Question from a reader:
After drinking, does simply pushing a bicycle while not riding it still count as drunk driving? Is it okay as long as I’m not riding it? Please let me know.
The laws regarding drunk driving are very strict in Japan. First, it is necessary to clarify the definition of drunk driving.
Reader’s Question:
What do you remember about the Studio Ghibli films you saw in theaters? I feel like back then, we didn’t really refer to it as Ghibli yet. For me, it was “Castle in the Sky.” I noticed that in recent TV broadcasts, “My Neighbor Totoro” is often shown first,
Question from a reader:
I recently got divorced and I want to create a notarized document. I heard from a friend that if my ex-husband changes jobs, the notarized document becomes ineffective unless he finds a new job. Is this true?
Creating a notarized document after divorce is very meaningful, especially when arrangements
Question from a reader:
When conducting a special resolution at a general meeting with 47 members, what conditions are necessary for the resolution? Specifically, what do “more than half of the total regular members” and “two-thirds or more of the voting rights of the total regular members” mean? Additionally, should proxies be taken into consideration?
Reader’s Question:
I have a song stuck in my head, but I can only remember part of it. I tried searching for the lyrics I remember, but I couldn’t find anything. Does anyone recognize it? Here are the lyrics I remember: “Responding to love Without understanding Still, we love each other
Question from a reader:
I was involved in a traffic accident, and the other party is scheduled for a follow-up examination in a month. In this case, will points be deducted on the spot? Also, could you provide information about fines?
Traffic accidents are common occurrences, and their impact affects both victims and perpetrators. When an accident
Question from a reader:
Can you tell me about lawyer Chuzou Iwata? He seems to be relatively unknown, but it appears he has also been involved in national politics. What are his achievements and characteristics?
Chuzou Iwata is a lawyer who is relatively unknown in the Japanese legal community but has been involved in national politics. Examining
Question from a reader:
I have fallen behind on my payday loan, and I received a letter from a law firm yesterday, but they didn’t answer when I called. It’s a place called Ichigaya Central Law Office. I plan to make the payment next month, but I’m worried about how long it will take before it goes to court. The amount
Question from a reader:
How is a violent criminal defined? For example, in the case of robbery, if someone threatens to take money without causing direct physical harm to others, I don’t think there is direct bodily harm involved. However, while groping and shoplifting may be considered lesser crimes than robbery, I feel that the act of verbally abusing and hitting
Question from a reader:
I believe that accidents can occur due to poor visibility caused by untrimmed street trees. If such an incident were to happen, would the administration responsible for managing those street trees be held accountable? It makes me a little sad to think that the mayor, as the administrator, might not realize this issue unless a lawsuit is
