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Vivinavi Hawaii
Student Income		 768 view 5 res Question Today 01:32
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 Los Angeles
There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.		 417 view 8 res Problem / Need advice Yesterday 20:29
I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and w...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees		 22k view 131 res Free talk Yesterday 11:12
Hello.
I am thinking of applying for my child to take the Kinder exam this fall.
I was wondering if anyone knows how many people have taken the Punahou and Iolani Kinder exams in the last fe...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The admissions process for a school called HBA (Ha...		 1k view 11 res Free talk Yesterday 10:50
Nice to meet you. I have been looking with interest at the Punahou and Iolani topics here.
I am planning to apply for Kinder next year.
I started tutoring and Tutor this month, but I don't t...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I am in the process of going to court from a traff...		 4k view 66 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/13 21:58
I am in my second year in LA for a research study abroad program.
I was caught speeding ＋ no child restraint （ shoulder belt ） in Utah on May 31 and will be appearing in court.
I would like ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1293k view 4541 res Free talk 2026/01/12 19:38
Those of you who have crossed the ocean to come here to Los Angeles and Japan
are always concerned about something related to your travel between Los Angeles and Japan.

If you have anyt...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Internet instability is a problem		 162 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/12 17:23
I currently live in Manoa.
I am on a 400Mbps plan with Spectrum, but my videos are starting to freeze up. a couple of months ago my internet started breaking up and frequently
Netflix and an...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How much would your take-home pay be calculated fr...		 193 view 3 res Question 2026/01/12 13:54
For example, ・ ・ ・
If there is no insurance or any other benefits and it is simply an hourly wage for what you work ？

per hour $ 16 for 4 hours, 5 days a week

how much would b...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About financial institutions that can be maintaine...		 655 view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/12 13:16
I plan to return to Japan permanently in the near future after returning my U.S. permanent resident status. I need to leave my financial institution in the U.S. for various reasons, including the rece...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...		 10k view 45 res Free talk 2026/01/12 10:19
We moved to Hawaii from the Bay Area last May and have two children, our oldest is now 3.5 years old and our youngest is 1.5 years old.
I was interested in Montessori education before my children...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 686k view 1033 res Free talk 2026/01/11 16:45
How many elderly people of Japanese descent are living in LA? We would be happy to be a place of rest and relaxation for the elderly who use the Koryu Hiroba. We think the eligibility is from 65 years...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
It's not free.		 315 view 5 res Question 2026/01/09 22:45
I know it's a different way of thinking, but I'd like to hear what it's like in general.

As an example, say I receive a Target gift card ＄ 50.

I buy what I need when I need it. I u...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Examination		 910 view 5 res Learn / School 2026/01/08 22:04
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 mul...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Urgent: Can you lend me a child seat ？?		 335 view 4 res Daily life 2026/01/07 23:18
Hello ！
I am a 30s housewife ！
My husband is working alone in Hawaii
and I came to visit from Japan with my
child (2 years old)
My husband's friend invited us to go to Kualoa ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Do any of you have experience as a Reiver ？?		 696 view 13 res Free talk 2026/01/07 21:43
I'm interested in being a lifer, do you have any experience ？ I don't want a high income or anything like that, but to enjoy it, I'd like to hear about the system and any disadvantages if there are an...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Mobile Phones in Japan		 2k view 12 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/06 10:50
I go back to Japan once a year
when I need my cell phone number for various documents
I was allowed to use my parent's number
however, I received a text message saying that my parent's ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Where to exchange dollars into yen in Japan		 2k view 4 res Question 2026/01/06 09:55
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 Los Angeles
Murmur Plus		 792k view 4371 res Free talk 2026/01/04 00:20
Gone again ？
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Please tell me about the first sunrise.		 140 view 2 res Question 2026/01/02 11:23
Happy New Year everyone!
Every year I go to see the first sunrise near San Pedro, but it was raining in the morning, so I thought it would be impossible ？ and gave up going.
But when I looke...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Green card renewal		 648 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 Los Angeles
Obtaining a Social Security Number		 331 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/27 12:26
I arrived in Torrance on 12/19 as an expat.
I needed a social security number ASAP and was able to get an appointment at the Compton office on 12/26, but it was cancelled due to a sudden office c...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
They will take care of the luggage you bring from ...		 935 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/25 11:37
I will have a friend who is going to Hawaii between Christmas and New Year's carry my books and other heavy and bulky luggage.
However, since my own arrival will be at the beginning of the new ye...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
New legal developments, GC, and citizenship		 1k view 12 res Free talk 2025/12/22 18:18
Regarding the information on the information board about GC retention and maintenance, I thought this was a predictable development. I have been in the US for over 40 years, but I am still a GC holder...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Green card renewal		 977 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 Hawaii
Bank Accounts and Fees		 715 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/20 15:53
Sorry if this is basic, but please tell me.
Am I correct in understanding that there is basically no fee for transferring money between bank accounts?

My main account is with CPB, but I...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Tell us about your experience with swimming lesson...		 778 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 Las Vegas
A place to socialize in Handerson		 47 view 0 res Free talk 2025/12/18 12:47
I am a woman in my 70s living in Handerson.
I moved here from California a year ago and have not had much opportunity to speak Japanese.
If there are any Japanese social places or events in ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Beauty Salon now ？.		 303 view 0 res Local news 2025/12/17 17:19
I used to live in Torrance a long time ago and there used to be a beauty parlor called Fathalia in Hawthone bld. I wonder if they are still in business today. ？ The owner of the salon and I were good ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Convert Japanese Yen to Dollars		 537 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 Los Angeles
Immigration inspection after receiving a warning		 744 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/17 01:34
I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice.
I think the customer who picked me up took a pi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Looking for a pineapple ・ parisienne lash lift in ...		 114 view 0 res Beauty / Health 2025/12/15 16:29
I am looking for a lash spa or Parisienne Lash Lift in the Orange County area.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me where the results are good every time and cost effective.
Thank you ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Wi-Fi in Japan Travel		 1k view 25 res Other 2025/12/14 15:05
I am planning to go to Japan for the first time in a long time. Before Corona, I used to rent a Japanese cell phone or portable Wi-Fi when going to Japan. When I went to Canada, I used Verizon's Trave...
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Vivinavi Phoenix
Move to Arizon		 80 view 0 res Housing 2025/12/07 12:21
I want to move to Arizona. Which area is good and safe ？
I heard that Chandler.Scotlsdale and other areas are safe, but even there, which area is safe ？ Is there a Nikkei store ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Married Couple Account		 773 view 5 res Daily life 2025/12/05 17:49
How do you manage your money as a couple ？

We used to leave it solely to my husband.
I would like to clarify the holding of assets now, but I don't know what to say.
(When I had a ...
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Vivinavi Orange County
stain removal		 708 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/05 17:42
I am in my 50's and I want to get rid of spots on my face
but I don't know which procedure is best.
If possible, I would like to know
if there are any salons you would recommend.
T...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Mail in the event of long-term absence		 1k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/04 19:17
Sorry, I'm sorry, but I'm not sure if you have any family in Hawaii.　How do you mail when you are away from Hawaii for a few months ？
I have no relatives in Hawaii.　I am hesitant to ask a friend ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
dementia		 621 view 1 res Beauty / Health 2025/12/04 19:09
I am worried about my husband's mental health for the past year. I am worried that he might finally have dementia ？ since he has only been hanging out at home since he retired.
In Japan, you can ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
divorce attorney		 1k 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 Los Angeles
Confession		 423 view 2 res Free talk 2025/12/04 14:57
David, sorry 🙏🙇‍ ♀ ️
really sorry
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About Private Sales		 984 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
Can you tell me where you perm my eyelashes?		 1k view 11 res Beauty / Health 2025/12/03 16:29
Please tell me where I can get eyelash perms in Hawaii.

When I search for eyelash perms, all the places I find only offer eyelash extensions and not eyelash perms. I don't want to have eyela...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japanese-language book		 404 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
ballroom dancing		 168 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/02 10:16
Nice to meet you
My mother is visiting from Japan.
My mother has been a ballroom dancer for over 20 years, and would you be interested in dancing with her ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Reservation for SS number application		 142 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		 300 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		 513 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
public school		 3k view 17 res Problem / Need advice 2025/11/26 11:37
Nice to meet you. I have a daughter who is currently in Pre-K and will be submitting her Kinder GE at the beginning of the year.
My daughter is not very good in English because my husband and I a...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Medical Insurance in Hawaii		 539 view 4 res Beauty / Health 2025/11/26 11:16
This is a question for those who work in Hawaii and have experience with hospital surgeries, etc. How much did it cost you to recover from the surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, etc.? How much ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Uber Delivery		 383 view 3 res Daily life 2025/11/25 16:55
Uber Delivery is a service that allows you to, for example, go to the post office, pay for the postage and drop it off, or go to the library and check out a book.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About Kamaaina in Auana		 592 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2025/11/23 09:30
My family will be visiting from Japan next year and they want to see Auana by Cirque du Soleil. Can I buy tickets online at Kama'aina and give them as a gift? I was wondering if it is possible to ente...
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