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1. Kinder exam cramming and tutoring. 90 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/06/02 15:10
My daughter is starting preschool this August.
I would like to aim for Punahou or Iolani from Kinder now as the preschool does not have Kinder.

I would like to ask those who have recent...
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2. I have almost no friends in Hawaii. 2k view 13 res Problem / Need advice 2024/06/01 19:35
I have lived in Hawaii for over 10 years and now have only one friend. She is not Japanese, cute, very sociable and has many friends, and I only see her once or twice a year. I don't feel lonely becau...
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3. I had a clinic payment written down. 634 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/27 15:07
I have a question too, since you wrote about the clinic payment before.
I received the exact same bill, so I sent the check, and then it came again, so I sent it again thinking I didn't ？ send it...
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4. Mother's Day Gifts 460 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/16 13:57
I would like to send a bag from Hawaii to Japan as a Mother's Day gift, which my mother has been wanting to buy for a long time. I have been working hard to save up enough money to finally be able to ...
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5. Punahou Kinder Weight List 945 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/08 10:12
I would like to know if anyone knows the admission rate to Punahou Kinder if you are accepted as an alternate, and if so, please advise.

Does attending summer school increase the chances of ...
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6. Elderly assistance support for elderly people livi... 520 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/07 21:09
Today, a woman we know who lives in the same condo asked us to come and see her because she has been having trouble with electricity for several days, and when my husband went to see her, he found the...
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7. Can I pay the HOA Fee with a BILT credit card ？? 2k view 17 res Problem / Need advice 2024/04/21 18:30
I live in Hawaii.

I can now pay my rentals with my BILT credit card

What about HOAFee ？

I called BILT customer center Wells Fargo

I was told to check with my co...
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8. MCS 2024-2025 Admissions. 1k view 12 res Problem / Need advice 2024/04/18 13:44
Hello.
I have a question about something I don't understand about MCS admissions, which is often discussed here.

I have appplied for my daughter, who will be 3 in November, for admissio...
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9. About Lumbini preschool 792 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2024/04/04 14:41
If you have children attending Jikoen Hongwanji Lumbini School, or if you know someone who has children attending Jikoen Hongwanji Lumbini School, please let us know if you would recommend the school ...
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10. regular doctor 903 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2024/04/04 08:50
I have a question about primary care doctors
do your primary care doctors contact you once a year for check ups
I don't get any
I don't get any because it's expensive here and I tend to...
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11. About cookie sheets 616 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/31 19:44
I don't have much experience in cooking, and I tried to make cookies with pancake mix using the recipe on the box, but while baking, I panicked and opened the window all the way because there was a hu...
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12. Charter Schools in Hawaii 222 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/29 12:58
I learned that public schools in Hawaii have large differences in academic achievement and environment depending on the area, and many people choose to go private.
I wish I could send my own chil...
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13. House Mite Control 1k view 13 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/22 06:06
For the past year or so, I have had itchy ears ・ and coughing in my ears and nose, mainly while in my bedroom, and I was tested for allergies and found to be allergic to dust mites.

A...
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14. Has your child been accepted from Waldorf school t... 233 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/12 23:49
I am considering applying to Waldorf preschool, but would like to be able to transfer to Punahou kindergarden in the future.
The atmosphere and curriculum of the school is completely different an...
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15. Local School ・ Curfew for High School Students 136 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/08 18:04
I am the mother of a local high school senior.
Since she has been with me, she comes home late every night and sometimes doesn't come home until dawn. When I set a curfew (9:00 on weekdays and 11...
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16. Baby lead problems 695 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/01 12:44
My child's (2 years old) blood test showed that lead was detected or was in high concentration. \The doctor told me that we live in an old house and that the street was very quiet. The doctor asked us...
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17. Fixing the clasp of a necklace 669 view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/23 20:06
My necklace, a gift from my children, is broken.
I want to repair it because it is very precious to me.
Please let me know if you know where I can get it fixed.
Or maybe someone who mak...
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18. adult acne 563 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/18 12:11
I am having trouble with a sudden outbreak of a large number of pimples on my nose, mouth, and chin about a month ago.

Does anyone know of a good dermatologist or a clinic that specializes i...
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19. Please let me consult with you. 592 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/17 01:14
Nice to meet you ！
I am Japanese and have lived in Hawaii for over 10 years ！
I did not graduate from high school in Japan.
I am currently working part time, but I can't stay part time ...
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20. I would like to lease a car while studying in Hawa... 2k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/12 22:41
Please tell us.
I would like to lease a car.
Advantages ・ Disadvantages of leasing a car,
Names of offices that lease cars,
Approximate monthly lease cost for a compact car, etc. <...
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21. I can't connect to wifi anymore. 2k view 13 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/12 22:38
I can no longer connect to the wifi at home, which used to work fine, and I have rebooted, etc., but can't solve the problem. My phone says to turn it back on or contact IPS. Is there anything else I ...
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22. I have a problem with stray cats. 1k view 7 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/07 01:05
The person who lives across the street from our house has more than 10 cats on the loose and they are very annoying.

* Feces and urine in our yard
* Clawing and damaging our car
* ...
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23. Medicine from Japan 907 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2024/01/16 13:15
I'm thinking of having a bottle of my favorite medicine sent from Japan
it's an over-the-counter medicine for allergies and I love it because it works, but I've run out of it
the shipping si...
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24. Hanahauoli examination 323 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/01/11 00:45
Nice to meet you ！
I am thinking of taking the Hana Hau'oli exam ！

I heard that the Hana Hau'oli exam involves not only an interview for the child but also an activity for the parents. ...
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25. How to get accepted to a Montessori Community Scho... 5k view 19 res Problem / Need advice 2024/01/11 00:24
Hello ！ ！ ！
My son will be starting preschool next year in the 3 year old class.
The application process will start in September, and our first choice is
Montessori Community School in ...
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26. Is there anyone in Kansai who isn't a cheapskate ？... 1k view 8 res Problem / Need advice 2024/01/08 10:20
I do tourism and bakelen.
Kansai people customers are not good at paying money
They are not poor, but they wear Cartie bracelets or something and make themselves look kirabiyaka
They do...
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27. Year-end and New Year's Holiday Hours of St. Luke'... 466 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2023/12/31 22:38
Hello. I would like to visit St. Luke's Clinic, but I was wondering if anyone knows the clinic hours during the year-end and New Year's holidays ？ I tried to call you, but your voicemail message did n...
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28. I'm looking for a urologist. 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2023/12/28 08:56
I am looking for a urologist who understands Japanese.
I have been seen by my home doctor, but
I would like a doctor who specializes in urology.

I have searched and searched, but t...
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29. orthodontia 816 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2023/12/14 21:31
I am looking for a good orthodontist in Honolulu, but I don't have much information about the best places to go.
I'm an international student, so I don't have insurance here, but I'm not too worr...
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30. Car Insurance Where is the cheapest ？? 815 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2023/12/13 17:16
What company do you all have your car insurance with ？

I am thinking of changing insurance companies due to the high prices in recent years.


Any recommendations for a good com...
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31. Car Transport 900 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2023/12/11 19:36
I am moving from Hawaii to Mainland. Can I put my moving stuff in the car when I take the car to the mainland? Or does it have to be empty?
I would appreciate it if you could tell me. Thank you i...
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32. divorce 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2023/11/06 09:24
I am considering divorcing an American.
We have been married for a long time and have a 10 year green card.
I have no particular desire to remain in the U.S., but if we both agree and the di...
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33. Day Care Issues 2k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2023/10/30 20:41
Hello.

I am currently pregnant.
I am trying to figure out what to do about work and life once the baby is born.

I am looking for day care for Infant, but it is cheap, like $18...
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34. How to choose a used car ？ 2k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2023/10/24 17:23
I bought a 10 year old used car last year and it broke down right away and I was out of $5000.

I think it is better to buy a newer car, but how old do you think it should be ？

Also...
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35. Injection for atopic dermatitis 1k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2023/09/26 01:08
I have a prescription from a doctor in Japan for an injection called Dupixent, which is effective for atopic dermatitis.
If there are any Hawaii residents who have received the same prescription,...
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36. party food 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2023/09/22 22:12
There will be a small party with kids as the main attraction. We have about 10 people, younger children
The party starts halfway through, so it's not a big meal, and we don't mind if we don't hav...
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37. Millet （ Yes, millet ） Yes, millet Yes, mil... 737 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2023/09/22 16:53
I'm a woman going through menopause and recently I've noticed an increase in
fatty lumps on my face
I've looked into it and it seems to be something called Milia （ Hyloblastoma ）

i...
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38. Regarding lessons for 2 year olds. 995 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2023/09/13 09:12
I recently moved to Hawaii.
I have no idea what to expect.

I would appreciate it if you could tell me
what kind of lessons you accept for 2 year olds.

gymnastics classes,...
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39. There are times when property taxes double for hom... 5k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2023/09/11 06:21
It's a bit long.

●My sister and her husband live in a house in my mother's name （ Hawaii ） and claim they paid their own property taxes every month
●For some reason, payment letters com...
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40. Looking for a preschool for 3 year olds 989 view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2023/08/23 15:47
I am not sure where to send my child to preschool ❖(town ❖).
Please let me know if you have any recommendations.
Thank you very much.
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41. I would like to return to Japan for a few years fo... 1k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2023/08/06 07:07
I am sorry to bother you.
If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know.

Basic information:
I am a green card holder.
I would like to return to Japan for 1-2 years, ...
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42. Diagnosis of ASD 619 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2023/08/05 19:31
I am considering re-diagnosing my teen autistic child.
Please let me know if you know of a Clinical Pycologist or Psychiatrist
who specializes.

Also, my PCP referred me to
LD-...
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43. Long lines at Hawaiian Airlines 3k view 12 res Problem / Need advice 2023/07/23 19:50
Thank you for your interest.
I will be returning to Japan temporarily to Kansai Airport by Hawaiian Airlines in the summer.
When I returned to Japan last month, I arrived at the airport
...
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44. We were married in the state of Hawaii and current... 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2023/07/13 20:23
Married in Hawaii in 2020. We received our marriage certificate in Hawaii and we are married in Japan.
However, my husband has been having problems with women for many years and was issued a VISA...
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45. accounting firm 687 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2023/07/09 12:53
The Japanese person in charge at the accounting firm I have been using for my personal Tax Return for 7 years has quit, so I am planning to look for the next place.
I am still in the process of r...
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46. Tell me about ESL in Kindergarten ＾ ＾ 810 view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2023/07/04 09:32
We recently moved to Hawaii.
My 5 year old daughter will be enrolled in Kindergarten this fall.
In Japan, she attended English conversation lessons once a week but speaks very little English...
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47. Do you know a reliable divorce lawyer ？? 1k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2023/06/25 21:23
I'm currently in the middle of a divorce, but it's too late anyway.
Let's wait and see what the other person will do.
Time is passing and it seems to be getting worse and worse.
I've ta...
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48. Newborn Photo 1k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2023/06/25 10:49
Nice to meet you.

I am expecting a baby in a few weeks.
I am looking for someone to take newborn photos before the birth, but I have not been able to find anyone.
If anyone knows o...
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49. I am looking for LITTLE GIRAFFE baby items. 833 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2023/06/20 09:41
Do you know where I can find LITTLE GIRAFFE baby products ？
It is a brand from California, USA.
I am looking for it because I forgot it in Japan and my 2 year old son won't sleep without it....
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50. Do you know of any attorneys who are familiar with... 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2023/06/17 13:36
I applied for Medicare but was not approved because I am short a few more credits and because of my status (E visa). I have lived in the U.S. for 18 years, although I have to have lived in the U.S. fo...
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