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• SJDummy
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• 2024/04/12 (Fri) 12:29
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If you are returning to Japan to care for your parents without setting a time limit and then returning to the U.S. again, I think it would be best to first obtain U.S. citizenship and then stay in Japan with a permanent residence permit, as recommended by Showa Ototsuan. Once you let your green card lapse, it may be difficult to get it again. （ I don't have any experience with this, so I don't know for sure. ）
I am a citizenship holder （ I became a citizen about 15 years ago ） but I returned to Japan about 10 years ago for the purpose of returning permanently. At that time, I first entered Japan with a short-term （ 3-year ） visa and applied for a permanent residence permit after entering the country, which was granted in about a year. I remember that I did all the procedures by myself and it was not so difficult. However, after 4 years, I decided that I could not live in Japan and came back to the US. （ I now live in Hawaii ）
From my experience, I believe that Japanese immigration control is kinder to "ex-Japanese" and not as strict as the US green card system. I think it is advantageous for U.S. citizens to travel between Japan and the U.S. in situations where the length of stay is not very predictable. However, it depends on when you return to Japan, and whether you will be able to obtain citizenship by then. In my case, I remember it was about a year after I applied. （ It was quite a while ago, so I am not too sure. ）

• 孤独のおとっつぁん
• 2024/04/12 (Fri) 13:18
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America is no longer a place to make your bones, and it's not getting any better. You shouldn't get American citizenship.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2024/04/14 (Sun) 14:03
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Tax rate for persons who lost their U.S. citizenship or returned their permanent residence （ 30 percent in 2021 ）.

• 孤独のおとっつぁん　　　　　　　.
• 2024/04/14 (Sun) 15:08
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Do you know that both Japan and the US have progressive taxation ？ Why is it fixed at 30% （ lol ）?

• SJDummy
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• 2024/04/18 (Thu) 13:21
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The following site will do the application on your behalf.
https://www.e-toritsugi.com/
Find out what you need to do to apply yourself. First, check the requirements at the following site, and then look for blogs and other information from people who have actually applied on their own.
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/zairyu_eijyu01.html
The important thing is to explain that you have enough income after returning to your country and that you have a guarantor such as a relative in Japan.
Good Luck!

• Kei
• 2024/05/05 (Sun) 10:57
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Yes, there is.

• メキメキ
• 2024/04/28 (Sun) 17:52
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In the end, I'd prefer to find a maintenance shop that specializes in the area to be repaired, not one that is concerned with trust.

• ヘイ
• 2024/05/01 (Wed) 19:23
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People who are talking about trust, realize you're a sucker.

• ハイ
• 2024/05/02 (Thu) 21:57
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↑ Sure, sure, sure. It seems to me that cars of people who receive proper regular maintenance break down more often and are repaired more often.

• RX450h
• 2024/05/04 (Sat) 12:25
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I can't use Japanese, but this was the best place for me. I've been using this place for a long time.
The price is cheap and they tell you the reason why. I don't have any moyamoya feeling.
410 Garage
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7kxtKMJQvPDFHBef9

• MMR
• 2024/05/05 (Sun) 10:55
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There is none. Do not expect Japanese quality.

• 0ではないと❓
• 2024/05/04 (Sat) 08:22
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I'm sure you'll get an answer as soon as you ask ？ Shame on you. Club Butterfly, at least when was this ？ 1970's
Ask Ms. Hokitoda ？ she had a wide range of business, florist, water business, clubs and everything ？.

• 0ではないと❓
• 2024/05/04 (Sat) 09:52
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Hoki Tokuda is a pianist ・ classical music ・ jazz singer ・ actress. She is best known as the eighth wife of American literary great Henry ・ Miller. Born in Tokyo, she played piano and sang at the Imperial ・ Garden, an upscale Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. Club San Bunkan, San Remo and all that. returned home again in 2000.

• Toshi
• 2024/05/05 (Sun) 10:54
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Returned home.

• 無知
• 2024/05/03 (Fri) 23:04
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I'm sure no one cares how old you are or whether you use the men's or women's restroom as long as you're accompanied by a parent. Well, I'm sure the male parents would be reported for using the women's restroom.

• おといれ
• 2024/05/04 (Sat) 21:40
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It may depend on the location, but at our local gym and pool, it is under 6 years of age to be allowed in the opposite sex lockers and bathrooms.

It would be best if there was a family bathroom where parents and children could go together, but if there wasn't, I would let my child go alone in the men's restroom and I would wait for him to come out in front of it. If it took too long, I would call out from outside or ask the man who came out of the bathroom about his child.

• おといれ
• 2024/05/04 (Sat) 21:40
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It may depend on the location, but at our local gym and pool, it is under 6 years of age to be allowed in the opposite sex lockers and bathrooms.

It would be best if there was a family bathroom where parents and children could go together, but if there wasn't, I would let my child go alone in the men's restroom and I would wait for him to come out in front of it. If it took too long, I would call out from outside or ask the man who came out of the bathroom about his child.

• AB
• 2024/05/05 (Sun) 10:42
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I think you're about 5 years old ？.

• Ajisai
• 2024/04/26 (Fri) 12:45
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I was told how to get a criminal history certificate at the Japanese consulate.
It was a long time ago and I don't remember which department, but I think they can tell you if you inquire.
I remember that when I ordered it, I was told that it could take up to 2 months if it was busy.

• はいしゃ
• 2024/04/28 (Sun) 00:47
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It's not that I can't leave Hawaii, but I can't leave the US.
I don't think I can return home for about 2 years.

• Kan
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• 2024/04/28 (Sun) 11:02
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You can apply from Hawaii, but if you are entering the country as a tourist, you may be in trouble if your reason for entering the country is false.
I have heard that military personnel can get a VISA through the military earlier than usual, so I can't say for sure, but if you expect to wait more than 6 months between the time you apply and the time you get your VISA, you don't have to wait until January. ☺ By the way, I applied for a 10 year green card right after I got married because of the Corona disaster, but it took me 2 years to get it, so I got a 10 year green card from the beginning.

• Halo
• 2024/04/30 (Tue) 11:06
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Kan, it depends on the immigration officer who does it. Sometimes they issue a conditional one because it's still less than 2 years old administratively on the date you apply, and sometimes they issue a 10 year one because
okay, fine. So saying it will take a long time to get it doesn't necessarily mean you'll get a 10-year one. This is all luck.

• Halo
• 2024/04/27 (Sat) 10:37
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Reissue, why ？ if you're going from Oahu to Maui or something, you'd at least need to change your address.

• 在住者M
• 2024/04/27 (Sat) 11:25
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You should reissue the card if you think it will cause you personal inconvenience, but if you don't think it is particularly necessary until the time of renewal, you can simply notify us of the change of address by email.
I'm sure you've read this, but here it is for your reference.
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/finance/vehicle-registration-licensing/hawai-i-state-identification-cards#:~:text= You%20must%20apply%20in%20person,change%20on%20your%20identification%20card.&text=To%20change%20the%20address%20on,you%20at%20 20your%20new%20address.

• A
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• 2024/02/02 (Fri) 11:12
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kiki
Thanks for writing. I wanted to reply, but it was like sending an email and I'm not sure how Vivinavi works, so I'll leave it here.
We did not have Liability, but had insurance on the rental car itself. The receptionist told me Liability was optional. That's not right either. This is a rental company with quite a lot of stores. We did not call Police. We had just come to the US and had an accident and were panicking.
The other driver was from Korea, but I don't know if he was in a hurry or what, but we didn't call them.
I have looked into credit card insurance and company insurance that would cover this accident, but I seem to be at a loss. We are still in the process of negotiating the amount.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.