Understanding the Relationship Between Inheritance Waiver and Acceptance Under Article 921-3 of the Civil Code
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Understanding the Relationship Between Inheritance Waiver and Acceptance Under Article 921-3 of the Civil Code

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I have a question regarding inheritance under civil law. Article 921, item 3 states, “However, this does not apply after the heir who has become an heir by renouncing the inheritance has approved the inheritance.” Regarding this part, I understand that if someone has renounced their inheritance but then engages in acts of concealment or other acts

Shinjiro Koizumi's Agricultural Cooperative Reform: Opportunities and Concerns for Japan's Future
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Shinjiro Koizumi’s Agricultural Cooperative Reform: Opportunities and Concerns for Japan’s Future

Question from a reader:
I’ve heard that Shinjiro Koizumi has been appointed as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. It seems he is trying to push for agricultural cooperative reform, but is this really necessary? I’m worried it might end up having only disadvantages, similar to his father’s postal reform.

Agricultural Cooperative Reform and Shinjiro Koizumi’s Challenge

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