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51.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Have you ever shopped at Temu !?
2k view 2 res Question 2025/10/21 20:15
I read in the news that many countries have stopped sending packages to the US now.
If you have recently purchased from cheap Chinese websites such as Temu, please let us know if you received you...
52.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Child seat rental
4k view 2 res Question 2025/10/16 13:25
We have a friend coming to visit from Japan with her ( 2 year old ) child.
We are planning to take her sightseeing in our car, but
we don't have a child seat.
I am wondering if I can re...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to Pay for Property Purchases in Japan
5k view 20 res Question 2025/10/11 12:59
I am a Japanese citizen and have a bank account in Japan. My American husband and I are considering buying a property in Japan, and if we do, he will pay for it, but would it be easier to buy it in my...
54.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there any advantage by birthday for Kinder exam...
1k view 2 res Question 2025/09/20 21:34
I recently read with great interest a topic on Punahou ・ Iolani's Kinder exam.
I wondered if the August born child would have an advantage over the July born child in the following year, since th...
55.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Construction of Waikiki Banyan
3k view 1 res Question 2025/09/17 20:33
We are thinking of staying at the Banyan, but I saw that they are doing construction on the pool and there is noise and vibration.
How bad is it, and how much does it vary by tower, floor, and or...
56.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I cannot apply for a passport online!
2k view 2 res Question 2025/08/23 15:43
I can get the first passport photo on the app
but on the second one it says "no access token".
What can I do to fix this ?

Does anyone know how to fix this ?
My phone is andro...
57.
Vivinavi Hawaii
On sending a child to Rainbow School.
6k view 12 res Question 2025/08/23 03:48
I am considering whether to enroll my child, who will be 4 years old next April, in Rainbow (if he passes the test, of course), but my child's first language is English because my husband only speaks ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
American Individual Annuities ( Annuity ) About
1k view 3 res Question 2025/08/19 20:29
I have worked for several years in the past, but I am currently unemployed.


Can I still apply for the individual annuity even if I am unemployed ?

Thank you very much.
59.
Vivinavi Hawaii
temporary sitter
1k view 5 res Question 2025/08/14 17:18
I would like to know if you know of any places around Ala Moana where I can ask for a one-time sitter when my child is not sick and I suddenly need a sitter, not a private sitter but a church or other...
60.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
What will you do with your old family albums?
7k view 12 res Question 2025/08/14 10:08
I have started to organize my personal belongings due to moving.
I have several thick albums of photos of distant relatives. In the old days, people did not store their photos on PCs or cell phon...
61.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Elementary After Program
2k view 1 res Question 2025/08/13 14:31
I have moved to an elementary school in Hawaii.
A + Is there an after school program at the school I attend ?
Do I need to pick up and drop off at a different location ?
School ends ear...
62.
Vivinavi Las Vegas
I am planning to move to Las Vegas. Please tell me...
6k view 2 res Question 2025/08/11 22:43
I have family that will be moving to Las Vegas by the end of this year.
We have had the opportunity to go there several times and look for a room.
I would like to know some details.
63.
Vivinavi Hawaii
electric utility expense
3k view 7 res Question 2025/08/05 08:40
We have moved to Honolulu.
I hear that electricity is expensive in Hawaii, do you guys use air conditioners ?

My husband lived in Hawaii before me for setup, but because of high electri...
64.
Vivinavi Hawaii
I would like to know what cell phone company you u...
11k view 31 res Question 2025/07/31 01:07
Most of the time they say it's cheap in the ads, but when you actually get them to do the math, it's expensive.
I'd love to hear how everyone saves money on their cell phones !.
65.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Torrance Middle School
670 view 0 res Question 2025/07/19 22:34
Can you recommend any middle schools in Torrance Middle School that have good academics and sports?
Thank you very much.
66.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Carrying a Green Card
3k view 15 res Question 2025/07/18 21:55
I know that I should carry it with me at all times, but I hesitate to do so
in case I lose it.
I hear that an expired old one or a photocopy is ? acceptable, but
what about the actual s...
67.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Shampoo for a 3 year old
1k view 1 res Question 2025/07/16 18:57
Recently, my child has been smelling sweaty at times and I want to change shampoo.
68.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Has anyone ever taken the Paraprofessional exam ??
6k view 1 res Question 2025/06/30 01:32
I'm taking a course for this exam right now, and if anyone has taken it, please let me know how impressed you were with how difficult it was.
Of course I understand that it varies from person to ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Good place to live near Haneda Airport
2k view 5 res Question 2025/06/28 01:25

I am looking for a temporary place to live when I go back to Japan.
Or where can I find a place near Narita airport and close to Haneda airport with the same conditions ?.
70.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there anyone who is an airby in Japan ??
1k view 1 res Question 2025/06/20 19:46
If anyone has bought an apartment for a temporary return to Japan and is using it as an airby while not in Japan, I would like to hear about their experience, whether they outsource the operation, if ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Down comforter ( Goose Down Comforter Duvel )
852 view 0 res Question 2025/06/15 11:03
I would like to buy a down comforter ( Twin by Goose Down Comforter

but I don't know the criteria for choosing ( warmth, lightness, etc. )

Please let me know.

Please let ...
72.
Vivinavi Orange County
Trader Joe's
10k view 39 res Question 2025/06/13 00:58
I was told that the mini bags will be available for purchase on Tuesday, 2/4 in limited quantities. I got this information from a friend of a friend and I don't know how I found out about it. Anyone k...
73.
Vivinavi Hawaii
occupational discrimination
8k view 23 res Question 2025/06/04 22:50
Why do so many people in Hawaii discriminate against occupations ?
What's wrong with working in construction, real estate, and food service !?
74.
Vivinavi Hawaii
About the junk mail that won't stop
640 view 0 res Question 2025/05/28 14:05
Do you guys get junk mail ?
I get a lot of it in my mailbox every day.
Lately, I've been getting them in text messages as well, which is frustrating.

Every day I delete them as jun...
75.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I need rice bran.
3k view 7 res Question 2025/05/26 21:25
Can I get free rice husks or rice bran somewhere ? Preferably within Orange County.
76.
Vivinavi Hawaii
About My Number Card
4k 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.
77.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Reasonable ukulele store
808 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...
78.
Vivinavi Hawaii
REAL ID Update
2k 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...
5k 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 ?.
2k 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?
2k 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...
82.
Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm going from NY to Hawaii.
2k 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...
83.
Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm not sure if I want to switch carriers to Spect...
1k 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...
84.
Vivinavi Hawaii
toilet seat with bidet functions
1k 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 ??
85.
Vivinavi Hawaii
travel
14k 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 ...
86.
Vivinavi Hawaii
EOEL ( Public Preschool ) and Waialae Charter Scho...
6k 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 ...
87.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Where do you think Waikiki is in Tokyo ??
7k 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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Pick up at LAX-Terminal B
2k 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 ...
89.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Hibiscus and crown flower
827 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...
90.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Sending money to Japan
2k 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
2k 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...
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Vivinavi San Diego
San Diego Airport, Domestic ⇔ How to make internat...
3k 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. ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Check
1k 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.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
re-entry permit
2k 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 ??
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to contact a landline or cell phone in Japa...
7k 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...
2k 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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Deep Cleaning of Teeth
2k 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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
DMV License Renewal
2k 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
2k 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 ...