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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus		 1701k view 4448 res Free talk Today 08:48
Gone again ？
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...		 1470k view 4627 res Free talk 2026/09/28 13:42
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 Los Angeles
Let's gather the elderly ！ ！		 857k 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
Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees		 59k 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
Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...		 34k 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
What omiyage do you recommend for babies?		 13k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/08 05:14
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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration inspection after receiving a warning		 10k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/20 01:32
I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice.
I think the customer who picked me up took a pi...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Watching a Game at Dodger Stadium: Parking Issues		 7k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/01 18:17
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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Recommended House Cleaning in Torrance		 7k view 6 res Housing 2026/06/17 14:01
I will be returning home for 3 months to take care of my parents. I would like a cleaning person to clean my house during that time, if you have any recommendations please let me know ！.
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Vivinavi Orange County
stain removal		 7k view 14 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/26 15:11
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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
How to deal with neighbor's sex noise		 6k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/22 15:20
I am very annoyed right now.
The man next door who moved in about a year ago started making this noise last summer. Because of this, the person who lived on the other side of that man recently mo...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...		 6k view 10 res Entertainment 2026/06/05 08:43
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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Should I report this to the police? ？		 5k 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 Los Angeles
Someone who knows Las Vegas.		 5k view 8 res Free talk 2026/04/26 16:12
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...
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Vivinavi Chiba
Tell me what you like about the local area ！.		 5k view 15 res Free talk 2026/04/13 14:22
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 ～.
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Vivinavi Hawaii
global entry		 4k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/19 21:31
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 😌.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.		 4k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/12 02:01
I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and w...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Ritz-Carlton Owner's Insurance		 4k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/24 11:07
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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Los Angeles Formerly a restaurant		 4k view 12 res Foreign worker 2026/09/29 13:22
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 Hawaii
I'm looking for a violin class taught in Japanese.		 3k 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 San Francisco
business that exploits its employees (e.g. unpaid ...		 3k view 2 res Work / Career 2026/06/15 11:41
If you have worked for a black company, are currently working for a black company, have been in a company where the black situation has been improved, or have filed a black situation 》(illegal ・ viola...
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Vivinavi Orange County
Akasuri Akasuri		 3k view 6 res Beauty / Health 2026/06/03 01:58
Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ？?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Portable WiFi		 3k view 8 res Free talk 2026/05/14 06:21
My home wifi is costly and I am looking for a portable wifi.
There are many gadgets on the internet, but
I want to choose a reliable and inexpensive one, but
I have no idea which one is...
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Vivinavi Kisarazu
Looking for Gachagacha Info ！		 3k view 2 res Fun 2026/06/25 21:06
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 t...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Time Required to Apply for U.S. Citizenship		 3k 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 Kisarazu
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...		 3k view 1 res Other 2026/04/13 14:20
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...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Immigration time at LAX		 3k view 11 res Question 2026/06/11 02:23
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 Los Angeles
Recommended movers		 3k view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/14 10:35
Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ？
I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble.
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
(Toyota) Prius		 3k view 21 res Free talk 2026/04/27 05:12
Hi

gasoline is getting more expensive these days, is the hybrid
Prius a good buy ？?
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Please let me know if you know of any		 2k view 3 res Question 2026/04/27 15:50
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 Los Angeles
LA Metro Usage and Safety		 2k view 12 res Question 2026/04/20 07:45
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 Hawaii
I've had some close calls at crosswalks.		 2k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/04 11:55
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 crossin...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
If you have a French bulldog, please let me know.		 2k view 6 res Pet / Animal 2026/06/21 11:37
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 beh...
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary i...		 2k view 12 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/17 11:47
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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Abnormal weather Summer		 2k view 4 res Local news 2026/05/16 05:41
I was out of Hawaii last year but will be returning soon.
I saw on the news that Hawaii is likely to be
very hot this year due to the Super El Nino. I saw on the news that
was last summ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
An experience similar to workplace harassment at a...		 2k 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
Investing in U.S. Stocks		 2k view 3 res Free talk 2026/06/23 08:02
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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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Beauty Salon now ？.		 2k view 5 res Local news 2026/04/27 16:12
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 ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Child's Name (Japanese citizenship, U.S. citizensh...		 2k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/06/26 08:43
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 <...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Deposit not refundable		 2k view 1 res Housing 2026/04/13 05:24
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...
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Vivinavi New York
Divorce Lawyer in NJ		 2k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/03 13:49
He says he will not come back to the U.S. after he returns to Japan with the children. My in-laws are cooperating and making all kinds of excuses and I am not getting to see my children anymore. I am ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
What is the typical consultation fee for a lawyer ...		 2k 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 Hawaii
Obtaining a Certificate of Divorce		 2k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/05/10 15:15
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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
About a friend's pet sitter		 2k view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/27 01:37
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...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Discovery Bay Condominium		 2k 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
Global Entry and TSA		 2k 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 Hawaii
That I don't share my mother-in-law's idea of educ...		 2k view 5 res Question 2026/04/22 10:29
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 Hawaii
Tell me about it.		 2k 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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Vivinavi Hawaii
I can no longer view my Yahoo Japan email on my iP...		 2k 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 Hawaii
Babysitter Placement Agency		 2k 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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