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• 交通違反
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• 2026/04/15 12:10

I have a question about speeding in Los Angeles. I recently got a ticket from the police for going 79 mph on a highway with a speed limit of 65 mph. They said I did not have to go to court, but there are options from A to D that I can do and I read the explanation but did not really understand which one I should choose. I am wondering if I will have to pay a fine and if my points will be deducted as well ？ I saw on the internet that it has something to do with the increase in insurance rates, so I am very worried. I would appreciate it if you could tell me more about this. Thank you in advance.

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#2

• 安全運転
• 2026/04/15 (Wed) 19:28
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I'm sorry for your loss, can you please explain briefly from A to D ？ I saw on the news that cameras are going to be installed to enforce speeding, they are supposed to be activated when you go over 11 mph and take a picture.

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• 名無しの権瓶
• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 10:18
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Court （ If they say you don't have to go to court ） then
first you get a letter from the court and if you admit guilt, you pay this fine amount and that's it. You can pay it online
If you don't admit it, go to court and contest it
I think these are the two ways
Of course you will get points for the violation, same as in Japan, but there is a one-day course called traffic school, and if you take it and pass it, the points will disappear
If you admit the crime and pay the fine, you will get a letter from the court and pay this fine. When you pay the fine, do you want to take the traffic school ？ and if so, pay for it.　
If you don't take traffic school, the points will remain and your car insurance rate will go up
If you take traffic school, the points will disappear and your insurance rate will remain the same
There are two types of traffic school, online or by attending the nearest school from home
From my experience, it's easier to attend school

So,
file an objection
admit
take traffic school
don't take traffic school
I think there are 4 types

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#5

• トラフィック
• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 23:03
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If you can go to traffic school, go ！ and settle for money ！.

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• marykayusa
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• 2026/04/08 19:44

I am now a permanent resident and my legal name in the US is my American husband's surname ＋ an old-fashioned-looking Japanese name given to me when I was born in Japan. When I told my American acquaintances that I was born and raised in Japan and immigrated to the U.S. as an adult, they "What? I thought you were born here or lived here since your childhood" and they thought I was Japanese American. When I asked a Japanese shopkeeper at a train station in Japan a question in Japanese, he would say, "Oh, ！ are you Japanese?

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• abc
• 2026/04/09 (Thu) 06:03
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It occurred to me that if you don't like old-fashioned names, you should also avoid old-fashioned names like John or Mary.

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• マイル君
• 2026/04/09 (Thu) 07:09
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You can get an answer by typing in Google AI mode "Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary in American style when I become a US citizen ？?".
Only the first sentence will be listed. "Yes, it is possible to legally ・ officially change your name to an American-style name such as "John" or "Mary" when you obtain US citizenship （ citizenship ）."

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• nbc
• 2026/04/09 (Thu) 18:36
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I can't do John or Mary. You have to write it alphabetically.

John is possible, but it is a man's name.

In Korean, you can write Jeon, Jeong, or Jong as a woman's name.

Also, you can change your name in court as much as you want without taking your nationality.

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• 2026/04/10 (Fri) 00:53
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You can change your name to whatever you want at the Oath Ceremony when you get your citizenship.
I didn't know that, so I didn't think about it beforehand. ？ ？ When I was wondering what to do, I saw a sign that said "Juicy Burger" standing where they were selling hamburgers. I thought for a moment about changing my last name to "Juicyburger" as a joke, but in the end I didn't. It's easy to change it on the spot, but if you want to change it later, you have to apply for it at the court and get it approved, which is a hassle.

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• marykayusa
• 2026/04/16 (Thu) 19:47
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Thank you to those who replied. It seems that once I get my US citizenship, it will be relatively easy to change my name. One of the reasons I want to change my name is because I grew up a bit abused by my parents in Japan and I want to change my mood. My husband, who is American, likes my Japanese name and is not too supportive of changing it to an American-style English name, but he is a quiet person, so if I insist on changing it, I don't think he would object.

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• mii
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• 2026/04/06 20:55

I'm Mika and I recently moved to Los Angeles.
The other day a friend asked me a question and I was at a loss for an answer, so I'd like to learn a lot from those of you who have lived in the US for a long time ！
Is there any service or product that you think "I would definitely use this if it existed in Japan" when you live in the U.S. ？

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• トシ
• 2026/04/07 (Tue) 10:29
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I'm sure there are many ways, but the one that comes to mind is the Toll road （ toll road ） payment system.
You can make an account online and register your credit card and it will be paid automatically even after you pass through.
When I went back to Japan for a long time, I forgot my ETC card and had to pay in cash every time....

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#3

• マイル君
• 2026/04/08 (Wed) 12:58
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I think it has something to do with service, but the return system. Most stores in the U.S. allow smooth returns within about 30 days, even if the item is unboxed.
Shopping in Japan is time consuming because you have to look at the product carefully, touch it, and think about it because you cannot return it.

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#6

• 倍金萬です
• 2026/04/11 (Sat) 18:41
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Mile,

You are right.

Most of the products can be returned "after use" unless they are marked "non-returnable".

I have also returned a large box of reverse osmosis filtration equipment (Reverse Osmosis System), the largest of which would not fit in a passenger car.

However, there are long lines at the return counter at Costco and Walmart. If you are not good at it, you may have to wait in line for more than 30 minutes. But everyone is standing in line with a nonchalant look on their face. It's just like America.

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#7

• ken
• 2026/04/13 (Mon) 16:11
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I wish they would make Ginger Beer and very spicy Cheetos and Butterfingers available in Japan - ！ I'm buying the bomb when I leave （ lol ）

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• パン
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• 2026/04/15 18:44

There are many kinds of gacha-gacha available these days, but I am having trouble finding out which stores have them.
I am looking for these two types of gachacha gacha in my area ？


I am looking for these two types of gacha gacha in my area, so if anyone knows where to find them
please share your information with me - ！
◇Time Travel Series Fujio Akatsuka Character's Coin Purse Bakabon the Genius

◇Finger Piano: Karimba of the Four Seasons

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• （＾∇＾）
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• 2026/04/14 17:43

How do you spend your days off ？?

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• ずっと木更津市民
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• 2026/03/19 20:47

Kisarazu is a nice place ～
Tell me about the good things about your hometown ！

I guess it's a place where both mountain and sea foods are delicious ～.

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• nana
• 2026/03/19 (Thu) 22:17
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We are in the country side of Kimitsu, but everyone knows each other, so I feel it's good for crime prevention ～.

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• うおちゃん
• 2026/03/19 (Thu) 22:21
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I moved here because the Aqua-line makes it possible to get to Tokyo in one hour.

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• いっちー
• 2026/04/12 (Sun) 22:22
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I returned to my hometown after the birth of my baby, but with a car, it is easy to get to the mountains and the ocean, and there are fewer crowds, so you can let your children play freely.

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• アグさん
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• 2026/04/02 23:24

Fiscal year 2026.
We will have our first gathering of the fiscal year.

Date ： April 12, 2026 （ Day ）
10 ： 00 ～ 12 ： 00
Venue ： Shirogane Orthopedic Clinic
（ 1 Shirogane-cho Ichihara City － 70 ）
Access ： From Yawatajuku Station on Uchibo Line
25 min. walk （ Buses are closed on Sunday ） Private cars allowed Parking lot available
Capacity ： About 20 people ♬ ♪
Program ： ① Self-introduction, update, chat
② My health, language practice, what I keep doing
③ Singing (Ogawa)

Application ： Please send to the following e-mail address ① Name ② Address ③ Cell phone number ④ E-mail address
⑤ Speech pathologist in charge and hospital ・ Name of facility
Contact ： Speech pathologist, Chiba Workers' Hospital, Rehabilitation Department Iwamoto ・ Ikeda
Phone ： 0436 － 74 － 1111 （ Representative ） （ Mon ～ Fri 16 ： after 30 ）
Email ： kotoba.ichihara@ gmail.com
Deadline ： April 6 （ Mon ）
Main Sponsor ： Meet up ！ Ichihara Aphasia Friendship Association （ President Yamaguchi ）
＊ Please wear a non-woven mask to prevent infection on the day. Please wear a non-woven cloth mask on the day of the event to prevent infection. Please bring your own drink


Thank you, no charge.

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• たれぱんだ
• 2026/04/12 (Sun) 22:20
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Unfortunately, I will not be able to visit on the day of the event, but I see that it is a wonderful activity. I wish you all a wonderful time of exchange ！
I wish you a pleasant time.

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• koo
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• 2026/04/11 23:59

The owner of the house I moved out of has not refunded my deposit.
It has been over a month since I moved out of my previous house and my deposit has not been refunded.
I have also contacted them on line and have not received a reply.
The owner lives in Japan and I have no address or phone number and am very confused.

What should I do in such a case ？
Also, if you know what to do if the LINE is blocked, please let me know.

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#2

• デポジット
• 2026/04/12 (Sun) 13:24
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Hello.
That is a very troubling situation.
I am an owner renting out a house in Hawaii.
Normally, you are obligated to refund the deposit within 14 days of the end of the contract.
It depends on what the rental agreement says.
If you don't have any contact information other than LINE, you were renting through an acquaintance
？
In the meantime, you should prepare the contract, proof of payment and messages you have exchanged
.
I think it would be a good idea if you prepare the proof of the contract, proof of the payments you have made and the messages you have exchanged .

You may also consult with the following places.
Hawaii Department of Commerce and
Consumer Affairs
General Consumer Affairs （ You can file a complaint online ）

Regulated Industries Complaints Office
Realtors ・ Licensed Contractor Trouble

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• ABC
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• 2026/04/12 07:33

I just moved here from Japan.
We have a small dog and would like to know if you know of any veterinary hospitals in Charlotte that can provide Japanese language services.
Thank you very much.

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• yukihtky
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• 2026/04/10 15:03

I am currently living in Ohio with my wife and two children and am considering relocating to Winchester, about an hour and a half from DC to VA. We are thinking of relocating with our family, and would like to know if anyone knows about the Japanese community in the Winchester area or the Leesbrug, Belmont, Ashburn area, and the living environment including public schools ？
If anyone knows anything, please provide us with information. If you know anything about it, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with some information. Thank you in advance.

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