Luciano Ramírez garea He's talking abt the inheritage issues, especially the parents' house. Japan has many abandoned house in country side as younger generation lives in the urban place. If the kids inherit the house, they need to pay high inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is quite high in Japan. Therefore, instead of building a house and hoping to pass onto the kids, he's recommending to finish all your money while you're alive. instead of leaving cash for kids, leave the tips for life living!