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Unicorn
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2025/08/10 17:36

I am considering whether to enroll my child, who will be 4 years old next April, in Rainbow (if he passes the test, of course), but my child's first language is English because my husband only speaks English. However, recently he seems to be interested in Japanese and sometimes speaks Japanese as well, so I am thinking that if he attends Rainbow while he is interested, he will be able to learn Japanese well, but he may be halfway through both English and Japanese, or he may not like an environment where he only speaks Japanese. By the way, he is already attending a regular preschool and loves it.
I think it depends on each child's personality and environment, but I wonder if there are children who started attending Rainbow but conversely start to dislike Japanese ？.

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BUTAKO
2025/08/19 (Tue) 15:11
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Yes,... "If you attend Rainbow, you will learn Japanese well" ・・・ That doesn't mean.

"We ask for your cooperation because it is only with the daily support of the parents that the children will be able to study well." And the school is asking for it very much.
"Both English and Japanese will be halfway" ・・・ or not, it is the same in the end. Of course, the child's motivation ・and hard work are important, but even more so are the parents' efforts ＆and patience, etc.

I was a little concerned that "they may not like the Japanese-only environment" ・・・ ☆
The atmosphere is completely different between the kindergarten and elementary schools I think.
As I mentioned above, because of the Japanese style education, the teachers in the elementary school are quite strict even in the lower grades, and some of them have harsh words, so some children are scared at home or cry because they don't like it. Even I, as a parent, remember being surprised （ in many ways ） at how strict they are … when I went to visit a class.
I think many children who are used to local schools may experience culture shock.
The teachers are strict, perhaps as a measure to keep the classes from becoming a zoo, and perhaps that is how they became stricter and stricter. ・・・ The reason why the teachers are so strict may be because the children are so naughty that they cannot complete the curriculum within the allotted time.

If they don't mind these things and like their friends and school ～ more than that, they may be fine, but I have seen some children who seem to have a hard time going to school, so I think it would be better to take into consideration ？ how much Japanese they want to learn and how they want to learn it. I think it is a good idea to choose a school with your own level of Japanese language learning in mind.

I am very happy that you have developed an interest in Japanese language. May you enjoy learning Japanese ☆.

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2025/08/19 (Tue) 16:00
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Just because you get into Rainbow, doesn't mean you really all can speak and read and write Japanese ！.
My child went from Sakura to 6th grade and ran out of strength. Children of expatriate families from Japan and children whose parents are both Japanese will enjoy Rainbow because they can show their ability. But these children, on the contrary, are inferior in English. So I have met a number of parents who have told me that they want to give them confidence at Rainbow. By and large, many of those families had parents who did not speak English very well.

Where to live ！.
It is good if you are going back to Japan or plan to return to Japan.
If both parents are not good at English or cannot speak English, their children will not be able to improve their English, and they will eventually have to return to Japan or go back to Japan. They will fall behind in terms of education.　I think it is better for the future of the child to go back to Japan if he/she is not able to keep up with English classes even after entering elementary school.

Rainbow is a Japanese language school for children who are returning to Japan.

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Unicorn
2025/08/22 (Fri) 01:15
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Thank you all for the details ！
My child was born here and we go to Japan once a year, but he is always with my husband who speaks almost exclusively English and we have never been in a Japanese-only environment. I could inquire if Rainbow offers trial enrollment, but I don't think they do, so even if they do, I'm worried about how it would be in a Japanese environment.

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2025/08/22 (Fri) 12:19
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I quit Rainbow because I didn't like the community. I was invited to tea and lunch every time, and when I didn't want to go because I didn't want to, they persistently asked me when I could join ？, even though I usually don't join, and I felt uncomfortable to decline.
I was fed up with their gossip and nonsense and playing friendly games with them. Also, I had to be on duty to take care of the children during class, organize traffic, and prepare for events, and Saturdays were just a day to go to Rainbow.
At the end of the school year, we have to make class souvenirs, etc. I wonder how much time is spent on Rainbow once a week. 、、、、
I attended the Sakura class for one year and quit. To be honest, my child made more progress when she was learning at another Japanese language school.

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Unicorn
2025/08/23 (Sat) 03:48
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Sweet, I'm sorry you had a hard time outside of school.
I wonder if it is hit or miss depending on the class.
Thank you for your opinion from a different angle ！.

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sweet
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2025/08/20 16:49

Hi
I am currently using an iphone 12mini purchased in 2020 with AT&T. I have already paid for the model, but I am paying $60 monthly for the Unlimitied plan.
I am not sure if this plan is cheaper.
My iphone12mini has recently lost battery life and I would like to change to an iphone16pro or iphone16 and
if there is a plan that allows me to change at the same time at a lower cost, I am considering changing AT&I am not particular about T.
If anyone has any information, please advise.

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こーの字
2025/08/20 (Wed) 17:49
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Here is a log about cheap plans.
https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/eb/index/-?topic_id=_widg_28a78710abb85bf802a355f307c006ab599a032530&show=all#_widg_28a 78710abb85bf802a355f307c006ab599a032530
It would be easier for everyone to comment if you stated the monthly data allowance required.

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Jasmin
2025/08/21 (Thu) 01:48
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I am on Spectrum after trying all the cell phone companies.

$30/month for data, text and unlimited. The antenna is the same as Verizon's so the cosmetics are definitely better. I can recommend ！

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Mint
2025/08/21 (Thu) 20:04
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#3 As Jasmin said, Verizon is the best Network.

Verizon → AT&T → h2o → Spectrum → Mint → Having switched carriers to Tello,

h2o, Mint and Tello are slightly inferior to AT&T Network and a bit inferior to Verizon.

Verizon has better 5G coverage and Spectrum is the best choice if you want to replace your iPhone 16pro with a higher spec.

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Sachi
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2025/08/16 16:11

I have worked for several years in the past, but I am currently unemployed.

Can I still apply for the individual annuity even if I am unemployed ？

Thank you very much.

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老後3
2025/08/18 (Mon) 19:42
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Since you are asking about IRA/Roth IRAs, not Annuity, ？
then you can only accumulate in the years when you or your spouse has earned income.

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2025/08/19 (Tue) 18:08
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If the private pension you are talking about is really a private pension, it would be best to contact the company.
If it is a social security benefit, the details will vary depending on your age, credit, etc. Please contact the company at https://www.ssa.gov/で調べるのが確実です.

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annuity
2025/08/19 (Tue) 20:29
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I guess it doesn't matter if you are gainfully employed or unemployed to join ANNUITY ？ Whether you have the funds to accumulate or to deposit a lump sum.

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Nahele
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2025/06/06 23:27

I have been intensely self-loathing lately. Consultation. Recently, there are things that really disgust me. Everyday I see news of sexual assaults by someone in Japan, and even though I have done nothing wrong, I feel as if I have to feel sorry for myself just because I am a man. I think there have been many incidents like this in the past. It is absolutely unforgivable. I think the world needs to change somehow. But there are many decent men who have nothing to do with such things. ？ Maybe I'm paranoid, maybe it's just my imagination ？ Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I feel like I'm being discriminated against in a terrible way just because I'm a man. And on top of that, I think men are at a great disadvantage in this world of appearance supremacy. Even men look at men in that way, so it must be even scarier for women. But I am also afraid of men because I know how dangerous ？ or discriminatory they can be. I am often horrified when I see terrible news about men, and I have a man in my life who is not a bad person, but who says and does things that depress me. There are no women who are like that. When I see them, I wonder why some old men are so annoying. It makes me want to hit something. Is this a common perception that is happening to everyone now ？?

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Kakaakochan
2025/06/08 (Sun) 02:33
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From your writing, you are gay.

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田島
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2025/06/12 (Thu) 15:04
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Certainly, in the news from Japan,
"A man is killed by a woman he doesn't know..." and
"A male employee at a nursing home..." "A male employee at a nursing home..." etc. There are many crimes committed by "men" in Japan. But it is precisely in times like these that
I hope you will remember to be yourself and live your life with dignity.

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ハイビスカス
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2025/07/29 01:48

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 be social expenses for socializing with classmates, tutoring if it is hard to keep up with daily classes, or if the school offers classes to go on trips abroad ？. > If money is a concern, would it be better not to consider Punahou ？?

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ハイビスカス
2025/08/06 (Wed) 13:21
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Thank you for your answer, mahalo ！
Your children have always lived an English-centered life ！
It is important that they are motivated to learn Japanese and to study. I know this is off topic from the first topic, but thank you very much for reading.

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2025/08/06 (Wed) 13:33
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I am the mother of a child who graduated from Punahou in Class 23.
We also had our child attend another private elementary school and started at Punahou in 7th grade.
As others have said, the genuine Punahou kids from Kinder were outstanding in both family wealth and academic ability.
My son also started in the middle and tried his best, but Punahou was very competitive and could not keep up with the Punahou kids academically. Now I think it is important to have a "foundation" from early childhood.

As for universities, most of the famous universities in the Mainland, such as the Ivy League, have many students from Kinder going there. The reason is largely economic. The annual tuition at Ivy, a famous school on the East Coast, is over 10 million Japanese yen, and over 40 million yen for 4 years, plus living, living, and social expenses. It is not very much, but only wealthy and rich families can afford to send their children to Ivy School. Since many Kinder families are doctors, many of their children will go to medical school afterwards, so they must be very rich.

The reason why many students go to college in UH and California is because California and Washington State have residency discounts that are available to people from Hawaii.
Most of my kids' friends who started at Middle also went to those eligible colleges. Some of the gifted and prodigious kids got scholarships and went to Ivies, but it's rare. Some kids have no choice but to choose UH for financial reasons.
I have heard that Iolani School is now 90% Asian, and as a result, more students go to UH than to Punahou for economic reasons.
UH is not ranked as a university, but it is a good place to study, and some kids who go to medical school afterwards choose to go to college with a plan to lower their college costs and save for medical school, which can be very expensive. Also, Japanese, we also took Japanese in Punahou and are able to read and write Kanji to some extent. Conversation is fine.
I think that individual motivation makes a big difference in both university entrance and Japanese language.
But I can clearly say that the Punahou education was very respectful of the individual, gave them confidence, and taught and nurtured their communication skills and emotional management ！ They were taught at a very high level in their studies, and were given diverse experiences in music, technology, art, sports, and more, Punahou has taught me to study at a very high level, to experience music, technology, art, sports, and many other things, but it has also nurtured my fundamentals as a human being. I have nothing but gratitude for Punahou. If I could go back in time, I would have saved up a lot of money when I was younger to send my children to Punahou from Kinder ！.

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ハイビスカス
2025/08/14 (Thu) 22:30
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Mother of class23 ！ I was very interested to hear the detailed story from a recent Punahou graduate with a child ！
The importance of the early childhood foundation, the reason why many students go to UH, the state of the Japanese language level. It all made sense to me. It is true that the price of university is different depending on whether you live in the university of your choice or not. I had forgotten that in Japan we don't have to worry about such things.
Medical school is even more expensive, unless you have a real
family with money coming in like a spring.

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2025/08/18 (Mon) 16:06
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Hello. My child graduated from Public's Elementary this past May.
I really wanted to start 6th grade at Punahou this August, and was going to take the middle （ and 6th grade ） SSAT last November, but I could not reach the SSAT passing line
to get into Punahou, and the tutor and tutors told me that there was almost no chance of getting in even if I took the SSAT. I was told by the tutor and tutors that I would have no chance of passing the SSAT even if I took the test, so I will continue to prepare for the SSAT this year by sending 6grade to another private school for one year
and will take the 7th grade entrance exam this November.

My son has been the top student at Public since the 2nd grade, and his teachers have repeatedly suggested that he attend Private, and he has attended TUtor and cram school since the 3rd grade, but
even with the top Public scores, he could not catch up to Punahou's acceptance line.
I tried my best, but it is a really tough passing line.

I am working hard with my son, dreaming of being able to attend Punahou this time next year. We have a family like this. lol

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ハイビスカス
2025/08/19 (Tue) 01:43
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Tomo Thank you for your comment ！
I knew that it is also difficult to reach the level of Punahou's examination even if you have a tutor, even if you get an advice from a teacher at Pavlik School Top. Fear not, Punahou. I'm sure your child was frustrated, but it's wonderful that he is willing to try again. I really appreciate all the comments from different people.

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2025/05/14 17:09

I am planning to buy an epilator from Ulike, but I wonder if it is better to buy one in Japan or in the US ？

I live in the US, but every summer I go back home for 2 months and have plenty of time to spend there. I have a lot of time to spend in the U.S., so I was wondering if it would be better to buy in the U.S. ？. If I buy it in the US, I don't think I will take it with me to Japan. It is simply because it is a hassle to bring it back home again.

I don't know about voltage and such, so please let me know if you have knowledge. Thank you very much.

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倍金萬
2025/05/21 (Wed) 13:07
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Is this what you call an electric hair removal machine?

Alexandrite Laser hair removal machines

Please google the above English text. This would be like putting one of your shoes in a travel bag.

Maybe, the voltage difference between 100V (J) and 120V (US) can be ignored.
However, if it is a 120V product, it might work a little slower in Japan. It is a little.

I checked amazon, there are many manufacturers.

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毛毛毛
2025/05/22 (Thu) 09:54
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Sorry, I was going to delete the topic because there were no responses, but I couldn't get it to go away.

I'm thinking of buying an epilator called Ulike. I'm in disbelief because I haven't received any response to my inquiries from Ulike in either Japan or the US, but with Amazon, it's https://a.co/d/alCYhV7です.

I think it would be a good idea to buy it over here and bring it to Japan, but I really want to keep it to only children's textbooks to bring back home. I don't think there is any mention of voltage, but maybe I am just not good at reading.

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2025/08/17 (Sun) 20:18
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Mao Mao,

＞ Buy it here and bring it to Japan

Voltage in Japanese homes ： 100 Volt: East Japan ： 50 hz West Japan ： 60 hz

Local ： 120 (110) Volt: 60 hz

The demonstration video on Amazon.com shows a thin white cord leading to the main unit. This means that the AC outlet (120VAC) on the wall of the room is dropped to about 12VAC (or rectified to 12VDC), a low voltage to avoid electric shock, through a small transformer. In other words, even if you pick up and hold the main unit once it is immersed in water at worst, it should be designed so that you will not get electric shock.

Therefore, it can be used with either 100 volts in Japan or 110V ～ 120V in our area without any problem. If by any chance you are electrocuted by using this device, please pass the funeral expenses on to me. :)

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Pompompurin
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2025/05/28 14:23

The rent in Los Angeles is getting so high, isn't it? How much are you paying for rent now ？ If it goes up even more from now on, it will be really hard ！.

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だじゃればなし
2025/06/04 (Wed) 20:56
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Really, rents in Los Angeles have been rising year after year ！ Looking at 2025 rent prices, for example, a one-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica is priced at about $3,250, in Koreatown about $2,500, and in Torrance about $2,300. There are considerable differences by area, but the overall trend seems to be one of rising prices. If rents continue to rise at this rate, it will become increasingly difficult to choose where to live …. What area do you live in and how much is your rent ？ Also, are many of you considering sharing a room to save money ？?

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2025/06/05 (Thu) 10:34
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Property prices （ on Zillow and other places ） are rising quite a bit right now, but many of you have been living in your current places for a long time ？ and are getting much cheaper rents thanks to rent control. I mean, moving now would be quite expensive,...

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ふしぎなTorrancee
2025/06/05 (Thu) 16:52
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Certainly, the rental market in Torrance is quite inflated, with sites such as Zillow showing current rental prices in the $ 2,100 to $ 4,800 range, especially for larger properties and in popular areas.

In many cases, those who live in properties where rent control is applied are able to pay relatively low rents, but if they were to move to a new place, they would have to pay rent in line with current market prices, which would be a big burden.

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UZAI
2025/06/05 (Thu) 20:02
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For more information on future market trends, we recommend checking the latest rental information ！ How do you feel about your current rent ？ too high ？ or still acceptable ？.

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2025/06/06 (Fri) 09:37
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For families, you need a room for the kids...for teenager boys and girls, they can't share a room
3BD must...the more bedrooms you have, the more the rent goes up....

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Mango
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2025/08/08 03:12

I would like to know if you know of any places around Ala Moana where I can ask for a one-time sitter when my child is not sick and I suddenly need a sitter, not a private sitter but a church or other facility.

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Aliy
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2025/08/11 23:05

Hello, excuse my first post.
I am staying in Waikiki on a student visa.

Thankfully I get a lot of food from my family, but
I am alone and can't eat it all. （ Snacks, flakes of fruit, etc. ）

Are there any places in Hawaii where we can donate food to charity （ for free ）, etc. ？
I would appreciate it if you could tell me where I can give such things away. I would be happy to know if there is any such place.

I once gave fruit to a homeless person
who followed me to my neighborhood
so I would appreciate it if you could give it somewhere less direct.

Thank you very much.

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Unicorn
2025/08/12 (Tue) 02:36
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Can't you just tell the house that you can't eat it and say no ？?

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2025/08/12 (Tue) 09:06
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As Unicorn said, if you can't say no to your family, there is a community-based group called Buy Nothing Hawaii where you can donate canned goods.

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2025/08/14 (Thu) 13:18
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McCully, there is a food donation container at Oliver Baptist Church, but
it looks like you can only drop it off on Sundays during services.

Please contact Oliver Baptist Church.

You should not refuse. It is a favor, and if you refuse, there will be bad rumors.

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