Are You Ready for Your Death?
It’s not a comfortable question.
Most of us aren’t ready, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be prepared.
Preparing for death isn’t about being pessimistic. It’s about making life easier for the people we love, reducing confusion, and ensuring our wishes are respected. This is especially important when living abroad in Japan, where systems, language, and procedures can feel overwhelming.
I originally wanted to call this webinar “Death for Dunces.”
In the end, we chose something a little more practical—but the spirit remains the same: clear, accessible, no shame, no fear-mongering.
On January 27th, 2026 I led a practical and compassionate webinar with Mediatinker (Kristen McQuillin). We had overwhelming sign up and many asked, after the webinar, if the recording would be made available so we decided to set up a way to purchase the recording.
This session was designed to help international residents in Japan organise their affairs—for life now, and for the inevitable moment when someone else may need to step in.
FAQs
What You’ll Learn
Are you overwhelmed by paperwork?
Have you quietly assumed “someone else will deal with it”?
Do you worry your loved ones wouldn’t know where to start if something happened?
This webinar is for you. Join us for a guided journey through The International Resident’s Ending Note—a practical system designed specifically for people living in Japan.
In this 90-minute session, we cover:
✓ The Ending Note System
How to organise emergency information, financial accounts, and end-of-life wishes in one clear place
✓ Navigating Death Affairs in Japan
Key documents, procedures, and realistic costs to be aware of
✓ Creating Your Financial Conspectus
A master summary document for emergencies—so nothing is scattered or forgotten
✓ Digital Legacy Planning
Passwords, subscriptions, social media, and digital assets
✓ Final Arrangements
How to document your wishes clearly and reduce the risk of family stress or disputes
What to Expect
30 minutes: Welcome + personal stories on why this work matters
30 minutes: Overview of The Ending Note + practical organisation strategies
30 minutes: Live Q&A for answering questions
TNo prior knowledge required.
Who Should watch the recording
This webinar is ideal for:
International residents in Japan
Anyone who manages (or avoids managing) family finances and paperwork
People who have previously delegated these tasks and now want clarity
Anyone who wants to make things easier for their partner, children, or loved ones
If you’ve ever thought “I should really get my affairs in order” then this is for you!.
Recommended (Optional)
To follow along and begin organising immediately, we recommend purchasing
Kristen McQuillin’s book: The International Resident’s Ending Note
👉 https://mediatinker.com/product/ending-note-bundle/