Exploring the Legal Validity of Police Search Actions: A Comprehensive Analysis for University Assignments

Exploring the Legal Validity of Police Search Actions: A Comprehensive Analysis for University Assignments

Question from a reader:
I am struggling with a university assignment. I need to read the following case and answer questions 1 to 3, but I don’t know how to respond. The case involves a police officer who, disguised as a newspaper collector, contacted suspect A to conduct a search regarding a violation of the Stimulants Control Act. When A attempted

Legal Challenges and Appropriate Responses to Discovering Cash in Inheritance

Legal Challenges and Appropriate Responses to Discovering Cash in Inheritance

Question from a reader:
After my grandfather’s sister passed away and while organizing her house, we found 30 million yen in cash wrapped in newspaper. My grandfather and his eldest son and daughter-in-law decided to put the cash in a safe deposit box, but a few years later, when my grandmother mentioned the cash, she insisted that there wasn’t that much

Proper Steps to Take When Receiving Eye Drops with Preservatives at the Pharmacy: Understanding Your Consumer Rights

Proper Steps to Take When Receiving Eye Drops with Preservatives at the Pharmacy: Understanding Your Consumer Rights

Question from a reader:
I recently picked up eye drops from my regular pharmacy, but when I got home, I noticed something different. Although the name of the medication was the same, I was given a version that contained preservatives instead of the preservative-free one I expected. I want to avoid unnecessary expenses, but how should I address this with the

Corporate Donations and Political Contributions: The Crisis Facing Democracy in Japan

Corporate Donations and Political Contributions: The Crisis Facing Democracy in Japan

Question from a reader:
I am concerned about the recent elections. Isn’t it illegal for corporate votes to go to the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Constitutional Democratic Party? I believe that large corporations are favored, and in return, they gather donations and votes, which poses a problem from a democratic perspective. In particular, regarding corporate votes, isn’t it often