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Japanese TV(87view/1res)
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Question about ADUs.(380view/12res)
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Is there any way to stop a dog from barking ??(1kview/7res)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
compost

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  • みみずん
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  • Yesterday 07:27

I want to do composting in my yard, do you have any recommendations ?

I mainly put vegetable scraps and fruit peels.

I'm thinking of getting a rotary one, but I'm not sure. Can I keep putting them in ? I feel like if I do, the unsoiled stuff will stay forever.

I live in OC. It seems like there are programs where you can take your food scraps somewhere or have them collected at home and get soil, but so far I have no plans to get anything back into the soil from the compost.

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#2

I use a rotary composting system, but the food scraps fill up quickly, so I bury them in the soil in my backyard.
It seems to take about 3 months to complete composting. I don't put all my food scraps in the garbage, so it fills up quickly, but other houses may not accumulate that much food scraps. I have peach, citrus, and other fruit trees at home, so I dig holes around them and bury them. The compost has a partition in the center, and there are two rooms, one for food scraps and the other for composting in progress, and it is rotated daily to circulate oxygen, but it generates flies, so now I bury it directly in the soil and let the worms break it down for fertilizer.

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#3
  • みみずん
  • Yesterday 22:01
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Thanks Sunshine ! I knew it was worm ! !

I've been looking into this but we have limited space for a field and I was thinking it would be difficult to make a compost section in addition, but I just saw on Instagram I just found out on Instagram that Dollar Tree has a wire trash can that you can bury in the soil and put cardboard pieces and food scraps in it.

At least it doesn't cost much, so I'll give it a try !

I see the rotary one has two layers ! I still think burying it in the dirt might be better for me, since I don't want flies coming in.

I don't want to put it under the eaves because I have to keep it out of the rain after all, like cardboard composting 😓

Fortunately, we have worms in our small field, so I'll ask them to move out a bit from there.

I don't know why on instagram or youtube people post how they do it, but there is so little explanation of what to do and when to do it afterwards that it's hard for the layman to understand.

I have been thinking that it is a waste to throw away the banana peels and the outside of the cabbage (I always throw away 1-2 pieces) after my children eat them every day, but it is very hard to compost them.

I will look into it more !.

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Vivinavi Hawaii
Looking for Japanese speaking swimming classes.

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  • 水泳
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  • Yesterday 18:00

I would appreciate it if you could tell me about a ( Japanese ) swimming class that my child, who just turned 2.5 years old, can attend.
I am only looking for a place that offers Japanese language services and would like to know if there is a good one.
I live in Hawaii Kai, but I don't have a specific area in mind.

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Japanese TV

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  • あっこ
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  • 2026/02/02 14:17

Many years ago, I had a Channel J subscription.
I went back to Japan temporarily and cancelled it then.
I looked on the internet, but I am not sure if Channel J is available now …. ?
Also, is there any similar service to watch Japanese programs in real time ?

I use VPN and watch dramas on Tver and Abema, but I would like to watch wide shows, news, sports, etc. I would like to watch wide show, news, sports, etc. too.

If you know anything, please let me know.

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Where to practice bars near Torrance

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  • kayU
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  • 2026/02/02 17:31

I have a daughter who wants to practice the iron bars.
Please let me know if there are any parks near Torrance where I can practice the iron bars.

I see a lot of very high bars, but I would love to find a place that is just right for children's bars.
I met a mom on the road before and she told me she practiced the bars at a park, but I forgot to ask her where.

If you know of any, please let me know ! Thank you very much.

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Solar Power Subsidy Application Process

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#1
  • コウアン
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  • 2026/01/29 20:45

I'm a new employee and my boss put me in charge of applying for solar grants and I honestly don't know where to start and my head is spinning.
If there is anyone out there in the solar industry, could you please let me know ? I would really appreciate the help. Best regards.

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#2

Tough. I don't have the knowledge, but I'll ask if anyone I know knows of someone who does 💦 I hope you can solve this.

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About TAX Returns

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  • すすむ
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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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#2
  • あなたのお名前なんてーの
  • 2026/01/31 (Sat) 08:36
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Nowadays, cell phones have a translation function, so you don't have to go to a Japanese place.

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  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/02/02 (Mon) 10:47
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https://taxrpo.com/preparer/craig-okihara-torrance-ca/

22404 Kathryn Ave, Torrance, California 90505

I googled Torrance address was the only one I could find.

Either way, some places don't list their phone numbers on their internet sites because of the risk.

If your English is not good, you can start by asking a friend or other person who speaks English to call "phone information".

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Question about ADUs.

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  • あーぼー
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  • 2026/01/27 04:06

Question about ADU's
Has anyone used the ADU system to build an addition or separation to their back yard ?
I am planning to build an addition to my house from the ADU program and would like some advice from someone who has done it before.

Please help me !.

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#8
  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/01/30 (Fri) 14:59
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> Main features of ADUs
> Complete independence: independent living, sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities.
> Types:Can be a freestanding home (backyard cottage)}, a connected home (addition)}, or a remodeled space (basement/ > garage conversion)}.
> Use : as a family, caregiver, or rental home.

At any rate, if people are going to cook *do laundry* *stay overnight* in the space, the City of Los Angeles area has very strict city regulations and the law is that you cannot live in that shed unless it passes a city audit.

Near a friend's house about a 10 minute drive from mine in the City of LA, the resident there is a competent carpenter who built a cottage in his backyard and someone was living in the shed. But there was a mean-spirited resident in the neighborhood who tipped off the city that the shed was against city ordinances.

Then the city inspector came and said, "This shack has not passed the city audit," and we had to tear it down for crying out loud.

My neighbors also seem to keep their garage doors closed and use that space as a Living/Bed Room. I don't mind that at all.

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#9
  • えーーーでぃーー
  • 2026/01/31 (Sat) 05:46
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ADUs don't have bathrooms ? Then why did everyone say it was better to find an ADU to live in? But it was built without a permit, and she was told to leave within 2 weeks, so she rushed to move in and it was torn down immediately.

The reason they found out was because a city worker ? who came to the house next door when they were renovating it found it. It was just a coincidence, but from my friend's point of view, it was a big surprise.

I still think it would have been nice to have a house in my backyard there. I don't know if it would have been better if I had had permission.

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#10
  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/01/31 (Sat) 12:31
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> They said they were building without permission and told me to leave within 2 weeks, so I rushed to move in, but it was torn down immediately,

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#11
  • シュワちゃん
  • 2026/02/01 (Sun) 09:48
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Just follow the city's instructions on sewage, electrical wiring, etc. There are plenty of guesthouses with bathrooms.

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  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/02/02 (Mon) 10:20
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> We just need to follow the city's instructions on sewage, electrical wiring, etc.

As far as I know, a city inspector is coming to inspect the property to make sure it is "as directed by the city" and "you are not allowed to sleep over until that inspection is completed". I have heard that "you are not allowed to sleep over until the inspection is completed". However, this information is very old and may have changed.

However, City of Los Angeles is very strict against illegal construction, so if you are planning to renovate your house in this area, please check the city website thoroughly.

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About the Aqualine Marathon

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  • マラソンマン
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  • 2026/02/01 18:40

If anyone has experience participating in the Aqualine Marathon
which is scheduled to be held on November 8, 2026,
please share your advice with those who will be participating for the first time.

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

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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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  • TOP
  • 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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#8

Do you know what he is barking at? ? You could try putting up curtains so he can't see outside as much as possible, or close the windows so he can't hear outside as much as possible. Do you have a crate or something that he can usually stay calm in? ? It is also a good idea to have enrichment toys for him to play with while you are away from home.
Also, I recently found this relaxing music and started using it. My dog is sleeping calmly while I am away from home.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxreuAkYo8lypgG8-MFIM3A

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global entry

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#1
  • Aloha Green
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  • 2026/01/19 12:22

Hello
Please let me know if you are a green card holder.
I tried to apply for Global Entry, but it was rejected because the name on my passport is different from the name on my green card. ?
If you know how to solve this problem, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
Thank you very much.

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#3

I'm the same way ! I want to know but I don't know how to find out...
I'm not fluent in English and I'm afraid to call them.

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#4
  • mii
  • 2026/01/25 (Sun) 21:38
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I have a different name, but I was not rejected.
By the way
Passport
Hanako Yamada
Green Card
Hanako Yamada Smith
Like this.

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#5

Thank you very much MIL. I will apply for the same pattern.

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#6
  • Kii
  • 2026/01/31 (Sat) 15:12
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Like Mii, I put my middle name into my Japanese surname, so I wasn't rejected.

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