Understanding the Celestial Dragons and Power Dynamics in One Piece: A Deep Dive into the Sabaody Archipelago Arc

Understanding the Celestial Dragons and Power Dynamics in One Piece: A Deep Dive into the Sabaody Archipelago Arc

Reader’s Question:
I’ve watched up to episode 400 of One Piece, and I’ve just reached the Sabaody Archipelago arc where the Celestial Dragons appear. They seem to be incredibly powerful, but they also kill people and engage in human trafficking without hesitation. Why does the World Government (the Marines) turn a

Essential Guide to Fixed Asset Tax and Inheritance Waiver: Key Knowledge and Procedures

Essential Guide to Fixed Asset Tax and Inheritance Waiver: Key Knowledge and Procedures

Question from a reader:
I would like to know about property tax and inheritance. Recently, I received a notification from a certain municipality regarding “the reassessment of property tax for heirs.” It’s difficult to understand the content, but essentially it seems that because my grandfather has passed away, I am being charged property tax. I found out that if I renounce

Maximizing Bicycle Insurance: How to Utilize Personal Property Coverage and Claim Repair Costs

Maximizing Bicycle Insurance: How to Utilize Personal Property Coverage and Claim Repair Costs

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about the personal belongings coverage in bicycle insurance. My son, a first-year high school student, fell while riding his bike to school and tore his new summer pants, which he had only purchased a month ago. When I asked the store where I bought them for repairs, they said it would cost 2,200 yen,

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