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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration time at LAX		 507 view 1 res Question 2026/04/29 18:25
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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Vivinavi Hawaii
Please let me know if you know of any		 1k 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 Hawaii
That I don't share my mother-in-law's idea of educ...		 413 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
LA Metro Usage and Safety		 839 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
Tell me about useful services and products in the ...		 619 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 Bangkok
I will be assigned to Bangkok in April 2026.		 348 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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Vivinavi Los Angeles
[Tell me about it ！] You can buy a car first even ...		 936 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...
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Vivinavi Chiba
I would like to know what you recommend in Kisaraz...		 180 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 ！.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena		 863 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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Recommendations for sightseeing outside of Oahu ar...		 1k 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 ！ ！
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Where Oahu Residents Go for One Night ？.		 3k view 4 res Question 2026/03/07 13:18
？

I tried to go to Ko Olina or North but all I could find were hotels over 1000 per night $ I don't know if I did my research wrong or not.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me wh...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Bringing food from Japan ★ Meat and fish are allow...		 1k view 5 res Question 2026/03/06 14:42
Until now, when returning to the U.S. from Japan, I wanted to bring back a lot of food, but thought that I could not bring in fish or meat.

Recently, I heard from friends that the rules have...
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Vivinavi Silicon Valley
I will be in Silicon Valley for a week for a unive...		 734 view 0 res Question 2026/02/27 14:37
I am currently a sophomore undergraduate majoring in Information Technology.
The main purpose of the training is to learn about entrepreneurship, and we are planning to visit Intel and Google hea...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to use a cell phone when returning to Japan		 1k view 5 res Question 2026/02/25 23:59
I return to Japan every few months for a week or two. I used to rent a pocket wifi, but I was wondering if there is a better way ？
By the way, I have a Garaxy A16 and an iPhone 11. Any advice wou...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Not too many Hawaii cars ？ Suggestion ＆ Alarm.		 3k view 14 res Question 2026/02/16 09:04
I have lived in Hawaii for 10 years.
I think the number of private cars in Hawaii has increased so much in the last few years that it has become a serious problem. As a resident myself, I used to...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
LINE Yahoo's Privacy Policy		 538 view 1 res Question 2026/02/16 07:02
When I open my Yahoo Japan email, I can now only agree to the LINE Yahoo privacy policy, whereas before I could put it on hold.
I thought I heard something on Rocco's radio that I happened to be ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Cost of admission to Punahou, if available		 9k view 20 res Question 2026/02/16 04:09
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 Hawaii
Looking for Japanese speaking swimming classes.		 1k view 4 res Question 2026/02/13 23:52
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 Los Angeles
Where to practice bars near Torrance		 212 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 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
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 Los Angeles
It's not free.		 2k 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
How much would your take-home pay be calculated fr...		 1k 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 Hawaii
Where to exchange dollars into yen in Japan		 3k 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.		 657 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		 1k 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 Hawaii
Green card renewal		 4k 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 Los Angeles
Tell us about your experience with swimming lesson...		 1k view 4 res Question 2025/12/19 01:29
Nice to meet you. We will be living near Park La Brea next year.
I would like to enroll my 6 year old daughter in swimming.

If you know of any swimming schools near Park La Brea or with...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Convert Japanese Yen to Dollars		 1k view 3 res Question 2025/12/17 13:26
Ladies and gentlemen, when converting Japanese money to dollars, which conversion rate is better, in Japan or in the U.S. ？ If in Japan, how about converting to dollars at the foreign exchange at Nari...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About Private Sales		 2k view 6 res Question 2025/12/03 16:37
This is the third time I have used a private seller, but after receiving and replying to an email requesting a purchase, I have not received a reply for two days.
Is this common ？
and how lo...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Japanese-language book		 800 view 2 res Question 2025/12/02 22:17
Is there any store in Honolulu where I can buy Japanese picture books ？
I would like to see and write about them in person, not online.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Reservation for SS number application		 320 view 0 res Question 2025/12/01 12:08
I came to Hawaii with an E2 visa. My accountant told me to get a SS number and I tried to make a reservation on the reservation site, but the reservation is not complete unless I enter my driver's lic...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
International Baggage		 427 view 1 res Question 2025/11/28 20:32
For a return trip from Japan to the U.S., there is a service that delivers suitcases from a place of lodging in Japan to the airport at the destination. However, it is not possible for this trip becau...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
dry cell		 894 view 2 res Question 2025/11/26 21:02
The TV remote control batteries
AAA × two
that I replaced less than a month ago ？ stopped working
I thought they were gone so I replaced them with new ones ？ 💦
I don't know if the ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
global entry		 835 view 1 res Question 2025/11/17 07:58
I am a Global Entry holder.
I have a green card renewal this time and I renewed it but received a letter for a 3 year extension. My Global Entry expired to return home temporarily this time and I...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there an app like paypay in Hawaii ？?		 853 view 1 res Question 2025/11/13 17:20
Paypay was a big help when sending money between friends in Japan ！
Please let me know if there is such an app or something similar in Hawaii.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Accidents with uninsured vehicles		 2k view 12 res Question 2025/11/05 21:02
I was trying to leave my car parked on the street and was hit by a car. The person who hit me has no insurance. My car is badly damaged and cannot drive itself. Fortunately I was not injured, but with...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Looking for a place to play indoor volleyball ！.		 664 view 2 res Question 2025/10/25 20:19
I came to Los Angeles in October for an internship. I live near Glendale, LA and am looking for a place where I can play volleyball for fun rather than aiming for competitions, etc., as I want to get ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
What do Hawaii residents think about watching a vi...		 7k view 28 res Question 2025/10/23 19:45
https://youtu.be/kwlEpxIbZMo?si=xL1Wo9xsW7eGb5P6
The person in this video has many birds, dogs, cats, etc. and has announced his move to Hawaii.
He says he has to make 14 round trips between...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Have you ever shopped at Temu ！?		 1k view 2 res Question 2025/10/21 20:15
I read in the news that many countries have stopped sending packages to the US now.
If you have recently purchased from cheap Chinese websites such as Temu, please let us know if you received you...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Child seat rental		 3k view 2 res Question 2025/10/16 13:25
We have a friend coming to visit from Japan with her （ 2 year old ） child.
We are planning to take her sightseeing in our car, but
we don't have a child seat.
I am wondering if I can re...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to Pay for Property Purchases in Japan		 3k view 20 res Question 2025/10/11 12:59
I am a Japanese citizen and have a bank account in Japan. My American husband and I are considering buying a property in Japan, and if we do, he will pay for it, but would it be easier to buy it in my...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Is there any advantage by birthday for Kinder exam...		 1k view 2 res Question 2025/09/20 21:34
I recently read with great interest a topic on Punahou ・ Iolani's Kinder exam.
I wondered if the August born child would have an advantage over the July born child in the following year, since th...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Construction of Waikiki Banyan		 3k view 1 res Question 2025/09/17 20:33
We are thinking of staying at the Banyan, but I saw that they are doing construction on the pool and there is noise and vibration.
How bad is it, and how much does it vary by tower, floor, and or...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I cannot apply for a passport online!		 1k view 2 res Question 2025/08/23 15:43
I can get the first passport photo on the app
but on the second one it says "no access token".
What can I do to fix this ？

Does anyone know how to fix this ？
My phone is andro...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
On sending a child to Rainbow School.		 4k view 12 res Question 2025/08/23 03:48
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 ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
American Individual Annuities （ Annuity ） About		 1k view 3 res Question 2025/08/19 20:29
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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Vivinavi Hawaii
temporary sitter		 795 view 5 res Question 2025/08/14 17:18
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...
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