Legacy Gifts
By naming UWC ISAK Japan as a beneficiary of your legacy gift, your intentions will help provide learning opportunities to many students. The support you give will be carefully used to fund scholarships that enable us to accept students with diverse backgrounds, not only in nationality, but also in economic, social, and cultural terms.
Leave a Legacy of Impact Support UWC ISAK Japan through a Legacy Gifts
Thank you for your interest in and support for UWC ISAK Japan.
What began as a small dream, “To nurture changemakers from Japan”, became a reality in 2014, when we opened Japan’s first full-boarding international high school.
Today, as the world faces increasing uncertainty, our mission remains clear: to empower the next generation of leaders who can face discomfort, embrace diverse perspectives, and create positive change. To realize this, we offer need-based, non-repayable scholarships to approximately 70% of our students, young people from a wide range of nationalities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds, creating a truly inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
A legacy gift is a powerful way to carry your values forward. Your legacy gifts can help ensure that future generations of students, regardless of their financial circumstances, have the opportunity to grow, lead, and become catalysts for a more peaceful and sustainable world.
At UWC ISAK Japan, we are committed to honoring your intention. Your support will go directly toward scholarships that empower young changemakers from around the world.
We invite you to consider supporting our mission through a legacy gift.
Points to Consider When Writing a Will
If you are considering leaving a legacy gift to UWC ISAK Japan, we encourage you to create a legally valid will. There are several types of wills in Japan, including “notarized will”, “handwritten will”, and “secret will”. Among these, we recommend using a “notarized will”, which is prepared by a public notary, for its legal reliability and enforceability.
For more information on the different types of wills, please refer to the FAQ section below or visit the Japan National Notaries Association website.
Please designate “UWC ISAK Japan (Address: 5827-136 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano, Japan)” as the recipient of the legacy gift.
To ensure that the contents of the will are carried out, please specify an executor of the will. For more information on the executor of the will, please refer to the “FAQ” below.
Please note: Depending on the nature of the assets or other circumstances, we may not be able to accept certain legacy gifts, regardless of whether they are “specific legacy gifts” or “comprehensive legacy gifts”. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact our Legacy Gift Acceptance Team.
When considering the contents of the legacy gift, please be aware of the “statutory reserved share” guaranteed to certain heirs. For more information on the statutory reserved share, please refer to the “FAQ” below.
When considering the contents of the legacy gift, please be aware of the “statutory reserved share” guaranteed to certain heirs. For more information on the statutory reserved share, please refer to the “FAQ” below.
Contact (Legacy Gift Acceptance Team)
Email: [email protected]
Legacy Gift Consultation Desk
We have established a consultation desk for those considering a legacy gift to UWC ISAK Japan. (*)
When reaching out, please mention that you found this information through our school website.
Managed by macoto.creative KK
Consultation via Email
[email protected]
Consultation via Phone
06-6311-3001 (Contact: Mr. Umezaki)
Office Hours
Weekdays 10:00-18:00
Website (in Japanese only)
https://finale-macoto.com/
* Consultations are free of charge. Please note that notary fees or related administrative costs may apply for formal documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Japan, there are three main types of wills as follows:
- Notarized Will – Created in the presence of a notary and recommended for its legal reliability.
- Handwritten Will – Handwritten by the individual, including the full text, date, and signature, along with a personal seal.
- Secret Will – The content is written and sealed by the individual, and the act of sealing is certified by a notary.
If you are planning to make a legacy gift to UWC ISAK Japan, we strongly recommend using a notarized will to ensure legal reliability and enforceability. For more detailed information, please visit the Japan National Notaries Association website or consult a legal expert.
“A testamentary executor” refers to the person who carries out the contents of a will. A testamentary executor can be designated in the will, or entrusted to a third party. Both individuals and legal entities can be designated as the executor of the will. As executing a will often involves specialized procedures, it is common to designate professionals such as lawyers, judicial scriveners, or trust banks to carry out the execution of the will.
The “statutory reserved share” refers to the proportion of inherited property guaranteed by law. Under the Civil Code, the statutory reserved share is recognized for spouses, children (direct descendants), and parents (direct ascendants), and in the case of donations that violate the statutory reserved share, it is possible to request a reduction (recovery) of the statutory reserved share. If you are considering a donation, please consult with a legal expert and be mindful of the statutory reserved share.
A comprehensive legacy gift refers to a type of legacy gift where a certain percentage of the testator’s entire property is designated as the target without specifying any specific property, such as “half of the estate” or “one-third of the estate”. On the other hand, a specific legacy gift refers to a legacy gift that designates specific property, such as “5 million yen from a certain property” or “a certain land”. Please note: Regardless of the type of legacy gifts, we may not be able to accept certain assets depending on their nature or other circumstances. If you are considering making a legacy gift, please contact our Legacy Gift Acceptance Team in advance.
Yes, we can accept non-cash donations. However, depending on the asset, we may not be able to accept it. Please consult our Legacy Gift Acceptance Team beforehand.
Unless otherwise specified, your gift will be used to provide scholarships for students who would not have access to an education like ours. If you wish to support a different area, please refer to “Areas of Giving” on our website or contact our Legacy Gift Acceptance Team.
Contact (Legacy Gift Acceptance Team)
Email: [email protected]
