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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Green card renewal		 484 view 5 res Question 2025/12/28 10:08
My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year. My mother is currently in the hospital for pneumonia, and if I have to return to Japan in case of emergency, I will probably stay in Japan for a...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Where to exchange dollars into yen in Japan		 250 view 1 res Question 2025/12/27 03:07
Where do you exchange dollars to yen ？
Where would you recommend to exchange money in Japan ？
Is it better to exchange money in Waikiki ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Green card renewal		 379 view 0 res Question 2025/12/22 10:54
My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year, and I plan to renew it at the end of January, but my mother is currently hospitalized with pneumonia, and in case I have to return to Japan, my ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Tell us about your experience with swimming lesson...		 699 view 4 res Question 2025/12/19 01:29
Nice to meet you. We will be living near Park La Brea next year.
I would like to enroll my 6 year old daughter in swimming.

If you know of any swimming schools near Park La Brea or with...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Convert Japanese Yen to Dollars		 491 view 3 res Question 2025/12/17 13:26
Ladies and gentlemen, when converting Japanese money to dollars, which conversion rate is better, in Japan or in the U.S. ？ If in Japan, how about converting to dollars at the foreign exchange at Nari...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
divorce attorney		 968 view 4 res Question 2025/12/04 18:51
Excuse me
if you know. How much are attorney's fees for a divorce ？ I was wondering what the market rate is.

We had a dispute while we were back in Japan and my husband went back to Haw...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About Private Sales		 870 view 6 res Question 2025/12/03 16:37
This is the third time I have used a private seller, but after receiving and replying to an email requesting a purchase, I have not received a reply for two days.
Is this common ？
and how lo...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japanese-language book		 357 view 2 res Question 2025/12/02 22:17
Is there any store in Honolulu where I can buy Japanese picture books ？
I would like to see and write about them in person, not online.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Reservation for SS number application		 128 view 0 res Question 2025/12/01 12:08
I came to Hawaii with an E2 visa. My accountant told me to get a SS number and I tried to make a reservation on the reservation site, but the reservation is not complete unless I enter my driver's lic...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
International Baggage		 280 view 1 res Question 2025/11/28 20:32
For a return trip from Japan to the U.S., there is a service that delivers suitcases from a place of lodging in Japan to the airport at the destination. However, it is not possible for this trip becau...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
dry cell		 471 view 2 res Question 2025/11/26 21:02
The TV remote control batteries
AAA × two
that I replaced less than a month ago ？ stopped working
I thought they were gone so I replaced them with new ones ？ 💦
I don't know if the ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day		 755 view 2 res Question 2025/11/21 16:56
I am seeking advice on how to get from Waikiki to the airport on the morning of the Honolulu Marathon on December 14.

I couldn't find any information on whether The Bus is operating or not o...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
global entry		 341 view 1 res Question 2025/11/17 07:58
I am a Global Entry holder.
I have a green card renewal this time and I renewed it but received a letter for a 3 year extension. My Global Entry expired to return home temporarily this time and I...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there an app like paypay in Hawaii ？?		 425 view 1 res Question 2025/11/13 17:20
Paypay was a big help when sending money between friends in Japan ！
Please let me know if there is such an app or something similar in Hawaii.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Accidents with uninsured vehicles		 1k view 12 res Question 2025/11/05 21:02
I was trying to leave my car parked on the street and was hit by a car. The person who hit me has no insurance. My car is badly damaged and cannot drive itself. Fortunately I was not injured, but with...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Looking for a place to play indoor volleyball ！.		 436 view 2 res Question 2025/10/25 20:19
I came to Los Angeles in October for an internship. I live near Glendale, LA and am looking for a place where I can play volleyball for fun rather than aiming for competitions, etc., as I want to get ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
What do Hawaii residents think about watching a vi...		 5k view 28 res Question 2025/10/23 19:45
https://youtu.be/kwlEpxIbZMo?si=xL1Wo9xsW7eGb5P6
The person in this video has many birds, dogs, cats, etc. and has announced his move to Hawaii.
He says he has to make 14 round trips between...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Have you ever shopped at Temu ！?		 956 view 2 res Question 2025/10/21 20:15
I read in the news that many countries have stopped sending packages to the US now.
If you have recently purchased from cheap Chinese websites such as Temu, please let us know if you received you...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Student Income		 732 view 4 res Question 2025/10/21 12:42
I know I can't work as an F1 student （ but is it ok for me to work in Hawaii while I am a student ） in Hawaii, for example, to communicate with Japanese companies and earn Japanese yen in my Japanese ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Child seat rental		 2k view 2 res Question 2025/10/16 13:25
We have a friend coming to visit from Japan with her （ 2 year old ） child.
We are planning to take her sightseeing in our car, but
we don't have a child seat.
I am wondering if I can re...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to Pay for Property Purchases in Japan		 2k view 20 res Question 2025/10/11 12:59
I am a Japanese citizen and have a bank account in Japan. My American husband and I are considering buying a property in Japan, and if we do, he will pay for it, but would it be easier to buy it in my...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
LINE Yahoo's Privacy Policy		 300 view 0 res Question 2025/10/06 11:06
When I open my Yahoo Japan email, I can now only agree to the LINE Yahoo privacy policy, whereas before I could put it on hold.
I thought I heard something on Rocco's radio that I happened to be ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Not too many Hawaii cars ？ Suggestion ＆ Alarm.		 1k view 13 res Question 2025/09/29 01:18
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 Hawaii
Is there any advantage by birthday for Kinder exam...		 958 view 2 res Question 2025/09/20 21:34
I recently read with great interest a topic on Punahou ・ Iolani's Kinder exam.
I wondered if the August born child would have an advantage over the July born child in the following year, since th...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Construction of Waikiki Banyan		 2k view 1 res Question 2025/09/17 20:33
We are thinking of staying at the Banyan, but I saw that they are doing construction on the pool and there is noise and vibration.
How bad is it, and how much does it vary by tower, floor, and or...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I cannot apply for a passport online!		 1k view 2 res Question 2025/08/23 15:43
I can get the first passport photo on the app
but on the second one it says "no access token".
What can I do to fix this ？

Does anyone know how to fix this ？
My phone is andro...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
On sending a child to Rainbow School.		 2k view 12 res Question 2025/08/23 03:48
I am considering whether to enroll my child, who will be 4 years old next April, in Rainbow (if he passes the test, of course), but my child's first language is English because my husband only speaks ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
American Individual Annuities （ Annuity ） About		 965 view 3 res Question 2025/08/19 20:29
I have worked for several years in the past, but I am currently unemployed.


Can I still apply for the individual annuity even if I am unemployed ？

Thank you very much.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
401K What happens if I quit my job ？.		 1k view 4 res Question 2025/08/19 01:47
I have a question for all you bright people in Hawaii. I am currently working for a company and getting 401K matching, but for various reasons I have decided to retire for a while.
I have ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Cost of admission to Punahou, if available		 4k view 17 res Question 2025/08/19 01:43
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 Hawaii
temporary sitter		 626 view 5 res Question 2025/08/14 17:18
I would like to know if you know of any places around Ala Moana where I can ask for a one-time sitter when my child is not sick and I suddenly need a sitter, not a private sitter but a church or other...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
What will you do with your old family albums?		 4k view 12 res Question 2025/08/14 10:08
I have started to organize my personal belongings due to moving.
I have several thick albums of photos of distant relatives. In the old days, people did not store their photos on PCs or cell phon...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Elementary After Program		 1k view 1 res Question 2025/08/13 14:31
I have moved to an elementary school in Hawaii.
A ＋ Is there an after school program at the school I attend ？
Do I need to pick up and drop off at a different location ？
School ends ear...
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Vivinavi Las Vegas
I am planning to move to Las Vegas. Please tell me...		 6k view 2 res Question 2025/08/11 22:43
I have family that will be moving to Las Vegas by the end of this year.
We have had the opportunity to go there several times and look for a room.
I would like to know some details.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
electric utility expense		 1k view 7 res Question 2025/08/05 08:40
We have moved to Honolulu.
I hear that electricity is expensive in Hawaii, do you guys use air conditioners ？

My husband lived in Hawaii before me for setup, but because of high electri...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I would like to know what cell phone company you u...		 6k view 31 res Question 2025/07/31 01:07
Most of the time they say it's cheap in the ads, but when you actually get them to do the math, it's expensive.
I'd love to hear how everyone saves money on their cell phones ！.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Torrance Middle School		 226 view 0 res Question 2025/07/19 22:34
Can you recommend any middle schools in Torrance Middle School that have good academics and sports?
Thank you very much.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Carrying a Green Card		 1k view 15 res Question 2025/07/18 21:55
I know that I should carry it with me at all times, but I hesitate to do so
in case I lose it.
I hear that an expired old one or a photocopy is ？ acceptable, but
what about the actual s...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Shampoo for a 3 year old		 623 view 1 res Question 2025/07/16 18:57
Recently, my child has been smelling sweaty at times and I want to change shampoo.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Has anyone ever taken the Paraprofessional exam ？?		 1k view 1 res Question 2025/06/30 01:32
I'm taking a course for this exam right now, and if anyone has taken it, please let me know how impressed you were with how difficult it was.
Of course I understand that it varies from person to ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Good place to live near Haneda Airport		 1k view 5 res Question 2025/06/28 01:25
？
I am looking for a temporary place to live when I go back to Japan.
Or where can I find a place near Narita airport and close to Haneda airport with the same conditions ？.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there anyone who is an airby in Japan ？?		 596 view 1 res Question 2025/06/20 19:46
If anyone has bought an apartment for a temporary return to Japan and is using it as an airby while not in Japan, I would like to hear about their experience, whether they outsource the operation, if ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Down comforter （ Goose Down Comforter Duvel ）		 327 view 0 res Question 2025/06/15 11:03
I would like to buy a down comforter （ Twin by Goose Down Comforter

but I don't know the criteria for choosing （ warmth, lightness, etc. ）

Please let me know.

Please let ...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Trader Joe's		 6k view 39 res Question 2025/06/13 00:58
I was told that the mini bags will be available for purchase on Tuesday, 2/4 in limited quantities. I got this information from a friend of a friend and I don't know how I found out about it. Anyone k...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
occupational discrimination		 4k view 23 res Question 2025/06/04 22:50
Why do so many people in Hawaii discriminate against occupations ？
What's wrong with working in construction, real estate, and food service ！?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About the junk mail that won't stop		 349 view 0 res Question 2025/05/28 14:05
Do you guys get junk mail ？
I get a lot of it in my mailbox every day.
Lately, I've been getting them in text messages as well, which is frustrating.

Every day I delete them as jun...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I need rice bran.		 1k view 7 res Question 2025/05/26 21:25
Can I get free rice husks or rice bran somewhere ？ Preferably within Orange County.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About My Number Card		 2k view 8 res Question 2025/05/26 09:46
Has anyone recently applied
for a my number card ？
I would appreciate it if you could tell me any advantages and
disadvantages of having a my number card.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Reasonable ukulele store		 282 view 0 res Question 2025/05/21 00:09
If you know of any stores that sell ukuleles at relatively low prices, I would appreciate it ！

I know that good ones are expensive, but I would like to be able to buy one for around $ 200 if...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
REAL ID Update		 1k view 2 res Question 2025/05/19 19:43
REAL ID Update
All U.S. travelers need a state-issued REAL ID-compliant license or identification card, or another acceptable form of ID (such as Please visit tsa.gov for a list of acceptable for...
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