This special feature article presents a legal mystery related to our three Hokuriku prefectures, posed as a challenge by Attorney Ito, a lawyer and member of the Hokuroku Board of Directors.

While the world of law may seem cold and impersonal, many well-known judicial precedents in the past were shaped by humane judgments that emerged after a conflict between rational evaluation and human empathy.

Similar decisions have also been made in the Hokuriku region. For those who are faced with tough decisions daily, balancing logic and compassion, these historical cases serve as invaluable teaching materials.

In this special feature, we present past judicial precedents from Hokuriku that even troubled experienced judges. By the middle of this five-part series, you will have gathered all the necessary information. Think of yourself as a judge, listen to both sides of the argument, decide who has the stronger case, and prepare your explanation.

In the final article, Attorney Ito will reveal the actual verdicts made by the judges in these cases. Compare your conclusions with those of these seasoned professionals.

The content presented is based on real events involving numerous lives, and this mystery is treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Masayoshi Sakamoto
First Editor-in-Chief of Hokuroku