Understanding the Relationship Between Article 504 of Commercial Law and Article 100 of Civil Law: A Comprehensive Guide
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Understanding the Relationship Between Article 504 of Commercial Law and Article 100 of Civil Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Question from a reader:
I have a question about commercial law. Can you explain the relationship between Article 504 of the Commercial Code and Article 100 of the Civil Code? Specifically, how should we understand the reason why the minority opinion regarding Article 504 of the Commercial Code is considered to have the same intent as the principle of disclosure?

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Effective Solutions for Chintoku Troubles: Legal Perspectives and Calm Responses
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Effective Solutions for Chintoku Troubles: Legal Perspectives and Calm Responses

Question from a reader:
I’m really troubled. After connecting with a girl I met on Twitter to her real Instagram, she asked me for a “chin-toku” (a slang term for exposing oneself). I actually went through with it, but afterwards, she deleted the chat history and threatened to spread that I’m scared to her friends. She is also demanding 3000 yen

Understanding Payment Obligations and Normal Wear Interpretation for Repair Claims After Lease Termination
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Understanding Payment Obligations and Normal Wear Interpretation for Repair Claims After Lease Termination

Question from a reader:
I am a sole proprietor subcontracting for a major delivery company. After returning a leased commercial vehicle due to contract termination, I later received an invoice for approximately 280,000 yen, stating that “the condition of the vehicle was poor and repairs were made.” The invoice includes costs for repairing scratches and dents, as well as the cost

Understanding Chuunibyou: The Meaning Behind Middle School Syndrome and Its Impact on Adolescence
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Understanding Chuunibyou: The Meaning Behind Middle School Syndrome and Its Impact on Adolescence

Reader’s Question:
Why is it called “Chuunibyou”?

Understanding “Chuunibyou”: A Journey Through Adolescence and Imagination

When I first stumbled upon the term “Chuunibyou,” I was taken back to my own middle school days, those awkward years filled with teenage angst, imagination, and, let’s be honest—a bit of cringeworthy behavior. So, why is