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Vivinavi Hawaii
travel		 15k view 9 res Question 2025/04/15 22:34
My daughter is starting school this year and I am planning to visit Japan to see my family for a month or so before she starts school. My question is, even if I have a green card and have no criminal ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Hawaii ranks 4th out of 50 states in middle class ...		 5k view 17 res Local news 2025/04/15 19:25
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-income-needed-to-be-middle-class-in-every-u-s-state-2025/
Hawaii is tied for 4th with California.
It has $191,000 in the middle class and $64,000 in the ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
EOEL （ Public Preschool ） and Waialae Charter Scho...		 7k view 12 res Question 2025/04/15 10:17
Hello.

I am a Town resident who is considering putting my child （ 3 years old ） in preschool next year.
I am also looking into private preschools, but I was wondering what you think of ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About jobs for moving to Hawaii		 2k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2025/04/13 19:59
I was fascinated by Hawaii when I was a student and wanted to move to Hawaii, but I have been unable to find a job that would lead to work in Hawaii and have almost given up on the idea.
However,...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japanese Language Preschool		 2k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2025/04/12 13:47
Is there any Japanese language preschool in Hawaii that is not a Japanese language supplementary school （ Rainbow ） etc., but a full time Japanese language preschool ？ or preschool that teaches in Jap...
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356.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Where do you think Waikiki is in Tokyo ？?		 8k view 28 res Question 2025/04/11 22:31
This is a silly question, but Waikiki is almost like Asakusa in Tokyo for me because I almost never go there as a tourist, but I think everyone has a different image, so what kind of image do you have...
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357.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Adultery More Common After Pandemic?		 2k view 2 res Relationship / Friendship 2025/04/10 08:05
Do you think more people have engage in adultery more afte the pandemic since people were home more often?

Not gonna lie. Not really happy in my marriage but can’t divorce my wife. Is there...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japan and Hawaii Comparison		 15k view 42 res Daily life 2025/04/09 22:41
About living in Hawaii. I have a question for those who live or have lived in Hawaii. In comparing life in Hawaii and Japan, what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of Hawaii over Japan...
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359.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Pick up at LAX-Terminal B		 2k view 3 res Question 2025/04/09 08:49
It's been a while since I've had a pickup at LAX, so please keep me up to date.
If I want to pick up at Terminal B around noon today, what do you recommend? ？
The free pickup (loading) area ...
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360.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Destination of children		 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2025/04/08 20:26
Please excuse my post.

We are considering where to send our child to college in the US.

My son is almost in middle school and I am not sure when to start preparing and what kind of...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Hibiscus and crown flower		 1k view 0 res Question 2025/04/07 18:51
I am looking for hibiscus （ red ） flowers and crown flowers.
Crown flowers are only leaves when I see them, and hibiscus （ red is what I am looking for ） I can't find any at all.
If anyone k...
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362.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Regarding vaccinations required for preschool enro...		 3k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2025/04/04 17:56
I have a son who will be 3 years old in April.
He is still in Japan and we plan to enter Hawaii in mid-June to start preschool in July.
We are still undecided on when we will be able to get ...
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Vivinavi San Francisco
Personal Customs Clearance at Airports in the U.S.		 967 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2025/04/02 21:31
I would like to know if anyone has cleared customs privately at San Francisco airport or other airports in the U.S., and if so, I would appreciate your wisdom.
I was able to arrange for the expor...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Support for American Universities		 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2025/04/02 12:16
Please excuse my post.

I am considering my child's college education in the US.
Right now my son is in 9th grade and I am looking for someone or a company that can help him through coll...
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365.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Sending money to Japan		 2k view 9 res Question 2025/04/01 19:39
I would like to send money to my parents in Japan. ？
Also, will I have to pay taxes on the money I send ？

Please let me know if you know anything.
Thank you very much.
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366.
Vivinavi Hawaii
TUBE Hawaii Live		 2k view 3 res Entertainment 2025/03/29 23:31
I heard TUBE is coming on 5/31, can I see them if I'm not a fan club member ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Recent North Shore		 3k view 6 res Question 2025/03/29 23:30
I have an image of traffic congestion around the beach where the sea turtles are shelling, but I saw that construction was going to be done in that area before, and I wonder if the construction is fin...
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368.
Vivinavi San Diego
San Diego Airport, Domestic ⇔ How to make internat...		 3k view 1 res Question 2025/03/29 15:10
Hello.

I have a question regarding San Diego airport, domestic flights ⇔ and international connections.

I am planning to fly from Narita to Sacramento via San Diego in the summer. ...
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369.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Check		 1k view 3 res Question 2025/03/27 10:08
Refund check addressed to my daughter was received.
My daughter is currently working in Japan.
What should I do ？
Please give me information if you have any experience.
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370.
Vivinavi Hawaii
re-entry permit		 2k view 3 res Question 2025/03/26 10:16
I would like to ask those who have obtained a re-entry permit, how did you receive your re-entry permit when USCIS contacted you ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I am looking for an excellent litigation attorney.		 2k view 5 res Visa related 2025/03/24 21:55
Nice to meet you
We are currently in the process of getting a green card with an attorney.
However, the attorney we have hired is ignoring our emails and phone calls, which is causing delays...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How is everyone's happiness in Hawaii ？?		 5k view 7 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/24 17:05
If anyone says I am happy, please let me know.

In my opinion, it is easier to be unhappy than in the past.
In the past = no things, no people, no friends = no wonder = happy with someth...
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373.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to contact a landline or cell phone in Japa...		 7k view 9 res Question 2025/03/21 23:45
I usually keep in touch with my family in Japan via LINE and have never felt inconvenienced, but when I really needed to call a store, I had no way to do so. I also had a problem with not being able t...
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374.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
What is it like to be an Uber driver ？?		 2k view 9 res Work / Career 2025/03/21 08:12
I was recently looking for a side job and noticed what Uber drivers are like.
I only use them a few times a year, and when I do, I talk to some of the drivers and some say they are good, while ot...
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375.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I would like assistance in obtaining a driver's li...		 5k view 12 res International student 2025/03/17 18:44
I am studying abroad in Los Angeles.
I am a learner driver and am looking for assistance with the practical test.
I am looking for someone in the Culver City neighborhood to assist me with p...
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376.
Vivinavi Hawaii
ASAP ！ Please tell me where I can change the batte...		 3k view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/14 14:26
If you know of a place in Honolulu, preferably near Ala Moana or Downtown, where I can get my watch battery changed, please let me know. The battery in my watch that I use for work has run out and I n...
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377.
Vivinavi Osaka
Anyone plans to go to World Expo in Osaka?		 556 view 0 res Free talk 2025/03/14 13:20
Are you planning to visit World Expo 2025?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Early elementary school students What are you doin...		 3k view 6 res Question 2025/03/13 12:13
Spring break is coming up, what are you guys doing ？

My husband is working, so we are spending time together as mother and daughter. But every time we spend it, we don't really do anything s...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Cell phone when temporarily returning to Japan		 5k view 7 res Free talk 2025/03/10 21:43
When I returned to Japan 2 years ago, I bought a Japanese sim card that I could use all the time, and I used it in my American iPhone
Then I bought a new American iPhone, but the times have chang...
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380.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Psychological abuse of narcissistic/Asperger's par...		 7k view 55 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/10 10:52
Is there anyone in a similar situation ？
・ Don't apologize even if you are at fault, blame the other person
・ All responsibility lies with your partner
・ You may be good but your partne...
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381.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I don't know if he's good enough now.		 2k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/09 21:40
I have a very sweet Asian boyfriend, but I get the impression that he is not thinking about our future or becoming a family. I am not sure if I want to marry him or not due to our different values. I ...
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382.
Vivinavi Hawaii
private night-school		 2k view 2 res Learn / School 2025/03/06 23:15
My child has started attending a public middle school in Honolulu. I am honestly concerned about his academic ability as it does not seem that he will have homework every day like he did at Elementary...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Nagaoka Fireworks from where?		 4k view 8 res Question 2025/03/05 20:53
I am planning to go see the Nagaoka Fireworks this weekend.
I know it's best to watch from Waikiki, but I'm worried about traffic restrictions, parking, etc. since I'm coming from Eva.
Is th...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
aerophobia		 2k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/05 19:10
It's almost spring break and my family and I are planning to travel to Sydney and the Gold Coast.
But I have a phobia of airplanes and even a slight tremor makes me cry … I am looking forward to ...
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Vivinavi Houston
Houston Routes with Zipair		 1k view 0 res Other 2025/03/05 08:37
It looks like the flight from Narita to Houston has started ！
I wonder if it will be possible to return to Japan more cheaply.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Numbness after blood draw		 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/04 21:17
I had blood drawn 5 days ago and still have some pain and numbness in my arm, palm and fingers.
My blood vessels are said to move and I often bleed internally after blood draws
This is the f...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Deep Cleaning of Teeth		 2k view 4 res Question 2025/03/04 16:26
I went to a dental clean today and was told I need a deep cleaning

. This is my first time having a deep cleaning, so I am a little nervous.

I would like to hear from someone who has...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Times have changed.		 5k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/03 14:52
My nephew in Japan asked me, "Is it safe to use private tours in Los Angeles ？?
I was surprised to find some pages that clearly did not have a business license.
I asked the president of a to...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
DMV License Renewal		 2k view 4 res Question 2025/02/28 08:39
I am an expatriate on an E2 visa and my driver's license expires in May, but I still have not received a renewal notice letter from the DMV.
I haven't received my renewal letter, but I'm thinking...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
propriety tax statement		 2k view 5 res Question 2025/02/26 22:00
I am asking about a propriety tax statement we always receive.


This time, after our name and address, it clearly states TRS Family Trust.

Is there any special meaning to this ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Conditional Removal of Green Card		 4k view 12 res Question 2025/02/25 21:32
Hello.

"When applying for a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you can only obtain a green card valid for two years if it was issued within two years of the ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
road trip		 4k view 8 res Fun 2025/02/25 20:08
Hello.
Any recommendations for 1-2 night road trip destinations from LA ！

San Diego, Solbank, Hearst Castle, Big Sur, San Jose, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Pinnacles, Golden...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
espresso machine repair		 1k view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2025/02/25 13:40
I have a Breville espresso machine that has a grinder that gets clogged up with beans
and only the grinder part is usable. Please let me know if you know of a store that can repair it.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Apartment Repair ・ Regarding repair		 1k view 5 res Question 2025/02/25 08:29
I have been living in an apartment that contains 4 households for about 6 years.
After living here for such a long time, not only the parts that are actually necessary for living, but also the ap...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I want to change my bath to Japanese style ！ Pleas...		 2k view 1 res Question 2025/02/24 20:49
Has anyone renovated their home in Hawaii from a long, shallow Western-style bath to a Japanese-style bath? ？
My husband loves his Japanese bath and has recently been talking about changing it. <...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About local jobs		 5k view 6 res Work / Career 2025/02/24 09:51
Outside of Oahu is not a problem.
What kind of jobs do you find in Hawaii other than tourism and catering ？
I work in IT, but I wonder if it is difficult to find a job other than tourism or ...
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397.
Vivinavi New York
About a convenient and easily accessible hotel for...		 786 view 0 res Question 2025/02/24 03:34
We are two uncles and an aunt traveling to New York City for the first time in about 45 years
Total amateurs ・ We are up and coming ☆☆☆☆☆☆ ☆
We are currently staying at the InterContinental ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I would like information on Early Achievers Presch...		 2k view 5 res Free talk 2025/02/22 18:29
I would like to send my 3 year old child to a preschool, but we are new to Hawaii and our family does not speak English, I would be very happy if you could give me some information.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Insurance		 2k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2025/02/21 22:08
For those who have cancer and life insurance in Hawaii
do you have any recommendations ？
and what kind of plans do you have
please let me know.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
English Proficiency		 4k view 12 res Question 2025/02/21 22:02
？
We would like to hear from real people who have lived in the area and what was their level of English proficiency when they immigrated.

It depends on your job, but could you give us a...
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