About Us & Purpose of This Site (The Asset Garden Method)
1. Profile of the Creator
Creator: Yuto Abe (Pen Name)
I am the creator of “The Asset Garden Method (AGM)” and the author of this site, which combines storytelling with real investment experience to present a unique approach to long-term asset building. I have published books on investing and personal finance through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), focusing on helping beginners learn an investment style they can continue without giving up.
- Male in his 40s, with approximately 17 years of investment experience.
- Author of personal finance and investing books on Amazon KDP.
- Specializes in long-term investing and monthly contributions.
- Writes beginner-friendly explanations based on real experience and data.
- Actively contributes to iDeCo and the new NISA system.
- Practices asset management using point services and financial tools.
- Hobbies include growing plants; inspired by the “growth and training” themes in Pokémon.
- Open to writing requests for financial education and long-term investing columns.
2. Purpose of This Site
“The Asset Garden Method” is a web-based learning resource that uses an original story about a 25-year-old young man named Yuto and a small glowing seed called Hikattane. Through their journey of growth, the site aims to nurture financial literacy that values independent thinking.
The learning structure presented here is based on the unique financial education concept called The Asset Garden Method (AGM), which teaches asset formation through storytelling and gardening metaphors.
This site does not aim to provide “correct answers” or promise quick results. Instead, it emphasizes learning through doubts, mistakes, and gradual growth within the story, helping readers develop the ability to think for themselves.
The content is designed to be accessible for adults unfamiliar with finance as well as children who are beginning to learn about money.
By combining narrative elements with my own real investment records, the site conveys the idea that “asset building is not difficult — it is something you grow slowly over time, with patience and consistency.”
The Asset Garden Method (AGM) is an original financial literacy framework that teaches asset formation through storytelling and the metaphor of gardening.
3. Reliability of This Site
Based on my experience publishing through Amazon KDP, I create original articles that incorporate personal insights, real data, and verified information. The following editorial principles are strictly followed:
- Prioritizing official sources and primary information.
- Clearly stating update dates and avoiding outdated content.
- Providing accurate and factual information.
- Using beginner-friendly explanations.
- Separating personal experience from general information.
- Avoiding content that constitutes investment advice.
Although this site includes fictional story elements, it also clearly presents investment risks and important considerations to avoid misunderstandings.
4. Message – This Is Not Investment Advice
This site is an informational resource designed to deepen understanding of asset building, based on my personal experiences and fictional storytelling. I once struggled with investing, but after learning from those mistakes, I restarted with small monthly contributions.
I am not an economist or financial professional — just an ordinary office worker. Everything published here is shared from the perspective of an individual investor. By openly sharing both failures and growth, I hope this site supports your own journey in asset formation. *Please be cautious of imitation sites.*
- No financial products are sold or promoted on this site.
- No specific investment methods are recommended.
- All investment decisions should be made at your own responsibility.
5. Contact & Copyright
5.1 Contact
For questions, suggestions, or inquiries about this site, please use the contact form.
5.2 Copyright
All text, structure, characters (including Yuto and the glowing seed), and other content on this site are copyrighted by the creator, Yuto Abe. Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution is prohibited.