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• こーの字
• 2025/05/19 (Mon) 12:22
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If your Hawaii State issued driver's license is the design in the link below, it is Real ID compliant. It is a star on a white background with a gold background.
https://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/76/~/travel-documents-for-u.s.-citizens

• 田舎君
• 2025/01/17 (Fri) 12:58
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I was new to animal hospitals so I didn't know the market price. My head was not moving correctly when I made the payment because I was thinking that the hospital bill for humans would be charged too much without insurance, and the fact that dogs do not have insurance was mixed up in my mind, and if I did not pay it, my credit would be bad.
Thanks to this, the people with a thin smile took all the money I had saved to go to Japan.　If I had no savings, I might have acted differently. By the way, my dog is fine.

• 犬の気持ち
• 2025/01/28 (Tue) 09:34
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Cleaning a dog's teeth is expensive. Anesthesia and whatnot can make your internal organs worse if left alone.
After all, you got the treatment, so you have to pay for it. I don't think it's that expensive, but...

• 花花
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• 2025/04/12 (Sat) 10:49
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First, you will be charged a consultation fee ｡
In an emergency room, the hospital may set a different price, but $ 135-300 is a good starting price ｡ Then you will be examined, and the cost of the examination and treatment will be explained. Usually, you will be given a detailed bill and have to agree to pay it on the spot before you can have the next treatment or exam ｡ 😢
Dental treatments and cleanings are usually inexpensive $ 150 to 300. If there is too much tartar buildup and bacteria invade the gums through the teeth, it can cause all sorts of diseases, but in my boy's case, it broke through the skin and pus came out of his cheek under his eyes ｡ I couldn't believe it at the first hospital … I took him to a different place for a second opinion, and it was still the I took him to a different hospital for a second opinion and the same thing happened, he had an emergency surgery early the next morning and they also cleaned his teeth because he was under anesthesia. ！ There are a lot of really rip-off hospitals that are not that good, so it's better to find a reputable and trustworthy doctor for your dog ｡ I live in OC, so it's a bit far from Los Angeles ？ If you still want to know more, please contact me. <1567> If you still want to know, please contact me directly.
My, my dog's eye specialist is in Ventura and I drive 2 hours to see him every time lol 😆 because of his skill, reputation and friendly pricing ♡.

• ルーシー
• 2025/05/05 (Mon) 20:44
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I think the initial estimate of $1500 for the teeth cleanup and ear treatment is reasonable, but the actual payment of $4300 is high. I think you can refuse to pay any bill other than the estimate if you have not agreed to it. You said it's a Manhattan Beach veterinary clinic, so I guess it's still expensive for the location .

• 田舎君
• 2025/05/16 (Fri) 07:15
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I went to the veterinary hospital that you told me about in the e-mail exchange with Mr. Hanahana. It would be too long to explain everything, so I will report the main points. The treatment was quite serious, but less than half of what I expected to pay （ ＄ 2800 expected ＄ 1200 ） （ maybe ＄ 5000 at the Manhattan Beach Animal Hospital ）. The staff is perfect. I had to go in twice due to the start of treatment after the x-ray results, but I was able to get it done in one visit. I was shown the estimate and agreed to it before starting the treatment. The bill showed a 100% discount on several items, totaling ＄ 130% off. I was very impressed with the clean clipping of my nails （ which was not included in the treatment ）. Thank you Hanahana for introducing me to a very good veterinary hospital.

• シニア夫婦
• 2025/05/13 (Tue) 16:26
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My husband is loco and eats everything. I buy him a plate lunch of Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, etc. for lunch, and he can't finish it by himself, so I have the rest for dinner. I often buy poke by weight at the local supermarket, cook white rice and eat the poke as a side dish. I do not eat those things because they do not suit my palate. I can eat a Korean plate lunch or even Chinese if it is panda.

I had a Subway sandwich for lunch today. For dinner I have leftover tomato sauce from last night, so I'm going to get some bread from Epi and make garlic toast to go with my meatball spaghetti.

• セミシニア夫婦
• 2025/05/13 (Tue) 17:14
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Daily meals are really hard to think about. We are a family of four, including two grown children, and some days they eat at home and some days they don't. When they were small, we were very careful about what they put in their mouths. When they were small, I was very careful about what they put in their mouths ！, but now my motto is how healthy something looks and how quick and easy I can make it. Basically, I make a batch of something that I can make a lot of at once and that will last for a long time, and keep the whole pot in the refrigerator. Most of the time, I just put chopped vegetables or beans, water, and spices in the Instant Pot and flip the switch. The Instant Pot is ready to go when I turn it on, so I often set it to cook stews, soups, porridge, miso soup, etc. before I leave the house. I often think about what my husband and I will be cooking and eating together in the future, but I think it will probably be the same kind of food. Oh, only in the morning I make a green protein smoothie made with green juice, coffee, protein powder, and cut up fruits and leafy greens thrown into a blender. Ideally, I would like to have a meal that is as easy as possible, but when I think about how much nutrition I want to get, I think this is about the right amount for our family.

• シニア夫婦
• 2025/05/14 (Wed) 20:39
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Dear Semi-Senior Couple
Instant Pot, When I still had to pick up my children from school, I would set it up before picking them up. The blender was also a big help when I was grounded in Corona and the amount of fruits and vegetables we received in rations was too much to eat, so I bought a blender and made smoothies and vegetable juices every day. I had forgotten about the Instant Pot and blender. I would like to make use of them again after a long time. Thank you for reminding me of all this.

• シニア夫婦
• 2025/05/14 (Wed) 20:52
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This morning my husband made banana pancakes with overripe bananas. I served it with strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and other fruits in the fridge, and enjoyed it like fruit pancakes at a café. For breakfast, my husband prepares an American breakfast every morning. For lunch, I bought a plate lunch of Korean barbecue downtown and shared it with my husband. My husband always has macaroni salad with his plate lunch, which is a typical loco dish, but I try not to eat starch because I am pre-diabetic. For dinner, today is the Neal Blaisdell Farmer's Market day, so I'm going to take a walk and buy something at the farmer's market.

• Pancho
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• 2025/04/21 (Mon) 19:20
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The following YurTube explains this matter in detail.
In the U.S., a Pin Number is not usually issued when obtaining a credit card. For use in Japan, US-issued cards do not require a Pin number and only a signature is required.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=fH_hvJPEh0s&t=960s

• kaceylax
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• 2025/04/24 (Thu) 09:41
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I was in Japan until the day before yesterday. I was worried before I went there, but there were no problems at all and I was able to use it just like in the U.S.

• Aum
• 2025/04/26 (Sat) 14:44
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Thank you all very much for your help.

I got a pin number （ I heard it is a confirmation number.
This is a number that will only be used during this trip, and the next time you go back, you will get another number.
I was given this verbally over the phone, and then the app confirmed that I had the travel dates and the number.

I also got
information from an American FB group that the best way to withdraw cash is with a WISE card or a Charles Schwab debit card, so I'm asking for a Schwab card just in case. If I already had an investment or IRA account, I could make it with one click.

They needed a pin number to send suitcases at Haneda airport. Not all of them as the machines are different in different terminals.

• プラヤ
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• 2025/05/04 (Sun) 16:12
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I went to Tokyo at the end of April.
American credit card, without PIN number, I could use it
normally by signing as before, so I don't think I have to worry. I told the cashier that it was an American card.
Have fun in Japan.

• Aum
• 2025/05/12 (Mon) 15:46
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Playa

Thanks. It is reassuring to hear the latest information about the ministry, thank you.

• 疑問
• 2025/03/22 (Sat) 08:36
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How many years do you plan to return to Japan ？?

• タコス
• 2025/03/22 (Sat) 22:02
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I think it's 3 years later.
On the west coast, only Nishiyamato Gakuen is available … Saturday school has many choices, but … I'm torn.

• なな
• 2025/04/24 (Thu) 12:27
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It is too late now, but there is also the personality of the child, etc.

I have been in Japan for a long time and have seen and talked to many children who have gone there.
If you stay in Japan for a long time, a Japanese school may be a good choice.
I have seen and talked to many expatriates who have gone to Japan.
There are people who went there and went to Japanese school without meeting each other. There is no end to the problems. If you go there, you can learn about other cultures, but in any case, you will have more difficulties than in Japan.
Some children have language difficulties, others go to a local school plus a supplementary school and only have one day off a week.

• ルーシー
• 2025/05/05 (Mon) 20:56
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If it is only for 3 years, I think it would be better for both parents and children to go to a Japanese school to avoid stress.

Even if the child is very adaptable, it will still take about a year to get used to the new environment, school, and language differences.
When they finally get used to the new environment, they will return to Japan after 2 years, and I am concerned about whether they will be behind in their studies at the Japanese school after returning to Japan.

I don't think you can enjoy your life in the U.S. after spending 3 years in such a difficult situation. ？
Even if you don't go to a local school, English is used in everyday life, and you can get a good English education through lessons and summer camps outside school.

• min
• 2025/05/11 (Sun) 00:48
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I went to visit my niece in LA in March.
I was surprised at the price difference in Nijya.

Japanese goods and foods are shipped from
Japan → LA → Hawaii and by sea, so
LA → Hawaii shipping cost is added.
Both Nijya and Tokyo Central seem to be 20% cheaper in LA than in Hawaii.

Both Nijya and Donki's ads can be seen on their websites, which may help with Hawaii prices ？

At Wal-Mart
a dozen eggs were $ 2.99.
Walmart in Hawaii has the same one for $ 5.99.

• かえで
• 2025/05/11 (Sun) 13:42
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My apologies.

CA is only more expensive than Hawaii for houses （ renting and buying ） I see that was the case.

• アロハロハア
• 2025/05/11 (Sun) 17:31
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Kaede-san
Rent and purchase are also more expensive in Hawaii.

• LALALA
• 2025/05/11 (Sun) 23:04
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When we moved from LA, we looked around at cars and furniture when looking for a new home in Hawaii, but
we didn't have a lot of choices in terms of colors and what we liked.

Everything we used in LA was big sizes, so
we ended up paying much less for the furniture and car in LA and paying for shipping.

• 引っ越し
• 2025/05/12 (Mon) 09:26
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Thank you all for your advice.
I think it would be best to pack as much as possible in our moving luggage that we will definitely use, including furniture ！
My husband will be in Honolulu first to set up housing, etc., so I would like to find something in LA that will fit our house.

• 名無し
• 2025/05/10 (Sat) 22:37
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As far as I know, there is no such thing.

You should ask your friend or someone who speaks English to
translate for you.

• apple
• 2025/05/11 (Sun) 12:53
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You can use Google Translate's "Conversation" function to smoothly translate both Japanese and English.
Be careful not to mix English with Japanese when speaking in Japanese, but speak entirely in Japanese.
Simultaneous translation.

• レインボー
• 2025/05/11 (Sun) 19:39
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No Name, APPLE

Topic.
Thank you for your comment.
I am sorry to ask your friend to help me ….
I will try the Google Translate conversation you advised.
I will try my best ！ ！
Thank you very much.

• ジュエリー
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• 2025/05/11 (Sun) 00:58
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I sell mine in Japan when I go back, but my husband sells his at Honolulu Trading Company on Pensacola st. They also sell jewelry, so I buy different jewelry with the money I get from them. The owner is a nice guy.