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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Murmur Plus
1587k view 4421 res Free talk Today 15:18
Gone again ?
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...
1459k 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 ! !
855k 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
57k 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...
29k 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
Question about ADUs.
6k view 27 res Housing 2026/04/05 10:13
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...
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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
I want to watch Japanese TV programs for free or a...
5k 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
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 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
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 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
I want to grow kumquat.
3k view 6 res Free talk 2026/04/06 02:56
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...
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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 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
Los Angeles Formerly a restaurant
2k 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 Los Angeles
(Toyota) Prius
2k 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
I'm looking for a violin class taught in Japanese.
2k 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
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 Kisarazu
Looking for Gachagacha Info !
2k 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
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
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
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 Kisarazu
People with aphasia Supporters Speech-language pat...
2k 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 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 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
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 Hawaii
Time Required to Apply for U.S. Citizenship
2k 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 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
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 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
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 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
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
Discovery Bay Condominium
1k 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
That I don't share my mother-in-law's idea of educ...
1k 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.
1k 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 Los Angeles
exceeding the speed limit
1k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/19 15:03
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 ...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Regarding Being Forced to Feed a Cat
1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2026/07/09 05:41
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 me...
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Vivinavi Hawaii
We are having a lot of trouble with mosquitoes thi...
1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2026/04/24 05:49
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...