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Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 812 view 7 res Problem / Need advice Today 11:18
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 movers		 458 view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/22 06:14
Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ？
I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise		 2k 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		 44 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		 36 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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Vivinavi Hawaii
Obtaining a Certificate of Divorce		 372 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/09 23:15
Please let me know if you know of anyone who may be able to help me.


2008 ～ I filed for divorce at the Family Court in Kapolei in 2009,
but since the divorce was almost 20 years ag...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
What omiyage do you recommend for babies?		 6k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/07 13:14
My sister's son (my nephew) just had a baby and she asked me to buy something for the baby on my next trip back to Hawaii.

When my nephew was born, there were many stores specializing in bab...
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Vivinavi New York
Divorce Lawyer in NJ		 1k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/02 21:49
He says he will not come back to the U.S. after he returns to Japan with the children. My in-laws are cooperating and making all kinds of excuses and I am not getting to see my children anymore. I am ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About a friend's pet sitter		 453 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/26 09:37
A friend of mine, who is not a very close friend, has been asking me to dog sit
her two small dogs for a few years now.
At first I took it lightly, but the dogs are not potty trained
an...
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Vivinavi Orange County
stain removal		 4k view 14 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/25 23:11
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
Ritz-Carlton Owner's Insurance		 1k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/23 19:07
I own a unit at the Ritz-Carlton and am having trouble with my existing insurance company telling me that they cannot renew my insurance because the Ritz has too many problems with water leaks, etc. I...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
We are having a lot of trouble with mosquitoes thi...		 430 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/23 13:49
Last year I didn't have that problem, but this year I'm getting bitten several times a day. I'm on a high floor and a lot of mosquitoes come in.
I don't want to turn on the air conditioner...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
exceeding the speed limit		 630 view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/18 23:03
I have a question about speeding in Los Angeles. I recently got a ticket from the police for going 79 mph on a highway with a speed limit of 65 mph. They said I did not have to go to court, but there ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary i...		 1k view 12 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/16 19:47
I am now a permanent resident and my legal name in the US is my American husband's surname ＋ an old-fashioned-looking Japanese name given to me when I was born in Japan. When I told my American acquai...
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Vivinavi Washington DC
Questions about the Japanese community and living ...		 42 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/10 15:03
I am currently living in Ohio with my wife and two children and am considering relocating to Winchester, about an hour and a half from DC to VA. We are thinking of relocating with our family, and woul...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Security/Bodyguard		 1k view 7 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/31 18:08
I am currently employed as a city police officer in a city in California.

I am thinking of starting to provide off-duty security/bodyguard services to executives of Japanese companies and ce...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
International Marriage Has anyone removed the alia...		 1k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/26 21:00
I am wondering if I should remove my alias at the same time as I renew my passport. The reason is that it is inconvenient for me to not be able to check in online or use any kiosks in the airport. I a...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to receive a lump-sum birth allowance in Japan...		 1k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/22 02:01
I am due to give birth soon. I was going to ask my husband to apply for the lump-sum birth allowance in Japan on my behalf, but he has been too busy with work and has not been able to return to Japan....
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Vivinavi Bangkok
About Lunch		 69 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/11 00:09
I will be moving to Bangkok by myself starting this April.
I have a question for senior expatriates, how do you have lunch if you work in a factory ？
I think it depends on the company, but w...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Tax returns are bad.		 1k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/10 16:04
Kenmohororo （ tears ）
Can anyone tell me where I can take it now ？
I would like Japanese language support.
I only work 1-2 times a week for a few hours, so I make less than $10,000 a ye...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
freeshipping.com		 371 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/03/03 11:03
I was unknowingly forced to join this membership and I continue to be billed for the membership fee.
I have tried to cancel it many times, but every time I make a reservation or purchase someth...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 2k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/16 04:04
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. ？...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The difference in electricity costs between a stov...		 1k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/13 12:32
For example, I can use the stove oven to bake a turkey for hours on end, but
I'm worried about using a large oven to bake a couple of slices of bread ， or a pizza for a few minutes.

Whi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Psychic psychic		 899 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/08 16:41
Please be aware that the PSYCHIC who calls out to you in or near Beverly Center that your head is foggy is a scammer. I live on Melrose. There used to be a store on Third Street but no longer. I was t...
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Vivinavi Chiba
Solar Power Subsidy Application Process		 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/02 16:33
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, ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About TAX Returns		 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/02/02 10:47
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 websi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Qualified person to consult on Form 8621 Accountin...		 304 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/28 13:05
I did not close my investment account when I came to the U.S. and Form 8621 needs to be filed.
Please let me know which accounting firm you know that can help me in detail.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry interview sites		 2k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/26 18:36
I saw in the Global Entry interview that the location is 300Rogders Blvd. Is it inside the airport ？ ？ or ？
I will park at the airport parking and walk there, please let me know if you know the d...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Mobile Phones in Japan		 3k view 18 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/22 21:46
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 Silicon Valley
Day care or preschool		 732 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/22 21:15
We have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. If anyone knows of a Japanese day care or preschool in the Hayward, Fremont, Union City, or Milpitas area, I would appreciate it if you would contact me.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Internet instability is a problem		 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/18 12:41
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 Los Angeles
I am in the process of going to court from a traff...		 8k view 68 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/17 19:38
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
There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.		 2k view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/16 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 Los Angeles
About financial institutions that can be maintaine...		 3k 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 Los Angeles
Obtaining a Social Security Number		 1k 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 ...		 1k 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 Hawaii
Bank Accounts and Fees		 1k 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
Immigration inspection after receiving a warning		 1k 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 Hawaii
Mail in the event of long-term absence		 2k 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
ballroom dancing		 352 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
public school		 5k 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
About Kamaaina in Auana		 1k 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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Vivinavi Hawaii
Nails in car tires		 922 view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2025/10/27 16:22
I had a nail stuck in my car tire ，
I didn't even know when it got stuck, I was driving.
I happened to park the car at an angle and saw it through the tire.
I am new to cars, so I would...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
How to receive SMS verification from the U.S. afte...		 4k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2025/10/26 15:07
I am planning to return to Japan permanently in the near future.
I will cancel my phone number in the U.S., but I would like to know if there is a safe and inexpensive way to receive SMS verifica...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Community Property in California		 1k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2025/10/24 10:22
We have been thinking about buying a house for several years for our daughter's future school district, but since last year my husband and I have been having marital problems and have been living sepa...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Receipt of inheritance money in Japan		 1k view 15 res Problem / Need advice 2025/10/23 08:55
I am having trouble receiving my inheritance in cash because I do not have a bank account in Japan. Since the yen is currently weak, I am not considering sending money overseas from my siblings in Jap...
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Vivinavi San Francisco
Transporting cars to the East Coast		 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2025/10/16 08:45
I am moving from the Bay Area to New York next month, and I am thinking of hiring a transportation company to move my private car. However, most of the companies I've checked on the internet charge mo...
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Vivinavi New York
Motorcycle license		 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2025/09/22 20:45
I would like to get a motorcycle license.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me where to start.
I am also looking for a friend to go out with after I get my license.
Thank you very...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
St. Luke's Clinic in Ala Moana		 2k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2025/09/19 13:53
Please let me know if you know the reputation of St. Luke's Clinic in Ala Moana.
I am having trouble finding a good Japanese home doctor in Hawaii.
Please let me know if you can recommend an...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About Venmo Settings		 1k view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2025/09/14 20:11
I am trying to set up Venmo, but I can't get it to work with my bank account. The account number is correct, but it is in Temporary Frozen status. I have tried contacting the help center, but they onl...
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