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1.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Dementia	17k view	9 res	Problem / Need advice	Yesterday 07:47
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
2.	Vivinavi Los Angeles 格安ビジネスクラス航空券について	6k view	1 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/10/18 07:44
しつこい程に様々なサイトから通常の半額くらいのビジネスクラスの航空券の販売を見ます。ある一つのサイトを利用している方がいて、その方曰くまだ詐欺などの被害には遭っていないとのこと。しかしながら、どのような経路でそれらの高額なビジネスクラスの航空券が販売できるのかがわからず、まだ信用できません。高齢になり、最近は二度の旅行も一度に減らしてでも、５時間以上のフライトはビジネスクラスを利用したいです。何故... View this topic
3.	Vivinavi Hawaii 個人のSNSを理由に解雇通達	16k 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... View this topic
4.	Vivinavi Hawaii ファミリードクターについて	13k 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。 View this topic
5.	Vivinavi Hawaii Real Estate	8k 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
6.	Vivinavi Hawaii Amazon's Incorrect Delivery	8k 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
7.	Vivinavi Hawaii A coworker gave me some food that was past its exp...	8k 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
8.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Clogged Kitchen Drain	7k 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
9.	Vivinavi Los Angeles I got a speeding ticket while traveling.	7k 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
10.	Vivinavi Hawaii I can no longer view my Yahoo Japan email on my iP...	8k 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
11.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Should I report this to the police? ？	15k 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
12.	Vivinavi Hawaii Tell me about it.	4k 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
13.	Vivinavi Hawaii Regarding Being Forced to Feed a Cat	4k 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
14.	Vivinavi Hawaii I've had some close calls at crosswalks.	4k 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
15.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Watching a Game at Dodger Stadium: Parking Issues	10k 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
16.	Vivinavi Hawaii Child's Name (Japanese citizenship, U.S. citizensh...	4k 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
17.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Immigration inspection after receiving a warning	13k 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... View this topic
18.	Vivinavi Hawaii global entry	7k 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 😌. View this topic
19.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Recommended movers	5k 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. View this topic
20.	Vivinavi Los Angeles There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.	6k 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... View this topic
21.	Vivinavi San Diego Why not show off your cat ？?	2k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/06/10 16:03
Let's show off our cats in this topic ！ We have two cats. Their tsundere parts are very cute ～！ View this topic
22.	Vivinavi Hawaii How to deal with neighbor's sex noise	9k 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... View this topic
23.	Vivinavi Orange County Long distance cab to Irvine	2k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/05/20 05:05
I am moving from Silicon Valley to Irvine in late July and am wondering how to transport tropical fish. I can get them to the point where I can pack them and put them in styrofoam, but I can't dr... View this topic
24.	Vivinavi Silicon Valley long-distance cab	1k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/05/19 13:26
I am moving to Irvine in late July and am wondering how to transport tropical fish. I can pack them and put them in styrofoam, but I can't drive. I would like to drive 6 ～ 7 hours to the loc... View this topic
25.	Vivinavi Hawaii Obtaining a Certificate of Divorce	4k 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... View this topic
26.	Vivinavi Hawaii What omiyage do you recommend for babies?	15k 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... View this topic
27.	Vivinavi New York Divorce Lawyer in NJ	3k 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 ... View this topic
28.	Vivinavi Hawaii About a friend's pet sitter	4k 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... View this topic
29.	Vivinavi Orange County stain removal	9k 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... View this topic
30.	Vivinavi Hawaii Ritz-Carlton Owner's Insurance	6k 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... View this topic
31.	Vivinavi Hawaii We are having a lot of trouble with mosquitoes thi...	3k 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... View this topic
32.	Vivinavi Los Angeles exceeding the speed limit	3k 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 ... View this topic
33.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary i...	4k 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... View this topic
34.	Vivinavi Washington DC Questions about the Japanese community and living ...	2k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/04/11 07:03
I am currently living in Ohio with my wife and two children and am considering relocating to Winchester, about an hour and a half from DC to VA. We are thinking of relocating with our family, and woul... View this topic
35.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Security/Bodyguard	5k view	7 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/04/01 10:08
I am currently employed as a city police officer in a city in California. I am thinking of starting to provide off-duty security/bodyguard services to executives of Japanese companies and ce... View this topic
36.	Vivinavi Los Angeles International Marriage Has anyone removed the alia...	6k view	11 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/27 13:00
I am wondering if I should remove my alias at the same time as I renew my passport. The reason is that it is inconvenient for me to not be able to check in online or use any kiosks in the airport. I a... View this topic
37.	Vivinavi Hawaii How to receive a lump-sum birth allowance in Japan...	4k view	6 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/22 18:01
I am due to give birth soon. I was going to ask my husband to apply for the lump-sum birth allowance in Japan on my behalf, but he has been too busy with work and has not been able to return to Japan.... View this topic
38.	Vivinavi Bangkok About Lunch	3k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/11 16:09
I will be moving to Bangkok by myself starting this April. I have a question for senior expatriates, how do you have lunch if you work in a factory ？ I think it depends on the company, but w... View this topic
39.	Vivinavi Hawaii Tax returns are bad.	5k view	4 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/11 08:04
Kenmohororo （ tears ） Can anyone tell me where I can take it now ？ I would like Japanese language support. I only work 1-2 times a week for a few hours, so I make less than $10,000 a ye... View this topic
40.	Vivinavi Los Angeles freeshipping.com	3k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/04 04:03
I was unknowingly forced to join this membership and I continue to be billed for the membership fee. I have tried to cancel it many times, but every time I make a reservation or purchase someth... View this topic
41.	Vivinavi Hawaii global entry	5k view	6 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/02/16 21:04
Hello Please let me know if you are a green card holder. I tried to apply for Global Entry, but it was rejected because the name on my passport is different from the name on my green card. ？... View this topic
42.	Vivinavi Hawaii The difference in electricity costs between a stov...	4k view	4 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/02/14 05:32
For example, I can use the stove oven to bake a turkey for hours on end, but I'm worried about using a large oven to bake a couple of slices of bread ， or a pizza for a few minutes. Whi... View this topic
43.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Psychic psychic	2k view	2 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/02/09 09:41
Please be aware that the PSYCHIC who calls out to you in or near Beverly Center that your head is foggy is a scammer. I live on Melrose. There used to be a store on Third Street but no longer. I was t... View this topic
44.	Vivinavi Chiba Solar Power Subsidy Application Process	4k view	1 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/02/03 09:33
I'm a new employee and my boss put me in charge of applying for solar grants and I honestly don't know where to start and my head is spinning. If there is anyone out there in the solar industry, ... View this topic
45.	Vivinavi Los Angeles About TAX Returns	3k view	2 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/02/03 03:47
I am looking for a place to request a TAX return and am asking about one. I am thinking of hiring a firm called Okihara U.S. Tax Accountant's Office, but there is no address listed on their websi... View this topic
46.	Vivinavi Los Angeles Qualified person to consult on Form 8621 Accountin...	4k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/29 06:05
I did not close my investment account when I came to the U.S. and Form 8621 needs to be filed. Please let me know which accounting firm you know that can help me in detail. View this topic
47.	Vivinavi Hawaii Global Entry interview sites	5k view	4 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/27 11:36
I saw in the Global Entry interview that the location is 300Rogders Blvd. Is it inside the airport ？？ or ？ I will park at the airport parking and walk there, please let me know if you know the d... View this topic
48.	Vivinavi Hawaii Mobile Phones in Japan	8k view	18 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/23 14:46
I go back to Japan once a year when I need my cell phone number for various documents I was allowed to use my parent's number however, I received a text message saying that my parent's ... View this topic
49.	Vivinavi Silicon Valley Day care or preschool	3k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/23 14:15
We have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. If anyone knows of a Japanese day care or preschool in the Hayward, Fremont, Union City, or Milpitas area, I would appreciate it if you would contact me. View this topic
50.	Vivinavi Hawaii Internet instability is a problem	4k view	3 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/19 05:41
I currently live in Manoa. I am on a 400Mbps plan with Spectrum, but my videos are starting to freeze up. a couple of months ago my internet started breaking up and frequently Netflix and an... View this topic

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