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1.	Vivinavi Hawaii An experience similar to workplace harassment at a...	802 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... View this topic
2.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Murmur Plus	1574k view	4418 res	Free talk	2026/09/30 15:22
Gone again ？ View this topic
3.	Vivinavi Hawaii Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati...	28k 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... View this topic
4.	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. View this topic
5.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Anything and everything related to travel to Japan...	1457k 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... View this topic
6.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Dementia	770 view	3 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/09/28 11:29
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 ... View this topic
7.	Vivinavi Hawaii Real Estate	534 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... View this topic
8.	Vivinavi Hawaii Please tell me about jobs that pay well.	550 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. ！ View this topic
9.	Vivinavi Hawaii Amazon's Incorrect Delivery	721 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... View this topic
10.	Vivinavi Hawaii The grade level at which public schools begin usin...	1k 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... View this topic
11.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Please tell me what I should buy before returning ...	496 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... View this topic
12.	Vivinavi Chiba [Kisarazu High School] Let's Share Our Memories of...	540 view	0 res	Free talk	2026/09/15 14:22
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... View this topic
13.	Vivinavi Hawaii A coworker gave me some food that was past its exp...	1k 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... View this topic
14.	Vivinavi Hirakata Hirakata Park	1k 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. View this topic
15.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Let's gather the elderly ！！	854k 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... View this topic
16.	Vivinavi Hawaii It looks like I won't be able to use Yahoo Japan M...	767 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... View this topic
17.	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 ... View this topic
18.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Clogged Kitchen Drain	609 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 ... View this topic
19.	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... View this topic
20.	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 ... View this topic
21.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Salt-Free Chicken Tenderloin Recipes	833 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. View this topic
22.	Vivinavi Los Angeles [Urgent ： Looking for a family law attorney in ano...	680 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... View this topic
23.	Vivinavi Texas [Urgent ： Looking for a family law attorney in Tex...	192 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... View this topic
24.	Vivinavi Los Angeles I got a speeding ticket while traveling.	940 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... View this topic
25.	Vivinavi Hawaii To Property Owners (About Room Sharing)	978 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... View this topic
26.	Vivinavi Hawaii What is the typical consultation fee for a lawyer ...	1k 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? ？ View this topic
27.	Vivinavi San Diego About Tsumiki Kindergarten	217 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... View this topic
28.	Vivinavi Hawaii Babysitter Placement Agency	1k 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... View this topic
29.	Vivinavi Hawaii Children's HOLO Cards	1k 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... View this topic
30.	Vivinavi Hawaii Road Test Without a Car	980 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 ... View this topic
31.	Vivinavi San Francisco Legal	276 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.... View this topic
32.	Vivinavi Hawaii Re-entry Permit	930 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... View this topic
33.	Vivinavi Hawaii How to Spot a "Black Company"	1k view	4 res	Work / Career	2026/08/09 07:40
Job posting at the minimum wage of $16. Are there any others? ？ View this topic
34.	Vivinavi Hawaii Global Entry and TSA	1k 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... View this topic
35.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Is that naan I used to eat in Tokyo not available ...	887 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... View this topic
36.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Information on Stores Where You Can Buy Child Safe...	685 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 ... View this topic
37.	Vivinavi Chiba I want something fluffy ！！！！！！！！！ ...	892 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 ！！！！ ... View this topic
38.	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 ... View this topic
39.	Vivinavi Hawaii I can no longer view my Yahoo Japan email on my iP...	1k 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... View this topic
40.	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... View this topic
41.	Vivinavi Hawaii I'm looking for a place to transfer to.	1k 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 ... View this topic
42.	Vivinavi Chicago Has anyone here attended a naturalization oath cer...	614 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. View this topic
43.	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 ... View this topic
44.	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... View this topic
45.	Vivinavi Dallas I'm moving from California to the Dallas area ！	243 view	0 res	Free talk	2026/07/08 14:23
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 informati... View this topic
46.	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... View this topic
47.	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... View this topic
48.	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 <... View this topic
49.	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... View this topic
50.	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? ？ View this topic

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