First-time investors urged to turn to inexpensive 'robo-advisers' The Japan Times

It appears not many people are into investment in Japan. As of last December, only about 16 percent of Japan's 1.7 quadrillion in personal financial assets was held in stocks, investment trusts or bonds. This is partly due to a general belief that investments are for the affluent or those with financial expertise. Others, meanwhile, just don't want to take the risk. But a new service known as robo-advisers might change this trend, allowing people to dive into investments more easily.