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Vivinavi Chiba
Are you making a sticker book ??(52view/1res)
Fun 2026/01/26 21:45
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About TAX Returns(111view/0res)
Problem / Need advice 2026/01/26 18:50
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry interview sites(487view/4res)
Problem / Need advice 2026/01/26 18:36
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus(817kview/4376res)
Free talk 2026/01/26 17:50
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Vivinavi Kisarazu
About Kobito Zukan Gacha Gacha(37view/0res)
Fun 2026/01/26 02:29
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there any way to stop a dog from barking ??(904view/6res)
Pet / Animal 2026/01/23 13:34
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day(1kview/4res)
Question 2026/01/22 23:46
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Vivinavi Hawaii
divorce attorney(1kview/5res)
Question 2026/01/22 22:51
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Vivinavi Hawaii
401K What happens if I quit my job ?.(1kview/5res)
Question 2026/01/22 22:45
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Examination(1kview/9res)
Learn / School 2026/01/22 22:41
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Vivinavi Chiba
Are you making a sticker book ??

Fun
#1
  • 平成一桁
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  • 2026/01/26 20:59

Is everyone making the trendy sticker books?
I've been interested in making one for a long time and decided to take the opportunity of the New Year to make one, but I can't find any stickers anywhere !
How do you all get stickers ? If anyone has any recommendations for this store in your area, please share the information.

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#2
  • いちご大福
  • 2026/01/26 (Mon) 21:45
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Good luck when you find it ~ !

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About TAX Returns

Problem / Need advice
#1
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  • 2026/01/26 18:50

I am looking for a place to request a TAX return and am asking about one.
I am thinking of hiring a firm called Okihara U.S. Tax Accountant's Office, but there is no address listed on their website.
Google maps shows the Irvine area, but without a specific address, I am not sure if it is really a good idea to hire them.
Please let me know if you have requested this service before.
Thank you very much.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry interview sites

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  • mahalo
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  • 2026/01/23 20:47

I saw in the Global Entry interview that the location is 300Rogders Blvd. Is it inside the airport ? ? or ?
I will park at the airport parking and walk there, please let me know if you know the detailed location. Thank you in advance.

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#2
  • Zoo
  • 2026/01/25 (Sun) 01:33
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I have been there a few years ago and last summer. It is in the airport, above the international exit, so it is on the second floor. The airport is L-shaped, and I think there is a sign posted at the corner of the L-shaped airport. The venue, or rather the office, is very small. There are a lot of chairs in front of the entrance, and there are usually a few people sitting there waiting for their appointments. You can walk there from the airport parking lot. If you are worried, call the office directly and check. In my experience, sometimes they answer the phone and sometimes no one answers, and once I was told that the office had moved and I should call this number, but they had not moved. Of course you have an appointment ?

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#3
  • mahalo
  • 2026/01/25 (Sun) 16:46
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Dear Zoo
Thank you !
I have already made an appointment.
I'm not sure what they will ask me, but I'll do my best !.

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#4
  • Zoo
  • 2026/01/25 (Sun) 18:47
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The word "interview" may make you feel a bit nervous, but it's okay, because unlike a visa interview, it's just a face-to-face paperwork process. As I recall, even Japanese nationals living in Japan who do not have permanent resident status in the U.S. can apply for the visa now.

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#5

Just the basics, like names. The rest is fingerprinting and such. Just answer the questions they ask you, like have you ever committed a crime, and you'll be fine ! although some people might be annoyed by the bureaucratic nature of it all. It's fine !.

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus

Free talk
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  • 2022/11/15 20:08

Gone again ?

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#4370
  • よくある話し
  • 2025/12/29 (Mon) 08:22
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I was surprised when I ran to the bathroom at home because I couldn't stand to use the bathroom and it was dirtier than my own.

I remember a coworker of mine who was very clean and had a dirty car 😂

I also heard of a celebrity friend who bought a 5-bedroom condo in a luxury residential area.

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#4371
  • よくある話し
  • 2026/01/03 (Sat) 15:53
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Remarried with children ?
Beware of money-grubbing

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#4372
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  • 2026/01/04 (Sun) 00:20
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I wonder why that celebrity lied so much lol, no shame when they find out ?.

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#4374
  • また値上げ🫠
  • 2026/01/24 (Sat) 07:01
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Even though it's hard to budget for entertainment, the prices are going up again.
medical insurance is up $ 200 per month, Creampan rice balls are up $ 2 to 2.5, sushi sets are up $ 6.5 to $ 8. There is no end in sight, I will be making my own rice balls for lunch starting next week.
How is everyone living ?
Is it going past recession and into the Great Depression ?
I hope it doesn't turn into hyperinflation.

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#4376
  • Almond
  • 2026/01/26 (Mon) 10:06
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An article that appeared on the Internet.

On the 26th, Nasu Shiobara Police Station of Tochigi Prefectural Police announced that ・ a man ( 56 ) who runs a restaurant in Los Angeles, U.S., was a victim of SNS-type investment fraud and was defrauded of 188.4 million yen in cash.

According to the announcement, the man joined an investment group last August after seeing an advertisement on a SNS. He started investing through the website of an investment company that was recommended to him, and transferred 2 million yen in cash to the designated account on September 23. The site indicated that he was making a profit, so he transferred an additional 186.4 million yen.
When he tried to withdraw some of his profits, the site pointed out that he would have to pay a fee, and when the man became suspicious, he investigated and found that the company was a non-existent investment company. The investment company was posing as an affiliate of a major Japanese company.

Oh, he did it. I can only say I feel sorry for you.
Needless to say, be very careful about investing on social networking sites.

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Vivinavi Kisarazu
About Kobito Zukan Gacha Gacha

Fun
#1
  • こびと
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  • 2026/01/26 02:29

Since my child got hooked on Kobito Zukan, I found myself liking it too
and have become addicted to collecting collectibles. Last weekend, I was able to get the GACHA-COCO limited present campaign at the Kisarazu Aeon store.
Even if there is information about new Gacha Gacha products, there is no information about which stores have them ?
Since this is a local forum, I would like to share such information !.

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Is there any way to stop a dog from barking ??

Pet / Animal
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  • hhhs
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  • 2025/07/28 19:17

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.
We use a device that makes a sound when he barks, and of course we try not to leave him alone
but we are working together as a family
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

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#2
  • inumama
  • 2025/07/30 (Wed) 20:42
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My dog has been barking more since he became a senior.
I play relaxing music when I go out. Loudly scolding a dog when he barks is counterproductive. They think they are being cared for.
I recently purchased Pet Hemp oil for dogs and have been experimenting with it. It seems to be good for reducing excitement and relaxing them, as well as for appetite loss.
I think it might be worth a try to help senior dogs with their day/night cycle.
I think 100% organic products are better.
You can buy it on Amazon and other places.
I have only just started using it, but it seems to relax them somewhat.

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#3

Search Amazon for Anti barking dog collar or Citronella dog bark collar or something like that and you'll find a lot of stuff. If it is reported to the Humane Society, you will receive a letter and if the complein continues, you will be fined, or you can do something about it and ask the neighbors how they are doing these days ? in a low and apologetic way to show that you are concerned and that it is effective.
I took a simple snack, gave them my phone number, and apologized to them to let me know if they were being too noisy, and it subsided.

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#5
  • ワンコ
  • 2025/08/01 (Fri) 19:44
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It is an aging behavior and is not expected to improve.
If he is 11 years old, he is a senior and the only way is to consult a veterinarian.

He needs care just like humans do.
My dog was the same way as a senior, but there was no solution.
First the barking, then the wandering around the room, and on and on it goes.
So we had no choice but to make sure that the family members took turns to stay at home until his last day.
During those years, family trips were not possible, and we did not eat out.

Please take care of her until her last days.

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  • 2026/01/23 (Fri) 13:34
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There were quite a few complaints about my parents' dog in Japan, and he had surgery to remove his vocal cords, but the surgery failed and he was lost during the surgery.

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The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day

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  • 2025/11/20 13:39

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 on their website with my English skills.
( Including information on the day, such as whether they are changing their route )
Charlie Taxi said that they only accept phone calls on the day and cannot take reservations in advance, and that they also cannot dispatch cabs to the airport depending on road conditions.

Please let me know if you have any information on bus service or circuits in Waikiki.

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#2

I definitely do not recommend buses on Honomala day. They are never on time. And if you are going to the airport, you will have to be on time for your flight.
Taxi is definitely the way to go, HANA Taxi can be reserved in advance and will be there waiting for you on time.

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#3
  • こーの字
  • 2025/11/21 (Fri) 16:56
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I believe the information will be uploaded here, but so far it is not listed.
https://www.thebus.org/RiderAlerts.asp

Last year's information was here
https://www.thebus.org/HTMLFILE/TheBus/Files/ 638690714100589134/638690714100589134.htm

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divorce attorney

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#1
  • Kanikani22
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  • 2025/11/26 06:32

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 Hawaii first and closed our joint account ? It disappeared from the internet.

We are not divorced and neither of us has a lawyer.
The money is not in my name because it was jointly owned.

I don't have it against Japan either. I heard that lawyers are there because there is no divorce by agreement.
Can anyone give me some advice?

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#3

If you don't have any particular property division or custody disputes, you can usually go to court and do the paperwork on your own.
It is a hassle to make copies and all that, but we did it all ourselves because we didn't want to pay legal fees.
There is a competent concierge at the courthouse, so we took the documents there first and asked him to check for any mistakes, etc. The whole thing only cost us a little over $200. I see a lot of bog-standard divorces, so as long as you talk it out on your own, it is possible to get a divorce without an expensive lawyer.

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#5
  • Kanikani22
  • 2025/12/04 (Thu) 18:51
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Mr. Amicable Divorce
I am afraid to speak politely. Thank you very much. I will refer to it.

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401K What happens if I quit my job ?.

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  • 2025/07/13 16:07

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 worked for the company for about 7 years and am now 55 years old.
I plan to start working for another 401K matching company
next year, but I have not been hired at this time
.
My question is, if I am not hired and end up working for a company that does not offer 401K
, will I be able to withdraw my 401K savings in this halfway state until I turn 60? ? I also heard that 10% of the total amount will be deducted, but I don't understand the true meaning.
Please let me know what you know.

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#2
  • もちこ
  • 2025/07/13 (Sun) 17:49
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Hello.
You can ask the investment company that manages that 401K directly. Chat or call them.
You can leave it as is or roll it over to another. You should check with your own life insurance agent.
They can give you a lot of advice.

When you turn 59.5 years old, you can withdraw 10% with no fee.

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#4
  • 資産運用
  • 2025/07/21 (Mon) 11:09
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You can rollover your 401K, though.

What you need to ask your investment manager is if you will be penalized ?

You should ask your insurance agent yourself.

I am an asset manager myself, and I think it is best to invest in a way that suits you
.

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About the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Examination

Learn / School
#1
  • いちご
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  • 2025/12/01 14:56

Hello, I have a child who is currently in preschool.
I have a child currently in preschool and am considering applying to Kamehameha Schools ( KS ) in the future. We understand that there are multiple timings to apply, so we are looking to apply from Kindergarten first.

We already have Hawaiian ancestry registry ( Hawaiian pedigree registry for Kamehameha ) but we are wondering if you actually have
• children attending
• who have taken KS in the past • If you have siblings who have enrolled at KS
or any other position, we would be very happy to hear your advice and experiences.

Any small details would be helpful, such as points to prepare for the application, things you wish you had done in preschool, the atmosphere of the interview, the actual atmosphere of the school after attending, etc.

Thank you very much !

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#2

My son is attending. He is in Elementary now.
If you have a Hawaiian pedigree, you can usually get in ! not that much ( like Punahou or Iolani ) the odds are not that high !
the atmosphere in the school is pretty laid back. The atmosphere in the school is quite laid back, which is typical of Hawaiians. ( Laughs ) It is good for my son, but
academically, I don't think you should have high expectations. I grew up in Japan, and from my point of view, the academics are not good enough, and
the teachers at the conferences don't give many pointers. It is a very Hawaiian school with children of Hawaiian heritage !.

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#3

My husband is a KS interviewer lol so I can't go into details

-The school is dedicated to keeping the Hawaiian culture alive

Even kids who can express their own opinions about what they want Hawaii to be like in the future will be noticed

-The interview The judgment has already started as soon as the
They can tell if a child is restless or not

-They want to accept as many different children as possible
I don't think you need to worry about it
A fixed number of students per region are selected


those who want to improve their skills will have dedicated
teachers who will help them to achieve their goals.

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#4
  • いちご
  • 2025/12/06 (Sat) 22:51
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Thank you all for your valuable comments.

I feel a little lighter now that you mentioned that "the odds are not that high if you have a Hawaiian pedigree". Also, your realistic stories about the atmosphere of school life and academic aspects were very helpful. Since I have a family member who teaches Hawaiian Studies, I feel that my child is naturally developing an interest and attachment to Hawaiian culture himself. I really agreed with what you said in the interview about the importance of having one's own opinion such as "what do you want the future of Hawaii to be like?

I would like to gradually increase the opportunities to experience Hawaiian culture in my daily life and watch over my children so that they can develop their own perspectives and ideas. The discussion about regional quotas and balance is also interesting and I will keep it in mind as a perspective when applying.

I would be happy to learn more from you.
Thank you for your continued support !

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#5

I can't go into details, but I have a family member who runs a cram school for the Kamehameha entrance exam. According to the latest information, tuition will be completely waived starting in 2026, and graduates will be able to pay for college tuition as well.
My impression is that it is not so easy to pass the entrance exam, even though it is not as easy as Punahou or Iolani.

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#6
  • いちご
  • 2026/01/08 (Thu) 22:04
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Thank you so much for sharing your detailed story.
This is the first time I heard about the full free tuition from 2026 and the support to the university, and once again I realized that it will be even more competitive in the future.

As you said, it is a different difficulty from Punahou and Iolani, and it is not an easy entrance exam. With this in mind, I will discuss again with my family about our future preparation. Actually, we are also looking into cram schools little by little, but we have not been able to find many that have the Kamehameha Kindergarten entrance exam in front of them, so we are not sure how to proceed.
I saw some Kamehameha names in the photos of successful applicants at Takahashi Juku, so I thought I would inquire about it, and I am wondering if there are many similarities with Iolani ・ Punahou-oriented preparation.

If you have any more advice, I would be happy to hear it.
Thank you so much for your valuable talk.

Please do not hesitate to contact me.

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