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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1372k view 4594 res Free talk Yesterday 10:36
Those of you who have crossed the ocean to come here to Los Angeles and Japan
are always concerned about something related to your travel between Los Angeles and Japan.

If you have anyt...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
OPT Tax Returns		 251 view 6 res International student 2026/05/23 12:15
Please tell me about OPT tax returns.

I am currently on OPT (F1 visa) and working as an independent contractor （ signed W8BEN ）. The company does not deduct taxes in advance, so I will pay t...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Recommended House Cleaning in Torrance		 41 view 0 res Housing 2026/05/23 08:49
I will be returning home for 3 months to take care of my parents. I would like a cleaning person to clean my house during that time, if you have any recommendations please let me know ！.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Recommended movers		 451 view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/22 06:14
Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ？
I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise		 2k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/21 23:20
I am very annoyed right now.
The man next door who moved in about a year ago started making this noise last summer. Because of this, the person who lived on the other side of that man recently mo...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Long distance cab to Irvine		 43 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/19 13:05
I am moving from Silicon Valley to Irvine in late July and am wondering how to transport tropical fish.
I can get them to the point where I can pack them and put them in styrofoam, but I can't dr...
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Vivinavi Silicon Valley
long-distance cab		 33 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/18 21:26
I am moving to Irvine in late July and am wondering how to transport tropical fish.
I can pack them and put them in styrofoam, but I can't drive.
I would like to drive 6 ～ 7 hours to the loc...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Benefits of okra		 90 view 0 res Beauty / Health 2026/05/16 10:06
I recently learned about the benefits and effectiveness of okra okra. I heard that it is effective against diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
If you have a French bulldog, please let me know.		 304 view 1 res Pet / Animal 2026/05/15 19:46
We have a 10 month old female （ small ）.
I have never owned a dog before and have made many mistakes since I bought her when she was 3 months old.
I think she is almost an adult, but her beh...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...		 18k view 63 res Free talk 2026/05/15 16:49
We moved to Hawaii from the Bay Area last May and have two children, our oldest is now 3.5 years old and our youngest is 1.5 years old.
I was interested in Montessori education before my children...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Abnormal weather Summer		 365 view 4 res Local news 2026/05/15 13:41
I was out of Hawaii last year but will be returning soon.
I saw on the news that Hawaii is likely to be
very hot this year due to the Super El Nino. I saw on the news that
was last summ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees		 36k view 157 res Free talk 2026/05/15 13:35
Hello.
I am thinking of applying for my child to take the Kinder exam this fall.
I was wondering if anyone knows how many people have taken the Punahou and Iolani Kinder exams in the last fe...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Portable WiFi		 558 view 8 res Free talk 2026/05/13 14:21
My home wifi is costly and I am looking for a portable wifi.
There are many gadgets on the internet, but
I want to choose a reliable and inexpensive one, but
I have no idea which one is...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 811k view 1073 res Free talk 2026/05/12 14:35
How many elderly people of Japanese descent are living in LA? We would be happy to be a place of rest and relaxation for the elderly who use the Koryu Hiroba. We think the eligibility is from 65 years...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Akasuri Akasuri		 1k view 3 res Beauty / Health 2026/05/11 03:24
Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Meeting Place		 411 view 2 res Relationship / Friendship 2026/05/11 03:14
I am a working person who has been in the U.S. for more than 10 years.
I work for an American company, so there are few Japanese people of my generation and they are all married.
Please tell...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Obtaining a Certificate of Divorce		 367 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/09 23:15
Please let me know if you know of anyone who may be able to help me.


2008 ～ I filed for divorce at the Family Court in Kapolei in 2009,
but since the divorce was almost 20 years ag...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
What omiyage do you recommend for babies?		 6k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/07 13:14
My sister's son (my nephew) just had a baby and she asked me to buy something for the baby on my next trip back to Hawaii.

When my nephew was born, there were many stores specializing in bab...
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Vivinavi New York
Divorce Lawyer in NJ		 1k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/02 21:49
He says he will not come back to the U.S. after he returns to Japan with the children. My in-laws are cooperating and making all kinds of excuses and I am not getting to see my children anymore. I am ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Showdown of the Century ！ Can we see Inoue vs Naka...		 278 view 2 res Free talk 2026/05/01 17:39
Showdown of the Century ！ Inoue vs Nakatani somewhere in Hawaii ？
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration time at LAX		 507 view 1 res Question 2026/04/29 18:25
I will be picking up a friend coming from Japan at LAX soon.
If you have recently picked up someone to LAX who is not a US citizen or Global Entry yourself, how long did it take you to get there ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 784 view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/27 13:02
Is it worth paying $120 for global entry ？ I have heard that the tourist lane was faster depending on the date and time. I would love to hear reviews from those who have obtained it 😌.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Beauty Salon now ？.		 902 view 5 res Local news 2026/04/27 00:12
I used to live in Torrance a long time ago and there used to be a beauty parlor called Fathalia in Hawthone bld. I wonder if they are still in business today. ？ The owner of the salon and I were good ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Please let me know if you know of any		 1k view 3 res Question 2026/04/26 23:50
I don't think I should name names, so
I would appreciate your understanding, but
isn't it very difficult to find a Japanese American hair salon in Hawaii and a salon manager
？
I fi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Mini-tomato seedlings		 217 view 0 res Free talk 2026/04/26 22:24
I have some seedlings that sprouted quite well after I sowed seeds, anyone want them ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
(Toyota) Prius		 1k view 21 res Free talk 2026/04/26 13:12
Hi

gasoline is getting more expensive these days, is the hybrid
Prius a good buy ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About a friend's pet sitter		 450 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/26 09:37
A friend of mine, who is not a very close friend, has been asking me to dog sit
her two small dogs for a few years now.
At first I took it lightly, but the dogs are not potty trained
an...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Someone who knows Las Vegas.		 2k view 8 res Free talk 2026/04/26 00:12
I am going to Las Vegas for the first time in about 10 years.

I'm freaking out that parking is now charged. I used to buy the 24 hour buffet all-you-can-eat and eat all the seafood etc. that...
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Vivinavi Orange County
stain removal		 4k view 14 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/25 23:11
I am in my 50's and I want to get rid of spots on my face
but I don't know which procedure is best.
If possible, I would like to know
if there are any salons you would recommend.
T...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Hina doll display		 492 view 1 res Free talk 2026/04/25 23:11
My boss is looking for a Hina doll set or his granddaughter. I have been looking to buy from Kyugetsu but I am unsure if we will get the shipment on time for the season this year. Do you know if shipm...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...		 2k view 8 res Entertainment 2026/04/25 19:47
I used to look forward to watching Fuji Television's Japanese-language newscasts in the morning, but the broadcast has come to an end. As I get older, Japanese TV is pleasant to my ears, regardless of...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Ritz-Carlton Owner's Insurance		 1k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/23 19:07
I own a unit at the Ritz-Carlton and am having trouble with my existing insurance company telling me that they cannot renew my insurance because the Ritz has too many problems with water leaks, etc. I...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
We are having a lot of trouble with mosquitoes thi...		 429 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/23 13:49
Last year I didn't have that problem, but this year I'm getting bitten several times a day. I'm on a high floor and a lot of mosquitoes come in.
I don't want to turn on the air conditioner...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
That I don't share my mother-in-law's idea of educ...		 413 view 5 res Question 2026/04/21 18:29
My mother-in-law is a fourth-generation Japanese-American, and she is a very kind person, but I sometimes have a hard time sympathizing with her ideas about child-rearing.
She told me that I need...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Soba noodle shop in Los Angeles		 216 view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2026/04/21 01:35
Does anyone know of a new buckwheat noodle shop that has recently opened ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
LA Metro Usage and Safety		 841 view 12 res Question 2026/04/19 15:45
We have a tourist from Japan who wants to visit LA by public transportation, but is it safe to use the Metro （ train ） at night, let alone during the day ？
what about the route from downtown LA t...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
exceeding the speed limit		 629 view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/18 23:03
I have a question about speeding in Los Angeles. I recently got a ticket from the police for going 79 mph on a highway with a speed limit of 65 mph. They said I did not have to go to court, but there ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary i...		 1k view 12 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/16 19:47
I am now a permanent resident and my legal name in the US is my American husband's surname ＋ an old-fashioned-looking Japanese name given to me when I was born in Japan. When I told my American acquai...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Tell me about useful services and products in the ...		 619 view 8 res Question 2026/04/16 09:02
I'm Mika and I recently moved to Los Angeles.
The other day a friend asked me a question and I was at a loss for an answer, so I'd like to learn a lot from those of you who have lived in the US f...
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Vivinavi Chiba
Let's share the mess we're looking for ！.		 71 view 0 res Free talk 2026/04/15 18:44
There are many kinds of gacha-gacha available these days, but I am having trouble finding out which stores have them.
I am looking for these two types of gachacha gacha in my area ？

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Vivinavi Charlotte
Holidays		 62 view 0 res Fun 2026/04/14 17:44
How do you spend your days off ？?
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Vivinavi Chiba
Tell me what you like about the local area ！.		 1k view 15 res Free talk 2026/04/12 22:22
Kisarazu is a nice place ～
Tell me about the good things about your hometown ！

I guess it's a place where both mountain and sea foods are delicious ～.
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Vivinavi Kisarazu
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...		 443 view 1 res Other 2026/04/12 22:20
Fiscal year 2026.
We will have our first gathering of the fiscal year.

Date ： April 12, 2026 （ Day ）
10 ： 00 ～ 12 ： 00
Venue ： Shirogane Orthopedic Clinic
（ 1 Shirogane-c...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Deposit not refundable		 612 view 1 res Housing 2026/04/12 13:24
The owner of the house I moved out of has not refunded my deposit.
It has been over a month since I moved out of my previous house and my deposit has not been refunded.
I have also contacted...
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Vivinavi Charlotte
Japanese-speaking veterinarians/nurses		 91 view 0 res Pet / Animal 2026/04/12 07:33
I just moved here from Japan.
We have a small dog and would like to know if you know of any veterinary hospitals in Charlotte that can provide Japanese language services.
Thank you very much...
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Vivinavi Washington DC
Questions about the Japanese community and living ...		 42 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/10 15:03
I am currently living in Ohio with my wife and two children and am considering relocating to Winchester, about an hour and a half from DC to VA. We are thinking of relocating with our family, and woul...
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Vivinavi Bangkok
I will be assigned to Bangkok in April 2026.		 348 view 2 res Question 2026/04/09 22:24
I will be moving to Bangkok by myself starting this April.
I have a question for senior expatriates, how do you have lunch if you work in a factory ？
I think it depends on the company, but w...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to grow kumquat.		 1k view 6 res Free talk 2026/04/05 10:56
I love kumquat and want to grow it, but please tell me what to do.

My mother in law has a great kumquat tree, but the landlord says it is self-sown and he has no knowledge of it.

S...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Question about ADUs.		 2k view 27 res Housing 2026/04/04 18:13
Question about ADU's
Has anyone used the ADU system to build an addition or separation to their back yard ？
I am planning to build an addition to my house from the ADU program and would like...
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Vivinavi Tokushimashi
climbing a mountain with a sword		 59 view 0 res Outdoor 2026/04/04 13:53
We are planning to climb Tsurugi in mid-May 2026. We have received information and cooperation from the Exchange Promotion Division of Tsurugi Town Hall, Yuma no Yado and Laforet Tsurugi regard...
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