Show all from recent

1.
Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 378 view 6 res Problem / Need advice Yesterday 13:02
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 😌.
View this topic
2.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1366k view 4586 res Free talk Yesterday 09:54
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...
View this topic
3.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Beauty Salon now ？.		 664 view 5 res Local news Yesterday 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 ...
View this topic
4.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Please let me know if you know of any		 879 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...
View this topic
5.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Mini-tomato seedlings		 61 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 ？?
View this topic
6.
Vivinavi Orange County
Akasuri Akasuri		 730 view 2 res Beauty / Health 2026/04/26 22:10
Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ？?
View this topic
7.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
(Toyota) Prius		 751 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 ？?
View this topic
8.
Vivinavi Hawaii
About a friend's pet sitter		 232 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...
View this topic
9.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Someone who knows Las Vegas.		 2k 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...
View this topic
10.
Vivinavi Orange County
stain removal		 3k 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...
View this topic
11.
Vivinavi Orange County
Hina doll display		 429 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...
View this topic
12.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...		 2k view 8 res Entertainment 2026/04/25 19:47
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...
View this topic
13.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees		 35k view 147 res Free talk 2026/04/24 20:14
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...
View this topic
14.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration time at LAX		 100 view 0 res Question 2026/04/24 17:14
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 ...
View this topic
15.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Ritz-Carlton Owner's Insurance		 790 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...
View this topic
16.
Vivinavi Hawaii
We are having a lot of trouble with mosquitoes thi...		 259 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...
View this topic
17.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Obtaining a Certificate of Divorce		 113 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/21 21:15
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...
View this topic
18.
Vivinavi Hawaii
That I don't share my mother-in-law's idea of educ...		 293 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...
View this topic
19.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Soba noodle shop in Los Angeles		 126 view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2026/04/21 01:35
Does anyone know of a new buckwheat noodle shop that has recently opened ？?
View this topic
20.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
LA Metro Usage and Safety		 567 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...
View this topic
21.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
exceeding the speed limit		 399 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 ...
View this topic
22.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 807k view 1071 res Free talk 2026/04/16 23:25
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...
View this topic
23.
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...
View this topic
24.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Tell me about useful services and products in the ...		 449 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...
View this topic
25.
Vivinavi Chiba
Let's share the mess we're looking for ！.		 28 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 ？

View this topic
26.
Vivinavi Charlotte
Holidays		 25 view 0 res Fun 2026/04/14 17:44
How do you spend your days off ？?
View this topic
27.
Vivinavi Chiba
Tell me what you like about the local area ！.		 1k 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 ～.
View this topic
28.
Vivinavi Kisarazu
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...		 190 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...
View this topic
29.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Deposit not refundable		 431 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...
View this topic
30.
Vivinavi Charlotte
Japanese-speaking veterinarians/nurses		 50 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...
View this topic
31.
Vivinavi Hawaii
What omiyage do you recommend for babies?		 2k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/11 18:44
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...
View this topic
32.
Vivinavi Washington DC
Questions about the Japanese community and living ...		 18 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...
View this topic
33.
Vivinavi Bangkok
I will be assigned to Bangkok in April 2026.		 235 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...
View this topic
34.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to grow kumquat.		 1k view 6 res Free talk 2026/04/05 10:56
I love kumquat and want to grow it, but please tell me what to do.

My mother in law has a great kumquat tree, but the landlord says it is self-sown and he has no knowledge of it.

S...
View this topic
35.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Question about ADUs.		 2k view 27 res Housing 2026/04/04 18:13
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...
View this topic
36.
Vivinavi Tokushimashi
climbing a mountain with a sword		 38 view 0 res Outdoor 2026/04/04 13:53
We are planning to climb Tsurugi in mid-May 2026. We have received information and cooperation from the Exchange Promotion Division of Tsurugi Town Hall, Yuma no Yado and Laforet Tsurugi regard...
View this topic
37.
Vivinavi Chibashi
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...		 61 view 0 res Other 2026/04/02 23:30
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...
View this topic
38.
Vivinavi Futtsu
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...		 66 view 0 res Other 2026/04/02 23:22
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...
View this topic
39.
Vivinavi Kimitsu
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...		 97 view 0 res Other 2026/04/02 23:18
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...
View this topic
40.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus		 881k view 4388 res Free talk 2026/04/01 20:45
Gone again ？
View this topic
41.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
[Tell me about it ！] You can buy a car first even ...		 740 view 6 res Question 2026/03/31 22:56
I am to have the car transferred to a private party, but I found when I looked it up that I can change the car title and I can take possession of the car even if I am in a provisional state, but peopl...
View this topic
42.
Vivinavi Chiba
I would like to know what you recommend in Kisaraz...		 126 view 0 res Question 2026/03/31 19:53
I just moved to Kisarazu in March.
If you have any good places to live in Kisarazu, recommendations, good restaurants, etc., I would be happy to share them with me ！.
View this topic
43.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Security/Bodyguard		 977 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...
View this topic
44.
Vivinavi Chiba
sweet potato pavilion (of the inner Heian Palace)		 549 view 1 res Food / Gourmet 2026/03/27 21:14
！ The price was very reasonable and the taste was delicious ！ ！ The sweetness, stickiness and color ！
The sweetness was great! 369> ！
it was the best ！ I also enjoyed the sweet red be...
View this topic
45.
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...
View this topic
46.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Recruitment of 4th grade students for iolani schoo...		 1k view 7 res Learn / School 2026/03/25 19:28
Hello.
Iolani is recruiting 14 students for 4th grade this year.
14 students means that the number of students is decreasing by about 1 class, is there any reason for this?
The family t...
View this topic
47.
Vivinavi Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena		 726 view 2 res Question 2026/03/22 12:14
I would like to go pick up my friend after the game at Crypt.com Arena, but I was wondering if there is a waiting area for pick up cars ？ If not, do you have any recommendations on where is the best p...
View this topic
48.
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....
View this topic
49.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Japanese TV		 1k view 5 res Free talk 2026/03/20 01:16
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...
View this topic
50.
Vivinavi Hawaii
Recommendations for sightseeing outside of Oahu ar...		 933 view 3 res Question 2026/03/20 01:08
I'm planning a trip to a nearby island for one or two nights with my child for spring break ！
Please let me know which island and what kind of places you recommend ！ ！
View this topic
Go back to top