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Vivinavi Hawaii
About My Number Card
2k view 8 res Question 2025/05/26 09:46
Has anyone recently applied
for a my number card ?
I would appreciate it if you could tell me any advantages and
disadvantages of having a my number card.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Reasonable ukulele store
306 view 0 res Question 2025/05/21 00:09
If you know of any stores that sell ukuleles at relatively low prices, I would appreciate it !

I know that good ones are expensive, but I would like to be able to buy one for around $ 200 if...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
REAL ID Update
1k view 2 res Question 2025/05/19 19:43
REAL ID Update
All U.S. travelers need a state-issued REAL ID-compliant license or identification card, or another acceptable form of ID (such as Please visit tsa.gov for a list of acceptable for...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
When I use my credit card in Japan, I need a pin n...
2k view 10 res Question 2025/05/12 15:46
I heard that from April 1, when you spend more than 10,000 yen on a credit card, you need to get a pin number
What about credit cards issued in the U.S. ?
Since I plan to use my Citi Visa ca...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
AT&Japanese speaking staff at T ?.
1k view 4 res Question 2025/05/11 19:39
I am wondering if there are any Japanese speaking staff at any of the stores on Oahu
AT&T ?
If you know of any, please let me know.

We are struggling with a lot of things because w...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Have you ever sold unwanted jewelry?
1k view 4 res Question 2025/05/11 03:04
I have jewelry that I want to give away, but where can I sell it in Hawaii ?
The jewelry is diamonds, gold, and Tahitian pearls.
I have not been able to use the pawn shops I see in town beca...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm going from NY to Hawaii.
1k view 4 res Question 2025/05/09 21:17
I am going to Hawaii from New York on a business trip for my company, and I would like to bring some kind of souvenirs like sweets to give away.
However, Hawaii is also in the U.S., so I'm concer...
58.
Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm not sure if I want to switch carriers to Spect...
970 view 5 res Question 2025/04/29 02:53
Hello.
I'm wondering if I should switch from T-mobile to Spectrum.
The price is lower, but I'm not sure how it works.
I understand that the carrier will be Boraizon, but
I would li...
59.
Vivinavi Hawaii
toilet seat with bidet functions
890 view 1 res Question 2025/04/16 11:23
Has anyone ever seen washlets in the restrooms of large facilities such as shopping malls, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, department stores, etc. in Hawaii ? Where was it ??
60.
Vivinavi Hawaii
travel
5k view 9 res Question 2025/04/15 22:34
My daughter is starting school this year and I am planning to visit Japan to see my family for a month or so before she starts school. My question is, even if I have a green card and have no criminal ...
61.
Vivinavi Hawaii
EOEL ( Public Preschool ) and Waialae Charter Scho...
3k view 12 res Question 2025/04/15 10:17
Hello.

I am a Town resident who is considering putting my child ( 3 years old ) in preschool next year.
I am also looking into private preschools, but I was wondering what you think of ...
62.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Where do you think Waikiki is in Tokyo ??
4k view 28 res Question 2025/04/11 22:31
This is a silly question, but Waikiki is almost like Asakusa in Tokyo for me because I almost never go there as a tourist, but I think everyone has a different image, so what kind of image do you have...
63.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Pick up at LAX-Terminal B
1k view 3 res Question 2025/04/09 08:49
It's been a while since I've had a pickup at LAX, so please keep me up to date.
If I want to pick up at Terminal B around noon today, what do you recommend? ?
The free pickup (loading) area ...
64.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Hibiscus and crown flower
376 view 0 res Question 2025/04/07 18:51
I am looking for hibiscus ( red ) flowers and crown flowers.
Crown flowers are only leaves when I see them, and hibiscus ( red is what I am looking for ) I can't find any at all.
If anyone k...
65.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Sending money to Japan
1k view 9 res Question 2025/04/01 19:39
I would like to send money to my parents in Japan. ?
Also, will I have to pay taxes on the money I send ?

Please let me know if you know anything.
Thank you very much.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Recent North Shore
1k view 6 res Question 2025/03/29 23:30
I have an image of traffic congestion around the beach where the sea turtles are shelling, but I saw that construction was going to be done in that area before, and I wonder if the construction is fin...
67.
Vivinavi San Diego
San Diego Airport, Domestic ⇔ How to make internat...
1k view 1 res Question 2025/03/29 15:10
Hello.

I have a question regarding San Diego airport, domestic flights ⇔ and international connections.

I am planning to fly from Narita to Sacramento via San Diego in the summer. ...
68.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Check
995 view 3 res Question 2025/03/27 10:08
Refund check addressed to my daughter was received.
My daughter is currently working in Japan.
What should I do ?
Please give me information if you have any experience.
69.
Vivinavi Hawaii
re-entry permit
1k view 3 res Question 2025/03/26 10:16
I would like to ask those who have obtained a re-entry permit, how did you receive your re-entry permit when USCIS contacted you ??
70.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to contact a landline or cell phone in Japa...
4k view 9 res Question 2025/03/21 23:45
I usually keep in touch with my family in Japan via LINE and have never felt inconvenienced, but when I really needed to call a store, I had no way to do so. I also had a problem with not being able t...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Early elementary school students What are you doin...
1k view 6 res Question 2025/03/13 12:13
Spring break is coming up, what are you guys doing ?

My husband is working, so we are spending time together as mother and daughter. But every time we spend it, we don't really do anything s...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Nagaoka Fireworks from where?
3k view 8 res Question 2025/03/05 20:53
I am planning to go see the Nagaoka Fireworks this weekend.
I know it's best to watch from Waikiki, but I'm worried about traffic restrictions, parking, etc. since I'm coming from Eva.
Is th...
73.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Deep Cleaning of Teeth
1k view 4 res Question 2025/03/04 16:26
I went to a dental clean today and was told I need a deep cleaning

. This is my first time having a deep cleaning, so I am a little nervous.

I would like to hear from someone who has...
74.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
DMV License Renewal
1k view 4 res Question 2025/02/28 08:39
I am an expatriate on an E2 visa and my driver's license expires in May, but I still have not received a renewal notice letter from the DMV.
I haven't received my renewal letter, but I'm thinking...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
propriety tax statement
1k view 5 res Question 2025/02/26 22:00
I am asking about a propriety tax statement we always receive.


This time, after our name and address, it clearly states TRS Family Trust.

Is there any special meaning to this ...
76.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Conditional Removal of Green Card
2k view 12 res Question 2025/02/25 21:32
Hello.

"When applying for a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you can only obtain a green card valid for two years if it was issued within two years of the ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Apartment Repair ・ Regarding repair
858 view 5 res Question 2025/02/25 08:29
I have been living in an apartment that contains 4 households for about 6 years.
After living here for such a long time, not only the parts that are actually necessary for living, but also the ap...
78.
Vivinavi Hawaii
I want to change my bath to Japanese style ! Pleas...
1k view 1 res Question 2025/02/24 20:49
Has anyone renovated their home in Hawaii from a long, shallow Western-style bath to a Japanese-style bath? ?
My husband loves his Japanese bath and has recently been talking about changing it. <...
79.
Vivinavi New York
About a convenient and easily accessible hotel for...
419 view 0 res Question 2025/02/24 03:34
We are two uncles and an aunt traveling to New York City for the first time in about 45 years
Total amateurs ・ We are up and coming ☆☆☆☆☆☆ ☆
We are currently staying at the InterContinental ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
English Proficiency
2k view 12 res Question 2025/02/21 22:02

We would like to hear from real people who have lived in the area and what was their level of English proficiency when they immigrated.

It depends on your job, but could you give us a...
81.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Riding in a cab with a 3-year-old
746 view 0 res Question 2025/02/19 01:12
I'm not going to use a baby carrier since he/she is 3 years old, but of course he/she is still too small to use a seatbelt for an adult by himself/herself. I read that if you share the seatbelt at the...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Transformer (I want to use Japanese rice cooker)
532 view 0 res Question 2025/02/17 21:41
I would like to use an Iris Oyama rice cooker in Hawaii. \I would like to use it in Hawaii.
120V (Rated voltage AC100V, Rated frequency 50/60Hz, Rated power consumption 1140W) → I think I need a ...
83.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Central Pacific Bank Points of Interest
1k view 3 res Question 2025/02/16 01:57
I made a Central Pacific Bank VISA card
and used it as my main card for 6 months.
One day, I checked my card information online and it says
"You have accumulated 23,612 points"
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84.
Vivinavi San Diego
playdate
482 view 0 res Question 2025/02/04 07:41
Please let me know if you know of any Japanese playdate groups in San Diego.
85.
Vivinavi Hawaii
How do people who teach driving do insurance ??
531 view 0 res Question 2025/01/27 01:59
I sometimes see people teaching people with provisional licenses how to drive, or services like that. ?
If a person with a provisional license has an accident while teaching, is there insurance t...
86.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Torrance ・ I live in Gardena] Can you recommend a ...
1k view 3 res Question 2025/01/26 18:39
We are staying in Torrance and Gardena. We would like to attend church and interact with other Japanese people.
Do you have any recommendations for a Japanese church near you ??
87.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
About Global Entry and TSA Precheck Name
1k view 6 res Question 2025/01/26 18:36
Hello.
For those who have applied for Global Entry, I think it comes with TSA Precheck, but the name ( last name ) on the green card and passport are different, can you take the ticket with the n...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Electricity Bills
1k view 9 res Question 2025/01/24 07:45
I am thinking of moving now and since it is a cold area, I will probably use the heater 24 hours a day in the winter.
My previous rooms had radiator type heaters, so it didn't affect my electric/...
89.
Vivinavi Hawaii
about state farm insurance companies
1k view 3 res Question 2025/01/23 04:17
I have an insurance policy with state farm,
I would like to change from my current rep to another rep,
Has anyone changed ?
smoothly without any conflict ?
on the internet? I found...
90.
Vivinavi San Francisco
Safe neighborhoods around Berkeley
1k view 3 res Question 2025/01/22 13:47
I will be staying at UC Berkeley for a year and am looking for a place to live alone.
I'm thinking of not only the Berkeley area, but also commuting by BART, so I'm considering places around El C...
91.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Has anyone ever done a driver license renewal at a...
1k view 2 res Question 2025/01/20 21:30
When I was looking up how to do the renewal, I found that it can be done at Kiosk, although there is a fee, but can it be done smoothly ? I have an image that the machine breaks down quickly and cause...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Where you can buy mochi
6k view 23 res Question 2025/01/19 07:47
I know I can buy it at a Japanese supermarket, but I want to buy it as cheaply as possible because I want to make fried mochi, which is made by crushing mochi, drying it and frying it.
My friend ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Offices for rent in Waikiki
1k view 7 res Question 2025/01/12 23:36
Please let me know if you know of any office space for rent by the hour in Waikiki.
Thank you very much.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About Cooking Classes in Japanese in Los Angeles
3k view 9 res Question 2025/01/12 12:18
Hello everyone.

I have been researching Japanese cooking classes in Los Angeles, and most of the classes I have found seem to be taught in English. I have the impression that most of the cla...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is this a scam email ・ ・ ・ ・
4k view 16 res Question 2025/01/05 19:19
I received the following email...

《New Message Notification From Your "my Social Security" Account》
You elected to receive email You may log in to your account to view new Message Cente...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Question about omikazuchi in Los Angeles
451 view 3 res Question 2025/01/04 12:03
Happy New Year everyone !
Thank you for your support this year.

I am looking for a place in Los Angeles and Torrance where I can draw lots. If anyone knows of anywhere other than Koyasa...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
handyman
1k view 2 res Question 2025/01/03 19:07
I am looking for Mr. Handyman whom I requested before. His name is Mr. Wasin ∈ Ogura∩, but his phone is out of service, so I was wondering if anyone has his contact information ?.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Christmas Gifts for Mourning
1k view 6 res Question 2024/12/19 09:54
The father of our Japanese neighbor (elderly )) passed away recently,

can we give him a Christmas gift as usual ?

Thank you very much.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Difference between citizenship and permanent resid...
15k view 63 res Question 2024/12/18 09:10
I would like to know everyone's thoughts or experiences. I am currently pregnant with my second child and considering having the baby in Japan for various reasons. Our first child was born in the U.S....
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Dual nationality passport expired
2k view 4 res Question 2024/12/15 14:30
My dual nationality child's Japanese passport expires in six months. When I tried to purchase a ticket to Japan for next summer, I was unable to make a reservation because my passport information is a...