Analyzing My Experience Being Chased by a Man with a Knife in the Streets and the Police Response

Analyzing My Experience Being Chased by a Man with a Knife in the Streets and the Police Response

Question from a reader:
A man with a knife suddenly chased me in the streets and seemed about to attack. When I shouted, “Fire!” the people around me helped, and the perpetrator fled. It seems he also discarded the knife, but he only had 216 yen on him and no identification. The police repeatedly asked if he had the knife, and

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

Understanding the Differences Between Compensation and Repair Costs for Accident Victims: A Guide to Claims

Understanding the Differences Between Compensation and Repair Costs for Accident Victims: A Guide to Claims

Question from a reader:
In the event that I become a victim of an accident, isn’t the compensation money supposed to come to me? Will only the repair costs be paid?

About Compensation for Victims of Accidents

When you find yourself in an accident, especially as a victim, you may worry about how much money will actually remain in your hands.

Furuichi Noriyoshi's Controversial Questionnaire: Examining Ethical Boundaries in Journalism and Victim Privacy

Furuichi Noriyoshi’s Controversial Questionnaire: Examining Ethical Boundaries in Journalism and Victim Privacy

Question from a reader:
I’ve heard that Furuichi Noriyoshi sent an eight-page questionnaire to the lawyer representing the victim regarding the reports about Nakai Masahiro’s sexual violence designation. He is an outsider who is neither Nakai’s representative nor affiliated with him, correct? If he wanted to verify the weekly magazine’s article, he should have contacted Bunshun. Why did he send a

Understanding Celebrity Arrests: Legal Insights and Victim Protection Considerations

Understanding Celebrity Arrests: Legal Insights and Victim Protection Considerations

Celebrity Arrests and Their Background

Recently, during a break from work at a judicial scrivener’s office, I had a conversation with a friend while watching the news about why Shinji Saito was sent for prosecution while Hirofumi Arai and Yuta Takahata were arrested. My friend said, “The idea that celebrities don’t get arrested is just an urban legend.” Indeed, whether

Understanding the Controversy: Smile Up Inc. Lawsuit Against Junior and Its Impact on Fans and Victims

Understanding the Controversy: Smile Up Inc. Lawsuit Against Junior and Its Impact on Fans and Victims

Question from a reader:
What do you think about Smile Up Inc. suing the victim, Junior? It seems like people from Kis-My-Ft2 and Yokoyama Yu’s peers are involved, and I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.

Thoughts on the Lawsuit by Smile Up Inc.

Recently, I was surprised to hear the news that Smile Up Inc. has sued the victim, Junior. The involvement of people from Kis-My-Ft2 and peers of Yokoyama Yu adds a complex layer for fans, creating mixed feelings.

The Difficulty of Being in a Victim’s Position

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