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101.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Looking for Japanese speaking swimming classes.		 1k view 4 res Question 2026/02/13 23:52
I would appreciate it if you could tell me about a （ Japanese ） swimming class that my child, who just turned 2.5 years old, can attend.
I am only looking for a place that offers Japanese languag...
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102.
Vivinavi Hawaii
The difference in electricity costs between a stov...		 1k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/13 12:32
For example, I can use the stove oven to bake a turkey for hours on end, but
I'm worried about using a large oven to bake a couple of slices of bread ， or a pizza for a few minutes.

Whi...
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103.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Psychic psychic		 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/08 16:41
Please be aware that the PSYCHIC who calls out to you in or near Beverly Center that your head is foggy is a scammer. I live on Melrose. There used to be a store on Third Street but no longer. I was t...
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104.
Vivinavi Chiba
Are you making a sticker book ？?		 2k view 2 res Fun 2026/02/07 02:03
Is everyone making the trendy sticker books?
I've been interested in making one for a long time and decided to take the opportunity of the New Year to make one, but I can't find any stickers anyw...
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105.
Vivinavi Chiba
Influenza Epidemic in Chiba Prefecture		 2k view 1 res Free talk 2026/02/07 02:00
How prevalent is it in each area ？ I heard that high schools in Kisarazu have closed classes. It seems that many nursery schools are also closed due to illness.
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106.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
compost		 1k view 5 res Free talk 2026/02/04 21:07
I want to do composting in my yard, do you have any recommendations ？

I mainly put vegetable scraps and fruit peels.

I'm thinking of getting a rotary one, but I'm not sure. Can I k...
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107.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Where to practice bars near Torrance		 265 view 0 res Question 2026/02/02 17:31
I have a daughter who wants to practice the iron bars.
Please let me know if there are any parks near Torrance where I can practice the iron bars.

I see a lot of very high bars, but I w...
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108.
Vivinavi Chiba
Solar Power Subsidy Application Process		 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/02 16:33
I'm a new employee and my boss put me in charge of applying for solar grants and I honestly don't know where to start and my head is spinning.
If there is anyone out there in the solar industry, ...
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109.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
About TAX Returns		 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/02 10:47
I am looking for a place to request a TAX return and am asking about one.
I am thinking of hiring a firm called Okihara U.S. Tax Accountant's Office, but there is no address listed on their websi...
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110.
Vivinavi Chiba
About the Aqualine Marathon		 788 view 0 res Free talk 2026/02/01 18:40
If anyone has experience participating in the Aqualine Marathon
which is scheduled to be held on November 8, 2026,
please share your advice with those who will be participating for the first...
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111.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Qualified person to consult on Form 8621 Accountin...		 353 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/28 13:05
I did not close my investment account when I came to the U.S. and Form 8621 needs to be filed.
Please let me know which accounting firm you know that can help me in detail.
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112.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Car insurance		 1k view 10 res Daily life 2026/01/27 21:41
My AAA car insurance rates are going up every year and I'm looking for a better and cheaper policy.
I am a senior living in the SOUTH BAY with about 300 miles per month and have not had any accid...
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113.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry interview sites		 2k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/26 18:36
I saw in the Global Entry interview that the location is 300Rogders Blvd. Is it inside the airport ？ ？ or ？
I will park at the airport parking and walk there, please let me know if you know the d...
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114.
Vivinavi Kisarazu
About Kobito Zukan Gacha Gacha		 672 view 0 res Fun 2026/01/26 02:29
Since my child got hooked on Kobito Zukan, I found myself liking it too
and have become addicted to collecting collectibles. Last weekend, I was able to get the GACHA-COCO limited present campaig...
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115.
Vivinavi Hawaii
The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day		 2k view 4 res Question 2026/01/22 23:46
I am seeking advice on how to get from Waikiki to the airport on the morning of the Honolulu Marathon on December 14.

I couldn't find any information on whether The Bus is operating or not o...
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116.
Vivinavi Hawaii
divorce attorney		 2k view 5 res Question 2026/01/22 22:51
Excuse me
if you know. How much are attorney's fees for a divorce ？ I was wondering what the market rate is.

We had a dispute while we were back in Japan and my husband went back to Haw...
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117.
Vivinavi Hawaii
401K What happens if I quit my job ？.		 2k view 5 res Question 2026/01/22 22:45
I have a question for all you bright people in Hawaii. I am currently working for a company and getting 401K matching, but for various reasons I have decided to retire for a while.
I have ...
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118.
Vivinavi Hawaii
About the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Examination		 2k view 9 res Learn / School 2026/01/22 22:41
Hello, I have a child who is currently in preschool.
I have a child currently in preschool and am considering applying to Kamehameha Schools （ KS ） in the future. We understand that there are mul...
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119.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Mobile Phones in Japan		 4k view 18 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/22 21:46
I go back to Japan once a year
when I need my cell phone number for various documents
I was allowed to use my parent's number
however, I received a text message saying that my parent's ...
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120.
Vivinavi Silicon Valley
Day care or preschool		 847 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/22 21:15
We have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. If anyone knows of a Japanese day care or preschool in the Hayward, Fremont, Union City, or Milpitas area, I would appreciate it if you would contact me.
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121.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Student Income		 2k view 6 res Question 2026/01/22 18:39
I know I can't work as an F1 student （ but is it ok for me to work in Hawaii while I am a student ） in Hawaii, for example, to communicate with Japanese companies and earn Japanese yen in my Japanese ...
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122.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Did you get pregnant and use temporary disability ...		 3k view 5 res Daily life 2026/01/22 17:19
Hello ！ I am pregnant. ！
I have been researching insurance from the state of Hawaii for my pregnancy, but I haven't heard of anyone who has taken it,
so I would like to hear from older moms ...
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123.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Internet instability is a problem		 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/18 12:41
I currently live in Manoa.
I am on a 400Mbps plan with Spectrum, but my videos are starting to freeze up. a couple of months ago my internet started breaking up and frequently
Netflix and an...
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124.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I am in the process of going to court from a traff...		 9k view 68 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/17 19:38
I am in my second year in LA for a research study abroad program.
I was caught speeding ＋ no child restraint （ shoulder belt ） in Utah on May 31 and will be appearing in court.
I would like ...
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125.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
It's not free.		 2k view 6 res Question 2026/01/16 04:34
I know it's a different way of thinking, but I'd like to hear what it's like in general.

As an example, say I receive a Target gift card ＄ 50.

I buy what I need when I need it. I u...
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126.
Vivinavi Hawaii
The admissions process for a school called HBA (Ha...		 5k view 11 res Free talk 2026/01/14 10:50
Nice to meet you. I have been looking with interest at the Punahou and Iolani topics here.
I am planning to apply for Kinder next year.
I started tutoring and Tutor this month, but I don't t...
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127.
Vivinavi Hawaii
How much would your take-home pay be calculated fr...		 1k view 3 res Question 2026/01/12 13:54
For example, ・ ・ ・
If there is no insurance or any other benefits and it is simply an hourly wage for what you work ？

per hour $ 16 for 4 hours, 5 days a week

how much would b...
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128.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
About financial institutions that can be maintaine...		 3k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/12 13:16
I plan to return to Japan permanently in the near future after returning my U.S. permanent resident status. I need to leave my financial institution in the U.S. for various reasons, including the rece...
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129.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Urgent: Can you lend me a child seat ？?		 1k view 4 res Daily life 2026/01/07 23:18
Hello ！
I am a 30s housewife ！
My husband is working alone in Hawaii
and I came to visit from Japan with my
child (2 years old)
My husband's friend invited us to go to Kualoa ...
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130.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Do any of you have experience as a Reiver ？?		 2k view 13 res Free talk 2026/01/07 21:43
I'm interested in being a lifer, do you have any experience ？ I don't want a high income or anything like that, but to enjoy it, I'd like to hear about the system and any disadvantages if there are an...
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131.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Where to exchange dollars into yen in Japan		 3k view 4 res Question 2026/01/06 09:55
Where do you exchange dollars to yen ？
Where would you recommend to exchange money in Japan ？
Is it better to exchange money in Waikiki ？?
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132.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Please tell me about the first sunrise.		 860 view 2 res Question 2026/01/02 11:23
Happy New Year everyone!
Every year I go to see the first sunrise near San Pedro, but it was raining in the morning, so I thought it would be impossible ？ and gave up going.
But when I looke...
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133.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Green card renewal		 1k view 5 res Question 2025/12/28 10:08
My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year. My mother is currently in the hospital for pneumonia, and if I have to return to Japan in case of emergency, I will probably stay in Japan for a...
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134.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Obtaining a Social Security Number		 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/27 12:26
I arrived in Torrance on 12/19 as an expat.
I needed a social security number ASAP and was able to get an appointment at the Compton office on 12/26, but it was cancelled due to a sudden office c...
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135.
Vivinavi Hawaii
They will take care of the luggage you bring from ...		 2k view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/25 11:37
I will have a friend who is going to Hawaii between Christmas and New Year's carry my books and other heavy and bulky luggage.
However, since my own arrival will be at the beginning of the new ye...
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136.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
New legal developments, GC, and citizenship		 2k view 12 res Free talk 2025/12/22 18:18
Regarding the information on the information board about GC retention and maintenance, I thought this was a predictable development. I have been in the US for over 40 years, but I am still a GC holder...
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137.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Green card renewal		 4k view 0 res Question 2025/12/22 10:54
My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year, and I plan to renew it at the end of January, but my mother is currently hospitalized with pneumonia, and in case I have to return to Japan, my ...
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138.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Bank Accounts and Fees		 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/20 15:53
Sorry if this is basic, but please tell me.
Am I correct in understanding that there is basically no fee for transferring money between bank accounts?

My main account is with CPB, but I...
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139.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Tell us about your experience with swimming lesson...		 1k view 4 res Question 2025/12/19 01:29
Nice to meet you. We will be living near Park La Brea next year.
I would like to enroll my 6 year old daughter in swimming.

If you know of any swimming schools near Park La Brea or with...
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140.
Vivinavi Las Vegas
A place to socialize in Handerson		 279 view 0 res Free talk 2025/12/18 12:47
I am a woman in my 70s living in Handerson.
I moved here from California a year ago and have not had much opportunity to speak Japanese.
If there are any Japanese social places or events in ...
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141.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Convert Japanese Yen to Dollars		 1k view 3 res Question 2025/12/17 13:26
Ladies and gentlemen, when converting Japanese money to dollars, which conversion rate is better, in Japan or in the U.S. ？ If in Japan, how about converting to dollars at the foreign exchange at Nari...
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142.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Looking for a pineapple ・ parisienne lash lift in ...		 319 view 0 res Beauty / Health 2025/12/15 16:29
I am looking for a lash spa or Parisienne Lash Lift in the Orange County area.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me where the results are good every time and cost effective.
Thank you ...
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143.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Wi-Fi in Japan Travel		 4k view 25 res Other 2025/12/14 15:05
I am planning to go to Japan for the first time in a long time. Before Corona, I used to rent a Japanese cell phone or portable Wi-Fi when going to Japan. When I went to Canada, I used Verizon's Trave...
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144.
Vivinavi Phoenix
Move to Arizon		 307 view 0 res Housing 2025/12/07 12:21
I want to move to Arizona. Which area is good and safe ？
I heard that Chandler.Scotlsdale and other areas are safe, but even there, which area is safe ？ Is there a Nikkei store ？?
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145.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Married Couple Account		 1k view 5 res Daily life 2025/12/05 17:49
How do you manage your money as a couple ？

We used to leave it solely to my husband.
I would like to clarify the holding of assets now, but I don't know what to say.
(When I had a ...
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146.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Mail in the event of long-term absence		 3k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/04 19:17
Sorry, I'm sorry, but I'm not sure if you have any family in Hawaii.　How do you mail when you are away from Hawaii for a few months ？
I have no relatives in Hawaii.　I am hesitant to ask a friend ...
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147.
Vivinavi Hawaii
dementia		 1k view 1 res Beauty / Health 2025/12/04 19:09
I am worried about my husband's mental health for the past year. I am worried that he might finally have dementia ？ since he has only been hanging out at home since he retired.
In Japan, you can ...
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148.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Confession		 1k view 2 res Free talk 2025/12/04 14:57
David, sorry 🙏🙇‍ ♀ ️
really sorry
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149.
Vivinavi Hawaii
About Private Sales		 2k view 6 res Question 2025/12/03 16:37
This is the third time I have used a private seller, but after receiving and replying to an email requesting a purchase, I have not received a reply for two days.
Is this common ？
and how lo...
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150.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Can you tell me where you perm my eyelashes?		 4k view 11 res Beauty / Health 2025/12/03 16:29
Please tell me where I can get eyelash perms in Hawaii.

When I search for eyelash perms, all the places I find only offer eyelash extensions and not eyelash perms. I don't want to have eyela...
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