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cancer insurance

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#1
  • Miko
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  • 2023/09/19 12:01

Is there any insurance like Japanese cancer insurance in the US ？?

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#2
  • あるよ
  • 2023/09/19 (Tue) 13:19
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It's very expensive, but
The time has come to buy life with money
Some lives can't be bought with money, but...

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/19 (Tue) 15:21
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You could ask at an agency that handles insurance.

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Private School in Hawaii

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#1
  • ハワイの学校について
  • 2023/08/24 15:44

I recently saw a post about preschool and was surprised to learn that many of you are considering private schooling after Kinder.
I am amazed at the high tuition fees for a well-known private school ($ 20,000 ～ /year) and feel that it is not easy even if you are working together.
What are your reasons （ for wanting a private school even with such high tuition ） and why do you prefer to avoid papric schools ？
and is your family working together ？

? We have a preschooler who is still at a pre-school age, but I would like to hear from both private and public people for future reference.
Thank you.

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  • ハワイファイブオー
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  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 20:20
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I also did a lot of research on private schooling for my children, but
I realized that with our family budget, I would have to work very hard to afford it.
We moved to an area with a good reputation for public schools at least.
We found a good school with a nearly 100% college-going rate, so
my child is now a student at a university in the Mainland.
College is even more expensive, so it's not easy.

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#4

For Kindergarten-6th grade, it is not as important to attend a private school if you can get your child into a good public school. This is not always easy though and you have to either live in a good district or get a Geographic Exception (GE). Some parents of course believe that private schools are the best and if they can afford them, its no problem. However please keep in mind that tuition is only one cost. You also have to factor in books, after school care, extracurricular activities, summer school, etc. Extracurricular activities start off cheaper when children are small because the lessons are usually once a week for a shorter time. By the time they reach middle school, these activities can be adding thousands of dollars every year. Some parents feel that private schools are more important at the high school age, BUT do not want to take a chance so they apply their child at a young age and get in when the application process is easier (no SSAT entrance exam tests). Ultimately, you should really look at the finances, if you are going to be struggling to keep up, it is definitely not worth it. There are many good public schools and if your child is smart, they can succeed anywhere. Better to spend time with them when they are young than to work many hours and let someone else (private school) raise them. There is no denying that many good private schools offer a good network and environment, but not at the cost of you and your partner struggling. 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce and the largest cause of divorces are financial struggles.

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#5

When my children were still small (around 2 or 3 years old)
the topic of conversation among my mom's friends was private or public school. It was.

We were both working at home, but private school was never an option.
We were able to at least enroll him in a public school with a good reputation in GE.
In exchange for private tuition, we were able to give her a variety of lessons.

Fortunately, I was able to enroll him in a school with a high percentage of students going on to higher education and he is attending a university in the Mainland, including scholarships, after receiving recognition in his field of study.
As Hawaii Five-O said, even more universities are expensive and difficult, though. I worry a lot about my children's future and school. I think it would be good to hear about the experiences of different people to help you 😊.

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About tips

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  • JTpark
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  • 2023/08/15 23:46

？
I feel that the tip in restaurants goes up and down based on 20%
Starbucks is $1-$3
for talking and teaching me
but nowadays I feel uncomfortable when I have to choose between 15% and 25% for a single rice ball . I feel uncomfortable when I have to make a choice.
I'm not saying it should be up to the vending machine, but should I be tipped even if I just click without saying a word
or not ？
I think it's unnecessary, but I'd be happy to hear your thoughts on this!

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#2
  • Wm
  • 2023/08/16 (Wed) 00:28
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I have never tipped for take-out rice balls.

With these high prices, not only the waiters, but also us residents （ and office workers ） cannot afford it.

Those who can afford it are paying above average tips. I think that's fine.

I know people who are self-employed and have to spend more money than they get in taxes.

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#3

You buy it in a store, not a restaurant, and when you select the screen, choose NOTIP
and put it in a cup or something else that is left for a $1 tip in cash.
It's the same $1 or $2 at Starbucks. Unless you are in a restaurant where you sit down to be served
I wouldn't give more than that.
They will prepare it for you, so it's like a labor charge. It is usually $1. Unless the tip is part of the salary, like in a restaurant,
there is no need to calculate it as a percentage.

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#4
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  • 2023/08/16 (Wed) 12:42
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We feel that the tipping culture is becoming even more prevalent due to Corona.
Tipping servers is understandable, but very often we are asked to tip on the screen
in the style of standing in line at a store to buy something. In the case of the Corona Disaster, I used to tip as a way of
supporting the store, but when I get in line at the store to buy a single tapioca and
tip is displayed, I don't know which service I am tipping for.
McDonald's, Starbucks, cafes, I do not tip if I am just ordering. Don't worry about these things, don't worry about it, 0% is fine.　:\cHB2D2D2:)

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#7

Ladies and gentlemen
thank you. I am relieved to know that my sense is not so far off. I'm sorry to add this, but the other day when I skipped a tip at a certain rice ball shop, the Japanese waiter gave me a blatantly disgusted look
and I wondered if it is a job where I receive tips on a regular basis ？ to begin with. I would be happy to pay if they offer various suggestions and support as much as Starbucks' older brothers and sisters do ^_^ Also, I think it's very nice to have a tip that means supporting the store. I would like to incorporate it too. Thank you all again!

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#8
  • ホノルル
  • 2023/09/20 (Wed) 13:30
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The POS System has a Tip section. This cannot be omitted on the System.

So, if you have a To Go rice ball shop or something like that, if that section comes up, you can SKIP
no problem.

Of course, if you put a Tip, no problem.

Tip should be said "put down" or "give", not "pay". I want you to put it down comfortably.

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Those who have not reported moving out of Japan

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#1
  • Yori
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  • 2023/09/14 15:16

Sometimes there are people who stay in the U.S. for a long period of time and do not remove their Japanese resident card.
They are not illegal residents, but people with visas or green cards （ who may be American citizens ？ ）.
In that case, you will not have to continue to pay National Insurance and Resident Tax. In that case, I think I have to keep paying National Insurance and Resident's Tax (???), but does anyone know what the benefits are to not report moving abroad ？

Please help me.

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#13
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/16 (Sat) 17:21
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You can always return to your country for treatment. You can get a pension in Japan. You have no income in Japan, so you have minimal expenses. Prescriptions are also cheaper in Japan. If you are renting a room and living here, don't say "anytime", just go back home You can get government assistance even though you have no income in Japan.
Don't be persistent, but think about how you can stabilize your life.

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#14
  • 元祖・昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/16 (Sat) 17:51
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＞ If you are renting a place to live here, don't say anytime soon, just go back home ・ ・ ・
＞ You could get government assistance even if you don't have an income.

#6 pooske, I believe you live in a nice mansion in PV. That is why he pays taxes in Japan and the US.
It is rude to tell these people that they can get government subsidies even though they have no income.

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#18
  • うざい
  • 2023/09/17 (Sun) 10:01
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A lady who used to live in PV used to say that it's hot down there.
Well, the old resident's wife is a tengu, you know.

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#19
  • 管理人
  • 2023/09/17 (Sun) 10:09
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#17
>namban yonba

40. house search
#130

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  • うざい！
  • 2023/09/17 (Sun) 16:52
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He is not a dandy. He is different from his older brothers.
The "datte" in "datte ni ikimai nai" is "datte" in "datte-o".
The word "datte" means to be vain, to adorn one's appearance.
It means to act flamboyantly, especially to attract attention.

"Not living in date" means not living in such a superficial or lax manner.
It is also used of "not being Date or drunken".
This "drunkenness" also means the same thing, to be fond of things.

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Zoom vs Line

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#1
  • vagabond
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  • 2023/09/19 23:11

Zooms and Lines ？
You may be beaten now 、、、、
Tell me the advantages, disadvantages, etc. ！

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#2

Zoom is for communication using video, LINE is for communication using text, stamps, etc. （ LINE can also be used for video conversations ）, I think. I think that each of them is suited for different purposes, so it is a little difficult to compare them in terms of advantages ・ and disadvantages.
By the way, LINE requires all users to verify their identity with a cell phone number, but Zoom does not.

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#3
  • ライン民？
  • 2023/09/20 (Wed) 13:19
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Americans don't know what a line is.
What's that? They say, "What's that?

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Japan Rail Pass voucher

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#1
  • pass
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  • 2023/08/08 00:34

From what I saw, I thought IACE Travel was the cheapest, but the website seems to suggest buying online. But I would like to buy in person at the office to confirm some things, but I don't know the number of the office. One of the numbers on the web says that this service is no longer available, and the other one gives me guidance and says to call there if I want to speak to a representative directly.
Is it possible to go directly to the office and make a purchase ？
or do you have a travel agent you would recommend?

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#10

I'd like to add, I believe the fees are the same as IACE and JTB. Just because it's an online order mailed
doesn't mean the fee is higher, but the postage is. That's the only difference. If you compare the sites, you can see to some extent that the fee is about $10 for both.

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  • さくら
  • 2023/08/10 (Thu) 01:10
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Halo thank you very much for your very kindness ！
Yes. It's about the name and so on. I've been making a lot of mistakes lately (like forgetting to bring a present to a birthday party), and I'd like to have someone check my purchases if possible. If I try to use the rail pass and it doesn't work, my travel plans will be in trouble ！.

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#12

Yesterday I bought a Japan Rail Pass at HIS in Ala Moana SS.
I first tried to buy it online from IACE Travel, but when I tried to buy it together, I got an error message even though I wanted two tickets, one for me Japanese and one for my husband （ American ）. Maybe it's because we have different statuses ？ I decided not to apply for them separately because it's too much trouble. On that point, at HIS, the staff is right in front of you, so whether you are Japanese or a gaijin, they can make sure that your name is correct and you can make the purchase.
Like Halo, my passport has my American family name in parentheses, but it is slightly different from my green card, so I got a copy of my residence card from the consulate. They also confirmed this.
The amount was also one person ＄ 338. I didn't have to pay any fees or postage, so in the end it was probably cheaper than IACE Travel.
It was very convenient to buy the tickets right away because it was not crowded in the evening.

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#13
  • Pass
  • 2023/09/19 (Tue) 16:55
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Thank you Koco, I will try to get a copy of the book.
I ended up buying mine last week at HIS!
A few days before that, the price dropped to $ 213 per person, so I thought it was worth the wait. I think IACE will add Sipping fee ！
and Handling fee $ 10.

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  • 2023/09/19 (Tue) 17:04
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Add
My $ 213 is a 7 day pass and Kaco's ＄ 338 is a 14 day pass.

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Work in the U.S.

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#1
  • Shogo
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  • 2023/09/13 10:41

What kind of work do you guys do and how much does it pay ？
Please help me with my future career path.

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#45
  • Shogo
  • 2023/09/17 (Sun) 10:08
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Thank you, 44.
Are you the one who wrote in 9 ？?

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#47
  • 趣味はYouTubeを観る事です
  • 2023/09/17 (Sun) 10:27
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No, it is not.

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  • Shogo
  • 2023/09/17 (Sun) 12:59
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It must be hard to come up with 2-3 videos a week that viewers will want to watch, and it seems like you never rest on your Vacay laurels. It seems like anyone can do it, but it also takes talent to keep going.

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#54
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/18 (Mon) 09:17
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It seems there are YouTubers who introduce familiar products like vacuum cleaners, bicycles, digital cameras, etc.
They always get over 200,000 listens.

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#58
  • 普通？
  • 2023/09/19 (Tue) 06:17
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Thank you #55.
I was a little surprised that the Controller's sister-in-law made $ 120K 10 years ago and I think she must be getting a lot now, so I was a little surprised that only a couple working full time together would make $ over 90K in household income.
I guess it depends on the type of work.

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Japanese Tai Chi Circle

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#1
  • Kolu
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  • 2023/09/14 12:40

I am interested in Tai Chi.
If you know of any senior/Japanese friendly circles that practice outdoors, please let me know.
Thank you.

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#2

Tai chi? ？
I live on the west side of the city and in the YMCA Kapuna a program
we have Tai chi and Cardio program 3 times a week for 1 hour each for free for the seniors. After that, we have lunch (free) and leave.
There is also a YMCA nearby, or Lanakila senior center, or an affordable housing center behind Donq hote (I forgot the name of the organization).

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Japanese Pension Sending Fee Refunds, US Bank

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#1
  • おっちゃん
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  • 2023/09/16 10:42

For June 15, $ I received a
50 refund ($ 25x2) in about a week from US Bank, but
for August 15, today （ September 16, ） there is still no refund.

When I called US Bank's Japanese service on Aug. 25,
a woman with solid Japanese explained it to me politely.

She told me that
they are working on an automated program
for refunds, but until then it will be a manual process
which will take time.

He also said
that we will be notified in writing if the refund is cancelled.

Has anyone already received a refund for August 15
？

Thank you in advance.

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  • おっちゃん
  • 2023/09/18 (Mon) 12:11
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>Showa Ototto

Thank you very much for the information.
It was very helpful.

I have no one close to me who receives a pension from Japan
so I asked you here.

I just called US Bank's Japanese service
again and made a claim.

They made arrangements immediately.
I was told that
I could get the refund in a few days because of the procedure with the Japanese side.

If you are in a similar situation, I suggest you call
Japanese Language Service
888-507-7669
to make a claim.

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#7
  • おっちゃん
  • 2023/09/18 (Mon) 12:19
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>Showa Ototto

Thank you very much for the information.
It was very helpful.

I have no one close to me who receives a pension from Japan
so I asked you here.

I just called US Bank's Japanese service
again and made a claim.

They made arrangements immediately.
I was told that
I could get the refund in a few days because of the procedure with the Japanese side.

If you are in a similar situation, I suggest you call
Japanese Language Service
888-507-7669
to make a claim.

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/18 (Mon) 15:36
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How long will they cover it?

The story is that they will cover me for the rest of the year, but
the teller doesn't seem to know, so I can't prepare my next move.

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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe ： How can we watch Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe *live* here?

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  • Zenyatta
  • mail
  • 2023/09/17 13:56

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is coming soon ！ I would love to watch it live, where is it streaming ？ If you know how to watch it in the US, please let me know ！ 🏇.

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