Preparing for a sudden breakup — A simple explanation of the procedure. “What to Do When a Parent Dies: A Manga Guide” Now on Sale
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 4, 2025 To Members of the Press Preparing for a sudden breakup – A simple explanation of the procedures. “What to Do When a Parent Dies: A Manga Guide” Now on Sale There are actually many things that surviving family members need to do, such as the wake, funeral, notification to government officials, inheritance, and sorting through the deceased’s belongings. This manga explains the “series of procedures” in an
easy-to-understand way, using the Suzuki family’s story, where the father in his 70s suddenly passes away. Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Gakken (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo) released “What to Do When Your Parent Dies: A Manga Guide” on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Image
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https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18294647/ ●What if a parent (family member) passes away… Learn the procedure and key points through manga! When a parent passes away, not many people are fully aware of what to do, by when, and how to do it. From funerals and memorial services to health insurance, pensions, inheritance procedures, savings and deposit cancellations, inheritance tax, and pre-death planning, there are actually many procedures you need to be aware of. This book is set in the Suzuki family, where the father in his 70s suddenly passes away. It uses manga to clearly explain the “series of procedures” that must be followed when a parent passes away, along with the three surviving family members: eldest daughter Yuka, mother Ryoko, and younger sister Kana. Prepare for the unexpected with the helper cat “Nyashisutto IV.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8082/2535-8082-81ed51d52b5b50d1b01e6c0aad8aed4c-768×1200.jpg ▲List of characters ▼Does this apply to you? ●You have elderly parents, or parents who are ill or hospitalized and don’t have much time left. ●Your parents just passed away. ● Worried about elderly parents who live far away This work began serialization as an e-book in June 2025, and is available in five volumes (Chapters 1 through 5) on the Kindle Store, Rakuten Kobo, and other e-book platforms. The recently released “Understanding What to Do When Your Parent Dies Through Manga” reorganizes the serialized material and includes a new Chapter 6.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8082/2535-8082-352da9d72376eacc02bde147e2ef5621-970×600.jpg ▲A double-page spread explains the “procedures to be completed within one year of the death.” Understand the overall process.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8082/2535-8082-25e5474d38143c9d1a917188e4f12e01-970×600.jpg ▲This video explains each step that family members should take from the day of death through the first anniversary. [Table of Contents] ※Excerpt ●Introduction Organize your to-do list and complete it one by one / Procedures to be completed within one year of a death ●Chapter 1: What to do immediately after a death My father passed away suddenly… First, arrange for transportation. Promptly decide on a funeral home. Receive the death certificate, clean up the hospital room, and settle all bills. Meet with the funeral home. Inform relatives of the set date and prepare offerings and funeral goods. Other tasks include: ●Chapter 2: What to do at the Wake, Funeral, and Memorial Service Holding the wake and reception the day before the funeral / Saying your final goodbye to your father on the day of the funeral / Cremating the body and bringing the remains home / Preparing for the 49th day memorial service, etc. ●Chapter 3: Procedures at Government Offices and Daily Life Start various procedures after the funeral / Change the head of household and apply for health insurance and nursing care insurance early / Check whether you are eligible for pension benefits / Cancel unused smartphones and cards, etc. ●Chapter 4: Preparing for Inheritance Who can inherit? Collect and confirm family register copies / Discover a will! Head to family court for probate / Hidden assets too!? Checking the Suzuki family’s assets / Determining the fate of assets through inheritance division
negotiations, etc. ●Chapter 5: Inheritance Procedures and Inheritance Tax Filing Applying for death benefits for “deemed inheritance” / Completing the estate division agreement, confirming, signing, and stamping / Changing the ownership of each asset / Basic deductions and special exemptions for inheritance tax / Filing and paying inheritance tax, and more ●Chapter 6: Sorting out belongings, preparing for the end of life, and the first anniversary of a death It’s okay to take your time sorting out your father’s belongings. If you’re in a hurry, hire a professional. / For your grandchildren… consider making a gift while you’re still alive / Make sure to prepare and store a will properly so your family doesn’t have to worry / Remembering my father’s first Obon and first anniversary, and more
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8082/2535-8082-a8853ba8b6a9c96174e748597028ccb7-970×600.jpg [Supervisor/Manga Artist Profile] [Supervisor] Akashi Hisami Representative of Akashi Administrative Scrivener’s Office and Akashi Senior Consulting. Residing in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. Inheritance and end-of-life planning consultant, administrative scrivener, financial planner (CFP/Level 1), and funeral advisor. As an inheritance expert, he has been working on will drafting, preparations and support for single people, and inheritance procedures for 18 years. He has 20 years of experience as a lecturer. With an extensive knowledge of funerals, graves, and estate management, he has been holding seminars and training sessions across the country on both pre-death and post-death planning, even before end-of-life planning became a hot topic. In addition, he has appeared on television and radio, written and supervised columns for newspapers and magazines, and created educational materials on inheritance and end-of-life planning for financial institutions and the funeral industry. His many books include “Your Ending Note: Read and Use It” (Suiosha). 【Manga】Kogeno Masaki Manga artist and illustrator. She is well-known for her in-depth reporting and her ability to explain things in manga that are easy to understand for everyone. Her books and manga illustrations include “Financial Fortune Yearbook” (Kank Publishing), “Understanding it through Manga! Miki Iwata’s World’s Easiest Financial Planning Level 3 Exam,” and “Understanding it through Manga! The Big Baby Encyclopedia: 100 Truly Useful Secrets for Raising Children” (KADOKAWA), among others. X (old Twitter): @koge_diary [Product Overview]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8082/2535-8082-3c24e492b3a4700445c6c8cf0e5f6d50-846×1200.jpg “What to do when a parent dies: Learn through manga” Supervised by Kumi Akashi Manga by Masaki Kogeno Price: ¥1,595 (tax included) Release date: September 4, 2025 Format: A5 / 192 pages Digital version: Available ISBN: 978-4-05-802535-2 Publisher: Gakken Co., Ltd. Gakken Publishing Site:https://hon.gakken.jp/book/2380253500 【Purchase this book here】 ・Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4058025352 ・Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18294647/ ・Kindle https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FLD5NNFB/ ・Rakuten Kobo
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https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Miyahara Hiroaki ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 141-8510 2-11-8 Nishigotanda,
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classrooms,” Publishing and content operations, such as educational materials, Preschool and school operations, such as textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support operations, such as nurseries and after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.