How to Manage and Dispose of Items Borrowed from Friends: Legal Advice and Best Practices

How to Manage and Dispose of Items Borrowed from Friends: Legal Advice and Best Practices

Question from a reader:
I have a friend’s belongings that I’m holding, and I’m in trouble. A friend who moved a year ago asked me to keep their things for about two weeks while they returned to their family home. The items include two garbage bags full of clothes, bags, shoes, and about eight cooking knives, including suits, underwear, and a

Practical Tips for Overcoming Owner Disputes and the Importance of Communication

Practical Tips for Overcoming Owner Disputes and the Importance of Communication

Question from a reader:
After years of running a store, it had to close due to the owner’s illness. The owner tearfully asked me to help with the store. Since they couldn’t pay for accommodation, I decided to stay and use that payment to help. I covered all the purchasing and advertising costs, gathering everything that was needed one after another.

Unraveling the Nakagawa Shoko Switch Incident: Who's Telling the Truth?

Unraveling the Nakagawa Shoko Switch Incident: Who’s Telling the Truth?

Question from Readers:
I’m confused about the Switch incident involving Nakagawa Shoko. Who is actually telling the truth? Nakagawa says she “bought it,” while her agency claims she “received it from an acquaintance,” and Minowa states that he “lent it to her.” What does this all mean? I want to know where the truth lies.

Investigating the Truth Behind the Switch

Understanding the Nakagawa Shoko Switch Controversy: Who's Telling the Truth?

Understanding the Nakagawa Shoko Switch Controversy: Who’s Telling the Truth?

Question from a reader:
I’m confused about the Switch controversy involving Nakagawa Shoko. She claims she “bought” it, while her agency says she “received it from an acquaintance,” and Minowa-san states he “lent it to Nakagawa.” I want to know who is telling the truth.

Thoughts on Nakagawa Shoko’s Switch Controversy

Well, the situation surrounding Nakagawa Shoko’s Switch controversy is quite

Navigating Social Media Etiquette: Why You Might Get Blocked for Your Comments

Navigating Social Media Etiquette: Why You Might Get Blocked for Your Comments

Question from the reader:
I commented on Shokotan’s post and ended up getting blocked. I admit my comment may have been a bit extreme, but I wonder if it really warranted being blocked. Was my comment wrong? (The post has been deleted.) By the way, I’m not criticizing the fact that I bought the Switch 2 from a reseller.

Reflecting on

Navigating Social Media: Why You Might Get Blocked for Your Comments

Navigating Social Media: Why You Might Get Blocked for Your Comments

Reader’s Question:
I commented on Shokotan’s post and ended up getting blocked. I admit it might have been a bit extreme, but I was surprised to be blocked for that. Was my comment really wrong? (The post has been deleted.) By the way, I’m not criticizing the fact that I bought Switch2 from a reseller.

Thoughts on Being Blocked by Shokotan