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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...
1424k view 4606 res Free talk 2026/08/06 11:15
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
Murmur Plus
996k view 4399 res Free talk 2026/07/09 08:21
Gone again ?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ! !
837k view 1096 res Free talk Yesterday 19:09
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 Hawaii
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees
47k view 164 res Free talk 2026/06/10 16:23
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 Hawaii
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...
24k 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
What omiyage do you recommend for babies?
11k 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 Hawaii
Cost of admission to Punahou, if available
11k view 20 res Question 2026/02/16 04:09
I understand from other posts that it is very difficult to get into Punahou. However, I know that the tuition is very high, but I think that many families have high incomes, so I wonder if there will ...
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Vivinavi Orange County
stain removal
6k 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 Hawaii
About the driving morale of Hawaii drivers.
6k view 15 res Free talk 2026/02/16 10:09
I'm actually a full time UBER driver, and I've been rear-ended 4 times in the last year alone.
I drive mainly at night, and I've been rear-ended twice lightly, once moderately, and once enough to...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration inspection after receiving a warning
5k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/19 09:32
I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice.
I think the customer who picked me up took a pi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Question about ADUs.
5k 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 Hawaii
Where Oahu Residents Go for One Night ?.
4k view 4 res Question 2026/03/07 13:18


I tried to go to Ko Olina or North but all I could find were hotels over 1000 per night $ I don't know if I did my research wrong or not.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me wh...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise
4k 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 Hawaii
About Friends
4k view 13 res Relationship / Friendship 2026/02/16 10:04
Hi !
Nice to meet you and post.
I have been in Hawaii for 10 years.
I have a husband and elementary school aged children.
When my children were young, I had a good amount of friend...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Someone who knows Las Vegas.
4k 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 Hawaii
Not too many Hawaii cars ? Suggestion & Alarm.
4k view 14 res Question 2026/02/16 09:04
I have lived in Hawaii for 10 years.
I think the number of private cars in Hawaii has increased so much in the last few years that it has become a serious problem. As a resident myself, I used to...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...
4k view 10 res Entertainment 2026/06/04 16:43
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 Los Angeles
There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.
3k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/11 10:01
I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and w...
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Vivinavi Chiba
Tell me what you like about the local area !.
3k 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 Hawaii
Porter's wallet picked up ! !
3k view 0 res Free talk 2026/02/28 15:56
I think you are a traveler so it is unlikely that you are looking here, but I am hopeful.

I picked up a black Porter wallet yesterday.
O's JCB cards and a pen were in it.

I de...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
On the insensitivity of Hawaii real estate agents.
3k view 19 res Free talk 2026/03/20 01:00
As per the subject.
By the way, I am a young man living as a renter with little assets.
I was casually reading ( Hawaii Living Net ) when I came across an article titled "Hawaii Real Estate ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Watching a Game at Dodger Stadium: Parking Issues
3k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/01 02:17
I’m planning to go from OC to Dodger Stadium to watch a game, but I heard that even if I park in the $45 lot, it can take about an hour just to get out. So I’m considering either leaving early to park...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Recommended House Cleaning in Torrance
3k view 6 res Housing 2026/06/16 22:01
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 Hawaii
Recruitment of 4th grade students for iolani schoo...
3k view 7 res Learn / School 2026/03/25 19:28
Hello.
Iolani is recruiting 14 students for 4th grade this year.
14 students means that the number of students is decreasing by about 1 class, is there any reason for this?
The family t...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry
3k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/16 04:04
Hello
Please let me know if you are a green card holder.
I tried to apply for Global Entry, but it was rejected because the name on my passport is different from the name on my green card. ?...
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Vivinavi Kimitsu
Local store openings ・ Share your closings ?
3k view 2 res Local news 2026/03/19 22:19
Maybe it's because it's spring, but it seems like there are a lot of stores opening and closing these days. I want to know what kind of stores will open in my hometown, and I want to go and say thank ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
International Marriage Has anyone removed the alia...
3k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/26 21:00
I am wondering if I should remove my alias at the same time as I renew my passport. The reason is that it is inconvenient for me to not be able to check in online or use any kiosks in the airport. I a...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to grow kumquat.
2k 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 Hawaii
global entry
2k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/19 05:31
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 Hawaii
Is there any way to stop a dog from barking ??
2k view 10 res Pet / Animal 2026/02/16 20:10
I have a small dog who is now 11 years old.
Recently, my family's lifestyle has changed and the dog is left alone more and more often, and my neighbors have complained that he is too noisy.
...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Ritz-Carlton Owner's Insurance
2k 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 San Francisco
business that exploits its employees (e.g. unpaid ...
2k view 2 res Work / Career 2026/06/14 19:41
If you have worked for a black company, are currently working for a black company, have been in a company where the black situation has been improved, or have filed a black situation 》(illegal ・ viola...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Should I report this to the police? ?
2k view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/16 19:24
I’m embarrassed to say I fell for what seemed to be a Zelle wire transfer scam and was defrauded out of $420.
I reported it to my bank right away and opened a new account.
In cases like this...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Portable WiFi
2k 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
(Toyota) Prius
2k 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 Los Angeles
Recommended movers
2k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/13 18:35
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
Emergency Return and Reentry Permit
2k view 3 res Visa related 2026/03/12 22:38
I have been required to temporarily return to Japan for an undetermined period of time to support a family member in hospital.
Due to the urgency, we are considering leaving the country within 1 ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary i...
2k 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 Orange County
Akasuri Akasuri
2k view 6 res Beauty / Health 2026/06/02 09:58
Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ??
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Tax returns are bad.
2k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/10 16:04
Kenmohororo ( tears )
Can anyone tell me where I can take it now ?
I would like Japanese language support.
I only work 1-2 times a week for a few hours, so I make less than $10,000 a ye...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration time at LAX
2k view 11 res Question 2026/06/10 10:23
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 Los Angeles
LA Metro Usage and Safety
2k 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 Hawaii
Bringing food from Japan ★ Meat and fish are allow...
2k view 5 res Question 2026/03/06 14:42
Until now, when returning to the U.S. from Japan, I wanted to bring back a lot of food, but thought that I could not bring in fish or meat.

Recently, I heard from friends that the rules have...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Security/Bodyguard
2k view 7 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/31 18:08
I am currently employed as a city police officer in a city in California.

I am thinking of starting to provide off-duty security/bodyguard services to executives of Japanese companies and ce...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
A strange story I experienced in Hawaii.
2k view 3 res Free talk 2026/02/16 07:23
I would like to hear your stories of your experiences in Hawaii.

A story I experienced.
I went to the famous Birth Stone, and out of nowhere, a Hawaiian man ( who was the administrator ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
[Tell me about it !] You can buy a car first even ...
1k view 6 res Question 2026/03/31 22:56
I am to have the car transferred to a private party, but I found when I looked it up that I can change the car title and I can take possession of the car even if I am in a provisional state, but peopl...
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Vivinavi Chiba
sweet potato pavilion (of the inner Heian Palace)
1k view 1 res Food / Gourmet 2026/03/27 21:14
! The price was very reasonable and the taste was delicious ! ! The sweetness, stickiness and color !
The sweetness was great! 369> !
it was the best ! I also enjoyed the sweet red be...
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Vivinavi Silicon Valley
blemish removal
1k view 1 res Beauty / Health 2026/02/15 17:21
I am in my mid thirties. I am becoming concerned about spots and am considering laser for spot removal. If anyone has had laser treatment at a clinic around the Bay Area, I would appreciate it if you ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to use a cell phone when returning to Japan
1k view 5 res Question 2026/02/25 23:59
I return to Japan every few months for a week or two. I used to rent a pocket wifi, but I was wondering if there is a better way ?
By the way, I have a Garaxy A16 and an iPhone 11. Any advice wou...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japanese TV
1k view 5 res Free talk 2026/03/20 01:16
Many years ago, I had a Channel J subscription.
I went back to Japan temporarily and cancelled it then.
I looked on the internet, but I am not sure if Channel J is available now …. ?
Al...