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いちご
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2025/12/01 12:56

Hello, I have a child who is currently in preschool.
I have a child currently in preschool and am considering applying to Kamehameha Schools （ KS ） in the future. We understand that there are multiple timings to apply, so we are looking to apply from Kindergarten first.

We already have Hawaiian ancestry registry （ Hawaiian pedigree registry for Kamehameha ） but we are wondering if you actually have
• children attending
• who have taken KS in the past • If you have siblings who have enrolled at KS
or any other position, we would be very happy to hear your advice and experiences.

Any small details would be helpful, such as points to prepare for the application, things you wish you had done in preschool, the atmosphere of the interview, the actual atmosphere of the school after attending, etc.

Thank you very much ！

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カメハメハ
2025/12/03 (Wed) 12:43
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My son is attending. He is in Elementary now.
If you have a Hawaiian pedigree, you can usually get in ！ not that much （ like Punahou or Iolani ） the odds are not that high ！
the atmosphere in the school is pretty laid back. The atmosphere in the school is quite laid back, which is typical of Hawaiians. （ Laughs ） It is good for my son, but
academically, I don't think you should have high expectations. I grew up in Japan, and from my point of view, the academics are not good enough, and
the teachers at the conferences don't give many pointers. It is a very Hawaiian school with children of Hawaiian heritage ！.

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なんとなくMichi
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2025/12/03 (Wed) 21:21
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My husband is a KS interviewer lol so I can't go into details

-The school is dedicated to keeping the Hawaiian culture alive

Even kids who can express their own opinions about what they want Hawaii to be like in the future will be noticed

-The interview The judgment has already started as soon as the
They can tell if a child is restless or not

-They want to accept as many different children as possible
I don't think you need to worry about it
A fixed number of students per region are selected

those who want to improve their skills will have dedicated
teachers who will help them to achieve their goals.

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いちご
2025/12/06 (Sat) 20:51
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Thank you all for your valuable comments.

I feel a little lighter now that you mentioned that "the odds are not that high if you have a Hawaiian pedigree". Also, your realistic stories about the atmosphere of school life and academic aspects were very helpful. Since I have a family member who teaches Hawaiian Studies, I feel that my child is naturally developing an interest and attachment to Hawaiian culture himself. I really agreed with what you said in the interview about the importance of having one's own opinion such as "what do you want the future of Hawaii to be like?

I would like to gradually increase the opportunities to experience Hawaiian culture in my daily life and watch over my children so that they can develop their own perspectives and ideas. The discussion about regional quotas and balance is also interesting and I will keep it in mind as a perspective when applying.

I would be happy to learn more from you.
Thank you for your continued support ！

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Kalihi
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2025/12/27 (Sat) 10:13
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I can't go into details, but I have a family member who runs a cram school for the Kamehameha entrance exam. According to the latest information, tuition will be completely waived starting in 2026, and graduates will be able to pay for college tuition as well.
My impression is that it is not so easy to pass the entrance exam, even though it is not as easy as Punahou or Iolani.

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Rak
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2025/12/26 20:29

Where do you exchange dollars to yen ？
Where would you recommend to exchange money in Japan ？
Is it better to exchange money in Waikiki ？?

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min
2025/12/27 (Sat) 01:07
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I am currently staying in Japan.
It is easier to exchange money at vending machine like machines in town than to exchange money in Hawaii.

Or, I am a Central Pacific Bank user and can withdraw up to 100,000 yen a day at ATMs in post offices.
I checked the rate and it is a little better than the machine.
I don't recommend you to exchange money at the bank because of high commission.

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S
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2025/12/22 13:50

I will have a friend who is going to Hawaii between Christmas and New Year's carry my books and other heavy and bulky luggage.
However, since my own arrival will be at the beginning of the new year, I will need to have my luggage held for a few days to a week before I receive it.

If I plan to stay at a well-known hotel, is it possible for the front desk to hold my luggage for such a period ？
Also, if you know of any credit card lounge or other service that can hold my luggage for a short period （ about a week ） I would appreciate it. I would appreciate it if you could let me know how to get my luggage checked in for a short period of time.

Thank you very much.

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Honey
2025/12/23 (Tue) 13:46
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When I stayed at the Sheraton in Waikiki last month, I asked if I could send my luggage and the hotel said send it to arrive 3 days before check-in or later. They asked me how big it was and what was in it and said if it was too big, they couldn't do it. I was told never to send it before 3 days before check-in.
This time of year,
the hotel is quite crowded for Christmas and New Year,
so it seems that it is difficult to keep your luggage. It would be difficult to keep your luggage, especially if you are not staying at the hotel yourself and you know someone who wants to leave his/her personal belongings after check-out, because it would be too personal and the hotel is not a warehouse.
I had to check in 3 days before check-in and there was a size limit ….

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Ntomomi
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2025/12/22 08:54

My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year, and I plan to renew it at the end of January, but my mother is currently hospitalized with pneumonia, and in case I have to return to Japan, my stay may be only about a month. In that case, I would like to know if she returned to Japan before the renewal or after the renewal and did not receive the letter. In both cases, should I get the I-551 Stamp? Thank you in advance.

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質問ちゃん
2025/12/15 07:22

Sorry if this is basic, but please tell me.
Am I correct in understanding that there is basically no fee for transferring money between bank accounts?

My main account is with CPB, but I have had items debited from another bank account and have had to re-insert them each time. I am thinking that I am doing this online and probably incurring a fee for doing so as well.　I sometimes have to give it to a family member's account, and I suspect there is a fee for that as well, but I sometimes wonder if that would be the best way to give it to them without seeing them

Also, there is no ATM nearby, which makes it a little inconvenient for me to go through the process each time.
If you have any good ideas on how to reduce the fees or make the operation easier, I would appreciate it.

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ふむ
2025/12/19 (Fri) 15:52
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When you say give to a family member's account, do you mean refund the money that was advanced to the family member? If so, how about using Venmo, etc., and registering the Venmo debit account with your main CPB?
Also, can you change the settings so that the debit from your bank account is also deducted from your CPB account instead of another bank?

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FT
2025/12/20 (Sat) 13:53
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When I transfer money between my accounts, even between different banks, my bank does not charge any fees. The only time I incur a fee is when I transfer money to an account in another name （ I use Wire Transfer, which is also usually $30 per transfer, but my bank reimburses me if I maintain the account for several years.

I opened accounts with various banks in Hawaii, but found them inconvenient due to frequent small fees, so I now only use Territorial. Here, both checking and saving are small, but interest is paid. In addition to this, I have several accounts with online-only banks （ that do not have branches ） that pay higher interest, and I use them separately from Territorial.

If I need to move money between friends or family, I use Paypal, Paypal should not charge a fee if it is between family and friends.

It's easy to feel like a pain to check and find out if there are a lot of small fees, but a year's worth of dust is a lot of money, so I made a change like ↑ over 10 years ago.

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日本での携帯電話
2025/12/07 09:20

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 number was registered in the same place and it turned out that your phone was used by another person.
I'm thinking of buying a cell phone in Japan
I rarely use it and it would be a waste, but it's the only thing I can think of
If you have a better idea, please let me know.
if you know which model and what kind of plan would be best for me to buy in Japan
to be honest, I am not familiar with the Japanese situation in this area.

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日本での携帯電話
2025/12/11 (Thu) 22:58
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Thank you very much. By the way, I would like to leave my cell phone in Japan not only when I go back to Japan temporarily, but I would like to use it all the time in Japan for receiving authentication codes and such like.

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mani
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2025/12/13 (Sat) 12:22
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#2 Mr. Resident in USA,

If you have a Japanese ID, you can buy it even if you live in USA. I chose Rakuten Mobile, which has the lowest monthly call charges.

Can I use my passport as a Japanese ID? I don't have any family in Japan, so I don't have an address where I can register.

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mani
2025/12/13 (Sat) 12:23
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アメリカ在住
2025/12/15 (Mon) 14:02
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#9 mani

I lived in Japan, so I have a renewed driver's license with a Japanese address.
Please check with your cell phone store to see if your Japanese passport will work as a Japanese ID.
I told them honestly when I bought my cell phone that I do not reside in Japan, so I do not receive any mail.
Nowadays, paperless is more appreciated.

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mani
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2025/12/15 (Mon) 21:15
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#2 Resident in USA

Yes, I understand. Thank you. In this day and age, if you lose your parents' home in Japan, it is inconvenient in every way, including banking. I am very thankful for my parents' home.

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にじ
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2025/12/04 12:12

How do you manage your money as a couple ？

We used to leave it solely to my husband.
I would like to clarify the holding of assets now, but I don't know what to say.
(When I had a fight with my husband the other day, he told me that the money was his ！ and I don't know what to say. There was some momentum from the fight, but my husband almost seemed to think that

Managing money as a couple
How do you all protect yourselves ？?

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にじ
2025/12/04 (Thu) 16:56
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Copilot

joint management, individual management Thank you.
I have both accounts.
Just what percentage are you talking about putting in when you get income ？ to put in?

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カニ2
2025/09/18 00:33

Sorry, I'm sorry, but I'm not sure if you have any family in Hawaii.　How do you mail when you are away from Hawaii for a few months ？
I have no relatives in Hawaii.　I am hesitant to ask a friend to do it, because I think it would be too impudent.
What do you do with your mail when you are away for a long time?
I can see the front of the envelope on the internet, so I know what I got today, but sometimes I have had delayed government letters that need to be signed for and returned.　
Sometimes there is a check or something in the envelope, and I am worried that postal service is difficult.
If anyone has solved similar problems, please let me know how to do it.

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カニ2
2025/09/18 (Thu) 23:24
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Thank you for your kind suggestion. I appreciate your pains. I understand that there are cases where there are documents that need to be returned that have a deadline.　I'm looking for a service that will open it when it comes in, take a picture of what's inside, and tell me on line or by email that I got a letter with this content.

Do you know of any ？

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ハワイ
2025/09/19 (Fri) 10:57
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Topix, it's iPOST, a private company PO Box.

or
the virtual mail service of HUB Coworking or The Box Jerry Coworking,
if I recall, they will open your mail and send you a picture in the mail if you sign a contract saying you may open it.

It is illegal to open other people's mail, so you have to
agree to it in your contract.

Ordinary Post Office will not do that for you.

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オレンジ
2025/09/19 (Fri) 11:24
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Topy
I don't think we have that kind of service.
I don't think the post office can open your mail. But you can go to the post office and ask. It's a no-go.

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渋滞は毎日
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2025/09/20 (Sat) 20:00
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Come back and check it out yourself.
Or you can pay a friend to do it for you.
I used to live in a condominium and when I was away for a long period of time, I paid
the management office of the building to do it for me.

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カニ2
2025/12/04 (Thu) 17:17
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Thank you all for your very thoughtful advice. I will refer to it. Thank you very much.

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Kanikani22
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2025/12/04 12:02

I am worried about my husband's mental health for the past year. I am worried that he might finally have dementia ？ since he has only been hanging out at home since he retired.
In Japan, you can get a CT scan at a neurosurgery or internal medicine clinic, but in Hawaii, you have to go to a family doctor.

She says she is not the same person.
I wish they would do dementia tests in Japan and the U.S. as well as breast cancer tests....

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kanikani22
2025/12/04 (Thu) 17:09
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So, sorry.
What do you do if you suspect someone in your family has dementia ？ I would appreciate hearing your experience. Sorry.

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