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Vivinavi Hawaii
Therapy dog training（431view/1res）		 Pet / Animal 2023/08/29 04:45
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Foldable mattress（824view/1res）		 Question 2023/08/28 16:32
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Is it still just my small vessel ？?（7kview/36res）		 Problem / Need advice 2023/08/25 16:15
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is a new or used car better ？?

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  • Car
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  • 2023/08/10 04:56

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 what is better, so please tell me.

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#5
  • こーの字
  • 2023/08/13 (Sun) 17:34
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In my case,
I bought a Note 2014 from Hertz with about 2 years old, 21,000 miles on the rental car.
It was just under $16,000 including warranty, etc.

Maintenance ・ Repairs are basically done at a Nissan dealer.
Repairs large and small have come in so far. Oil changes, tire changes, batteries, of course, but also suspension parts replacement, paint baldness repair, etc. In about 8 years, I have spent $8,000.

Insurance is about $700 a year with StateFarm, and taxes and inspection are about $300, or $1,000 a year.

Finally, gasoline is $70 per month for a Town to Kaneohe commute.

So
initial investment $16,000 and running costs for the next 8 years （ not including gas ） are about the same.

For reference.

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#7
  • 日本車好き
  • 2023/08/16 (Wed) 00:18
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Toyotas are very popular in Hawaii.

A friend of mine drove a Toyota for 15 years and sold it for a quarter of the price he paid for a new one.

After the Corona, rental cars were unusually expensive and there may have been a lot of demand.

If you drive it nicely （ No smoker, No pets ) Considering that you can sell it for a good price, I think leasing it is a waste.

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#8
  • bettyさん
  • 2023/08/17 (Thu) 19:40
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Your opinions are helpful.
You're right. Cars are hit or miss. Japanese cars are hard to break and easy to sell. That's why they are popular.

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#9

If you are planning to sell your car, Toyota is the best choice. Mileage is not so important unlike in Japan.

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#10

If the goal is to sell the car later, I think Toyota is the best choice, whether it is a new or used car. The Honda Odyssey was bought by a cab company, and with its own maintenance, it has been revived and is in demand in its own right. I feel like my car is a bit like a horse. By the way, the old Japanese Honda scooters like the Rattata and Tact still cost buyers about $3000 $ over here because they have more horsepower and longer life than a 50cc moped with a 95cc engine upgrade.

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Stores with manga in Japanese

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  • かぐや様
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  • 2023/08/02 21:52

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 good as a manga cafe.
I want to read Japanese manga in Japanese. Especially Kaguya-sama.

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#29
  • 「昭和のおとっつぁん」てんぷく
  • 2023/08/27 (Sun) 13:37
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Surprise, surprise, surprise!

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#30
  • 死語
  • 2023/08/27 (Sun) 14:29
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25

Na, naoui means,

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#31
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/08/27 (Sun) 15:05
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I'm so surprised that it's the 1960's ？ Ajapar

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#32
  • 「昭和のおとっつん」知らんぷり
  • 2023/08/27 (Sun) 15:58
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Ajapar is 1950s.

＞ Surprisingly, it's the 1960s ？

Don't be silly.
The 1960's is the middle of the "Showa-era ototsuan". Don't be ignorant.

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#34
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/08/31 (Thu) 09:05
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The 40's were in the middle of the "Showa-era otchan".

Look up in the sky, it's on the plane
Rain, hail and lots of iron to drop

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Therapy dog training

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  • K
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  • 2023/08/29 04:16

I have a dog.
I am thinking of trying to get trained as a therapy dog so that I can get a certificate.
If you know of any good training facilities, please let me know.
Also, please let us know if you have any easy to understand pages about therapy dog certification.

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Foldable mattress

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#1
  • yt
  • 2023/08/25 23:04

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 seen them sold at Long's anywhere these days?
I have a coupon and would like to buy it at Long's, but if you have any information about where you saw it, please let me know so I can head there as soon as possible.

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#2

I haven't seen it at Long's, but it is still available at Donkey's in Caheka. Also, there is one at walmart in Caremokno.

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Do you sell swimsuits in Honolulu that are comfortable for Japanese people to wear ？?

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  • hana
  • 2023/08/25 06:48

I'm sorry for the stupid question. I am planning to stay in Honolulu for a trip, but I don't know if I will need a swimsuit （ until I get there ）, so I am wondering if I should buy one in Japan or get one when I need it locally.

Is it easy to find Japanese （ padded ）, size and price （ 100 ＄ or less ） ？

Please let me know if you have any recommendations for stores

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#2
  • Kaoru
  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 14:01
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Target has a lot of different kinds. They should also have padding. I think you can get a top and bottom for about $ 50.

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  • Momo
  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 18:27
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There are places that sell them. But when my friend came here, she wanted to get it locally. First of all, it's hard to find a favorite. Basically, they are all unpadded. There are so many different sizes and designs, so you will waste a lot of time.
I think Japan is definitely the best place to go because it's summer and there are so many different kinds and they are cheap. I will recommend it to my friends next time. I will recommend it to my friends from now on.

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  • hana
  • 2023/08/26 (Sat) 01:27
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Thank you both ！ I will procure it in Japan this time.

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Immigration Lawyer Office

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  • LAX
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  • 2023/08/25 13:43

Do you have any recommendations for a Japanese immigration attorney's office ？?

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  • Naito
  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 19:02
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There isn't.

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Returning to Japan during green card renewal

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  • 質問
  • mail
  • 2023/08/25 02:59

Please let me know if you have recently been in the process of renewing your green card and it expired and you have successfully returned from an overseas trip from the US without a new card yet, or if you know more about this.
I went through the green card renewal process this past January and also went to get my fingerprints taken. My original card has already expired.
I think I can go to Japan, but will I be able to come back to Hawaii without any problem? Do I need to do anything to leave the US ？
I need to buy a plane ticket next week, so if someone could give me the right information, that would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.

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#2

I have a Green Card with a round hole punched in the bottom of it that says
Renewal in progress (usually valid for 1 year after expiration) ？ I used this expired punched Green Card to enter and leave the country while renewing in 2016 and had no problem. No problem with the airline either. I don't know if this is still the case today, as it was a long time ago.

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#4
  • Sean0914
  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 17:22
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As for me,
I renewed my GC in December 2022.
I went to Japan in May of this year and did not receive my new card at that time, so I inquired and received a letter!
It stated that the letter would be valid for one year after the GC expired.

but it took about 30 minutes at immigration when I arrived in Hawaii.

The letter from immigration is
I-797.

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#5
  • Sae
  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 18:33
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I also received a letter. Letter of application. Basically, if you have that, you should be fine. I guess you can't come back without the letter ？
or come back as a traveler ？
I guess you should check with immigration.

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#6
  • haruhawaii
  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 18:42
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I went to Japan during renewal. You said you don't have any kind of certificate, but do you have the I-797 （ extension letter ） sent by USCIS after renewal ？ with which you can travel outside the US? You must carry the original I-797 with you when you travel out of the country, along with your expired green card. Please note that photocopies are not acceptable.

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#7
  • 質問
  • 2023/08/25 (Fri) 20:16
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To all of you kind people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, the original I-797.
I understand that it sometimes takes time at immigration like Sean0914 did. Thank you for your experience.

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Is it still just my small vessel ？?

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#1
  • monicasanta
  • 2023/08/17 21:07

I would like to discuss child rearing.
Please especially those who have experienced international marriage and stepchild marriage.

I am a Japanese 35 year old man. My wife is an American 35 years old and a housewife.
We have four children, ages 10, 8, 5, and 2 from the top.

The two older children are the children of my wife and her ex-husband.
The ex-husband pays child support payments of $250 per person per month for a total of $500.
They have had chronic illnesses from the beginning that required hospital visits, but the ex-husband only pays $500 per month in child support.
Currently, they rarely see each other due to ex-husband's availability.

I have been with my older two since they were 4 and 2
I am proud to say that I have treated them as if they were my own.

In this day and age, especially in the US,
it is better to respect the biological father after a divorce and
treat the remarried father as a stepfather only.
My wife tells me "you are a stepfather" every time I have a conflict in parenting.

I am mortified every time.
It's been over 5 years now.
The oldest child has also been remarried longer.

Is it still just my small capacity ？?

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#32
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/08/21 (Mon) 17:35
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Some personal crisis The welfare of a child or family member You are ill or disabled

If you are in a difficult situation, a social worker can help you.
You can contact a social worker by asking to speak with a social worker.
Let us know if you need an interpreter. We will arrange for an interpreter.
You can also call the Multilingual Telephone Service.

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#33
  • 平成のおにぃやん
  • 2023/08/21 (Mon) 19:13
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#30

It's the exact opposite of here.
Here, after many years of illegal residence
Permanent residence by amnesty.
Citizenship by flow.
This is a hangout for old people
who can't go back to Japan.

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#34
  • アメリカ20年
  • 2023/08/21 (Mon) 20:27
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I can't have a conversation with someone who just came from Japan
I've been in the US for a long time and I don't feel the same way
But they take advantage of me because it's convenient

It's better for me not to get involved.

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#35
  • 嫌な予感
  • 2023/08/21 (Mon) 23:05
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I don't see Topi coming out.

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/08/22 (Tue) 08:04
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I wonder how long it would take to get a permanent residency with a pardon.

I hope it only takes a year or two to get a pardon.

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wildfire

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  • 光
  • mail
  • 2023/08/24 16:22

The damage from the wildfires is incredible. Is everyone all right?

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air pollution

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  • いずみ
  • mail
  • 2023/08/24 16:03

Jakarta is the city with the most serious air pollution.

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