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• American2026
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• 2026/07/11 16:09

I'll be joining soon. I received a notification. I'm a little nervous. I have an accent and my English isn't very good.

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• American2026
• 2026/07/11 (Sat) 16:22
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I'll be joining shortly. I received a notification.

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• M
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• 2026/07/08 20:06

Is Yakitori Ando currently open?
I’m worried because there haven’t been any updates on their Instagram, and I can’t get through when I call.
I know I could just go there in person, but it’s far from my house, so
if anyone knows, please let me know.
Thank you in advance.

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• はしお
• 2026/07/10 (Fri) 18:55
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I think you should try calling after 6:00 p.m.
It seems they're open every day except Wednesday. 808-739-5702

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• M
• 2026/07/10 (Fri) 23:11
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Thank you for letting me know.
I was able to get through on the phone. It was a very busy
restaurant where it’s hard to get a reservation.
Thank you very much.

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• Nayami
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• 2026/07/06 13:25

There are a lot of cats in a certain part of Waikiki.
For several years now, taking a walk around there has been part of my daily routine,
and I walked there every day, when I happened to meet a woman of Brazilian descent
who was feeding the cats.
I like animals, but I was somewhat skeptical
about feeding stray cats, before long, I ended up helping to trap the cats,
which I did because I wanted to help, but
I started getting asked to feed them on days when she was working late or traveling,
I’ve turned them down many times, saying I couldn’t do it long-term,
but they pleaded with me, saying the cats were pitiful, and also because that person
is good at manipulating people to do as they please by coming up with all sorts of excuses,
so before I knew it, I’m now being made to feed the cats quite frequently every week.
Because of this, I can’t go anywhere, and I have to deal with the guilt and
inner conflict over feeding the cat, plus the cost of food is quite high, so
it feels like it’s going to wear me down both mentally and physically.
On top of that, this person has announced they’re moving to Hawaii Kai soon,
and even though they initially said they’d come from Hawaii Kai to Waikiki to feed the cats,
now they’re trying to push the entire responsibility onto me,
which is causing me a lot of trouble. It would be easy for me to just quit, but since there are cats that are always
waiting for me and some that are used to people, I just can’t bring myself to make that decision.
I thought about consulting an animal welfare group again, so I contacted a few, but I haven’t received any replies at all,
and I’m really at a loss.
I’d really appreciate it if anyone could give me some advice.

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• 動物大好き
• 2026/07/08 (Wed) 13:41
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Nayami,
you’ve run into someone who’s incredibly irresponsible.
If you can’t take responsibility until the very end, you shouldn’t have started in the first place, but first of all, feeding stray cats in public places without permission is illegal.
You could be fined, so you should stop doing that.
Feeding cats that haven’t been spayed or neutered contributes to the stray cat population, which is likely why that law was enacted.
A while back, a cat-loving neighbor of mine started feeding them, but it led to a vicious cycle where kittens kept having kittens, and the stray cat population exploded. After receiving complaints from other neighbors, they had a hard time catching them all and eventually took them to the Humane Society.
So, I think it’s fine to just say, “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to break the law,” to that irresponsible friend.
I think the cats will eventually move to areas where animal welfare organizations have obtained permits to feed them.

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• 2026/07/07 22:22

Nice to meet you. My name is Julian, and I’m a music teacher who started this school year in the Dallas area.

This is my first time in Texas, so I’m looking for people to exchange information with and have fun conversations. I play in a wind ensemble. ！

If you’re interested, let’s get to know each other. I look forward to hearing from you. ！

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• rak
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• 2026/06/20 19:05

I often get around on foot, and I really do find crossing the street dangerous and unpleasant. Mainly, cars turning right from the opposite direction don’t stop even when there are pedestrians crossing. Of course, I cross carefully, expecting them not to stop, but since I have to make it across before the light changes, there are times when I can’t take my time crossing. I keep an eye on the drivers, and while some make a “sorry” gesture, I can’t forgive them at all. They’re usually women. If pedestrians had dashcams like drivers do, even if we didn’t get into an accident, could we submit the footage to the police if we were put in a dangerous situation, and would they issue a ticket for the violation? ？ I think there needs to be stricter enforcement against careless drivers. Or I’d like to see the rule changed so that right turns aren’t allowed on red lights.

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• DOWNTOWN
• 2026/06/28 (Sun) 19:24
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I myself have nearly been hit by a car at the intersection of Keeamoku and Wilder.

Even though the driver made eye contact with me, he didn’t stop; instead,
he sped up and turned from Wilder onto Keeamoku.

I was furious, so I confronted the driver, but she replied, “I didn’t see you,” and
I thought, “Really? ？ ”

That driver was definitely a woman, too.

Some drivers in Honolulu really don’t know the traffic laws.

According to the Highway Traffic Law, turning right on a red light is permitted—except at intersections marked with signs such as “NO Turn on Red”—
provided there are no pedestrians or other people present.

Some people tend to interpret this too broadly. It seems that some drivers
interpret it as “cars have the right of way.”

It seems that HPD officers don’t enforce this rule unless the driver is being particularly reckless.

Therefore, pedestrians really do need to be careful. Once, when I
posted about my experience on social media, someone replied, “You’re the pedestrian—you should be careful.”
I got furious and argued back, but they just brushed it off, saying, “That’s not what I meant.”

Some drivers simply don’t see pedestrians. It seems they only realize they’re at fault
after they’ve caused an accident.

I’ve actually been a witness to a traffic accident myself, and that time, I stayed there for about an hour.
A police officer even asked me to stay at the scene as a witness.

I really wish drivers would be a little more careful behind the wheel.

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• DOWNTOWN
• 2026/06/28 (Sun) 19:29
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P.S. — Since traffic violations are caught in the act, even if you report the video to the HPD, they’ll just say, “Please be careful,”
and won’t issue a ticket.

They will keep a record of it, though. Unless they witness the incident firsthand, they won’t issue a ticket.
If they were to issue a ticket for every single instance, they’d end up issuing tickets to
every single driver.

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• rak
• 2026/06/29 (Mon) 02:06
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Thank you for sharing your experience and letting me know that tickets are only issued for drivers caught in the act.
What’s more, this recent incident happened while I was walking with my child in a stroller—I thought we’d be pretty noticeable, but the driver seemed to completely ignore us, which really made me angry. If it had been drizzling, I might have felt so miserable that I would have burst into tears.
A little while ago, I also witnessed a car accident right in front of me at an intersection where two cars collided. If I’d been walking a little further ahead and waiting at the traffic light, I might have been caught up in it, so I’ve been staying extra vigilant when waiting at traffic lights lately.

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• 2026/06/30 (Tue) 09:04
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The other day, while driving down Kapahulu Avenue, I saw someone crossing the crosswalk while filming the traffic ？ on the street ？ with their smartphone. Every single car, both to the right and left, had come to a complete stop. After seeing your post, I wondered if this person might have had a similar experience ？, but how about trying to cross the crosswalk this way? ？

Even when I’m driving, I feel like traffic has been moving faster lately. I think pedestrians must have a lot of scary experiences. Our street faces a major road, and since there are quite a few traffic accidents, to be honest, I’m afraid to let my son walk there alone.

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• D34
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• 2026/06/11 22:29

I’m planning to go from OC to Dodger Stadium to watch a game, but I heard that even if I park in the $45 lot, it can take about an hour just to get out. So I’m considering either leaving early to park in the $5 lot, or parking at South Bay or Union Station and taking the bus from there.
First question: How early do I need to line up for that $5 parking lot? ？ On Wednesday, I’m thinking about a weekday game that starts at 12:10 PM. Since it’s a weekday afternoon, it shouldn’t be as crowded as usual, so do I really need to line up an hour in advance? ？ Also, regarding South Bay, I heard there’s only one bus every 30 minutes, so if it’s full, I’ll have to wait for the next one. but even on a weekday afternoon—say, on a day when Ohtani is starting—would I still be able to hop on right away from South Bay? ？ I’d like to hear from people who’ve been there. Union Station costs $8, but there are plenty of buses running frequently, so even if one is full, I can get on the next one right away without waiting 30 minutes. I’m wondering if that might be the better option. However, if I’m coming from OC, parking at South Bay would be more convenient since it’s on the way, and there’s no parking fee.
I have a 2-year-old and a child with claustrophobia, so I really want to avoid getting stuck in traffic as much as possible.

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• どんぶりちゃん
• 2026/06/12 (Fri) 08:44
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Dodger Stadium gets super crowded, so it’s a shame for little kids …—they’d just get jostled around
. I guess it’s a bit of a stretch to try to get in and out of the wildly popular Dodgers games without spending any money and while avoiding the crowds.

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• Limonada
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• 2026/06/16 (Tue) 16:23
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When you mention a Wednesday day game, I assume you’re referring to tomorrow, the 17th.

I’ve never $ parked in Lots 13 and 14 of Section 5, but for night games, there’s always a long line starting two and a half hours before the parking lot gates open. I parked in the stadium’s on-site parking lot, ignoring that line. $ If you park in Lot 5, you’ll have quite a walk under the blazing sun, so I wouldn’t recommend it for families with children.

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• SHU
• 2026/06/26 (Fri) 13:47
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Lot 13 and 14, where parking costs $5, are likely to fill up an hour before game time on weekends, depending on the matchup and other factors.
When I went to watch a game last weekend, it was an hour and a half before kickoff, and I barely managed to find a spot.
It’s not that far from Lot 13 to the stadium, but the hill is steep, so I think it would be tough if you have kids.

If you leave the $45 standard parking lot at the end of the 8th inning, you can usually get out without much of a wait.

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• TS
• 2026/07/01 (Wed) 02:17
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I’m someone who always parks in Lot 13 for $5 （—I’ll be using it about 20 times starting with the 2025 season ）. I have children aged 7, 4, and 1. I carry the 1-year-old, but the 7- and 4-year-olds usually walk to the ballpark （—though the 4-year-old sometimes rides in a stroller ）.
For weekday night games （ with bobblehead giveaways ）, I always try to arrive 20–30 minutes before the parking lot opens, and I’ve never had any trouble finding a spot. However, for particularly popular events, the parking lot opens earlier than usual and fills up quickly, so I’ve sometimes ended up having to pay the $45 parking fee.
Also, Lot 13 is often used as a staff parking lot, and when that happens, the available spaces are significantly reduced, which always makes me feel rushed.
On the way back, even if we take our time after the game ends, it’s cool and mostly downhill, so we get there quickly while chatting about the game. If we drive, there’s almost no traffic, so the trip home is smooth.

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• Niina
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• 2026/06/16 20:53

For those of you whose husbands are American and whose children were born in the U.S., what have you done about your children’s names? ？
In Japan,
Yamada\ (my Japanese last name ） Hanako

In the U.S.,
Ray Hanako Smith\ (my husband’s last name ）
—but

have you ever encountered any problems when booking plane tickets or dealing with paperwork? ？
I’d appreciate your advice.

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• Sun
• 2026/06/17 (Wed) 19:28
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Since you can’t use kanji with your husband’s last name, you’re planning to use the same last name as your Japanese mother, right?
I think it’ll be fine because they’ll add your husband’s last name in parentheses on your Japanese passport, but the names won’t match, will they?
If I use that example name for my child’s Japanese name, I believe it will be registered in the family register as Yamada Hanako Rei. We’ll list it as Hanako Rei on official documents, but if we end up living in Japan, we’ll let people call her either Hanako or Rei—whichever they prefer.
The passport is written entirely in Roman letters as Yamda(Smith) Lei Hanako.
I’m curious how others in international marriages have handled this, but I think the best thing to do is consult with the Japanese consulate.

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• 2026/06/25 (Thu) 16:43
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In our case, for some reason, my name on my Japanese family register has ended up as a combined name with my husband’s, so so our children’s passports list

Japan
Smith Yamada Hanako Rei

USA
Smith Hanako Rei

USA —they don’t include our Japanese family name. We’ve traveled back and forth between Hawaii and Japan many times, and we’ve never had any problems. The only issue is that the names are so long they sometimes don’t fit on the airline tickets.

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• ガチャ回し隊
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• 2026/06/24 23:36

Why don't we share which stores have these gacha machines? ？
Even though it's supposed to be the release date, many stores don't have them in stock... I'd love it if we could share information to make our gacha experiences even better ！

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• アンラッキーまん
• 2026/06/24 (Wed) 23:40
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I want to try the Lucky Man Gacha, which is scheduled to go on sale on the 23rd ！ ！
If you've seen it, please let me know which stores have it— ！

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• ハッピーマン
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• 2026/06/25 (Thu) 05:06
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There were still some left at the Apita Kisarazu store ！ They're about to run out ！

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• トレーダー
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• 2026/06/15 02:11

I'm new to investing in U.S. stocks.
There's so much I don't understand. ！
Is there anyone knowledgeable out there who could give me some guidance?
？

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• trader3
• 2026/06/15 (Mon) 06:10
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Since the free one turned out to be a scam, you should sign up for a school that charges tuition.

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• 通りすがり
• 2026/06/19 (Fri) 19:02
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When it comes to investing, the optimal strategy varies depending on factors such as an investor’s age, occupation, income, and current financial situation.
However, since this is a field where even professionals struggle to achieve consistent results, why not start with index investing?

I consider myself little more than a beginner myself, and since index investing makes the most sense to me,
I’ve allocated the majority of my portfolio to it.

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• 投資の複利でハワイに住む人
• 2026/06/22 (Mon) 16:02
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Invest everything in SPXL × Forget you even invested
This is the only way to win.

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• OZOZ
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• 2026/05/13 14:47

We have a 10 month old female （ small ）.
I have never owned a dog before and have made many mistakes since I bought her when she was 3 months old.
I think she is almost an adult, but her behavior is the same as when she was a puppy, she still pees and poops
everywhere in the room, she picks up food when we go for a walk, and she has taken control of our walks. He pulls in the direction he wants to go, and when a dog comes from the other side, he gets down on his haunches and does not move.

I am an old man and it is all I can do to keep myself from falling when the tether is pulled.
I went to look into dog training at Petco the other day and couldn't find a trainer near my house who would train me.

Does anyone know of a trainer who can speak Japanese?

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• 犬大好き
• 2026/06/15 (Mon) 19:21
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You'll find quite a few results if you search on video-sharing sites.
https://youtu.be/OD4AgLfGqaw?si=1G_l84LCA44AZcyV

Just for your reference.

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• OZOZ
• 2026/06/17 (Wed) 13:32
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"I Love Dogs"
Thank you for sharing the links on potty training.
I'll do my best.

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• 犬大好き
• 2026/06/19 (Fri) 10:05
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You mentioned that your dog almost trips—what kind of leash do you use? ？
Even though they’re considered small, French Bulldogs are actually quite strong, aren’t they? I recommend a shorter rope leash.
My dog weighs 18 kilograms, but since he doesn’t like other dogs, he sometimes pulls suddenly when we’re out for a walk.
Things have gotten a lot easier since I switched to a rope leash.
Rope leashes come in various thicknesses and lengths, so I think it’s worth trying a few out.

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• OZOZ
• 2026/06/20 (Sat) 19:37
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"I Love Dogs"
That’s big. Mine will be 1 year old soon, but weighs only about 5–6 kg.
The reason I almost fall is that I’m frail and can’t move my feet as quickly as I used to when I was younger. （ It’s truly embarrassing. ）
Thank you so much for all your advice.

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