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• ななしのごんべい
• 2026/01/10 (Sat) 11:41
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Why not just write ICE
I mean, you're a ranger.

• 危うし日本
• 2026/01/10 (Sat) 16:33
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In FWY near the border.　Interrogated near White Sands National Park, NM.

• ピンキー
• 2026/01/11 (Sun) 01:02
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He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.
I went there the other day and right after I paid the park entrance fee, there was an ice cream checkpoint.
I showed them my green card. They also asked about the relationship of the passenger.
He said he doesn't have one at all times now. They also looked at my car's license plate number.
I was surprised that they were also doing checkpoints at the south entrance and exit on the I-10 side.

• あん
• 2026/01/11 (Sun) 16:16
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Nice to meet you. We were traveling in the US last week with a rental car and my husband was arrested in Utah for speeding 20 mph and failing to stop without immediately noticing a police vehicle. He went to jail, but was released on $750 bail. After returning to Japan later that day, I received an email from the police saying that he would be tried in March and the charges, including fines, would be decided. I am very worried because I am not familiar with foreign court cases and English, but I wonder if I have a lawyer ？ I would appreciate it if you could give me more details about what they will ask me and how long it will take. Thank you in advance.

• あん
• 2026/01/11 (Sun) 16:40
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My husband went to jail on January 2, 2026 after being caught for speeding over 20 mph in Utah while traveling in the US in a rental car and failing to stop without noticing immediately. He was released from jail on $750 bail, but after returning to Japan, I received an email asking me to appear in court. Did you have a lawyer for the trial ？ I consulted a Japanese lawyer living in Utah, but the cost is almost 1,000,000 yen, so I am not sure what to do. Also, I would like to ask what questions were asked during the trial, what I should answer, how long it will take, etc.

• シュワちゃん
• 2026/01/11 (Sun) 22:42
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If you do not have legal fees, the government will provide you with an American attorney free of charge. This is by law, so you can request an attorney at the first court hearing because the judge is not fluent in English.

• 無理
• Yesterday 02:58
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I guess the fact that the police didn't notice must have been considered an escape. It's unfortunate, but not noticing the police is not very common. I think it's easy to tell by the blue and red lights. I think the blue and red lights are easy to see.

I think it's quite a big deal that you got arrested. I would consider it an expensive study fee and pay one million yen. If you are unsure of the language and don't know the law, I think it would be more reliable to ask a professional.

• 違反チケットマスター
• Today 07:29
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初めまして。
米国州内、州外で違反チケットの数だけは多い者です。
州外での車のMAXスピード違反、スピードの割引交渉、あげたらキリがありません。
結論からもうしますと、免許は6ヶ月の免停です。
トラフィックスクールは、初回の違反で1年間違反が無ければポイントは消えますが、連チャンなので受講するだけ無駄です。
各州の市によってルールは微妙に違いますが、基本同じです。
最寄りの管轄の裁判所に行くことになりますが、個人の異議申し立ては、却下です。もちろんタダで国選弁護士（日本人）はつけれますが、彼らは通訳だけですから、勝ち目はありません。
スピード違反の撤回の理由としては、家族の緊急を要する様な理由を作れない限りは、無理です。弁護士によっては、黒を白に変えれるみたいですが、探すのは金銭を含め難しいです。要はお金にならない案件だからです。
早ければ数ヶ月で結果は出ますが、免停と罰金です。
私の場合免停でも、生活があるので運転はしてました。
弁護士を頼んでも、お金だけ取られて、罰金のディスカウントでおわるでしょう。
厳しい意見とは思いましたが、現実です。

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/03 (Sat) 11:17
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As shown in the video #4531, Shikoku consists of four countries, and

it is said that those who go around Shikoku on a pilgrimage do so with the following mind.

In fact, as I approached the final destination, 88th Okuboji Temple, on foot, my eyes were burning.

Awa is the "Dojo of Hosshin" where one's will for ascetic practice is solidified,

Tosa is the "Dojo of Shugyo" where one faces oneself and struggles,

Iyo is the "Dojo of Bosatsu" where one is freed from hesitation,

Sanuki is the "Dojo of Nirvana" where one attains enlightenment after fulfilling a vow.


I am a Mushinist myself, although I speak passionately about the "pilgrimage" to the Buddhist temples in Shikoku.
To put it bluntly, I am a cunning person who is trying to "get the best of" the "teachings" of Buddhism and Christianity.

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/04 (Sun) 14:23
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I haven't made any plans for my trip to Japan yet, but for reference

4/6/2026 ～ 4/16/2026 I searched ANA's website and found the following numbers

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class is economy, round trip between LAX ⇔ HND. The result was

Dollars $ 1,812.03 in today's Yen ￥ 284,000.

I was there last year at the same time and the fare was $ 1,550 I think.

I think LAX - NRT is a little bit cheaper, but it is too far from the city center.

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/11 (Sun) 16:48
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Pilgrimage to 88 Pilgrimage Routes in Shikoku : HENRO ｜ Shikoku Pilgrimage （ Shikoku Island, Japan ）

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bRNh1_Ch-8

9 hours and 30 minutes long YouTube video.

No narration. It looks like it was shot in the spring and shows beautiful cherry blossoms in various locations.
We can hardly see cherry blossoms in this area, so we are viewing cherry blossoms at the same time as the Shikoku pilgrimage.

• .倍金萬
• Yesterday 18:22
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Flying After 70? NEW 2026 Airport Rules Are DENYING Seniors at the Gate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE6hp88ml2Q

This 70 ？

I'll be 81 this summer. Also, I don't plan to fly US domestic for now.

• .倍金萬
• Yesterday 19:38
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Important Dual Citizenship Alert

January 2026 Law Update

What You Must Know

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=zbUltQVD28Q

There will be major legal changes this year for dual citizenship, including Canada.

• 虹の島ハワイ
• Yesterday 17:23
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It's an island where strong winds and heavy rain can quickly cause flooding, land subsidence, and power outages!

• Can
• Yesterday 09:47
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$ I think it's a little over 850 per month, depending on the type of tax (you can pay a lot of tax at first and get a tax refund, or you can pay less tax at first and pay the shortfall later)

Also, 4 hours x 5days for the insurance is dangerous
. If you get sick, or you are late due to traffic, or you have to take a day off during off-peak season, depending on your occupation, you may be forced to work shorter hours, and if you do, you will lose your 20hrs and no insurance.
Unless you work full time, your hours are not guaranteed.

• Can
• Yesterday 09:49
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PS
Insurance is a BENEFIT, so whether it is required or not does not affect the hourly rate paid.

• こーの字
• Yesterday 13:54
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How about the following calculation site ？
search for hawaii how to calculate take home pay.
For both, if you work 40 hours at 16 hours per hour, your take home pay is $ around 580 （ 90%).

https://www.adp.com/resources/tools/calculators/states/hawaii-salary-paycheck-calculator.aspx

https:// smartasset.com/taxes/hawaii-paycheck-calculator

• わみ
• 2026/01/06 (Tue) 14:45
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Brokerage Account ： Charles Schwab （ Confirmed ）
Annuity:Jackson （ Confirmed ）
Regular Account ： BMO （ I heard this ）

I am also permanent I am in the process of making a plan to return home. Let's work hard for each other ！.

• ウリちゃん
• 2026/01/07 (Wed) 08:30
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U.S. pensions can be received in Japan

• ななしのごんべい
• 2026/01/07 (Wed) 13:32
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Someone said that Hawaii can open an account even for tourists
You should ask at Bibinavi Honolulu ？.

• Exit
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 13:57
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The Schwab account will be converted to an International Account and can be maintained after the GC waiver, but the investment choices seem to be very limited. Even if you can keep your bank account, US address is often required for Chase, etc. A Japanese tax ID is required for the W-8BEN, but this can be obtained and delivered after you return to your home country.

Even if you file a W-8BEN, a 1099 will be issued for Interest, Dividends, etc., which is subject to withholding and may reduce the amount you receive.
It seems that you are required to terminate your IRA or Pension, but if you leave it as is, you may be required to file a Tax Return as a Non-Resident if you are subject to withholding at the time of your retirement benefits. Some assets may be subject to Exit Tax, so it is necessary to consider whether to treat them before abandonment.

• わみ
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• Yesterday 13:16
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Additional Response. I found out that Alliant Credit Union is very good and opened an account immediately ！ If you open an account while you are in the US, you can continue to use it after you return to Japan, and authentication can be set to your e-mail address instead of your phone number （ Please check with them about this to be sure. Please check this yourself just to be sure. I confirmed this in a chat with a human representative ）.

• プリ通わせました
• 2025/10/09 (Thu) 11:27
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I attended Montessori Community School Pre for 3 years at ages 2, 3, and 4, and then moved to another school after Kinder.
I attended an elementary panel at the Montessori Community School to get more information about the school, but like others, I found the facilities too small, the number of students in the grade level was only about 10, and I had doubts about the learning program and learning style. However, like others, I decided to apply to other schools because the facilities of the school are too small, the number of students in the grade is only about 10, and I had doubts about the learning program and learning style. Sorry, I didn't go to Elementary, so I can't help you.

• La La La
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 12:06
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An HBA topic stated that the facilities at Montessori Community School are less than public.
The school yard, library, music room, etc. are all lacking, and it was stated that not having a school yard in Elementary is not an environment in which an Elementary child would grow up.
Academically, they have hardly been able to pass Punahou or Iolani recently.
There are only 7 or 8 children per grade due to the scarcity of facilities, and there are few children of the same age at an early age, although the small number of children seems to cause a mix of grades.

I wonder
why preschool is so popular. It is less than public in terms of facilities, right? I am considering aplying to a preschool this fall. I know this school is not from Kinder ！ but I am considering giving him a Montessori education in his early years and would appreciate any advice you can give me!

• Coffee talk
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 20:55
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As I mentioned in the HBA topic, there are less than 10 students in the same grade, but since the school is divided into two classes, there are only 3 kids of the same age in each class. The classmates are all brothers and sisters, so they are all someone's younger sister or someone's older brother or sister. The number of families in the school is very small.
The lack of facilities is one thing, but the small size of the community and the fact that there are only 7 or 8 friends of the same age makes me wonder if it is even possible to have elementary school.
On top of that, the academic level is much lower than it was a few years ago, and I don't see the value in sending my child there for its own merits.
That's why all the students who took the Kinder exam passed, but only one got in or not. Preschool is popular because Monte education is only nurtured in early childhood. This is the only Monte school that has Elementary, because Elementary no longer fosters Monte education. I suggest you to research Monte education very carefully.

• 昔は…
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 23:54
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I used to pass Punahou and Iolani 90% of the time …
I say used to be until about 5 years ago.
My daughter went to another pre and failed the Punahou and Iolani kinder exams and got into MCS kinder. …

The facilities are so low level for a school facility that it could be said that there is nothing there.
It was certainly an elementary school full of brothers and sisters. lol
However, when my daughter was there, the academic side was highly rated and most of the kids went to Punahou from the middle. …

Now Elementary has a new teacher and the number of teachers and students is much smaller. The number of elementary students is probably half of what it was seven years ago. There seems to be a lot of preschoolers.
Academically, it's not so good. They used to announce how many students applied to each school and how many were accepted, but three years ago, they stopped disclosing this information. The reason why it can no longer be made public is because of declining results, right?

I don't want to speak ill of the school, as it is my daughter's alma mater, but I don't think Montessori education applies to Elementary at all. The multi-age classes and three grades together are completely disregarded in terms of academic level.
Academic levels are noticeably worse than they were seven years ago.

• Can
• Yesterday 10:19
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I used to send my children to a preschool 6 years ago in Corona. It seems that preschools are still very popular.
The reason is, like you, that the number of students is too small and it is important for children to learn a lot from their friends who are the first generation. The reasons are the same as yours, too few students, only 8 students in the same grade at the most important time for children to learn a lot from their friendships, and too few facilities for several years of elementary school.
Many students from MCS go to public kinder and elementary schools. ！ Conversely, few students from MCS preschool and kinder go to Punahou and Iolani.
Six years ago, MCS Preschool was very good.

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/08 (Thu) 09:25
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I opened this cathegory to write something on aging-related matters while I was blabbering on, but nothing came up.

I'm going to the fitness club again today to exercise, and then I'm going to go back and walk around the neighborhood for about an hour

. Plans are plans, not necessarily execution.

Well, it's a nice day so I will walk.

Come to think of it, I bought a soprano sax when I was young, but I haven't played it recently.

This is also a good way of preventing blur.

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/08 (Thu) 18:11
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The soprano saxophone is an instrument with a range similar to that of the woodwind clarinet, but

for some reason, it doesn't give me the feeling I get when I play the songs I hear all the time on the clarinet.

The soprano saxophone is most brilliant in the Latin music bands that took the world by storm

around the hit songs by the Perez Prado band.

♪ A Love Story ♪, a big hit in Japan, and ♪ Estrellita ♪.

I used to hear these songs on the radio hit parade when I was in high school.

Hmmm, there are many more hit songs that I remember from those days.

I'll list them all next time...

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 22:47
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An old popular song with soprano saxophone.

Careless Whisper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXZvDVleDrc&list=RDaXZvDVleDrc&start_radio=1

• .倍金萬
• 2026/01/10 (Sat) 16:47
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I looked up when the song Careless Whisper hit and it was 1984.

That means I was 40 years old.

The singer is George Michael. Both of them are not my last name.

I miss this song very much, but was this song popular in Japan ？?

• 危うし日本
• 2026/01/10 (Sat) 17:05
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George ・ Michael was a kind-hearted man.

He had many behavioral problems, but he was also very charitable,
volunteering for the homeless, donating to infertility patients,
inviting nurses to his gigs, and
giving a debt-stricken nursing student waitress a £5,000 tip. He has also given £5,000 tips to a debt-stricken nursing student waitress.

Royalties from his still popular "Last ・ Christmas" were donated entirely to Ethiopian hunger,
and donations to several charities have continued after his death.

• ななしのごんべい
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 08:45
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For example, I want to buy 5 things at once today
All 5 are on sale at Target, but only one is on sale at a discount
In that case, I would buy one at Target and go to Walmart where the other 4 are cheaper
Is that what you mean ？
For me
If one is on sale at Target, I will go to Walmart and buy them all If 3 of the 5 are on sale at Target and 2 are regular price, I will buy all 5 at Target.

• マーケティング
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 10:55
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Your husband is really into Target's strategy.

It's a sucker's bet that the store will let you buy something at full price just because it's a gift card.

I also check prices and if Target is cheaper, I'll use a gift card. I don't do stupid things like buy there just because I have a gift card.

• tomoyan
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 12:29
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Male.

• chip
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 13:31
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I also vote for Topy. There is no better way to buy cheap.

• 無駄が嫌なんです
• 2026/01/09 (Fri) 22:45
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Thank you all. I guess there is no better way to go cheap. For some reason, my husband thinks that if we buy something with a gift card that we received, it's free. If he had received a cash gift card, he would use it as "his money" and spend it carefully. For some reason I think of gift cards only as magic cards.

Nanashino Gombei, you are right. But what I wanted to ask you is whether you use the gift card regardless of the sale ？.

Marketing, the list price is high. I sometimes buy things I need right now like medicine at the regular price, but I feel like I'm paying a loss 😅

tomoyan, I haven't been a victim of gift card fraud so far, but I've heard that if you are, you can get your money back right away. I think Target has been changing their system to make it more and more difficult to be a victim. I think Target has been changing their system every year for a few years now to make it more and more difficult to become a victim of fraud. I think it's a good idea to use it early. There have been a lot of company bankruptcies recently and many people around me forgot to use it by accident.

chip, I also try to buy as cheaply as possible. I am disappointed when the price is fixed.

• カメハメハ
• 2025/12/03 (Wed) 14:43
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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 ！.

• なんとなくMichi
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• 2025/12/03 (Wed) 23:21
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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.

• 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 ！

• Kalihi
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• 2025/12/27 (Sat) 12:13
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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.

• 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.