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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1548k view 4628 res Free talk Today 13:35
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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
英語での人の呼び方について		 642 view 2 res Question Today 09:33
アメリカ人の義母と私の子供から見て誰が伯父•叔母に当たるのかの話をしていた時に、Auntyに当たらない人でもAuntyをつけると、丁寧な言い方になると言っていました。
私は義母の事を名前だけで呼んでいるので、ちょっと失礼だなぁと思われているのかと少し心配になりました。
Aunty Uncle 付ける付けないと義母の呼び方について、うちではこうしてるなどご意見頂きたいです。
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Los Angeles Formerly a restaurant		 11k view 14 res Foreign worker Today 06:20
I think the ramen shop in Pacific Square was "Daisuke".
The portions were American size and I was full.
I remember there was also an udon shop somewhere with the same name.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus		 1977k view 4486 res Free talk Yesterday 02:51
Gone again ？
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
患者に優しい医者		 137 view 0 res Question 2026/10/11 10:22
ダウンタウン　LA の近くで、日系にかかわらず、必要な時に話しを聞いてくれるような、患者に優しい医者を誰かご存じですか？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
個人のSNSを理由に解雇通達		 10k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/10/09 17:46
とあるハワイの会社(日系メディア系)で社員の個人のSNSの利用でアカウントをやめなければ即日解雇と社長の独断でなったそうです。
そのようなことはできる、される、のでしょうか。。。

前提として業務時間中にやっていたわけでもなく、何か不利益になることをしたわけでもないようです。
「24時間会社に忠実にいるべき（気に食わないから）」が理由のようです。。。

そんな昭...
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Vivinavi Chiba
[Kisarazu High School] Let's Share Our Memories of...		 8k view 1 res Free talk 2026/10/09 14:13
I want to connect with people who graduated from Kisarazu High School ！
When it comes to high school days, the Kisarazu High Festival is definitely the highlight.

Why don't we share o...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Dementia		 10k view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2026/10/07 15:01
My mother has dementia. It’s quite severe, and she can’t remember anything for even a minute.
I’m posting this in the hope that anyone with experience living with a mother who has dementia might ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
SS リタイアメント　ベネフィット		 1k view 0 res Free talk 2026/10/06 09:21
SSリタイアメントベネフィットを受け取られてる方、受け取りを申し込まれたのは何歳でしたか。
もし良かったら理由と、感想を聞かせて下さい。
人其々なのは充分承知ですが、結果として良かったなどの感想に興味があります。
私はまだ受け取っていません。
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Vivinavi Hawaii
ウクレレ　フェシタブル　2027？		 8k view 3 res Entertainment 2026/10/05 21:56
来年　2027　ukulele international 無事 開催 されるんでしょうか？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
ファミリードクターについて		 9k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/10/04 14:40
今年新患でファミリードクターの予約を取られた方がいましたら教えてください。

新患の場合、ファミリードクターの予約を取るのに日にちがかかると聞きました。
ホノルル市内でどれくらい先に予約が取れましたか？
もちろん、ドクターによって違うと思いますが、経験者の方いらっしゃいましたら教えてください。
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
どんな人が貧乏臭い？		 10k view 2 res Free talk 2026/10/03 09:29
どんな人が貧乏臭いと感じますか？
皆さんの意見をお聞かせください。
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Vivinavi Hawaii
An experience similar to workplace harassment at a...		 10k view 6 res Question 2026/09/30 18:53
I’m currently working at my first non-Nikkei company, in an environment with many Japanese and Asian employees. My boss isn’t used to managing people, so he gets flustered and takes his frustration ou...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...		 63k view 64 res Free talk 2026/09/30 05:02
We moved to Hawaii from the Bay Area last May and have two children, our oldest is now 3.5 years old and our youngest is 1.5 years old.
I was interested in Montessori education before my children...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Real Estate		 4k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/26 08:23
I just moved to Hawaii and don't have a track record here yet. Please tell me how to find a good place to live.
There are some sketchy websites out there, so if you know of any good real estate a...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Please tell me about jobs that pay well.		 3k view 3 res Work / Career 2026/09/25 17:34
Please tell me about restaurants where I can earn money through tips and the like. ！
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Amazon's Incorrect Delivery		 4k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/24 17:38
I recently received an item from Amazon that was shipped to me by mistake.
Since I had placed an order very recently and my name was written on the package, I opened it—only to find it was an ite...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The grade level at which public schools begin usin...		 8k view 7 res Question 2026/09/23 09:03
I still have a child in preschool, and my mother-in-law bought him a tablet, saying he might use it at school, but When do students typically start using tablets at school? ？ I assumed that even if th...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Please tell me what I should buy before returning ...		 4k view 5 res Question 2026/09/19 12:54
Hello. I’m a woman in my late 20s.
I’ve been staying in Los Angeles for a few months for work, but I’ll be returning to Japan soon.
Since I’m here in the U.S. anyway, I want to buy things no...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
A coworker gave me some food that was past its exp...		 5k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/15 02:39
A very elderly, single Japanese-American male colleague gave me some natto to put on my pasta—the packages had expired one and two years ago. I suspect he had absolutely no idea they were past their e...
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Vivinavi Hirakata
Hirakata Park		 2k view 1 res Entertainment 2026/09/12 13:00
We are seeing price increases here and there, and I hear that Hirakata Park is also going to raise its prices.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 907k view 1111 res Free talk 2026/09/12 10:01
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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
It looks like I won't be able to use Yahoo Japan M...		 2k view 0 res Question 2026/09/10 15:37
Today, when I tried to check my email, I saw a message saying, “You may no longer be able to use this service with your current login method,” and was instructed to complete registration via social me...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Time Required to Apply for U.S. Citizenship		 11k view 15 res Free talk 2026/09/09 12:40
It’s been a year since I applied for U.S. citizenship last August.
I haven’t heard anything yet—does it really take this long?
I heard that once you’re over 65, the oral test consists of 20 ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Clogged Kitchen Drain		 4k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/09/09 11:34
It seems the kitchen drain is clogged, and the water won’t drain. I’ve tried various things—using a long drain snake, pouring in a special drain-cleaning gel, and flushing hot water, baking soda, and ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees		 88k view 166 res Free talk 2026/09/08 15:32
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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm looking for a violin class taught in Japanese.		 9k view 9 res Question 2026/09/05 05:40
I'm looking for a （ Japanese-language ） violin class for my child, who just turned 3.
I'm only looking for places that offer instruction in Japanese, so if you know of any, I would appreciate it ...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Salt-Free Chicken Tenderloin Recipes		 4k view 2 res Food / Gourmet 2026/09/03 09:20
I'm cutting back on salt because of my blood pressure, but I'd like to ask for some
healthy chicken breast recipes that taste great even without salt.
I'd really appreciate your help.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
[Urgent ： Looking for a family law attorney in ano...		 2k view 0 res Other 2026/08/31 08:54
I currently have a family law case regarding child custody pending outside of California and am looking for someone who can provide urgent consultation ・ and assistance.

I am looking for an...
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Vivinavi Texas
[Urgent ： Looking for a family law attorney in Tex...		 1k view 0 res Other 2026/08/31 08:50
I currently have a family law case regarding child custody pending in Texas and am looking for someone who can provide urgent consultation ・ and assistance.

I am looking for an attorney who...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I got a speeding ticket while traveling.		 4k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/08/31 03:21
Nice to meet you.
I live in Japan and am currently traveling in the U.S. Yesterday, while driving a rental car from Idaho to Yellowstone, I exceeded the speed limit （ of 65 miles per hour ） by ab...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
To Property Owners (About Room Sharing)		 2k view 1 res Question 2026/08/25 06:25
I posted this because I’d like to hear from owners who rent out their rooms through a room-sharing arrangement
.

Regarding personal belongings, furniture, or appliances
—and how to h...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
What is the typical consultation fee for a lawyer ...		 6k view 3 res Other 2026/08/23 02:12
Since I’m getting older, I’d like to leave a will for my sons.
What’s the typical fee for a consultation? ？
Is there a system like the one in Japan where the first 30 minutes are free? ？
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Vivinavi San Diego
About Tsumiki Kindergarten		 1k view 0 res Learn / School 2026/08/22 07:35
Why aren’t there any reviews of Tsumiki Kindergarten posted anywhere? ？

I’ve posted reviews myself in the past, but for some reason, they’re always deleted right away. I can’t help but won...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Babysitter Placement Agency		 5k view 1 res Question 2026/08/20 11:30
I live in Hawaii. I have two children, ages 2 and 5. Since both my spouse and I work and often have to work late, we’d like to use a babysitting agency. I’d appreciate any advice from anyone who has e...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Children's HOLO Cards		 5k view 5 res Question 2026/08/13 16:32
My child will turn 6 next month.
We use The Bus to get to school, but it seems a HOLO card is required starting at age 6, so we need to get one.
Is going to the Kalihi Transit Center the onl...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Road Test Without a Car		 2k view 0 res Question 2026/08/09 16:46
I’ve passed the written test and am now trying to schedule my road test.
For those who have no issues with driving skills—such as having driven in another state—and who took the test in a rental ...
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Vivinavi San Francisco
Legal		 1k view 0 res Question 2026/08/09 16:27
The other day, I received a debit card from my usual bank that I didn’t order.
Very few people know my Social Security number or personal information. Also, my husband files our taxes every year....
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Re-entry Permit		 2k view 0 res Visa related 2026/08/09 16:12
I would like to ask those who applied for a re-entry permit to stay in Japan:

While staying in Japan, did you update your resident registration? ？
If you didn’t update it, you’ll be u...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to Spot a "Black Company"		 4k view 4 res Work / Career 2026/08/09 07:40
Job posting at the minimum wage of $16. Are there any others? ？
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Global Entry and TSA		 6k view 1 res Other 2026/08/05 06:49
If anyone has had a similar experience with Global Entry and TSA, please let me know.
This was my first time using Global Entry to return to Japan. While I was able to use Global Entry without an...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is that naan I used to eat in Tokyo not available ...		 4k view 4 res Food / Gourmet 2026/08/05 06:46
Hello.

This is a bit of a strange question, but … .

I’m a foreigner, and I lived in Japan for about six years.
When I lived in Uguisudani, I used to go to a curry restaurant...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Information on Stores Where You Can Buy Child Safe...		 3k view 2 res Daily life 2026/08/03 23:32
I’m looking for a different junior car seat for my 4-year-old. （ Since my child weighs 16 kg, I’m looking for one that comes with a seat belt ）. Do you know of any stores in the Torrance area where I ...
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Vivinavi Chiba
I want something fluffy ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ...		 1k view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2026/08/03 13:06
It seems Nagatanien's Mokomoko was re-released in August 3 ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！
Please let me know if you spot it in Kisarazu ！ ！ ！ ！ ！ ！

Brings back memories ！ ！ ！ ！ ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Discovery Bay Condominium		 3k view 2 res Question 2026/07/25 20:26
My parents and I are currently planning a one-month vacation to Hawaii. ！ I love saunas, so I’d like to stay at Discovery Bay, but… what’s the temperature in the sauna there? ？
Does anyone who ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I can no longer view my Yahoo Japan email on my iP...		 5k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/18 11:47
Whenever I try to check my email, a screen pops up asking me to enter my IMAP account password, and even when I enter the new password I just changed, it seems to be incorrect and I can't access my ac...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Should I report this to the police? ？		 10k view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/17 11:24
I’m embarrassed to say I fell for what seemed to be a Zelle wire transfer scam and was defrauded out of $420.
I reported it to my bank right away and opened a new account.
In cases like this...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
I'm looking for a place to transfer to.		 2k view 1 res Work / Career 2026/07/13 04:05
I am currently in Hawaii on an E2 visa.
I work as a kitchen manager.
I am looking for a new assignment.
If you have any information or know of any companies that are hiring, please let ...
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Vivinavi Chicago
Has anyone here attended a naturalization oath cer...		 2k view 1 res Visa related 2026/07/12 08:22
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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Vivinavi Hawaii
Tell me about it.		 3k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/11 15:11
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 ...
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