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Vivinavi Hawaii
On the insensitivity of Hawaii real estate agents.（1kview/19res）		 Free talk 2026/03/20 01:00
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Vivinavi Kimitsu
Local store openings ・ Share your closings ？（925view/2res）		 Local news 2026/03/19 22:19
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Emergency Return and Reentry Permit（1kview/3res）		 Visa related 2026/03/12 22:38
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Vivinavi New York
Tax Return Accountant（201view/0res）		 Daily life 2026/03/12 19:34
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to do a tax return with a J1 visa holder（958view/1res）		 Visa related 2026/03/12 11:25
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Vivinavi Bangkok
About Lunch（47view/0res）		 Problem / Need advice 2026/03/11 00:09
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Tax returns are bad.（1kview/4res）		 Problem / Need advice 2026/03/10 16:04
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Vivinavi New York
Divorce Lawyer in NJ（837view/4res）		 Problem / Need advice 2026/03/08 08:12
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Vivinavi San Francisco
business that exploits its employees (e.g. unpaid ...（641view/0res）		 Work / Career 2026/03/07 15:50
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Where Oahu Residents Go for One Night ？.（2kview/4res）		 Question 2026/03/07 13:18
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Vivinavi Hawaii
On the insensitivity of Hawaii real estate agents.

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#1
  • miki
  • 2026/03/02 05:42

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 2026: Buyer's Market, Rentals Also Strong ！ Smart Aggression, Opportunity to Build Dollar Assets"
"The properties I manage currently have zero vacant units. There are very few properties that are vacant for more than a month. In addition, I have successfully raised rents in phases." "As a property management company, I have been successful in raising rents steadily and incrementally in light of the market conditions. And, "Communication with tenants is essential in order to increase the rent gradually, while frequently comparing it with the surrounding market rate, and to renew the lease without causing tenants to move out. This is an excerpt from the article. I wonder how the middle class and the poor who are struggling to make ends meet by renting in Hawaii would feel if they read this ？ If the wealthy read my comment, they would probably just think, "Well, you don't have to read it" or "Howl of a loser". I am writing this article with a backward attitude, but I found it really unpleasant to read. There are so many people like this in Hawaii. I guess they think that if they don't do business with the rich, their assets won't increase and it's a waste of time, but how do you middle class people who are not wealthy feel about it ？?

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  • アッパーイーストサイド
  • 2026/03/04 (Wed) 22:19
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Miki-san,

It is a capitalist country, isn't it? ？ Prices are determined by supply and demand, so as Miki-san pointed out, if 10,000 locals leave Oahu each year, there is a big possibility that rent prices will go down. I feel that the gap between the rich and the poor is widening in developed countries. I think it is not easy for them to survive because there are so many real estate brokers in Honolulu. I also read his article and did not think it was "insensitive". By the way, Hawaii has high real estate prices and prices are too high, but salaries are too low ？ Real estate is expensive in both SF and NY, but salaries are also high, so you can give up some of that. So, Miki, it might be a good idea for you to leave Hawaii once and work in the mainland to save money, and then return to Hawaii to acquire real estate ～.

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#8

Well, it's capitalism.
Middle class ？ I don't care about the common man.
If you don't have money, you have to get off this island.
That's why some people from Hawaii are moving to Las Vegas. It is sad but this is the reality.

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#9
  • Wai
  • 2026/03/05 (Thu) 18:56
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If it were cheaper, people from all over the world would come to Hawaii to live there, and the population density and traffic would be very bad.
So it is becoming like a game of musical chairs, where only the rich can win the right to live on the island. It's like a game of musical chairs, where only the rich can win the right to live on the island. It's a real shame and I hate it, though.

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#10
  • Banana
  • 2026/03/05 (Thu) 19:11
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Hawaii is for rich people now. If you have the feeling of the old Hawaii, you will get sick. Well, I definitely prefer the old Hawaii of the common people.

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  • DT
  • 2026/03/20 (Fri) 01:00
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Depending on the Agent ？

I chose an Agent of a real estate company who often holds seminars as my Buyer Agent.

I still have to buy, but if I select an Agent now, he/she will email me
information.

Some Agents speak Japanese, but my Agent is English only.

Hawaii is a place for rich people ？ No, it is not. If you think it's for rich people, it's because
you are in a closed community in a small society.

Let's look outside the box.

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Vivinavi Kimitsu
Local store openings ・ Share your closings ？

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  • 寄り道さん
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  • 2026/03/18 22:47

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 you to my favorite stores before they close ！
Let's share the information you have here!

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  • 2026/03/19 (Thu) 01:41
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hare you heard about the pan closing?

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  • ずっと木更津市民
  • 2026/03/19 (Thu) 22:19
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Finally, Burger King will open on 3/25 ！ ！ ！ Enjoy ！ ！!

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Emergency Return and Reentry Permit

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  • alohamaialohaaku
  • mail
  • 2026/03/06 15:40

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 ～ 2 weeks, but we will send the Reentry Permit Application by Certified Mail within a few days → Has anyone been able to leave the country once we confirm our arrival ？

When I applied a few years ago, I had a grace period to wait for the Biometrics to be accepted ・ before leaving the country.
It took almost a year and a half for them to be issued, circumstances changed, and I ended up with insurance without making any use of them.

Should I go back and apply for it depending on the situation → or should I make the fact of application even if it ended up as insurance again ・ considering the current situation, rather than fearing the possibility of Denial for an undetermined period of time and having already left the country?
Officially it says that I can leave the country, but I am not sure when Application is accepted ＝.

I know this is something that should be discussed with a lawyer, but if you have any experience with this, I would be very grateful if you could tell me.

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#3

Thank you very much, Mr. Copilot.

Our specialist advised us to apply for the visa if we are likely to be out of the country for more than 6 months, and we are proceeding with the procedure as soon as possible to ensure that it arrives while we are still in the US.

I am writing to see if anyone else is in a similar situation.
（ You are not alone, we are in different situations, but we will work together ！ ）.

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#4

I recently returned home after applying for a re-entry permit and collecting biometrics ！
After sending in my application, it took about a week for my card to be debited, about 2 weeks for the letter about biometrics to arrive from there, and about a week for the biometrics to be collected. I was in a hurry. But I was in a hurry, so I went walk-in and they let me take it easily.
I also did some research and it seems that there is no problem if you leave the country before the biometric collection. However, you will need to come back for biometrics collection. In some cases, you may be exempted, in which case you do not have to return.
Appointment dates and times are listed in the letter, but they can be rescheduled, so it is a good idea to reschedule to a date when you can return.
I hope this helps.

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Vivinavi New York
Tax Return Accountant

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  • ひろ
  • mail
  • 2026/03/12 19:34

I am looking for an accountant to do my tax return. If you know of an accountant who can do it for a reasonable price, or if you can introduce me to someone who can, please contact me.

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How to do a tax return with a J1 visa holder

Visa related
#1
  • ひろし
  • mail
  • 2026/03/12 02:51

I work in a restaurant on a J1 visa and I don't know how to do my tax return.
For those who also have J1 visa, where do you do your tax return ？?

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  • こーの字
  • 2026/03/12 (Thu) 11:25
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- About U.S. National Taxes
I think the first step is to determine residency for tax purposes.
Usually, the Substantial presence test is used to determine whether you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes based on the number of days you have been in the U.S. in the past three years.
However, if you are a J-1 Trainee, the above test does not apply for the first two calendar years.
If Mr. Hiroshi meets these conditions, he will be a nonresident for tax purposes and the form used will be a 1040-NR.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/taxation-of-alien-individuals-by-immigration-status-j-1
Nonresidents for tax purposes are eligible for income earned only in the US. On the other hand, the standard deduction would not have been available.

Major DIY tax softwares (H&R Block, Turbo Tax etc.) do not accept 1040-NR applications, but the following companies, for example, seem to sell 1040-NR on the contrary.
https://www.sprintax.com/returns/

When I was a J-1, I did the calculations in Excel, created the form, and mailed it in. It was not that difficult.

- Hawaii State Taxes
The two calendar year rule does not apply to Hawaii state taxes, so the number of days you stay in Hawaii in 2025 determines whether you are a resident or non-resident under state tax law.
Residents will file Form N-11 and non-residents will file Form N-15.

Hope this helps!

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About Lunch

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  • Curiosity999
  • mail
  • 2026/03/11 00:09

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 we can have our own cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, bring our own lunch, etc.
I would be happy if you could help me.

Thank you very much.

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Tax returns are bad.

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  • Caracasa
  • mail
  • 2026/02/25 10:14

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 year. So it is tough to find a place that is expensive.

I am looking for a job in a hurry.
I am really in trouble.
Please please give me some information. m(__ _)m

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#2

If it's a simple tax return, I think one way is to do it yourself with Turbo tax ！ payment is last, （ if you don't agree, you don't have to Submit ） and it's easy to answer the questions. You can even throw your questions to chat gpt now and then and get them in Japanese. Good luck ！

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  • ターボタックス
  • 2026/02/25 (Wed) 12:09
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Especially if you don't have a second job or income across the country or state, you can download Turbotax and do it yourself. It takes about an hour if you have all the necessary documents ＆ numbers, and the results are easy to get within a few hours of submitting.

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  • Caracasa
  • 2026/02/25 (Wed) 18:46
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ringo and turbotax

Thank you for your quick comments.
I've been throwing it all to my accountant for a long time and wasn't confident, but
after reading the comments from both of you, I feel like I should try it myself ！.

The income is from one place and probably not too difficult for me, so
I will consult ChatGPT or Gemini and give it a try ！ ！ ！

"What to do, I am in trouble " I was upset and asked for help, but
I will try it myself for the future.

Thank you for your comment ♪
I will do my best! \1769> I'll do my best!

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#5

There is a Tax Return Help for low income at Library.
You just need to prepare the documents and bring them with you, so please call first and prepare the necessary documents ？ if they can understand Japanese.

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Divorce Lawyer in NJ

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  • なみ
  • mail
  • 2025/11/09 11:40

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 posting this in the hope that someone can give me information on a good lawyer in NJ or even NY who is licensed to practice in NJ. Thank you in advance.

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  • Nori NY
  • 2026/03/08 (Sun) 08:12
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I went through a divorce in New York a long time ago.
I know it is hard. I am sorry to hear about your heartache.
NY Divorce Lawyer Laurence Pearson
(917) 596-9594
He is a reliable lawyer. Please consult with her.

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business that exploits its employees (e.g. unpaid overtime, etc.)

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  • Blackberry
  • mail
  • 2026/03/07 15:50

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 ・ violation 》) with the DOL, please contact me to share your experience with black workplaces.

By the way, I am in a black company in California where PSL and split premium are not provided. I suspect that my co-workers are probably getting the same treatment. I don't see any sign of the situation improving …
Thank you in advance.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Where Oahu Residents Go for One Night ？.

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#1
  • ハワイ新参者
  • mail
  • 2026/03/06 12:25

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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 where I can go and stay for one night ！
I just moved to Hawaii, so I don't have any friends to tell me.

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  • Wai
  • 2026/03/06 (Fri) 18:07
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That's what hotels in Hawaii are like now … By the way, there is a $100 hostel on the North Shore for backpackers, so that's where you would stay on the island.

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  • Kuroneko
  • 2026/03/07 (Sat) 09:15
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Kamaaina stay cation, but you could also try to get a DEAL when it's off-season.
You can go to Papulik's campsite or
If you don't live in the town, you can stay at a hotel in Waikiki and enjoy
the lively night life in Waikiki.

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  • Airbnb
  • 2026/03/07 (Sat) 11:03
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If the timing is right, Airbnb can also help you find a place to stay cheaper than a hotel.

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  • ハワイ新参者
  • 2026/03/07 (Sat) 13:18
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I see
I was surprised that hotels in Waikiki are cheaper, but once you leave Waikiki ＆ Ala Moana $ it is normal to spend over 1000 ・ ・ ・
it is a small island country after all ・ ・
I don't think I could live here for long unless I really like Hawaii💦
I would get bored easily, especially since I like to travel.

How are you spending the holidays with your family ？
Ours is beach, pool, BBQ ・ ・ ・ we do it all the time. 😢

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