This video episode provides a foundational "map" of Japanese Civil Law (Minpō), crucial for the Shiho Shoshi Exam. It outlines the Civil Code's structure, dividing it into five main parts: General Provisions, Property Law, Obligations (Contracts and Torts), Family Law, and Inheritance Law, each governing distinct aspects of private legal interactions.

For the 司法書士試験 (Shiho Shoshi Exam), civil law is one of the most heavily tested subjects, so it’s wise to start with a big-picture overview before drilling down. Think of this as building the “skeleton” first, then later we’ll add the “muscles, nerves, and skin.”