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Vivinavi Hawaii
About Hana Hau'oli School		 5k view 6 res Question 2024/01/16 11:58
I'm sorry to say that I recently saw a topic about how difficult it is to get into a Montessori community school ！
In fact, my daughter did not get into the 3 year old class at a Montessori commu...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
temporary foster care system		 2k view 3 res Question 2024/01/09 18:01
Hello.
47 year old Japanese female
living in Hawaii for 7 years
my husband is 49 years old and American humanity.
I am wondering if any of you have been a foster or temporary foste...
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Vivinavi San Francisco
Location of EV charging stations in Japantown		 927 view 0 res Question 2024/01/07 22:37
Question. I use an EV charging app called ChargePoint. I heard that there is a ChargePoint charging station in a garage in Japantown, San Francisco, but I was wondering if anyone knows where it is loc...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Deposit from social security		 17k view 14 res Question 2024/01/05 12:01
I just checked my bank account and found a direct deposit of

a small but totally unexpected amount of money, in addition to the benefits I normally receive, one week later.

Has any...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
You can see it in Kohaku LA this year ？.		 17k view 21 res Question 2024/01/04 15:03
Last year I was able to watch it online only as an NHK subscriber.

Will it be shown on LA local TV here again this year ？

（ We do not wish your opinion about Kohaku. ）
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Admission to Sam's Kraz		 6k view 3 res Question 2023/12/16 14:04
When I register online as a Sam's Club member
, I get a message that says "Please register your credit or debit card for debit".
My question is, if I use a Japanese credit card, I will be cha...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
What can you tell me about life insurance?		 2k view 5 res Question 2023/12/10 15:22
Do you all have life insurance in the US ？
If so, which company do you have it with ？

I just realized that I don't have enough coverage for mogge if something happens.
I am thinkin...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
W2		 2k view 2 res Question 2023/12/09 09:54
Employers are required to send employees their
W-2 statements by January 31st of the following year.
This can be done electronically or by mail.

Which do you choose ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Procedures after transporting a vehicle from Japan...		 4k view 2 res Question 2023/12/09 04:12
I am shipping my car from Japan to Hawaii, but I have already taken the necessary steps to send the car from Japan to Hawaii
and am just waiting for the car to arrive.
I did a lot of researc...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About Hanauma Bay		 1k view 1 res Question 2023/12/09 04:07
I know you said that no reservation is required for Hawaii residents, but if a resident and a tourist go together, does the tourist need to make a reservation and pay ？
since when a resident and ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
It's true that there is only one type of Japanese ...		 50k view 46 res Question 2023/12/07 10:20
I saw on instagram that the test for Japanese is the same until it changes to ？ or something like that for a year.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
money transfer (mizuho bank by wise)		 1k view 0 res Question 2023/12/07 01:51

Has anyone ever sent money overseas to Mizuho Bank using the swift code
on Wise ？
If I send money using this swift code,
will the bank charge the receiver a fee later on? ？
I ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Luggage to Japan		 3k view 8 res Question 2023/12/04 11:52
I'm planning to send a small package to my family in Japan
I'm concerned about shipping costs due to various recent price increases
I'm planning to send it in a small box, but I imagine it's...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to use antipyretics for babies		 2k view 3 res Question 2023/11/27 07:48
My 1 year old has a fever and the doctor told me to use Tylenol and Advil every 3 hours alternating. \Â(Not necessary if he sleeps through the night. \Â Yesterday at midnight she cried and was hot, so...
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Vivinavi Silicon Valley
Illegal ？		 4k view 4 res Question 2023/11/26 11:49
I went to a hair salon the other day.
I tried to ask for the same female stylist as last time because I liked the style, but she said she only works in the evening on weekdays, and I didn't have ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Facial blemish removal		 2k view 4 res Question 2023/11/18 18:11
I'm concerned about the spots on my face
they are due to age and UV rays
I want to have them removed with a shot
not some souvenir cream
I think it may need to take several times <...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About OPT Application		 1k view 0 res Question 2023/11/17 10:28
I am scheduled to graduate from college in December 2023 and applied for OPT in mid-October. I am in a situation where I don't know the schedule and can't make a plan. I think it will be mid-January a...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Christ the Redeemer		 3k view 15 res Question 2023/11/13 15:55
I have been told that there is a large statue of Christ in la jolla or Carlsbad near San Diego, but I can't find it. I would appreciate any information you can give me.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Can you tell us about the security in Glendale and...		 33k view 48 res Question 2023/11/12 17:17
Can you tell me about safe areas in Glendale and Pasadena?
Could you also give me information on schools as my child will be in middle school?
Thank you very much.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Tell me about your 401K, IRA		 2k view 4 res Question 2023/11/12 11:23
401k, IRA, 401k matching. I'm not sure how difficult this is, can you elaborate ？
I currently don't know what to do with my 401k from my old company.
I've looked into it but I don't really u...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Safe area with good schools in Los Angeles		 15k view 18 res Question 2023/11/10 19:47
I am considering moving to Los Angeles with my son who is in 5th grade.
Where would you recommend for a safe area with good schools?
Thank you very much.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Female pediatrician		 3k view 7 res Question 2023/11/04 03:18
I am looking for a pediatric doctor in Honolulu.
I would like to know about doctors other than Nina Teluya.
You do not have to speak Japanese.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Plans to enter the U.S. via non-rev, travel to Ger...		 4k view 8 res Question 2023/10/27 08:11
Hello.
I am not married, but due to his work, I will be entering the US as a non-rev. The last time I stayed for a month and a half, I was sent to a separate room for 2 hours at immigration.
...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About UV CUT film on window glass		 1k view 1 res Question 2023/10/26 12:50
I would like to put a uv cut film on my
window glass because of the strong sunlight coming in through the window.
I live in an apartment and the windows are large, but
is it OK if I app...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
A place to grind coffee beans		 1k view 3 res Question 2023/10/15 10:44
I got some coffee beans, do you know where I can grind them ？ I've seen them at Costco, but I can't use them unless I buy the beans there ？ I'll probably only use them this once, so I'm not sure if I ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I would like to ask you about personal swimming ！		 2k view 2 res Question 2023/10/10 18:48
How many of you are interested in personal swimming lessons ！ ？
（ We can discuss pools and other locations and I will travel to you ）

I can teach from infant water familiarization class...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to make koji Easy		 3k view 5 res Question 2023/10/08 10:59
I am a girl who is not good at cooking
My health is not so good these days
I want to make koji by myself and start chowkatsu

I would like to learn how to make koji
easily
...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
apple (fruit)		 2k view 15 res Question 2023/10/07 21:40
Fuji apples have grown in our garden.

I always don't pick them until they are red, but when I do,

birds have been nibbling on them.

So my question is,

(1)Do gre...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Self storage		 2k view 5 res Question 2023/10/07 16:10
I am planning to return to Japan temporarily.
I am not sure when I will be back in Hawaii next and I don't want to waste money on rent, so
I am considering cancelling my apartment contract a...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
What medical insurance do you use?		 40k view 46 res Question 2023/10/02 23:37
And what are the good and bad points of that insurance?

I've been with PPO (Anthem BlueCross \fn165>) for about 6 years now because I can choose a good doctor directly if something goes wron...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
A place that provides contact lens prescriptions.		 3k view 2 res Question 2023/10/02 22:43
I am new to Hawaii.

I would like to buy contact lenses, where do you get your prescription? ？
My English is not good, so a place where Japanese is spoken is ideal, but I would like to b...
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Vivinavi Shiroi
Recommended Gourmet in Shirai City		 4k view 0 res Question 2023/10/01 23:38
I'm going to visit Shirai City next time, any recommendations for food ♪?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there any insurance I should buy in Japan ？?		 3k view 3 res Question 2023/10/01 23:34
I heard that most of the insurance policies available in the U.S. allow you to pay the full cost of the insurance once you apply for it,
and then pay the fee that will cover you later.

...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
virtual currency		 1k view 0 res Question 2023/09/28 01:12
I am a beginner who wants to buy virtual currency.
I heard that currently there are only a few exchanges that Hawaii residents can use.
If you are a virtual currency user, which exchanges do...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Obtaining a Food Handler's Certificate		 4k view 7 res Question 2023/09/21 17:41
I have seen this kind of topic here in the past, and I know how to apply, but the respondent said that the course is held every day and he took it for 2 days, but from what I can see, it is not every ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
cancer insurance		 2k view 8 res Question 2023/09/21 11:34
Is there any insurance like Japanese cancer insurance in the US ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Private School in Hawaii		 3k view 4 res Question 2023/09/21 00:16
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 sch...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Those who have not reported moving out of Japan		 9k view 28 res Question 2023/09/20 18:45
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 （ wh...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japan Rail Pass voucher		 6k view 13 res Question 2023/09/19 17:04
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 nu...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Japanese Pension Sending Fee Refunds, US Bank		 2k view 7 res Question 2023/09/18 15:36
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 s...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe ： How can we watch Prix ...		 1k view 2 res Question 2023/09/17 17:35
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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Vivinavi Orange County
Little Tokyo question.		 33k view 47 res Question 2023/09/17 14:34
I can't remember the name of the grocery store that used to be in front of Nijiya Market in Little Tokyo about 15-20 years ago, but if anyone remembers the name, please let me know. Thank you in advan...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
DMV operation test		 111k view 63 res Question 2023/09/16 16:05
I am currently driving with a California Driver License with a provisional license. I am planning to take the driving test soon to get my real license, but I don't know anyone who has a driver's licen...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I would like to know the monthly membership fee fo...		 2k view 2 res Question 2023/09/10 20:15
As the title says, I am writing to find out the monthly membership fee for Anytime in Waikiki.

I heard that Hawaii is a popular place to work out, and besides Anytime, there are gyms used by...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Use either yen or dollars ？.		 4k view 6 res Question 2023/09/10 13:05
I am planning to go to Japan and have enough yen and dollars, but which is more economical, using the yen I have or exchanging dollars for yen ？
I think it is better to use dollars because of the...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to spend time with a 1.5 year old		 5k view 6 res Question 2023/09/04 18:06
For those of you who have children around one and a half years old, how do you spend your days ？ I would like to use this as a reference.
If you have a child who has already grown up, I would be ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Tattoo		 1k view 11 res Question 2023/09/03 16:50
Anyone know a Japanese carver ？
I live in Little Tokyo ！.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is a new or used car better ？?		 4k view 9 res Question 2023/09/01 09:55
I heard that a new car is less expensive to buy a car in Hawaii. Is it actually better to buy a used car ？ or maintenance costs after purchase?
Like where to buy a car. I honestly don't even know...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Stores with manga in Japanese		 33k view 33 res Question 2023/08/31 09:05
Do you know of any stores in Los Angeles or Orange County that have Japanese manga ？
I've seen some Japanese restaurants that have a little bit of manga, but
I would be happy if it was as go...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Foldable mattress		 1k view 1 res Question 2023/08/28 16:32
Back in the old days when there was a Marukai in Ward,
does anyone remember the tri-fold mattresses sold at Long's, Donki, etc.
they are sponge mattresses that wear out quickly
have you...
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