Key Facts
• On July 24, Nomura Holdings hosted a financial education event for elementary students.
• Participants simulated importing erasers, learning currency exchange through dice-determined rates.
• A girl participant appreciated learning about foreign currencies and economics.
• Her mother praised the relatable approach of using erasers to explain exchange rates.
• Japan Securities Dealers Association reported NISA new purchase totals to reach ¥59.2 trillion by March 2025.
• This figure is approximately 10 times higher than in 2014.
• Nomura executive Hiroyuki Inaita emphasized teaching children to avoid financial mistakes as adults.
Summary
Nomura Holdings organized a financial education event on July 24, targeting elementary students. The program used a hands-on approach where participants acted as eraser importers, learning about currency exchange fluctuations through dice rolls. A young participant expressed enthusiasm for learning about foreign currencies, while her mother appreciated the practical and accessible teaching method. The event aligns with growing calls for financial education, as individual investment expands. According to the Japan Securities Dealers Association, NISA new purchase totals are projected to reach ¥59.2 trillion by March 2025, a tenfold increase since 2014. Nomura executive Hiroyuki Inaita highlighted the importance of fostering financial literacy from a young age to help children grow into financially responsible adults.
