Question from a reader:
Can the president of a neighborhood association be elected? In my area, the president is simply succeeded by the vice president, and the system has become outdated. At the annual general meeting, proxy votes are distributed, and the president is merely confirmed, resulting in a situation where no real election takes place. I think this is problematic,
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I am having trouble with salary payments at my new workplace. On payday, there was no bank transfer to my account, and when I reported this to my boss, I was paid in cash just before leaving the company. However, upon checking the pay slip, I noticed that there was a shortfall, and I emailed my boss
Question from a reader:
A colleague accidentally hit a utility pole with the company car, causing dents and scratches on the bumper. My boss said, “You might have to pay out of pocket,” and it seems they didn’t call the police. So I have a few questions: 1. They mentioned paying out of pocket, but is it possible that there’s no
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When someone suddenly becomes unreachable after agreeing to meet via a social media chat app, does this constitute a crime?
The situation where someone suddenly becomes unreachable after agreeing to meet via a social media chat app is a phenomenon often seen, particularly in the entertainment industry. However, whether this situation constitutes a legal crime, and
Reader’s Question:
Is it okay to wear an anime collaboration T-shirt when meeting a woman?
In an increasingly globalized world, cultural exchanges have become commonplace, with anime standing out as a significant contributor to this phenomenon. It has garnered a massive following, transcending
Question from a reader:
I am troubled by past mistakes. In the past, I became emotional about something that was done to me and retaliated. Legally, there was no issue, but I am acutely aware of my immaturity, and the fact that I acted out of a desire for revenge weighs heavily on my heart. I suffer from regret and self-loathing
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I am troubled about the NHK reception fee. Today, I received a bill for the NHK reception fee at the house where I live with my husband. I often hear that “you don’t have to pay,” but I am worried that I might not be following the law. I would like to reconfirm whether I need to
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Recently, I have been troubled by family issues. A verbal argument escalated to the point where my father restrained my sister. I felt it was dangerous and called the police, but my father ended up staying at a hotel for just today. The police told me, “Call us anytime,” but my mother said, “Don’t call casually,” which
Question from a reader:
There is a household in my residential area that is causing trouble by burning waste. They burn cut grass every month, and despite multiple warnings from the police, they start again after a while. Recently, they have been burning without any concern even when the police come. If the police warnings are ineffective, is civil litigation the
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I recently lost contact with someone I lent money to. The amount I lent was about 150,000 yen. I have emails where they asked me to lend them money and evidence of a specified repayment date. I also have the history of the money transfer. I have four social media accounts, a phone number, a name (uncertain
