Essential Guide to Inheritance Transfer and Key Considerations for Inheritance Tax

Essential Guide to Inheritance Transfer and Key Considerations for Inheritance Tax

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about the transfer of inheritance shares. Currently, my unmarried brother has assets worth about 30 million yen. Assuming that my brother, who is in poor health, will pass away first, my sister and I are discussing this matter. We have agreed that my sister will inherit the bank deposits, and I will inherit the

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

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

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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

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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

Important Points on New Regulations for Disposable Chopsticks and Frozen Noodles

Important Points on New Regulations for Disposable Chopsticks and Frozen Noodles

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I work part-time at Sandy, and I heard that the regulations regarding disposable chopsticks have changed. Could you tell me specifically which products I can hand out chopsticks with, such as frozen food noodles?

What You Need to Know About the New Regulations on Disposable Chopsticks

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Understanding the Emotional Struggles and Re-Borrowing Dilemma After Paying Off Consumer Loans

Understanding the Emotional Struggles and Re-Borrowing Dilemma After Paying Off Consumer Loans

Question from a reader:
I borrowed money from a consumer finance company in the past and have now paid it off, but recently I’ve been thinking about borrowing money again because I’m short on entertainment expenses. Do people who have paid off their debts think, “I never want to borrow again” based on their experiences? I want to know how they