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Vivinavi Hawaii
What do you know about Olivet Preschool?

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#1
  • オリーブ
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  • 2023/07/24 18:02

I am currently looking for a preschool for my children and a friend told me about Olivet School and we went on a tour, but the children were assigned a day off, so the school was childless and looking back I only saw one classroom and did not tour the restroom. The director gave us a tour of the school and said that about half of the students were Japanese.
I would like to hear evaluations from people who have had or are having their children attend this school.

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#3
  • オリーブ
  • 2023/07/25 (Tue) 02:33
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No, it's fine !
I just received an email directly from someone who actually has a child there, and she also told me that it was a good school, although it seemed that way when she went on the tour !
The director was very learned and very good with kids. The director was a good person who was very knowledgeable and you could tell that she liked my child very much. She praised my child a lot and gave me advice.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Skyliner ?.

Local news
#1
  • Lala
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  • 2023/07/03 17:22

I'm planning to ride the Honolulu Elevated Railroad tomorrow since I don't think I will have a chance to ride it since it is free ride until tomorrow (7/4). I will go to the first station (near the airport ?) by car, but where can I park ?
and how long is the walk from the parking to the station ?
I would appreciate it if you know the way.

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#2
  • モルノモリ
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  • 2023/07/03 (Mon) 20:12
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If you are at Aloha Stadium Station,
there is plenty of parking.
I took it today.
Now, there are only 9 sections from Halawa Station (Stadium Station) to
Kualakai Station (East Kapolei Station).
Have fun!

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#3
  • Lala
  • 2023/07/03 (Mon) 20:37
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Mornomori

Thank you for your quick reply.
I see you are from Aloha Stadium !
I will try to go there tomorrow ❣️ ☺️

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#4
  • モルノモリ
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  • 2023/07/03 (Mon) 21:24
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Parking is on site so no walking.
There was no line, and the ride was Swiss.
It takes 20 minutes from the stadium to Kapolei.
If you miss one car, it will come back 10 minutes later.

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#5
  • Lala
  • 2023/07/04 (Tue) 18:21
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Mr. Mornomori

Thank you for the additional information😊
I went there today.
It was nice to see a different view from the top of the road that we usually drive on. However, if you ask me if I will ride again ?, I probably won't because I can get to where I want to go with pinpoint accuracy by car.
I can only wonder ? if it will be possible to pay for the full-scale operation starting tomorrow, but I just hope that taxes will not go up any further due to this negative legacy.

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#6
  • HonoluluWaikiki
  • 2023/07/25 (Tue) 01:48
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I don't think Skyline is a negative legacy. It is your own opinion.

Right now, the Skyline is east of Aloha Stadium, but once it opens to Kakaako
the number of users will certainly increase.

In 2023, the Kalihi Transit Center will be open, and in 2031,
the Kakaako government district will be open.

The Bus also loses money every year, but is subsidized
by the US Department of Transportation. The subsidy has been paid to Skyline for the opening of the new service this July.

Currently we are looking at 3 , 000 to 4 , 000 passengers per day.
I think we will see an increase in usage when school starts next month.

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Long lines at Hawaiian Airlines

Problem / Need advice
#1
  • 関空行き
  • 2023/06/28 03:37

Thank you for your interest.
I will be returning to Japan temporarily to Kansai Airport by Hawaiian Airlines in the summer.
When I returned to Japan last month, I arrived at the airport
about 3 hours before boarding time, but the check-in line was unbelievably long
and there was hardly any time to spare.
It is very depressing to think of standing in that line again.

There is a check-in machine at the end of the line, but
nobody was using it.
Is that one unavailable?
Also, is there any way to get around that line, like using a paid porter service or something?
If anyone has any information, please let me know.
Thank you in advance.

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#9
  • Kanikani22
  • 2023/07/04 (Tue) 04:27
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I used this service in mid-April to Japan arriving at Narita.

I arrived 3 hours before the flight and had to wait in a long check-in line. .....
I was told that the reason for the long line was because the same counter was used for Haneda flights departing earlier than Narita flights.

The machine is at the same counter. The machine finally gave me a ticket after 3 tries. My husband stayed on the line and I went to the machine, and when it didn't work after two tries, I was worried about giving up, but on the third try I got it. !

An American ? looking person was also struggling, but he looked like he could manage.

There were a few Japanese who tried to check in using the machine, but gave up and returned to the line.

By the way,
my husband's passport was accepted easily from the beginning, but my passport was out twice.

And as for checked baggage,
we were told to take our paper tickets to the "ticketed counter".
I showed the ticket flier and the attendant called me to come over.

I left the long line safely, but this time the checkpoint was so crowded that I was just in time to board.

The familiar faces in the long line around us boarded the plane, gasping for breath... I wondered if the people further back in the line had boarded ? but I couldn't tell.

By the way, Hawaiian Airlines has a plane in the domestic area, so even if I check in at international flight, I have to move to the domestic area after all.

For your information....

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#10
  • 関空行き
  • 2023/07/05 (Wed) 01:49
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kanikani22

Thank you for the useful information!
I see you tried the machine,
I see some light now.

Last time I returned home alone, but this time I have a companion
so I will have one person wait in line just in case, and a few others will try
the machine.

By the way, as of last month, the Hawaiian baggage checkpoint was
moved to the international end of the
terminal at Domestic (Interisland).
It used to be the farthest opposite end, but
now it is closer.
So after checking in at the international terminal, it is not too far to go to
the baggage check point at the domestic terminal.
When I used this terminal, it was relatively quiet and I could go there easily.

I will share the information here again
for your reference when I return home this month.
Thank you all.

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#11

I checked with the Hawaiian ground staff before,
the kiosk machine can be used if you have a Japanese passport.
If you approach the counter and ask for your checked baggage when there is an opening. The company will be happy to help you.

After attaching the luggage tag issued by the machine,
I usually go to the back of the counter and ask for a gap between customers and clients to deal with,
completing check-in in a flash.

TSA can be entered from anywhere, so it is one way to find an open space and use it.
Note, however, that the TSA PRE-only entrance is only accessible if you are eligible for it.
Incidentally, the Interisland Terminal should not accept check-in for Japanese flights.

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#12
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  • 2023/07/11 (Tue) 21:38
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Mr. Elephant

Thank you for the information !
I see that it is possible to check in at the machine if you have a Japanese passport.
I heard that you can also check in your baggage by looking at the gap between the time you check in and the time you leave.

I have some hope that we will be able to make it for now.
Thank you all for your information.

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#13
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  • 2023/07/23 (Sun) 22:50
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Topic.
I am reporting that I recently flew Hawaiian Airlines.

We arrived at Honolulu airport 3 hours before boarding time.
The check-in line was not very long, but it took about
30 minutes to be called to the counter
from the beginning of the line.

Actually, I first tried to check in at the machine, but
I got an error
no matter how many times I tried to enter the number of pieces of baggage to check in, so I asked the agent there
who managed to get my boarding pass, but …
the agent continued to check me in. The agent continued to operate the baggage check, but the error continued
.
And finally, the baggage tag could not be produced by the machine
and I was told to get in line for check-in ….
I had no choice but to get in line at the end of the line …
However, another person who was operating the machine next to me had a boarding pass and
baggage tag, so it seems that there are cases where you can check in
without any problem.

I was not satisfied with the result, but
there are more counters than before, and
the line seems to be getting better, so
I guess it is acceptable at least for now.
I don't recommend it for people with children or the elderly, though.

This is a late report on the current status of Hawaiian Airlines
.
I would like to make an earnest request to Hawaiian Airlines
so that I can check in by machine without any problem.

Thank you for reading this long report.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Private school

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#1
  • Private school
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  • 2023/07/21 13:24

I am moving from the mainland this year.
I have been doing a lot of research on private schools in Hawaii, but I am still learning a lot and was hoping you could help me out.

I heard that Iolani Punahou le Jardin Midpack is in the top 4. Each school has a different culture, etc., and they are all very attractive.
I would like to know about the best parts of each school and the characteristics and personalities of the children who attend them.
Thank you very much.

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#2
  • アクアリウム
  • 2023/07/21 (Fri) 15:24
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Hi !
My son attends Iolani and my nephew attends Montessori Community School.
Iolani is an academic school. I was torn between Punahou and Iolani, but decided on Iolani after seeing where their graduates went to college.
Punahou is more socialized and focuses on sports.
Le Jardin is controversial, so I chose … Le Jardin.
I heard that many kids who didn't get into Iolani or Punahou go to Midpak.
In fact, it would be easier to understand the school's color
if you go on a school tour !.

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Mr. Aquarium
Thank you for all the information you gave me right away. I have heard that there are many other good private schools in Hawaii. I guess the best way is to go on a school tour by myself.

I have recently learned that there are as many Montessori kindergartens as Starbucks in the mainland (the quality varies and you have to be discerning), but in Hawaii, even getting your child into a Montessori education is a very difficult thing to do.
I see that the entrance examination starts from the selection of the kindergarten. Thank you very much for your valuable time.

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#4
  • アクアリウム
  • 2023/07/22 (Sat) 22:22
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I understand ! I came to Hawaii from Michigan and there are many Montessori schools in Michigan, but Montessori is more expensive than other schools and I didn't know which one to choose.

There are several Montessori schools in Oahu
Montessori Community School in Makiki is
an academically advanced school.

Choosing a school, it's hard to decide ….

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#5
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  • 2023/07/23 (Sun) 19:23
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Aquarium
Thank you for all the information you have given me, as I had never heard from someone who actually has a child attending the school.

As for Montessori, Michigan is the same !
I was surprised to read the other kindergarten topics that you mentioned … I am in culture shock.
I guess there are many places where even kindergarten is not easy to get into, even if you want to get in at the last minute. You have to decide your target school in advance and choose a kindergarten … It's almost like taking an entrance exam in Japan.

If you don't mind, could you please tell us about some kindergartens that are considered academic preparatory schools?
Thank you very much.

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Relatives of Americans Angry at Hawaii Funeral Service

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#1
  • Kanikani22
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  • 2023/06/05 15:42

I have a question for "those who have experience organizing funerals in Hawaii". I would appreciate it if you could share your experiences with me.


My father-in-law's funeral was recently held at a funeral home in Kaneohe. It was a beautiful place with green mountains ........

My relatives are angry with the funeral home because they think there is something suspicious about it.

I, a Japanese person, have never been a mourner at a funeral and have only attended funerals, so I don't know if it is like that or not.
I would appreciate it if you could let me hear your voices for my reference.

I have a question for those who have experience in mourning or supporting mourners.

▪️The funeral contract was paid off 30 years ago before my father-in-law died

Questionable points:

① The ceremony control manager, a 60-something woman, was not supposed to have a greeting at the beginning of the service, nor was she apologetic.

On the day of the ceremony, the ceremony manager herself was so engrossed in handling the audio equipment that she ignored the mourners' calls all the time due to the delayed start of the ceremony.

There was no one in charge of audio equipment on the day = > The ceremony control manager took over for him, but he didn't move ? He was focused and silent the whole time. He doesn't even look up.

The ceremony did not start even 10 minutes past the start time, and gradually the attendees started scurrying around, so the mourner said, "Let's start with a greeting from the mourner's family representative" and the ceremony started.
After all, the control manager was still absorbed in the operation, not even looking up or answering ? or rather ignoring it. ! ! No apology.

Question: is this normal ? ?

② I had a contracted photo movie time of the deceased. Unexpectedly, the sound did not work.

The mourner's family members broadcasted music from their cell phones with a microphone. There is a gap between the video and the movie, but the movie enters a movie endless state. 。。。。

Mourner's family members even more angry.

No apology from the wedding hall.
The ceremony manager was silent and expressionless, as if the movie was already made.

Mourner's family is angry, but endures complaints to continue the ceremony.


③ Contractual agreement that the company would transport the casket with six people (30 years ago ≪) =>
⚫︎ with three company staff members, using a cart. The company was charged for labor costs

⚫︎The staff's clothes were too rough and unbecoming, both attendees and relatives complained

Relatives were angry that the company should wear appropriate shirts and pay courtesy.

(I, Japanese also said, "That's just not the way we dress in Japan. I was expecting some formal attire even for the ceremony staff, but I was surprised to see them in work clothes. But they were in work clothes.

There was no meeting, so the company has the advantage... Unfortunately.

QUESTION: For a burial, is it still work clothes ?

④ Since it was a burial, the rule was to put a tarp in the ground $ so they charged me an extra 1500 or something like that. 
I tried to peek in to see if it was there that day, but a sentry stood guard and kicked the relatives out, telling them not to come within a 5m radius of my father-in-law's grave.

A sentry with a parasol will stand guard until the grave pit is completely sealed with dirt.
Real I don't know if there was a tarp.

Question:
In the case of a burial, can't you get close to the end ?

My relatives imagined it was like in the movies or something, where the casket is placed in the grave pit and the attendants pour flowers and soil over it.

I'm skeptical that this is a tarp scam ? 。。。。

There's more, but is this the level of funerals in Hawaii ?
Mutually, my impression is that funeral companies have no courtesy.

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#2
  • アグリカルチャー
  • 2023/06/06 (Tue) 17:11
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I'd like to die in Japan, if at all possible.

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#3
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  • 2023/06/08 (Thu) 16:46
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I was not the one who conducted the funeral, I only attended three funerals of relatives, but all three were at different funeral homes.

The casket was carried in a cart.
The graves were buried in the ground, but the radius of the grave was covered with a sheet so that no one could get close to it.
Before that, no one even tried to approach. We sat on chairs about 4 meters away, including the bereaved family. After the ceremony was over and the graves were entered, I have never experienced attendees pouring flowers and dirt on the graves like in the movie.
After entering the grave, we had refreshments, during which time the staff covered the grave with soil and placed the funeral offering on top of the grave, and the pattern was to go see it after the refreshments.

The employees who covered the graves with soil were in beige work clothes.
They were holding shovels, and I didn't feel uncomfortable, and
there were no complaints from anyone.
The person who died was a well-known, well respected authority in Hawaii, though.

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#4
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  • 2023/06/11 (Sun) 02:41
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I have been to many ceremonies here,
but I have never heard of people not being allowed around a dug hole,
and the workers were in work clothes.
But we have never had an MC who looked down silently,
distracted by the sound. I think that is too much of a mess.
I complained ?
It would be easier if I said something.
I remember a funeral director in Kaneohe, but
it was messy.
A friend of mine is having a rough time.

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#5
  • Kanikani22
  • 2023/07/04 (Tue) 03:41
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Thank you very much to everyone who responded and read this.
Thank you very much for your answers, including your specific experiences.

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#6

I have photographed a funeral. I think it is the same place.
That family was an open casket. If there was a flaw in the sound, they were trying to fix it as quickly as possible, so they must have been concentrating. They must have been troubleshooting a lot of things. As for the flowers, there was a tent at the place where the burial took place, where the family members gave speeches at the end. I remember that before closing the coffin, the mourners handed out flowers to those who wanted to put them in, and they put them in one by one. The family members helped to carry the coffin to the burial hole, and then the staff bulldozed the coffin in. You said that the audio did not work and the ceremony did not go as planned, but if you had agreed in advance to order the audio there, it would be the fault of the funeral home, so you could try to negotiate for a refund if you need one. If you brought your own audio equipment and gave it to them on the day of the service, I don't know if it would be ? the venue's fault or not.

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Exchange to Brazilian Currency

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#1
  • ブラジル旅行
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  • 2023/07/14 22:28

I am looking for a place to exchange money into
Brazilian reals for my trip to Brazil.
I am hoping to have a few reals before I leave, although I am sure I can manage locally.
I heard that the money changer in Brentwood does not handle Brazilian Real, so I am urgently looking for one.
I think it is possible to exchange at the local airfield, but it would be reassuring if you could tell me about your experience of exchanging money there
.
Thank you very much.

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/07/15 (Sat) 07:52
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http://www.currencymoneyexchangelosangeles.com/

I don't know what area you live in, but
I once exchanged $5000 into Japanese yen here when I urgently needed it.

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/07/15 (Sat) 09:25
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http://www.currencymoneyexchangelosangeles.com/

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  • 2023/07/15 (Sat) 18:14
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Thank you Showa Otchan
for your prompt information.
My friend who will accompany me ( who is from Brazil ) is also in trouble
so this is very helpful.

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#5
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  • 2023/07/18 (Tue) 00:22
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My friend ( who is accompanying me ) from Brazil ? doesn't know why .

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/07/19 (Wed) 08:17
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Not sure if you can exchange money at any time, so check.

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Transfer to a four-year university

International student
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  • Yu
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  • 2023/07/18 20:09

If you have graduated from a college such as Smc, you will basically need your transcripts and an application form to transfer to a four-year university, but depending on the university of your choice, you may also need your sat or TOEFL scores. In some cases, a letter of recommendation from the high school or college from which you graduated may also be required. We have dealt with a variety of cases, so if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Vivinavi Yamatotakada
Umami Hillside Park

Outdoor
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  • みっち
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  • 2023/07/18 00:26

A lot of sunflowers are blooming at Umami Hillside Park ! It looks good in photos!

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International Exchange Summer Festival

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  • りえ
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  • 2023/07/18 00:23

There is going to be a summer festival on August 20 at Settle Glocal Hotel Itoshima !
It seems to be a place to promote exchange with foreign students and foreign researchers.

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24-hour car rental

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#1
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  • 2023/07/18 00:11

I hear there will be a 24-hour car rental shop in front of Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station.

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