Contents of Statistics Tables Note: The tables are available in Japanese, except for "49. Tokyo," which is shown on page 24. Financial knowledge and financial decision-making skills Analysis by prefecture 1. Correct answers given to true/false questions 37. Hokkaido * The "Standard Learning Goals for Different Age Groups" from the "Minimum Level of Financial Literacy That Should Be Attained" prepared by the Committee for the Promotion of Financial Education (Secretariat: Central Council for Financial Services Information. See next page for details). Methodology ► An online survey was conducted on 25,000 individuals aged 18 to 79 who have been chosen in proportion to Japan's demographic structure. ► The previous (2011) survey was conducted by extracting samples aged 18 and over from 500 locations nationwide and obtaining responses through face-to-face interviews, postal mail, or the Internet. The sample size was 3,531. Characteristics of questions ► The questions were a combination of true/false questions on "financial knowledge and financial decision-making skills" and questions on "characteristics of behavior and attitude" relating to the eight categories of the Financial Literacy Map. About half of the questions were made similar to those in surveys conducted by the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) so that the results could be compared. * Proportion of those who made comparisons with other financial institutions or products when investing funds, taking out a loan, or purchasing a life insurance policy. Slightly less than half of the respondents understood that a credit card fee (interest) is charged for installment payments. * Living expenses for retirement, children's educational expenses, and costs of buying a house. From websites Consultation at financial institutions From pamphlets provided at financial institutions Through TV, newspapers, etc. Conversations with family members/friends At a lecture meeting or a seminar Consultation with financial professionals, etc. * Whereas the respondents gave free answers, the results are shown here in a summarized manner.
