series - based on CFP®　certification education curriculum)	The textbooks are for those who are going to sit for the CFP® certification examination or wish to expand/improve their knowledge and skills. Published separately in 6 subjects including "Personal Finance", "Financial Asset Planning", "Real Estate Investment Planning", "Risk Management", "Tax Planning" and "Estate and Business Succession Planning". They are revised annually.	¥2,100 ea.
CFP® Certification Exam Question Book (6 book series)	The past CFP® Certification Exam questions and answers along with explanations in 6 series separated by subjects including "Financial Asset Planning", "Real Estate Investment Planning", "Life Planning and Retirement Planning", "Risk and Insurance", "Tax Planning", and "Estate and Business Succession Planning".	¥840 ea.
How to Write Recommendation	Definitions and key areas of developing recommendations are covered with sample recommendations. Various data are provided at the end of the book to utilize as tools.	¥2,100
Personal Finance Research	The eleven comprehensive personal finance research papers are to help practitioners to develop professional competence.	¥2,625
Introduction to Financial Planning for Students	Financial planning basics plus 6 areas of studies are systematically covered, and shows how to write recommendations for clients.	¥1,470
Secrets to Have Dreams Come True - The Works of Financial Planners in Life Planning	An animated book to explain the financial planning profession, targeting higher elementary school students. The book is to provide children and their parents' awareness of the importance of financial planning.	¥600

(3) Personal Finance Education Booklets

These booklets are used at FP Forums held by the JAFP Blocks and Chapters for consumers, free of charge. The booklets may be purchased by individual.

Publication	Contents	Price
Life and Money Q&A - Answered by Financial Planners!	An easy to understand, Q&A format booklet explained by financial planners. It is categorized in life-stage ages and centered around the most frequently asked questions and most interesting issues.	¥300
Life and Money Workbook - Have Dreams Come True!	A booklet that helps readers grasp their current financial status by entering their personal financial information, with utilizing graphs and charts as references. Worksheets are attached.	¥300
Let's Start Retirement Planning Now - Second Life Thoughts for 50s and over	An introductory booklet that helps readers who are reaching their retirement age grasp their retirement planning and cash flow. Worksheets are attached.	¥300
Financial Planning - Let's Start Today	A brochure for clients and consumers. It explains what financial planning and planner are, in an easy to understand format.	¥1,000 / 100 units

These booklets are not for sale, but online files are available.

Publication	Contents
Disaster Planning Guidebook - For Protecting Your Life	A handy guidebook that explains what needs to be done to prepare for natural disasters, and what steps to take after disaster strikes.
What You Must Know before You Consult with a Financial Planner	A booklet for consumers. It points out "must- know" key areas prior to consulting with a financial planner.

These booklets are used to promote personal finance education for high school and college students. These are distributed to public and private schools, free of charge. They may be purchased by individual.

Publication	Contents	Price
Personal Finance for Teens - Knowledge of Money and Personal Finance for Adulthood (Textbook)	For high school students. It consists of 10 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", and etc.	¥700
Personal Finance for Teens - Instructor's Manual (DVD is attached)	Published as the instructor's manual for the textbook "Personal Finance for Teens". "Our Personal Finance" DVD is attached to assist teaching.	¥2,100
Money & Career for Students - A Useful Handbook!	For college students in all fields. It consists of five key areas for their college years and future about money and career. An easy to follow and understand format and design.	¥200

(4) Survey Reports

JAFP conducts surveys on trends and status of the financial planning industry in Japan. The reports are posted on "My Page" which is the JAFP's members-only website. We also issue press releases about the survey results.