Key Points and Strategies for Negotiating Settlements in Moped Theft Cases Involving Minors

Key Points and Strategies for Negotiating Settlements in Moped Theft Cases Involving Minors

Question from a reader:
Last month, my moped was stolen and found in a damaged state. Recently, I learned that the perpetrator is a minor, and I am in discussions with their mother about a settlement. I offered an amount between 150,000 and 200,000 yen, which the mother accepted. However, the divorced father has intervened, saying, “I want to hear your

How to Confirm with Pawn Shops After Filing a Lost Item Report: Legal Insights and Best Practices

How to Confirm with Pawn Shops After Filing a Lost Item Report: Legal Insights and Best Practices

Question from a reader:
Before filing a lost property report, it might have already been sold to a pawn shop. Will the police contact the pawn shop when I file the report?

Considering Lost Property Reports for Items That May Have Been Sold to a Pawn Shop

Hello everyone. Today, I’d like to talk a bit about the law, specifically about “lost

Legal Remedies and Precautions for ATM Queue Jumping and Assault Offenses

Legal Remedies and Precautions for ATM Queue Jumping and Assault Offenses

Question from a reader:
I was cut in line at an ATM, and when I pointed it out, I ended up getting punched. This constitutes assault, right? What should I do?

Considering Line-Cutting and Assault at ATMs

Incidents at ATMs are common sights in daily life. However, in that moment, it’s not uncommon to get caught up in unexpected trouble. This time,

Understanding Legal Risks: Is Showing a Photo of Your Partner's Affair to Friends Defamation?

Understanding Legal Risks: Is Showing a Photo of Your Partner’s Affair to Friends Defamation?

Question from a reader:
My boyfriend has naked photos of his cheating partner on his smartphone, and I took a picture of them as evidence, but I showed them to a friend. I found out that this might be considered defamation. Is there a possibility that I could get in trouble?

Cheating and Defamation: Considering Your Situation

There were naked photos

Legality and Ethical Considerations of Exposing Scammers' Personal Information

Legality and Ethical Considerations of Exposing Scammers’ Personal Information

Question from a reader:
Publishing a scammer’s personal information online is illegal, right? But I really feel hatred towards them. Is it really okay to publish it?

Is it legal to publish a scammer’s personal information online?

The hatred towards scammers is an emotion that many people feel. I am one of them. Especially for those who have experienced fraud, the

Understanding the Legal Risks of Neighbor Disputes and Unauthorized Photography

Understanding the Legal Risks of Neighbor Disputes and Unauthorized Photography

Question from a reader:
I have a consultation regarding neighbor troubles. The person living next door is my childhood friend’s wife, but recently, she took pictures of my garden without permission. She said she liked it in front of everyone and tried to show it without my consent. She claims she didn’t show it, but while showing another photo, she testified

Essential Guide to Fixed Asset Tax and Inheritance Waiver: Key Knowledge and Procedures

Essential Guide to Fixed Asset Tax and Inheritance Waiver: Key Knowledge and Procedures

Question from a reader:
I would like to know about property tax and inheritance. Recently, I received a notification from a certain municipality regarding “the reassessment of property tax for heirs.” It’s difficult to understand the content, but essentially it seems that because my grandfather has passed away, I am being charged property tax. I found out that if I renounce

Understanding the Legal Impact of Creating a Public Notary Document After Divorce

Understanding the Legal Impact of Creating a Public Notary Document After Divorce

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?

The Legal Effect of Notarized Documents and Its Misunderstandings

Creating a notarized document after divorce is very meaningful, especially when arrangements