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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1425k view 4607 res Free talk Today 10:19
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
Children's HOLO Cards		 219 view 5 res Question 2026/08/13 00:32
My child will turn 6 next month.
We use The Bus to get to school, but it seems a HOLO card is required starting at age 6, so we need to get one.
Is going to the Kalihi Transit Center the onl...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 837k view 1096 res Free talk 2026/08/12 19:09
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
Salt-Free Chicken Tenderloin Recipes		 311 view 1 res Food / Gourmet 2026/08/09 16:12
I'm cutting back on salt because of my blood pressure, but I'd like to ask for some
healthy chicken breast recipes that taste great even without salt.
I'd really appreciate your help.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Road Test Without a Car		 152 view 0 res Question 2026/08/09 00:46
I’ve passed the written test and am now trying to schedule my road test.
For those who have no issues with driving skills—such as having driven in another state—and who took the test in a rental ...
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Vivinavi San Francisco
Legal		 69 view 0 res Question 2026/08/09 00:27
The other day, I received a debit card from my usual bank that I didn’t order.
Very few people know my Social Security number or personal information. Also, my husband files our taxes every year....
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Re-entry Permit		 131 view 0 res Visa related 2026/08/09 00:12
I would like to ask those who applied for a re-entry permit to stay in Japan:

While staying in Japan, did you update your resident registration? ？
If you didn’t update it, you’ll be u...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to Spot a "Black Company"		 372 view 4 res Work / Career 2026/08/08 15:40
Job posting at the minimum wage of $16. Are there any others? ？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry and TSA		 488 view 1 res Other 2026/08/04 14:49
If anyone has had a similar experience with Global Entry and TSA, please let me know.
This was my first time using Global Entry to return to Japan. While I was able to use Global Entry without an...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is that naan I used to eat in Tokyo not available ...		 444 view 4 res Food / Gourmet 2026/08/04 14:46
Hello.

This is a bit of a strange question, but … .

I’m a foreigner, and I lived in Japan for about six years.
When I lived in Uguisudani, I used to go to a curry restaurant...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm looking for a violin class taught in Japanese.		 1k view 7 res Question 2026/08/04 12:32
I'm looking for a （ Japanese-language ） violin class for my child, who just turned 3.
I'm only looking for places that offer instruction in Japanese, so if you know of any, I would appreciate it ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Information on Stores Where You Can Buy Child Safe...		 322 view 2 res Daily life 2026/08/03 07:32
I’m looking for a different junior car seat for my 4-year-old. （ Since my child weighs 16 kg, I’m looking for one that comes with a seat belt ）. Do you know of any stores in the Torrance area where I ...
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Vivinavi Chiba
I want something fluffy ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ...		 90 view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2026/08/02 21:06
It seems Nagatanien's Mokomoko was re-released in August 3 ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！
Please let me know if you spot it in Kisarazu ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！

Brings back memories ！ ！ ！ ！ ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Babysitter Placement Agency		 306 view 0 res Question 2026/07/25 21:03
I live in Hawaii. I have two children, ages 2 and 5. Since both my spouse and I work and often have to work late, we’d like to use a babysitting agency. I’d appreciate any advice from anyone who has e...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Discovery Bay Condominium		 870 view 2 res Question 2026/07/25 04:26
My parents and I are currently planning a one-month vacation to Hawaii. ！ I love saunas, so I’d like to stay at Discovery Bay, but… what’s the temperature in the sauna there? ？
Does anyone who ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Los Angeles Formerly a restaurant		 1k view 7 res Foreign worker 2026/07/18 19:07
I think the ramen shop in Pacific Square was "Daisuke".
The portions were American size and I was full.
I remember there was also an udon shop somewhere with the same name.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I can no longer view my Yahoo Japan email on my iP...		 749 view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/17 19:47
Whenever I try to check my email, a screen pops up asking me to enter my IMAP account password, and even when I enter the new password I just changed, it seems to be incorrect and I can't access my ac...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Should I report this to the police? ？		 2k view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/16 19:24
I’m embarrassed to say I fell for what seemed to be a Zelle wire transfer scam and was defrauded out of $420.
I reported it to my bank right away and opened a new account.
In cases like this...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm looking for a place to transfer to.		 465 view 1 res Work / Career 2026/07/12 12:05
I am currently in Hawaii on an E2 visa.
I work as a kitchen manager.
I am looking for a new assignment.
If you have any information or know of any companies that are hiring, please let ...
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Vivinavi Chicago
Has anyone here attended a naturalization oath cer...		 246 view 1 res Visa related 2026/07/11 16:22
I'll be joining soon. I received a notification. I'm a little nervous. I have an accent and my English isn't very good.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Tell me about it.		 847 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/10 23:11
Is Yakitori Ando currently open?
I’m worried because there haven’t been any updates on their Instagram, and I can’t get through when I call.
I know I could just go there in person, but it’s ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus		 998k view 4399 res Free talk 2026/07/09 08:21
Gone again ？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Regarding Being Forced to Feed a Cat		 855 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/08 13:41
There are a lot of cats in a certain part of Waikiki.
For several years now, taking a walk around there has been part of my daily routine,
and I walked there every day, when I happened to me...
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Vivinavi Dallas
I'm moving from California to the Dallas area ！		 107 view 0 res Free talk 2026/07/07 22:23
Nice to meet you. My name is Julian, and I’m a music teacher who started this school year in the Dallas area.

This is my first time in Texas, so I’m looking for people to exchange informati...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I've had some close calls at crosswalks.		 1k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/03 19:55
I often get around on foot, and I really do find crossing the street dangerous and unpleasant. Mainly, cars turning right from the opposite direction don’t stop even when there are pedestrians crossin...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Watching a Game at Dodger Stadium: Parking Issues		 3k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/01 02:17
I’m planning to go from OC to Dodger Stadium to watch a game, but I heard that even if I park in the $45 lot, it can take about an hour just to get out. So I’m considering either leaving early to park...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Child's Name (Japanese citizenship, U.S. citizensh...		 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/25 16:43
For those of you whose husbands are American and whose children were born in the U.S., what have you done about your children’s names? ？
In Japan,
Yamada\ (my Japanese last name ） Hanako <...
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Vivinavi Kisarazu
Looking for Gachagacha Info ！		 1k view 2 res Fun 2026/06/25 05:06
Why don't we share which stores have these gacha machines? ？
Even though it's supposed to be the release date, many stores don't have them in stock... I'd love it if we could share information t...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Investing in U.S. Stocks		 1k view 3 res Free talk 2026/06/22 16:02
I'm new to investing in U.S. stocks.
There's so much I don't understand. ！
Is there anyone knowledgeable out there who could give me some guidance?
？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
If you have a French bulldog, please let me know.		 1k view 6 res Pet / Animal 2026/06/20 19:37
We have a 10 month old female （ small ）.
I have never owned a dog before and have made many mistakes since I bought her when she was 3 months old.
I think she is almost an adult, but her beh...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration inspection after receiving a warning		 5k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/19 09:32
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 Hawaii
global entry		 2k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/19 05:31
Is it worth paying $120 for global entry ？ I have heard that the tourist lane was faster depending on the date and time. I would love to hear reviews from those who have obtained it 😌.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Recommended House Cleaning in Torrance		 3k view 6 res Housing 2026/06/16 22:01
I will be returning home for 3 months to take care of my parents. I would like a cleaning person to clean my house during that time, if you have any recommendations please let me know ！.
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Vivinavi San Francisco
business that exploits its employees (e.g. unpaid ...		 2k view 2 res Work / Career 2026/06/14 19:41
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 ・ viola...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Recommended movers		 2k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/13 18:35
Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ？
I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.		 3k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/11 10:01
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		 47k view 164 res Free talk 2026/06/10 16:23
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 Los Angeles
Immigration time at LAX		 2k view 11 res Question 2026/06/10 10:23
I will be picking up a friend coming from Japan at LAX soon.
If you have recently picked up someone to LAX who is not a US citizen or Global Entry yourself, how long did it take you to get there ...
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Vivinavi San Diego
Why not show off your cat ？?		 165 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/10 00:03
Let's show off our cats in this topic ！
We have two cats. Their tsundere parts are very cute ～ ！
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Vivinavi New York
I'm looking for a Japanese cooking class 🍳.		 247 view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2026/06/08 12:57
Nice to meet you😊
I am Tammy, a housewife in her 30s.
I am currently living in Connecticut due to my husband's work, but I don't have many Japanese friends around me and would love to make s...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
World Cup ⚽️		 736 view 0 res Entertainment 2026/06/06 12:06
Finally next week ⚽️ ！
Japan 🇯🇵 game
Please let me know
if you know where I can watch the game with live viewing ！
(Sports bar etc.)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...		 4k view 10 res Entertainment 2026/06/04 16:43
I used to look forward to watching Fuji Television's Japanese-language newscasts in the morning, but the broadcast has come to an end. As I get older, Japanese TV is pleasant to my ears, regardless of...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Akasuri Akasuri		 2k view 6 res Beauty / Health 2026/06/02 09:58
Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Duplicate car FOB key		 993 view 1 res Word of mouth 2026/05/29 08:56
I tried to make a duplicate of my car's FOB key, but the dealer's estimate was too much … I was wondering what to do, and then I got information that I could buy a third-party FOB key and have it made...
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Vivinavi Boston
[Urgent ・ Urgent] 7/25 and 7/30, please help 15 ye...		 482 view 0 res International student 2026/05/29 06:47
Nice to meet you. I am the mother of a high school freshman living in Japan.
My 15-year-old son is pursuing his dream of becoming a professional football player and will be attending the Nike Foo...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Meeting Place		 1k view 3 res Relationship / Friendship 2026/05/26 11:58
I am a working person who has been in the U.S. for more than 10 years.
I work for an American company, so there are few Japanese people of my generation and they are all married.
Please tell...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
OPT Tax Returns		 1k view 6 res International student 2026/05/23 12:15
Please tell me about OPT tax returns.

I am currently on OPT (F1 visa) and working as an independent contractor （ signed W8BEN ）. The company does not deduct taxes in advance, so I will pay t...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise		 4k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/21 23:20
I am very annoyed right now.
The man next door who moved in about a year ago started making this noise last summer. Because of this, the person who lived on the other side of that man recently mo...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Long distance cab to Irvine		 296 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/19 13:05
I am moving from Silicon Valley to Irvine in late July and am wondering how to transport tropical fish.
I can get them to the point where I can pack them and put them in styrofoam, but I can't dr...
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Vivinavi Silicon Valley
long-distance cab		 232 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/18 21:26
I am moving to Irvine in late July and am wondering how to transport tropical fish.
I can pack them and put them in styrofoam, but I can't drive.
I would like to drive 6 ～ 7 hours to the loc...
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