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51.
Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 3k 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		 6k 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 ...		 3k 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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55.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.		 4k 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 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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57.
Vivinavi San Diego
Why not show off your cat ？?		 269 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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58.
Vivinavi New York
I'm looking for a Japanese cooking class 🍳.		 443 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 ⚽️		 1k 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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60.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...		 5k 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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61.
Vivinavi Orange County
Akasuri Akasuri		 3k 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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62.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Duplicate car FOB key		 1k 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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63.
Vivinavi Boston
[Urgent ・ Urgent] 7/25 and 7/30, please help 15 ye...		 584 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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64.
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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66.
Vivinavi Hawaii
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise		 5k 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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67.
Vivinavi Orange County
Long distance cab to Irvine		 717 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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68.
Vivinavi Silicon Valley
long-distance cab		 312 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 Los Angeles
Benefits of okra		 740 view 0 res Beauty / Health 2026/05/16 10:06
I recently learned about the benefits and effectiveness of okra okra. I heard that it is effective against diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...		 27k view 63 res Free talk 2026/05/15 16:49
We moved to Hawaii from the Bay Area last May and have two children, our oldest is now 3.5 years old and our youngest is 1.5 years old.
I was interested in Montessori education before my children...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Abnormal weather Summer		 1k view 4 res Local news 2026/05/15 13:41
I was out of Hawaii last year but will be returning soon.
I saw on the news that Hawaii is likely to be
very hot this year due to the Super El Nino. I saw on the news that
was last summ...
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72.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Portable WiFi		 3k view 8 res Free talk 2026/05/13 14:21
My home wifi is costly and I am looking for a portable wifi.
There are many gadgets on the internet, but
I want to choose a reliable and inexpensive one, but
I have no idea which one is...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Obtaining a Certificate of Divorce		 1k 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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74.
Vivinavi Hawaii
What omiyage do you recommend for babies?		 12k 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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75.
Vivinavi New York
Divorce Lawyer in NJ		 2k 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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76.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Showdown of the Century ！ Can we see Inoue vs Naka...		 1k view 2 res Free talk 2026/05/01 17:39
Showdown of the Century ！ Inoue vs Nakatani somewhere in Hawaii ？
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77.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Beauty Salon now ？.		 2k view 5 res Local news 2026/04/27 00:12
I used to live in Torrance a long time ago and there used to be a beauty parlor called Fathalia in Hawthone bld. I wonder if they are still in business today. ？ The owner of the salon and I were good ...
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78.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Please let me know if you know of any		 2k view 3 res Question 2026/04/26 23:50
I don't think I should name names, so
I would appreciate your understanding, but
isn't it very difficult to find a Japanese American hair salon in Hawaii and a salon manager
？
I fi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Mini-tomato seedlings		 1k view 0 res Free talk 2026/04/26 22:24
I have some seedlings that sprouted quite well after I sowed seeds, anyone want them ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
(Toyota) Prius		 2k view 21 res Free talk 2026/04/26 13:12
Hi

gasoline is getting more expensive these days, is the hybrid
Prius a good buy ？?
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81.
Vivinavi Hawaii
About a friend's pet sitter		 1k 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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82.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Someone who knows Las Vegas.		 5k view 8 res Free talk 2026/04/26 00:12
I am going to Las Vegas for the first time in about 10 years.

I'm freaking out that parking is now charged. I used to buy the 24 hour buffet all-you-can-eat and eat all the seafood etc. that...
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83.
Vivinavi Orange County
stain removal		 7k 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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84.
Vivinavi Orange County
Hina doll display		 1k view 1 res Free talk 2026/04/25 23:11
My boss is looking for a Hina doll set or his granddaughter. I have been looking to buy from Kyugetsu but I am unsure if we will get the shipment on time for the season this year. Do you know if shipm...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Ritz-Carlton Owner's Insurance		 3k 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...		 1k 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 Hawaii
That I don't share my mother-in-law's idea of educ...		 1k view 5 res Question 2026/04/21 18:29
My mother-in-law is a fourth-generation Japanese-American, and she is a very kind person, but I sometimes have a hard time sympathizing with her ideas about child-rearing.
She told me that I need...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Soba noodle shop in Los Angeles		 830 view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2026/04/21 01:35
Does anyone know of a new buckwheat noodle shop that has recently opened ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
LA Metro Usage and Safety		 2k view 12 res Question 2026/04/19 15:45
We have a tourist from Japan who wants to visit LA by public transportation, but is it safe to use the Metro （ train ） at night, let alone during the day ？
what about the route from downtown LA t...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
exceeding the speed limit		 1k 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...		 2k 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 Los Angeles
Tell me about useful services and products in the ...		 1k view 8 res Question 2026/04/16 09:02
I'm Mika and I recently moved to Los Angeles.
The other day a friend asked me a question and I was at a loss for an answer, so I'd like to learn a lot from those of you who have lived in the US f...
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Vivinavi Chiba
Let's share the mess we're looking for ！.		 762 view 0 res Free talk 2026/04/15 18:44
There are many kinds of gacha-gacha available these days, but I am having trouble finding out which stores have them.
I am looking for these two types of gachacha gacha in my area ？

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94.
Vivinavi Charlotte
Holidays		 269 view 0 res Fun 2026/04/14 17:44
How do you spend your days off ？?
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95.
Vivinavi Chiba
Tell me what you like about the local area ！.		 5k view 15 res Free talk 2026/04/12 22:22
Kisarazu is a nice place ～
Tell me about the good things about your hometown ！

I guess it's a place where both mountain and sea foods are delicious ～.
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Vivinavi Kisarazu
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...		 2k view 1 res Other 2026/04/12 22:20
Fiscal year 2026.
We will have our first gathering of the fiscal year.

Date ： April 12, 2026 （ Day ）
10 ： 00 ～ 12 ： 00
Venue ： Shirogane Orthopedic Clinic
（ 1 Shirogane-c...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Deposit not refundable		 1k view 1 res Housing 2026/04/12 13:24
The owner of the house I moved out of has not refunded my deposit.
It has been over a month since I moved out of my previous house and my deposit has not been refunded.
I have also contacted...
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Vivinavi Charlotte
Japanese-speaking veterinarians/nurses		 365 view 0 res Pet / Animal 2026/04/12 07:33
I just moved here from Japan.
We have a small dog and would like to know if you know of any veterinary hospitals in Charlotte that can provide Japanese language services.
Thank you very much...
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Vivinavi Washington DC
Questions about the Japanese community and living ...		 224 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 Bangkok
I will be assigned to Bangkok in April 2026.		 1k view 2 res Question 2026/04/09 22:24
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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