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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary in American style when I become a US citizen ??

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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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#2

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
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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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#4

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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#5

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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Vivinavi Bangkok
I will be assigned to Bangkok in April 2026.

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  • Curiosity999
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  • 2026/03/11 17:58

I will be moving to Bangkok by myself starting this April.
I have a question for senior expatriates, how do you have lunch if you work in a factory ?
I think it depends on the company, but we can have our own cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, bring our own lunch, etc.
I would be happy if you could help me.

Thank you very much.

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Curiosity999
I see you are being posted next month, that's exciting.
I used to work at a factory too, and I used to have lunch at
① a nearby restaurant
② bread from 7-Eleven ・ lunch boxes
③ the factory canteen
I changed these depending on my mood.
Restaurants were often crowded during lunch breaks and meals were not finished within the break time
so we often ate in the factory cafeteria.
Seven's lunch boxes were boring and bad.
I recommend you bring pickled plums, friquettes, rice, instant miso soup, etc.
to change the menu of the factory cafeteria !.
The factory cafeteria may have a variety of menu items, but
many of them are too spicy, and the menu items that Japanese can order are limited.
Good luck and enjoy your work.
HIRO

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  • Curiosity999
  • Yesterday 22:24
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HRO

Thank you for your valuable experience !
I'm sure you will have some trouble finding something for lunch.

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ! !

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  • シニア65
  • 2023/09/23 09:56

How many elderly people of Japanese descent are living in LA? We would be happy to be a place of rest and relaxation for the elderly who use the Koryu Hiroba. We think the eligibility is from 65 years old and up.

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  • 焙近漫
  • 2026/03/17 (Tue) 09:36
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If "it never rains much"
the blue sky of California
it never rains in southern California

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#1061
  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/03/17 (Tue) 20:49
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#1060 Roachiman,

I moved from NY to LA around 1971, so the hit song at that time was

Albert Hammond - It Never Rains in Southern California
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meDpNwem0Vo&list=RDmeDpNwem0Vo&start_radio=1

This was the song. I had heard about it, but the fact that it hardly rains means that I can ride my Motorcycle everyday. So I took a leap of faith, ate lunch at Famous Star and cheap today's specials at Norms Restaurant in the evening, saved up money throughout the year, and bought a new Storts Star that cost less than a Harley-Davidson Full Dress. I bought a new car, a Storts Star, which costs less than a Harley-Davidson Full Dress.

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  • 倍金満  . .
  • 2026/03/18 (Wed) 09:54
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Around 1971, there were still few skyscrapers
and the Bonaventure Hotel was completed and opened in 1976.
From New York, it's like going to Going Up The Country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bg9iaNgrGc&list=RD1Bg9iaNgrGc&start_radio=1

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#1063
  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/03/24 (Tue) 20:38
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Have you ever had "homesickness ( homesickness )" when you first arrived here from Japan?

I did. My first time in the U.S. was in the City of New York, where I stayed at the apartment of an older colleague who had come before me. Naturally, I could speak Japanese 24 hours a day, so I felt totally at ease, but I could not stay there for long, so I asked him to choose a suitable rental room from the Rent Room section in the Classified Section of the New York Times or some other local newspaper, and I called him and asked him to show me the room. I called him and asked him to show me the room at that location.

Continued..,

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#1063

I don't understand the connection between rented rooms and homesickness. When you went to see the room, did you suffer from sick building syndrome and became homesick due to mental shock? Did you make the branch manager or senior staff responsible for causing the problem?

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Vivinavi Chiba
Tell me what you like about the local area !.

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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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Tell me about useful services and products in the U.S.A.:-)

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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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  • 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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Vivinavi Hawaii
Dual Citizenship and Passports

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  • きのこ
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  • 2026/04/08 02:14

I have dual citizenship with the U.S. by birth before the revised Nationality Act of 1985.

We are talking about going to Hawaii, but
my American passport has already expired and I have to get it renewed, but
I don't speak any English to begin with and … I have to make an appointment at the American Embassy.
Since I have changed my name after marriage, I am also depressed about the hurdles of translating my passport, but
the biggest concern is that I have to use a Japanese passport to leave Japan and an American passport to enter the U.S.
I am worried that I, who can only speak Japanese, may not be able to make an appointment with a U.S. citizen as an American . … ? !
I am terrified of leaving my family and going through immigration as an American citizen I am terrified of where I will end up.
I don't even remember where and when I already heard
that "only a Japanese passport is acceptable for a short trip" but it is a crime, isn't it … ?

I have heard of people with conditions like mine who have experienced such behavior. I am afraid that I will be overwhelmed by anxiety, so I asked for your advice.
Thank you very much.

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I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or at a discount

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  • Homie
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  • 2026/04/02 19:54

I used to look forward to watching Fuji Television's Japanese-language newscasts in the morning, but the broadcast has come to an end. As I get older, Japanese TV is pleasant to my ears, regardless of the quality of the content. If anyone knows of a way to watch Japanese language news in the U.S., please let me know!

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#3

If you just want to watch Japanese TV programs on your PC or smartphone, you can buy a VPN with an annual subscription and access TVer, a website where you can watch Japanese TV programs for free.

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
(Toyota) Prius

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  • プリちゃん
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  • 2026/04/02 12:42

Hi

gasoline is getting more expensive these days, is the hybrid
Prius a good buy ??

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  • プリウス愛好家
  • 2026/04/03 (Fri) 12:45
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There is a surplus of Prius everywhere.
Older years have ruined batteries.

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  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/04/03 (Fri) 14:35
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As for new cars, the Prius is a "buy" regardless of gasoline price trends.

In the case of a used car, how the previous owner drove the car has a big impact, so when purchasing a car, please have it professionally inspected before making a purchase decision, even if you pay the cost. This can be said for any car.

We, a late-retired couple, bought a Prius as a new car more than 10 years ago, but we do not use it for commuting and do not make frequent long trips, so the mileage is very low and we change the oil regularly, so it is running fine without any trouble. Sorry, this is not helpful at all.

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  • プリウス?
  • 2026/04/04 (Sat) 00:08
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I think the only person who says he's buying a Prius is Bikinman...

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Why is there a surplus of Prius everywhere ??

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  • 断捨離
  • 2026/04/06 (Mon) 16:28
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Whether or not a Hybrid is a good buy depends on your lifestyle. I drive a Toyota SUV Hybrid.

My car is 15 years old, 160,000 miles and gets better gas mileage than the new 2025 Mazda CX-5 I recently bought for my daughter.
Hybrids need to be kept for 6 - 8 years or more to make money, taking into account the rising cost of gasoline. If you plan to drive it all the time, a hybrid is a good choice. If you plan to drive it all the time, a hybrid is the way to go.

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Please let me know if you know of any

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  • アンマスク
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  • 2026/04/05 22:06

I don't think I should name names, so
I would appreciate your understanding, but
isn't it very difficult to find a Japanese American hair salon in Hawaii and a salon manager

I finally found one, but
she suddenly "quit". I would like to go back to the salon if she is working in another salon.
She was working at a salon not far from the Hilton until about March.
If anyone knows her, please let me know.

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I want to grow kumquat.

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  • きんちゃん
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  • 2026/04/03 20:26

I love kumquat and want to grow it, but please tell me what to do.

My mother in law has a great kumquat tree, but the landlord says it is self-sown and he has no knowledge of it.

She wants me to come and get it, but my house is too far away and I can't get there easily.

But I like kumquat so much that I buy it at the supermarket.

I looked up the meaning of the word "kumquat", but I didn't know what it means.

I heard it takes about 5-10 years from seed, so I can't wait 🥹

I wonder if I should cut the tree down and plant it in the ground ? The owner doesn't eat kumquat but the tree is full of fruit so the birds will probably damage it a lot. So he thinks that he should take the whole tree with him.

I think I am the only one eating them. I can't move the tree, but if I cut off a branch or something and get some part of it, can I grow it in my house?

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  • ああ
  • 2026/04/04 (Sat) 16:28
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Usually with trees like that, you cut off the small branches in the off-season and
grow them in pots and fertilize them at first. When they get big enough, you move them to land. I think that's how it works.
I did it with grapes, and they were doing well, but the gardeners threw them away ( tears )
I think it still takes a few years for them to bear fruit.

I think it would be faster to buy them from some nursery ?.

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  • きんちゃん
  • 2026/04/04 (Sat) 22:01
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Thank you ! It takes that long 🥲

For now, I think it would be better to buy one pot of fruit from Nursery, grow and eat it, and enjoy growing the branches I get from that house.

I wonder if I should cut the branches around there ? Do you have any advice ?

Also, I don't think I have ever come across a Nursery that sells Kumquat in the past ?
The last time I saw a potted kumquat plant was about 10 years ago at a swap meet, sold by an Asian guy. I remember regretting it for a while because even then I was traveling far from home and didn't buy it.

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Some types of citrus are banned from sale. I don't know if you can get them because they are regulated to prevent disease and I saw on the news that a vendor in San Diego sued the governor of the state by the million as he had to get rid of his seedlings.
There are plenty of YouTubers who can find you trees to take, but they are more likely to be successful than cuttings.

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  • Marcosilverj
  • 2026/04/05 (Sun) 08:04
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Why not buy some kind of tangerine sapling and graft onto it ?.

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  • メリー子
  • 2026/04/05 (Sun) 10:56
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I planted this tree 30 years ago and at first it produced a kumquat, but since the second year it has produced a lemon that is 15 cm long. I don't want the lemons, I want them to become kumquat, but only lemons. It is a strange tree.

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