Current Affairs and Society

Okay, I totally get where you're coming with this question. When I first came to Japan, I scratched my head over this for ages too. Don't worry, there are ways, but it does require a bit of patience a...

Hello! Saw your question and wanted to chat—as someone who’s been there—about seeing doctors and buying meds in New Zealand, using plain language.

Hello friend, It's truly frustrating to have a visa application rejected, but don't lose heart. This doesn't mean there's no hope. I've helped friends look into these matters before, and their situati...

Sure, no problem. Thomas Friedman's book The World Is Flat is very famous, but many people might remember only its optimistic conclusion—that "the world is flat"—while overlooking his deep concerns ab...

Hey there! Planning to buy a home in Japan? Congratulations! This is definitely a big deal. Don't worry about the language barrier—everyone feels completely lost at first.

Okay, let's talk about this topic. Will Starlink Intensify Technological Competition Among Different Countries? In short, the answer is: Yes, and it already has.

Okay, no problem. Regarding New Zealand's immigration policies, I've organized the information for you below to help make things clearer. ## Is New Zealand's immigration policy changing frequently? P...

Answer: Okay, let's talk about this Japanese "stock trading god," Takashi Kogameka (better known by his online alias B.N.F.), and how his relationships have changed because of his wealth.

Okay, let's dive into this topic. The answer is simple, yet its implications are profound: Yes, undoubtedly, technology and supply chain "decoupling" is creating new, and increasingly higher, barriers...

No problem, this is a fascinating topic. We can think of the relationship between these two books as two episodes of a story, both written by the same author (Thomas Friedman), both about globalizatio...

Okay, this question is incredibly fascinating, striking at the very core pillars of our civilization. If the "Anunnaki theory" were proven true, it wouldn't just add a brick to our edifice of knowledg...

Hey there! You've hit the nail on the head with this question – it's something almost everyone considering Japan wrestles with internally. Honestly, there's no simple "yes" or "no" answer because it's...

# Can They Continue to Serve as "Global Connectors" in an Increasingly Fragmented Global Landscape? ## Introduction Amidst challenges to the current globalization process—including geopolitical confl...

What are the differences in regulatory frameworks for essential oils across regions? Hey, I'm really into studying essential oils, especially how they're regulated in different countries, since that d...

Let's put it this way: these two developments sound like they're "taming" Bitcoin, and many initially felt this was a bad thing, going against Bitcoin's spirit of freedom.

Alright, let's talk about Starlink. You can imagine it as a massive global Wi-Fi network, except the signal comes from satellites in space. But why isn't it available in every country? The reasons beh...

Okay, let's talk about this topic. Economic Nationalism: A Lifeline in Crisis or Fueling the Fire? Imagine your neighborhood is on fire. The best approach would be for everyone to connect hoses, guid...

Okay, let's talk about this topic. It's like a house on fire, and the question is what a firefighter (the government) should do, and to what extent, to be appropriate.

Okay, no problem! Let's talk about the "Work to Residence Visa." I'll break it down for you clearly and simply, like we're just chatting. What was the "Work to Residence Visa" (WTR)? Is it still avai...

Hello, friend! Since you asked about AEWV, which is currently the most common visa for coming to New Zealand to work, let me break it down for you in a way that's easy to understand.