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#1

• いぶにんぐ娘。
• 2025/12/06 10:22

I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice.
I think the customer who picked me up took a picture of my car's license plate number, and they reported it to California Public Utility.
It's a letter telling me not to do unauthorized cab driving, but it doesn't say anything about fines or anything like that.
I have to go back to Japan in a hurry now, and I will be back soon, but I wonder if I will have to go through immigration again when I come back to the US ？.

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• 名無しの権兵衛
• 2025/12/08 (Mon) 07:58
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Even if it did, it would be a problem because it's unauthorized.

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#4

• 9対1
• 2025/12/08 (Mon) 08:49
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I think he went to the Dodgers or something ？
I don't think he tipped off the customer, he tipped off the Uber driver or something
If the car is tied to you, he'll be caught in immigration
He'll check your cell phone history or something and you're out.

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#6

• 大谷君命
• 2025/12/17 (Wed) 01:34
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I was a private guide with both Vima Travel and Rocotavi until a few years ago. I knew for sure there would be a certain number of clients who would report to the authorities. We even got ice cream, so it was very difficult. We don't do it anymore. If you underestimate the importance of private guiding, I think you will have a bad experience.

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#7

• Sho
• 2026/06/17 (Wed) 10:36
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I’d heard rumors about it, but I finally got a warning myself. I’m currently consulting with my lawyer … What should I do?

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• 中村主水
• 2026/06/19 (Fri) 09:32
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I'm consulting with a lawyer right now; please let me know the outcome.

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• Mai
• 2026/04/23 18:01

Is it worth paying $120 for global entry ？ I have heard that the tourist lane was faster depending on the date and time. I would love to hear reviews from those who have obtained it 😌.

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#5

• Mai
• 2026/04/24 (Fri) 18:36
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My friend who came recently said it wasn't crowded, so I guess it depends on the time of year … Thank you all for your answers.

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#6

• 宝の山
• 2026/04/24 (Fri) 20:15
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I've been back to Hawaii at the end of last month, the beginning of this month, and the 19th of this month, and all three times there was no line at all ！
It was very smooth ！.

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#7

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• 2026/04/27 (Mon) 13:02
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I was in the immigration line for 2 hours when I came back in Feb. As a GC holder, I am usually instructed to stand in the US passport line with my US citizen family members, but this time I was instructed to stand in the tourist line with my family members because of the new rules. So all the US Passport family members stood in the tourist line with me for 2 hours.

When my turn finally came, all of my US citizen family members were sent to a separate room with me, and they were also inconvenienced. I have a feeling that even if I apply for Global Entry, it will be rejected because of my history of visa denial decades ago.

I used to be sent to a separate room every time, so I got a redress number, and after getting the number, I don't have to be sent to a separate room anymore, but this time, the officer at the counter happened to be new, and all my family members were exhausted after being sent to a separate room for a long time.

I want to get global entry, but I think I will fail in the screening process, so I have given up on MPC for now ….

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#8

• Sunflower
• 2026/05/26 (Tue) 11:18
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I returned to Hawaii from Japan last week.
This was my first
airport immigration since getting Global Entry.
The tourist lanes were not as long as in October, but
the Global Entry lanes were
the smoothest I have ever seen.
I was glad I got Global Entry.

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#9

• Globe
• 2026/06/19 (Fri) 05:31
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This year, I flew back to Hawaii on ANA. Since I arrived at 8:00 a.m., there was no one in line.

Last time, I flew JAL and arrived after 9:00 a.m., so I had to wait in line for nearly an hour at Honolulu Airport without a Global Entry card.

I think if I continue flying ANA, I probably won’t need Global Entry.

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• ペネロペ
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• 2026/05/23 08:49

I will be returning home for 3 months to take care of my parents. I would like a cleaning person to clean my house during that time, if you have any recommendations please let me know ！.

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#2

• Kame
• 2026/06/02 (Tue) 13:18
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There's a Japanese cleaning company called Kito Kito.

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#3

• ペネロペ
• 2026/06/04 (Thu) 20:23
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I saw the Review and it looks good ！ Thanks for the introduction ！

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• Cleaning
• 2026/06/16 (Tue) 22:01
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I am paying $80 for above service once a month. But I do vacuum. I also detail cleaning by myself. Cleaning lady spends total 2 hours which is $40 per hour. I do not need to vacuum but I want help her as much as I can . I want ask her to stay at least 3 hours but I feel sorry since it takes 40 minutes to come to my house.

Previous cleaning lady was charging $120 for 2 hours which is $60 per hour.

Since I am retired, I do cleaning by myself too. Fake plants, stove, 4 Japanese dolls glass cases, window glasses, kitchen fan, refrigerator, kitchen cabinet door, sink.., and so on. Endless!!!

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• Blackberry
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• 2026/03/07 15:50

If you have worked for a black company, are currently working for a black company, have been in a company where the black situation has been improved, or have filed a black situation 》(illegal ・ violation 》) with the DOL, please contact me to share your experience with black workplaces.

By the way, I am in a black company in California where PSL and split premium are not provided. I suspect that my co-workers are probably getting the same treatment. I don't see any sign of the situation improving …
Thank you in advance.

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#2

• ヒデキ
• 2026/06/07 (Sun) 17:09
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If you ask for a lawyer, you will be paid immediately and you can get compensation.

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#3

• さら
• 2026/06/14 (Sun) 19:41
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It’s not hard to imagine that …

if multiple people file a lawsuit, the company goes under, and other employees (who may not be in exploitative working conditions) end up unemployed …, this approach might be regrettable.

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• 引越し
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• 2026/05/02 09:56

Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ？
I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble.

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#8

• 春はあけぼの
• 2026/05/11 (Mon) 19:38
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Green and red are the symbolic colors of Fukuyama Express

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#9

• キティちゃん
• 2026/05/22 (Fri) 06:14
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Recently, it seems that many people who return to their home countries use Ya Fat.

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• 引越
• 2026/05/27 (Wed) 23:53
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I would like to know, what kind of services does the moving company offer ？?

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• Moving
• 2026/06/13 (Sat) 09:19
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As Japan’s population declines and remote work becomes more common, the number of moving companies catering to Japanese customers is also decreasing. Many companies no longer answer their phones. Since unlicensed, fly-by-night operators offer no insurance, it can be a bit worrisome if your belongings get lost or damaged; therefore, sticking with a major company might be the safer choice.

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• ねこちゃん
• 2026/06/13 (Sat) 18:35
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What about the major moving companies? ？
I’ve heard that items often get damaged during delivery.

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• ぱーく
• 2026/01/09 23:32

I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and was done. I was really impatient. Are there any places where a**holes are seen ？ I want to be careful in the future, so if you have seen them in national parks or other unexpected places, please let me know.

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#5

• ピンキー
• 2026/01/11 (Sun) 01:02
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He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.
I went there the other day and right after I paid the park entrance fee, there was an ice cream checkpoint.
I showed them my green card. They also asked about the relationship of the passenger.
He said he doesn't have one at all times now. They also looked at my car's license plate number.
I was surprised that they were also doing checkpoints at the south entrance and exit on the I-10 side.

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#7

• tomoyan
• 2026/01/13 (Tue) 10:45
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I thought it was Alice. I felt old.

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#8

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/13 (Tue) 20:59
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＞ He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.

I agree.

https://www.chp.ca.gov/

They have the same uniform color.

Los Angeles Police Dept LAPD has dark blue uniforms, whereas the California Highway Patrol (CHPS) has khaki uniforms

. This color uniform is everywhere outside the jurisdiction of the LAPD and other local police departments.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-immigration-and-customs- enforcement#:~:text=Immigration%20and%20Customs%20Enforcement%20(ICE)%20enforces%20federal%20laws%20governing%20border,customs%2 C%20trade%2C%20and%20immigration.

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• 倍金萬です
• 2026/01/16 (Fri) 10:01
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OC Sheriff is another uniform in a different color.

https://www.ocsheriff.gov/

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#12

• Ponchi
• 2026/06/11 (Thu) 10:01
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I was on the road in front of the fire academy near Dodger Stadium

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• お迎え
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• 2026/04/24 16:59

I will be picking up a friend coming from Japan at LAX soon.
If you have recently picked up someone to LAX who is not a US citizen or Global Entry yourself, how long did it take you to get there ？
I would appreciate it if you could tell me.

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#7

• M
• 2026/06/03 (Wed) 20:48
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MPC application, I used it last year to enter the country. I am a green card holder and my son is a citizen, but we were able to use it.
You can register your family together. It was summer vacation, but the MPC lane was very fast and very empty, so I recommend it.

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• K
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• 2026/06/08 (Mon) 11:27
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Can MPC be used at any terminal ？?

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• YY
• 2026/06/09 (Tue) 15:02
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＃ 7 I checked again about MPC based on K's information.

Below is the updated information.　

＝ ＝ Who can use MPC ＝ ＝

US citizens
US permanent residents
Canadian citizens with US B1/B2 visa
Those traveling for the second or later time with ESTA authorization

（ Therefore, green card holders were also okay ！ (happy ） ）

＝ ＝ Examples of available airports ＝ ＝

John ・ F ・ Kennedy International （ JFK ） , Los Angeles International （ LAX ） , San Francisco International （ SFO ） , Daniel ・ K ・ Inouye International （ HNL ）, Chicago ・ O'Hare International （ ORD ）, Seattle ・ Tacoma International （ SEA ）, Harry ・ Reed International Airport （ LAS ） etc

＃ 8 K asked a question.

What about if you are at LAX （ international but land at ） UA terminal or something.

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• Limonada
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• 2026/06/10 (Wed) 07:30
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＃ 9
Yes ！ Green card holders can also use it.

I was ready to use it and installed it, but the wifi at EWR was unstable and I could not use it. Canadian citizens, US citizens, and permanent residents were in the same line, so it took almost no time at all.
On a side note, when I told immigration that I had been to Morocco, they asked me if I had ridden a camel ？. （ Bomb ）

By the way, when I pick you up at LAX, I wait in the parking lot of the nearby Carl's Jr. and when I get my luggage, I get a call and head curbside.

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#12

• Mr.倍金萬
• 2026/06/10 (Wed) 10:23
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＞ I'll try to get a call when I receive the package and head curbside.

Good idea.

Still, last time （ I returned to LAX last May ） everything was full of private cars, including curbside, and the Flyaway Bus from SFV took extra time before stopping in front of me. But thanks to that bus, I didn't have to be picked up privately, and I was able to get back to the Van Nuys terminal without a hitch.

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• ライム
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• 2026/06/10 00:03

Let's show off our cats in this topic ！
We have two cats. Their tsundere parts are very cute ～ ！

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• Tammy
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• 2026/06/08 12:57

Nice to meet you😊
I am Tammy, a housewife in her 30s.
I am currently living in Connecticut due to my husband's work, but I don't have many Japanese friends around me and would love to make some! I would like to participate in any cooking classes held by Japanese people.
If you know of any cooking classes in the New York area that you would recommend, I would be very happy to hear about them ！
Thank you 🌸.

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• Aloha
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• 2026/06/06 12:00

Finally next week ⚽️ ！
Japan 🇯🇵 game
Please let me know
if you know where I can watch the game with live viewing ！
(Sports bar etc.)

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