Did Chiikawa Pass the Grass Pulling Certification Level 5? Unpacking the Pressure and Expectations

Did Chiikawa Pass the Grass Pulling Certification Level 5? Unpacking the Pressure and Expectations

Reader’s Question:
Did Chiikawa really pass the Grass Pulling Certification Level 5? I was wondering if the pressure from Hachiware’s support made Chiikawa feel like they couldn’t disappoint anyone, leading them to switch their exam number with the previous one. It’s interesting how pure and loving encouragement can sometimes feel like

Guide to Determining Liability and Repair Costs in Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents

Guide to Determining Liability and Repair Costs in Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents

Question from a reader:
Recently, there was an accident involving a bicycle delivery person and a 125cc motorcycle. The responsibility ratio has been determined to be 1 for our company and 9 for the other party. Our bicycle had almost no damage and did not require repairs. We received a repair estimate from the other party for the motorcycle, but at

Challenges in Japan's Criminal and Civil Law Systems: New Proposals for Victim Support

Challenges in Japan’s Criminal and Civil Law Systems: New Proposals for Victim Support

Question from a reader:
I have questions about Japan’s criminal law and civil system. It feels like there is leniency regarding debt and payment ability; why is that? For example, in a hit-and-run accident where someone was injured, the perpetrator only goes to prison, and actual payments have stopped. Even though the court recognized the debt repayment, the other party is

Understanding the Relationship Between Public Trust and Collusive Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions

Understanding the Relationship Between Public Trust and Collusive Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions

Question from a reader:
I would like to learn about civil law, but I have heard that real estate does not have public credibility. However, I also heard that it can be applied by analogy to protect third parties based on Article 94, Paragraph 2 regarding collusive false representation. I am struggling to explain this relationship well. If asked why rights