Kakebo: The Japanese Art of Saving Money by Hani Motoko - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781780723433. Publisher: Short Books. Overview:. Kakebo: The Japanese Art of Saving Money brings a century-old Japanese budgeting journal to modern readers, turning everyday money management into a calming, mindful ritual. Created by pioneering journalist Hani Motoko, this practical paperback guide helps you set monthly savings goals, track weekly spending, and reflect on your relationship with money. It's an accessible, jargon-free alternative to budgeting apps, ideal for anyone wanting to build lasting financial habits while embracing a little Japanese-inspired calm and clarity in their daily life.. About the Book:. Kakebo (家計簿) simply means "household account book", and this beautifully produced paperback distils a Japanese budgeting tradition that dates back to 1904. At the start of each month, readers note their income, fixed outgoings and savings target, then log spending across simple categories each week before tallying everything up and reflecting on the results. Unlike a spreadsheet or app, the Kakebo method encourages handwriting entries, which research suggests improves memory, intentionality and awareness of spending triggers. The book poses gentle, searching questions such as whether you're truly aware of what you spend, and whether you value things beyond their price tag, prompting habits that go far deeper than simple number-crunching. Its guided pages are flexible and undated, so you can begin your Kakebo journey any month of the year rather than waiting for January. Throughout, the tone balances practical instruction with the philosophy that tidiness in your finances brings the same sense of order and wellbeing as tidiness in your home. It's aimed squarely at real life: cutting unnecessary spending, building an emergency cushion, and understanding the emotional triggers behind purchases. Whether you're a student managing your first budget, a family trying to rein in monthly outgoings, or simply someon