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Vivinavi Hawaii
Cost of admission to Punahou, if available		 5k view 19 res Question Yesterday 12:27
I understand from other posts that it is very difficult to get into Punahou. However, I know that the tuition is very high, but I think that many families have high incomes, so I wonder if there will ...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Hina doll display		 29 view 0 res Free talk Yesterday 10:36
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 Los Angeles
compost		 136 view 5 res Free talk 2026/02/04 21:07
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 k...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1321k view 4554 res Free talk 2026/02/04 20:22
Those of you who have crossed the ocean to come here to Los Angeles and Japan
are always concerned about something related to your travel between Los Angeles and Japan.

If you have anyt...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 742k view 1039 res Free talk 2026/02/04 19:55
How many elderly people of Japanese descent are living in LA? We would be happy to be a place of rest and relaxation for the elderly who use the Koryu Hiroba. We think the eligibility is from 65 years...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Looking for Japanese speaking swimming classes.		 69 view 0 res Question 2026/02/03 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 languag...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japanese TV		 126 view 1 res Free talk 2026/02/02 18:33
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 …. ？
Al...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Where to practice bars near Torrance		 45 view 0 res Question 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 w...
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Vivinavi Chiba
Solar Power Subsidy Application Process		 49 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		 310 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
Question about ADUs.		 424 view 12 res Housing 2026/02/02 10:20
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...
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Vivinavi Chiba
About the Aqualine Marathon		 35 view 0 res Free talk 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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there any way to stop a dog from barking ？?		 1k view 7 res Pet / Animal 2026/02/01 02:36
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.
...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 1k view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/31 15:12
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
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise		 561 view 7 res Problem / Need advice 2026/01/30 19:42
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
Akasuri Akasuri		 158 view 0 res Beauty / Health 2026/01/30 16:06
Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...		 12k view 56 res Free talk 2026/01/29 14:04
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 Los Angeles
Qualified person to consult on Form 8621 Accountin...		 95 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 Los Angeles
Car insurance		 552 view 10 res Daily life 2026/01/27 21:41
My AAA car insurance rates are going up every year and I'm looking for a better and cheaper policy.
I am a senior living in the SOUTH BAY with about 300 miles per month and have not had any accid...
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Vivinavi Chiba
Are you making a sticker book ？?		 117 view 1 res Fun 2026/01/26 21:45
Is everyone making the trendy sticker books?
I've been interested in making one for a long time and decided to take the opportunity of the New Year to make one, but I can't find any stickers anyw...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry interview sites		 717 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 Los Angeles
Murmur Plus		 829k view 4376 res Free talk 2026/01/26 17:50
Gone again ？
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Vivinavi Kisarazu
About Kobito Zukan Gacha Gacha		 68 view 0 res Fun 2026/01/26 02:29
Since my child got hooked on Kobito Zukan, I found myself liking it too
and have become addicted to collecting collectibles. Last weekend, I was able to get the GACHA-COCO limited present campaig...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day		 1k view 4 res Question 2026/01/22 23:46
I am seeking advice on how to get from Waikiki to the airport on the morning of the Honolulu Marathon on December 14.

I couldn't find any information on whether The Bus is operating or not o...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
divorce attorney		 1k view 5 res Question 2026/01/22 22:51
Excuse me
if you know. How much are attorney's fees for a divorce ？ I was wondering what the market rate is.

We had a dispute while we were back in Japan and my husband went back to Haw...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
401K What happens if I quit my job ？.		 1k view 5 res Question 2026/01/22 22:45
I have a question for all you bright people in Hawaii. I am currently working for a company and getting 401K matching, but for various reasons I have decided to retire for a while.
I have ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Examination		 1k view 9 res Learn / School 2026/01/22 22:41
Hello, I have a child who is currently in preschool.
I have a child currently in preschool and am considering applying to Kamehameha Schools （ KS ） in the future. We understand that there are mul...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Mobile Phones in Japan		 2k 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
blemish removal		 200 view 0 res Beauty / Health 2026/01/22 21:19
I am in my mid thirties. I am becoming concerned about spots and am considering laser for spot removal. If anyone has had laser treatment at a clinic around the Bay Area, I would appreciate it if you ...
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Vivinavi Silicon Valley
Day care or preschool		 157 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
Student Income		 1k view 6 res Question 2026/01/22 18:39
I know I can't work as an F1 student （ but is it ok for me to work in Hawaii while I am a student ） in Hawaii, for example, to communicate with Japanese companies and earn Japanese yen in my Japanese ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Did you get pregnant and use temporary disability ...		 2k view 5 res Daily life 2026/01/22 17:19
Hello ！ I am pregnant. ！
I have been researching insurance from the state of Hawaii for my pregnancy, but I haven't heard of anyone who has taken it,
so I would like to hear from older moms ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Internet instability is a problem		 619 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...		 4k 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.		 1k 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
It's not free.		 913 view 6 res Question 2026/01/16 04:34
I know it's a different way of thinking, but I'd like to hear what it's like in general.

As an example, say I receive a Target gift card ＄ 50.

I buy what I need when I need it. I u...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees		 24k view 131 res Free talk 2026/01/14 11:12
Hello.
I am thinking of applying for my child to take the Kinder exam this fall.
I was wondering if anyone knows how many people have taken the Punahou and Iolani Kinder exams in the last fe...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The admissions process for a school called HBA (Ha...		 2k view 11 res Free talk 2026/01/14 10:50
Nice to meet you. I have been looking with interest at the Punahou and Iolani topics here.
I am planning to apply for Kinder next year.
I started tutoring and Tutor this month, but I don't t...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How much would your take-home pay be calculated fr...		 575 view 3 res Question 2026/01/12 13:54
For example, ・ ・ ・
If there is no insurance or any other benefits and it is simply an hourly wage for what you work ？

per hour $ 16 for 4 hours, 5 days a week

how much would b...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
About financial institutions that can be maintaine...		 1k 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 Hawaii
Urgent: Can you lend me a child seat ？?		 640 view 4 res Daily life 2026/01/07 23:18
Hello ！
I am a 30s housewife ！
My husband is working alone in Hawaii
and I came to visit from Japan with my
child (2 years old)
My husband's friend invited us to go to Kualoa ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Do any of you have experience as a Reiver ？?		 911 view 13 res Free talk 2026/01/07 21:43
I'm interested in being a lifer, do you have any experience ？ I don't want a high income or anything like that, but to enjoy it, I'd like to hear about the system and any disadvantages if there are an...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Where to exchange dollars into yen in Japan		 2k view 4 res Question 2026/01/06 09:55
Where do you exchange dollars to yen ？
Where would you recommend to exchange money in Japan ？
Is it better to exchange money in Waikiki ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Please tell me about the first sunrise.		 254 view 2 res Question 2026/01/02 11:23
Happy New Year everyone!
Every year I go to see the first sunrise near San Pedro, but it was raining in the morning, so I thought it would be impossible ？ and gave up going.
But when I looke...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Green card renewal		 820 view 5 res Question 2025/12/28 10:08
My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year. My mother is currently in the hospital for pneumonia, and if I have to return to Japan in case of emergency, I will probably stay in Japan for a...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Obtaining a Social Security Number		 467 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 Los Angeles
New legal developments, GC, and citizenship		 1k view 12 res Free talk 2025/12/22 18:18
Regarding the information on the information board about GC retention and maintenance, I thought this was a predictable development. I have been in the US for over 40 years, but I am still a GC holder...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Green card renewal		 1k view 0 res Question 2025/12/22 10:54
My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year, and I plan to renew it at the end of January, but my mother is currently hospitalized with pneumonia, and in case I have to return to Japan, my ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Bank Accounts and Fees		 836 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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