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Vivinavi San Francisco
おせち料理（5kview/1res）		 Free talk 2024/12/20 14:24
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Christmas Gifts for Mourning（1kview/6res）		 Question 2024/12/19 09:54
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Dual nationality passport expired（2kview/4res）		 Question 2024/12/15 14:30
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
JAL VS ANA（4kview/10res）		 Free talk 2024/12/11 13:36
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Vivinavi New York
Prevention of heat（2kview/2res）		 Problem / Need advice 2024/12/09 11:02
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Remittance from Japan to Hawaii（2kview/3res）		 Question 2024/12/09 10:59
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Vivinavi Hawaii
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Vivinavi San Francisco
おせち料理

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#1
  • よこよこ
  • 2011/12/05 17:41

こんにちわ

サンフランシスコ滞在歴７年目ですが、今まで何かと時間の都合でうまく正月を日本で過ごせていましたが今年は仕事の関係でどうしてもアメリカということになりました。
正月の特におせち料理が好きなのですが、こちらではみなさんどのようにしてらっしゃるのでしょうか?
作られている方、または取り寄せやレストランから購入している方、何かおすすめのおせちや情報がありましたら教え下さい！
せっかくなのでアメリカでもおいしいおせちを探したいと思います。

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Christmas Gifts for Mourning

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  • rara
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  • 2024/12/16 17:26

The father of our Japanese neighbor (elderly ）) passed away recently,

can we give him a Christmas gift as usual ？

Thank you very much.

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#4
  • キビシイ
  • 2024/12/17 (Tue) 12:02
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In ancient customs and cultures, it was common to refrain from celebrations in the year of the death of someone close to you. In Japan, in particular, there is a period of mourning （ called momochu ） during which it is customary to avoid celebrations and fancy events. The mourning period usually lasts one year from the date of death.

However, in today's society, individual families and communities may differ in their responses. While some people honor tradition and observe the custom of mourning, others choose to continue with their daily lives while remembering the deceased.

It is important to be respectful of your neighbor's feelings and cultural background when dealing with Christmas gifts. If you have concerns, you may want to ask for confirmation beforehand or choose a modest, heartwarming gift.

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Difference between citizenship and permanent residence

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  • Lilly
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  • 2024/11/16 08:05

I would like to know everyone's thoughts or experiences. I am currently pregnant with my second child and considering having the baby in Japan for various reasons. Our first child was born in the U.S., so we are dual internationals. We are both Permanent Residents and I have a current renewal receipt that allows me to come and go from Japan to the US until 2027.

I know that if I give birth in Japan, my child will be a Permanent Resident when we come back together, but has anyone raised a child in the US as a Permanent Resident ？

Have there been any inconveniences ？ I have not had any inconveniences so far. I have not experienced any inconvenience with permanent residency so far, so I don't know of any disadvantages that I am familiar with. I would like to know before deciding that I will give birth in Japan.


Please help me ！

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#57

I think the most important point is,

Once you get citizenship, unless you renounce your US citizenship in the future,
you have to pay taxes to the US for the rest of your life, even if you live in Japan or other countries outside the US.
Even if you don't live in the US.

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/12/15 (Sun) 08:39
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Tax returns are required even for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

You need to change your nationality after returning to Japan.

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#61
  • ボケた高齢者
  • 2024/12/15 (Sun) 13:40
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60 You can just file your tax return in Japan, you know.

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#62
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/12/16 (Mon) 08:19
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Filing a tax return in Japan and filing a tax return in the US are
the same as filing a tax return. Once you do it, they are all the same.

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/12/18 (Wed) 09:10
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If you live in a foreign country with permanent resident status, depending on the length of your stay
permanent resident status will no longer be available, but
taxes will follow even if permanent resident status is no longer available.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Dual nationality passport expired

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  • パスポート
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  • 2024/12/13 11:25

My dual nationality child's Japanese passport expires in six months. When I tried to purchase a ticket to Japan for next summer, I was unable to make a reservation because my passport information is about to expire. Since my U.S. passport is valid until 2026, can I travel to Japan with only my U.S. passport this time? I originally traveled between Japan and Hawaii with only one U.S. passport, but when travel restrictions were established in Corona, I got a Japanese passport as well.

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#3

Now you can still renew it at the consulate in a week or so
so why not do it at the consulate ？ and you can do it a year before it expires.

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#4

Excuse me, I missed reading that. You have a period of time until the year after next.
I think you can use an American passport out and a Japanese passport in and out of Japan ？
I don't think you have to make a reservation either way ？.

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#5
  • パスポート
  • 2024/12/15 (Sun) 14:30
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Thank you for your answer
I was able to purchase a ticket successfully with my American passport information. Even though I purchased the ticket with an American passport, when I arrive at the airport in Japan, should I get in line with the Japanese and enter the country with a Japanese passport? On the way back, do I leave the Japanese airport with a Japanese passport and enter with an American passport when I arrive in Hawaii?

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JAL VS ANA

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  • 旅
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  • 2024/12/03 10:53

Please let me know which airline you all use when returning to Japan

Basically, I want to return home cheaply, but I recently became an ANA frequent flyer member. I recently heard that with JAL, if you book a Japan domestic flight at the same time, the Japan domestic flight is free.

How do you decide which airline to fly with when returning to Japan?

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/12/03 (Tue) 11:49
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Airfare and departure time are also important.

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#3
  • ボケた高齢者
  • 2024/12/03 (Tue) 14:02
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JAL VS ANA
I think what you want to know is JAL vs ANA, then you should write "cheap airlines"
If you're looking for cheap flights, frequent flyer membership is just a drag.
ANA and JAL are expensive, so it takes a long time to accumulate mileage.

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#4

＞ Recently JAL offers free Japan domestic flights if booked at the same time


Ho, this is new to me, but I think the period or conditions must be tight.

There used to be such a benefit for LAX - HND/NRT in business class.

I fly JAL or ANA once a year to/from Japan and always fly Haneda ↔ Shikoku on domestic flights.

Please tell me more about that free promotion.

These days, one way ￥ is almost always over 10,000.

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Prevention of heat

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  • 漆
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  • 2024/07/26 13:24

If you have any good ideas for heat protection, please let me know ！.

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  • TOSHIHARA
  • 2024/08/17 (Sat) 10:05
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cooling

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Remittance from Japan to Hawaii

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  • ワイズ
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  • 2024/12/07 15:51

I used to use wise, but when I looked at it after a long time, I found that it charges a remittance fee.
I remember it didn't charge me before …

What do you use now ？
Please let me know if you have any recommendations.

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#2
  • 趣味人808
  • 2024/12/08 (Sun) 09:52
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There was a fee before Wise.
I don't think it is possible for international money transfers to be free of remittance fees.
When I was put on hold due to a mistake in operation when I temporarily returned to Japan, customer service helped me out with their quick response.
So far, I think Wise is the fastest and cheapest.

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#3
  • waikiki
  • 2024/12/08 (Sun) 11:32
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If you want to send money from Japan to Hawaii, Wise is a good choice.

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  • ワイズ
  • 2024/12/09 (Mon) 10:59
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I had completely forgotten that there was a remittance fee.
Thank you very much.

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How to choose a trustworthy vendor

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#1
  • 新
  • mail
  • 2024/11/30 10:00

I am looking for a contractor for interior and exterior home repairs, cabinets （ kitchen ） etc.

I am looking for a contractor who is reliable, does good work and is reasonable.

What criteria should I look for

Please advise.

Please help me!

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#5

It is best to get a referral.　　You can get a recommendation from a real estate agent, someone in the construction industry, or someone who has experience doing some construction work.

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#7
  • デービス
  • 2024/12/05 (Thu) 00:34
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5 I think that's what you're asking.

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  • nabe
  • 2024/12/08 (Sun) 18:33
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You can get an estimate from Home Depot first.
You can also get quotes from other local contractors.
The actual work is done by Mexican workers, but they are like supervisors, so they care about the workmanship. The actual work is done by Mexican workers, but they are like supervisors, so they are concerned about the quality of the work. You can also complain to them.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Taking Long Leave for Part-Time Employees

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#1
  • Apple
  • mail
  • 2024/12/07 15:16

I have no problem requesting more than a week off when I'm part time and have no benefits ？ I reported 3 months before the expected date.
Depending on the size of the company, busy season, etc., there are even times when my co-workers and bosses are not happy with me ？ If taking a vacation would cause problems for the company, I would be willing to quit.

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#2
  • Apple
  • 2024/12/07 (Sat) 22:47
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Supplement.
I have been on vacation for a long time, but I have weekends off, so there are 7 days that I can't come to work. When I reported it to my boss, he looked at me with a little disapproval, but I told him that I would do something about it and he agreed, but I am worried that it will be a great inconvenience.

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  • 趣味人808
  • 2024/12/08 (Sun) 09:45
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You mean in Hawaii （ within the US ）.
I think there are not many thoughtful people who report three months before their schedule, but unless it is a very small company, everyone takes their vacations without hesitation. I think only Japanese people can't take a vacation because they wonder if it would be a nuisance.

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#4
  • Apple
  • 2024/12/08 (Sun) 10:31
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Thank you for your response.
This is an American company in Hawaii. I just started working here and was a little nervous when someone recently took a week off sick and was being grumpy. I'll be magnanimous.

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#5
  • Coco
  • 2024/12/08 (Sun) 12:01
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It is better to ask the company you work for

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Places for a 5 year old Japanese boy to have fun in GW.

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  • サマー
  • mail
  • 2024/12/02 02:33

I have a cousin with a 5 year old boy who will be here next year around GW. Of course, summer school hasn't started and he will probably only be there for a week or so, but he would like the opportunity to interact with the local kids. Do you have any suggestions for activities ？?

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#2

Indoor playgrounds(keiki kingdom, kids city etc.)

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#3
  • サマー
  • 2024/12/06 (Fri) 17:58
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Sure ！
It's not a problem if it's too hot or raining and you might be able to meet other kids.
Thank you ♪

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