Understanding Emotional Turmoil and Legal Risks After Infidelity: The Dangers of Coercing Someone to Drink Kitchen Bleach

Understanding Emotional Turmoil and Legal Risks After Infidelity: The Dangers of Coercing Someone to Drink Kitchen Bleach

Question from a reader:
I was cheated on, but would making the other person drink kitchen bleach be a crime?

To Those Who Have Been Cheated On: Is Making Someone Drink Kitchen Bleach a Crime?

Hello everyone. Today, I want to talk about a somewhat serious topic. When faced with the painful experience of infidelity, emotions can run high, and you

Maximizing Land Sales in Rural Areas: Insights on Property Tax and Inheritance Strategies

Maximizing Land Sales in Rural Areas: Insights on Property Tax and Inheritance Strategies

Question from a reader:
I own a forest in the countryside, but I’m concerned about the property tax and am thinking of letting it go. Recently, a Chinese person offered to buy everything for three times the market price, and I’m considering selling. I have other land as well, so I’m also contemplating selling that. How is everyone handling inheritance planning?

Effective Approaches and Support Methods for Researching Past Domestic Violence Victims

Effective Approaches and Support Methods for Researching Past Domestic Violence Victims

Question from a reader:
I want to investigate past domestic violence (DV) incidents, but how should I go about it? I am currently a man in my 50s and experienced violence from my father, mother, and brother from childhood until the end of middle school. I was temporarily placed in a protective facility, but I was quickly returned home. I also

Understanding the Impact of Mental Reservation on Contracts: A Comprehensive Legal Guide

Understanding the Impact of Mental Reservation on Contracts: A Comprehensive Legal Guide

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about “shinji ryuhou” (hidden intention). If the other party knows or could know the true intention of the declarant, why does that make the contract invalid? Could you explain it in an easy-to-understand way?

What is Shinji Ryuhou? Its Legal Significance and Practical Impact

Have you ever heard the term “shinji ryuhou”? This legal term

Understanding Who Pays for Water Faucet Rubber Gasket Replacement Costs in Rental Agreements

Understanding Who Pays for Water Faucet Rubber Gasket Replacement Costs in Rental Agreements

Question from a reader:
Please tell me about the cost of replacing the rubber packing in the water supply. If there are no special provisions in the rental agreement, does the tenant not have to bear that cost? When I asked the management company to repair it, they said it was the tenant’s responsibility, but I am anxious about it.

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Risks of Unauthorized Parking in Supermarket Lots and Safe Parking Tips for Your Visit

Risks of Unauthorized Parking in Supermarket Lots and Safe Parking Tips for Your Visit

Question from a reader:
I’m worried about parking without permission in a supermarket parking lot. I’m planning to visit a daycare service for my child after school, but I’m not confident about parking in a tight space. If I park for about an hour at the nearby supermarket to go for the visit, will I definitely get caught? I intend to

Guide to Selling Your Father's Apartment with Dementia: Challenges and Solutions

Guide to Selling Your Father’s Apartment with Dementia: Challenges and Solutions

Question from a reader:
I am troubled about my father’s condominium. My 85-year-old father still has about 3 million yen left on his mortgage. Recently, he has shown some signs of dementia. I need to sell the condominium to cover my father’s living expenses, but will it become difficult to sell if his dementia progresses? I have heard that using the

Understanding the Relationship Between Article 504 of Commercial Law and Article 100 of Civil Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the Relationship Between Article 504 of Commercial Law and Article 100 of Civil Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Question from a reader:
I have a question about commercial law. Can you explain the relationship between Article 504 of the Commercial Code and Article 100 of the Civil Code? Specifically, how should we understand the reason why the minority opinion regarding Article 504 of the Commercial Code is considered to have the same intent as the principle of disclosure?

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Effective Solutions for Chintoku Troubles: Legal Perspectives and Calm Responses

Effective Solutions for Chintoku Troubles: Legal Perspectives and Calm Responses

Question from a reader:
I’m really troubled. After connecting with a girl I met on Twitter to her real Instagram, she asked me for a “chin-toku” (a slang term for exposing oneself). I actually went through with it, but afterwards, she deleted the chat history and threatened to spread that I’m scared to her friends. She is also demanding 3000 yen