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Vivinavi Silicon Valley
Worst Japanese-American Beauty Salon Experience of My Life

Problem / Need advice
#1
  • Abu
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  • 2023/03/04 19:06

This is a Japanese hair salon introduced on Vivinavi. I asked them to do my hair for my friend's wedding, but I had to wait for hours for the hair to be done, and they were typing emails while they were doing it. Of course, they were late for the ceremony, and the worst part was that the set was completely different from the picture, and in the latter half of the ceremony, my hair was completely untied. The owner of the shop was LA, and the owner of the shop is a Japanese-American. She told us that the owner of the salon has salons in LA and the Bay Area and caters mainly to celebrities, but I never want to go back to a place like this. I am so angry now that I have cooled down because my big day was ruined by this terrible hairdresser. I want to name names here as well. What is the right thing to do in such a case ? I would like to get some good advice. Thank you very much.

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#3

That's terrible. I also contacted a tax accountant who was referred to me here and was treated terribly ・ I would like to put in a review, but he seems to be a small private practice that doesn't appear on yelp or google. I'm not sure what to do about it, but it seems to be a small private business that doesn't appear on yelp or google. I too am trying to figure out what to do about this anger. I keep telling myself that it might be best to forget about it.

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#7

I am not a hairdresser, but I am a business owner. I think the way you come across depends on whether you simply want to complain ? or want an apology ? or whether a refund would make you feel better ? or not. From a business standpoint, I wish they would have contacted us first instead of writing directly to Yelp or Google to complain. Writing an anonymous complaint to Yelp or Google may be an outlet for your anger, but it can be a huge blow to a small business. Do you need to go that far ? I don't think it will solve the underlying problem, since the person reading the review may see you as a malicious complainer. I suggest you contact them directly and talk to the owner first.

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About OPT Application

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  • mchan
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  • 2023/11/17 10:28

I am scheduled to graduate from college in December 2023 and applied for OPT in mid-October. I am in a situation where I don't know the schedule and can't make a plan. I think it will be mid-January at the earliest, so I would like to move in around the beginning of February. Is there any possibility of receiving it earlier than that ? ? Also, I would like to know how many days it took for those who applied during the winter period.

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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Banks that can be used after returning to Japan

Daily life
#1
  • Hideo117
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  • 2023/11/10 01:22

I am looking for a bank that I can use online even after I return to Japan.
・ You can Wire Transfer to Japan online.
・ You can register your Japanese mobile number as the mobile number to receive a code for identity verification by text message. You can also choose to have the code sent to your email address.

For now, these two things are OK, but the latter is not OK for my Bank of America, and the former is not OK for Capital One.
If you know of any bank that can do these two things, I would appreciate it if you could let me know. Best regards.

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#16
  • Hideo117
  • 2023/11/12 (Sun) 17:08
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They can instantly find out to which carrier a US phone number is assigned. And BOA says
Supported Carriers include: Alltel, AT&T, Cellular One, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, U.S. Cellular ® , Verizon Wireless. so they are saying that Nextpulus is no good. By the way, google fi as I mentioned earlier is an MVNO of T-Mobile, so it is OK.
I used to have a Citi account, but when I stopped using it for some reason, I was told to close it sooner than expected (about 2 years ? ) "If you don't use it, I will close your account", and I made the mistake of leaving it alone at that time because it was too much trouble.

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#17

I opened a multi-currency account with Wise, connected to Chase and other accounts, and withdraw via ACH ( $ with a 50K/24h limit ). I think it would be better to compare the two accounts, depending on the amount, wire may have lower fees, but wire also has fees on the US account side, so I think it would be a good idea to include that in the comparison. Identity verification can be done with a photo ID ( my number card, Japanese driver's license, passport, etc. ) at the time of opening an account, and can be done with the application. You can convert to yen at the real rate in real time, and you can keep up to 1,000,000 yen in USD or JPY in your Wise Account and use your debit card to make payments or ATM withdrawals, and you can keep your balance of over 1,000,000 yen for 30 days. > Wise is easy to use for me personally because I can transfer up to 1,000,000 yen at a time ) with no limit on the number of times I can transfer.

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#18

If you want to wire directly from your US account to your Japanese account, why don't you inquire at USBank if it is possible to do so under your desired conditions? I still have an account with Union Bank → USBank, but I use wise as well as ↑ because of the complicated procedure for money transfer.

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#19
  • BOA
  • 2023/11/13 (Mon) 14:22
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#14 > BOA refused to change to an overseas address.

My friend is using BOA's account with a Japanese address. I wonder how it is in the U.S., because different people in charge say different things ?.

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#20
  • Hideo117
  • 2023/11/14 (Tue) 16:40
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Thanks for all the information, Wise, I will look into USBank, and I will ask BOA again.

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Can you recommend a kitchen renovation contractor?

Housing
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  • Mana
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  • 2023/09/03 10:48

We are considering renovating the kitchen in our condo. It is a small kitchen, so commercial cabinets won't fit. I got a quote from Home Depot for $16,000 for just the cabinets. With countertops, appliances, and the constructor's fee, it will be about $25,000. ∑ (゚ Д ゚ )
Knowing how well thought out and modern Japanese cabinetry is, I honestly don't want to spend this amount on an orthodox cabinet design that hasn't been updated in decades.
Also, Godern cabinet company quoted us less than half the price of Home Depot if we use all the standard ready-made cabinets, but the material inside the cabinets is of a certain quality (the mirror surface is good quality, so it looks good), so it looks like it will not be durable &. I am not sure if it is easy to use or not, so I am not sure if I can decide.

So, I would like to hear your experiences.
Please tell us your success stories, failures, recommendations for cabinet companies, constructor companies, etc. !

In particular, we would like to know about companies that offer Japanese-style cabinet designs inside !
Thank you very much.

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#2
  • Pumelani
  • 2023/11/14 (Tue) 10:01
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When I remodeled my kitchen a few years ago, I had a hard time finding a contractor. I wish I had waited a little longer, because nowadays there are places that sell Japanese system kitchens ~. is custom made by a company that deals with California closets in Kahala Mall.

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#3
  • Gummies
  • 2023/11/14 (Tue) 11:54
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I renovated about 10 years ago using a constructor that a Realtor referred me to.

This is a cabinet shop near Cosco, I chose this place after 3 quotes because it was the cheapest and fastest time frame.

The workmanship was not bad.

I don't know how much it costs now because it was 10 years ago. 1bd room Renovation of kitchen and bathroom cost less than $10,000 at that time.

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Botox Recommendation

Beauty / Health
#1
  • Nana
  • mail
  • 2023/11/09 19:06

Hi, I have gills and would like to have Botox done there. I have looked in Hawaii and there are many clinics that do Botox, so I don't know which one is the best. If you have any recommendations for a clinic or cosmetic surgery, please give me some information.

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  • Mari
  • 2023/11/13 (Mon) 19:50
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It's done by a dentist, MICHAEL NISHIME DDS.

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Vivinavi Orange County
Christ the Redeemer

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#1
  • Kirisuto
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  • 2023/11/12 10:35

I have been told that there is a large statue of Christ in la jolla or Carlsbad near San Diego, but I can't find it. I would appreciate any information you can give me.

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#3
  • 911
  • 2023/11/12 (Sun) 11:51
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My Soledad on La Jolla?

It's a cross, not Christ.

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#4
  • 昭和のとっつぁん・妻
  • 2023/11/12 (Sun) 12:09
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Soledad

https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=Mount+Soledad&hspart=att < amp;> hsimp=yhs-att_001

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#5
  • kirisuto
  • 2023/11/12 (Sun) 13:20
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Thank you very much to alll. Yes, My Soledad on La Jolla!!!!

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#13
  • kirisuto1
  • 2023/11/13 (Mon) 11:39
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Tobi Lord.

I searched for "cross in la jolla" and found it. I thought it was a statue of Christ and searched only for "Christ stature in la jolla", which was a mistake. It is a crucifix, isn't it? I was mistaken. I had read an article about it in Lighthouse before and had a vague recollection of it. I had always wanted to go there because it is free and has a great view of the ocean. Now I can finally go.  Thank you very much, everyone.

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Japanese variety shows

Entertainment
#1
  • TV
  • mail
  • 2023/11/09 08:34

Please let me know if there are any sites

where I can watch mainly Japanese variety shows.

Please let me know if there are any sites where you can watch mainly Japanese variety shows.

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#6
  • こめお
  • 2023/11/09 (Thu) 23:28
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Usamut in Shikoku.
My hobby is watching youtube.

Yes, it's gone~.

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#7
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん.
  • 2023/11/10 (Fri) 09:58
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If you care about it, that's what Anta needs to find out and write it down. You are probably living in extreme poverty because you couldn't do your job by leaving it to others.

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#8
  • 消されるかな?
  • 2023/11/10 (Fri) 10:46
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A certain thing from a certain country is available on the Internet for about $100
You can watch TV, movies, and animations from all over the world as much as you want. The movies are a little older, but you can also watch Japanese movies that were popular at the time.
There are about 20 TV channels in Japanese. If I write more, I will be erased ?.

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#12
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/11/10 (Fri) 12:55
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I like living in extreme poverty because it doesn't bother anyone.

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#13
  • 消されるかな?
  • 2023/11/10 (Fri) 13:56
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I looked at the triad website and it was a six-month lump sum $ * * and a one-year lump sum $ * *.
Question for those who know, is there a payment for the second year of use ??

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Student visa denied before esta expiration date.

Visa related
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  • hanako
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  • 2023/11/10 00:08

I was denied a student visa a few months after applying for esta.
My mother remarried and lives in the US, so they thought I was here for permanent residence.

I wonder if the Esta is no longer available now that my student visa was denied ?
I would like to come to the US to visit my mother for a week or so, but will I still need a B2 visa ?

Thank you in advance.

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#19
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/11/11 (Sat) 07:40
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Since my mother has gone to the trouble of marrying an American citizen, is it not possible for her to acquire citizenship?
I think it is possible to bring the children over after citizenship.

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#23
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/11/11 (Sat) 08:52
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I hear that citizenship can be acquired quite quickly by marrying an American citizen.

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  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/11/11 (Sat) 10:05
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I wonder how many years it would take.
If it took 10 years, the marriage would be dissolved.

https://www.us-lighthouse.com/life/visa/marriage-and-green-card.html

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#32

As #16 wrote,
Now that your student visa has been denied, you will most likely be denied entry even if you have ESTA.
Because ESTA is not a visa.
By the way, since your student visa has been denied, even if you apply for a B2 visa,
it will be denied unless you have a good reason. You will have to meet your mother in Japan or in another country such as Canada or Mexico. You would have to change your study abroad to some other country.

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#33

The esta is still valid, so there is a possibility that you can enter the country and stay for a week.
However, you can't go to a community college on an I-20 with the esta still in effect, so you will need to apply for an f-1 again.
As others have said, it is very likely that you will be rejected for the same reason, so it may be better to study in another country.
If you really have to try, even if it is just for appearances, I think your chances will improve somewhat if you emphasize that you have a job lined up after you graduate from the college and return to Japan, and submit a letter from that employer as well.
If you can get an f-1 visa, you can switch to a work visa or apply for permanent residence without returning to your home country after graduation from college. You may want to consult with an agent or something. I still wonder why the embassy knew that your mother was applying for permanent residence.

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Can you tell us about the security in Glendale and Pasadena?

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  • Akabeko ハウスクリーニング
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  • 2023/11/04 20:44

Can you tell me about safe areas in Glendale and Pasadena?
Could you also give me information on schools as my child will be in middle school?
Thank you very much.

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#29
  • 紅夜叉
  • 2023/11/10 (Fri) 15:52
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Running with sirens and emergency lights on like every day will help prevent crime.
Where nothing happens, it is very dangerous to ignore traffic lights and over speed.

A motorcyclist came out of the corner and the oncoming
car did not slow down and hit and killed him on the news.

志望=death You can't even understand this level of Japanese
Study Japanese again.

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#30
  • 徒歩歩
  • 2023/11/10 (Fri) 17:50
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> Running with sirens and emergency lights on like every day will help prevent crime.
Where nothing happens, it is very dangerous to ignore traffic lights and over speed.

You seem to have trouble with Japanese. Study it again.

Aspiration does not = death. ? I can't believe you can't even understand this level of Japanese.

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#31
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/11/10 (Fri) 20:06
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Where do you get the posts about aspiration=death ?

to make assumptions like "this must be so and so" without any evidence

to criticize their attitude without being able to show concrete points is probably why they are called third class.

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#33
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/11/11 (Sat) 07:57
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I wrote in google by mistake.
I usually use firefox as my main and have google open as a backup.

I use firefox as my main browser and google for research.
microsoft Edge doesn't work on mac os mojave.
I use mac os mojave because I can't use purchased apps when I upgrade to
CATALINA or BIG SUR
I use mac os mojave as is.

I've registered google as Beniyasha and firefox as Showa no Ototsan.
I know ?

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#34
  • ガセネタ太郎
  • 2023/11/11 (Sat) 08:46
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Chrome, not Google.

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Tell me about your 401K, IRA

Question
#1
  • momo
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  • 2023/11/08 00:37

401k, IRA, 401k matching. I'm not sure how difficult this is, can you elaborate ?
I currently don't know what to do with my 401k from my old company.
I've looked into it but I don't really understand it and I don't know which one is right for me.
Please help.

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#3
  • こーの字
  • 2023/11/08 (Wed) 16:52
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I suggest you read the following first, and then ask for specifics about what you don't understand.

https://smartandresponsible.com/blog/401-vs-ira/

https://uniontaxsolutions.com/2248/#:~:text=401(k)%20%E3 %81%A8%20IRA%20%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%BB%E3%81%AA%E9%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%AF%E3%80%81,%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8C%E3%81 %A7%E3%81%8D%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82

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#4

Q1: What to do with the 401k from the previous company
You can leave the account as is, or you can roll it over to the new company's 401k. Depending on the Benefit of each 401k, you can decide which is better for you. I would keep one account if at all possible, but it is up to you.
Q2: 401k and IRA, and 401k Matching
I would only do my current company 401k while I am working. They will add a percentage of your savings. ) so you can reach your goal faster than if you were to accumulate on your own. When you retire, there is no more matching, so you can roll over to an IRA and consolidate.

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#5
  • momo
  • 2023/11/12 (Sun) 11:23
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Koji

This site is good. You can learn a lot of other things from it. I will read it.

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