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• まさみ
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• 2026/08/17 21:44

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? ？

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#2

• Zion
• 2026/08/19 (Wed) 15:08
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Masami

I live in Hawaii, but since things vary greatly depending on the lawyer and the time period,

it’s wise to ask an AI. For details like what they’re like or how old they look, I think the experiences of people who’ve recently used a lawyer would be helpful.

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• ocean side
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• 2026/07/22 08:20

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 any issues when returning to the U.S., I was unable to use TSA PreCheck.
When I checked at the JAL counter, I was told that the issue might be because the name registered with Global Entry didn’t exactly match the name on my passport.
When I applied for Global Entry, I couldn’t apply using my Japanese passport name, so I applied using the name I’m registered under in the U.S. As a result, although the name differs from the one on my passport, I entered my Japanese name in the “Other names （ Other names ）” field, and my application was approved based on that information.
If anyone has had a similar experience or knows how to handle this situation, I would really appreciate your advice.

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• rak
• 2026/08/04 (Tue) 11:49
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I think I’m in the same situation. Just the other day, when I went to Japan, my flight ticket was under my passport name, but my Global Entry information didn’t match because I changed my last name after getting married, so I couldn’t use TSA. However, I’ve been able to use TSA when traveling to remote islands.
When I returned to Hawaii this time, I asked a Global Entry representative which name was on file for me, and it turns out it was the one on my passport, not the one in the Global Entry system. I still don’t quite understand how the system works.

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• こーの字
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• 2025/05/27 11:51

As many of you may already know,
the Family Registration Law was revised on May 26th (Japan time), and furigana will now be included.
Those who have a certificate of residence in Japan will receive a postcard from the local government confirming their yomigana, but those who have removed their certificate of residence will not receive any notice.
The following link contains Q&A for overseas residents. I also think that the Consulate General of Honolulu will contact us in due course.
If you have a name that is easily misread （ yourself ） I think it would be a good idea to read it.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/pagew_000001_01529.html

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• こ2025
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• 2025/05/04 12:49

I live in Japan, est. and I am in Hawaii. I got my Hawaii driver's license 25 years ago and renewed it once, but I was told like without proof of living here, gas and electric receipts and social security number, it expires in 2019, but I saw a post here and it said that in Waianae you can renew it if you have your passport and license. I read here that you can renew your passport and driver's license in Wai'anae. I would like to know if this is really possible and if I have to make an appointment.

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• 桃源郷
• 2025/05/04 (Sun) 15:54
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It's not possible anymore, it's been quite a few years since they got stricter.
Tourists in Esta can no longer renew or even get a new one, without a SSN and a current address.

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• こーの字
• 2025/05/04 (Sun) 16:01
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You can find the documents needed to renew your license here.
https://alohaq.honolulu.gov/?lp&cat=1&name=Driver%20Licensing%20and%20Satellite%20Services
I have not looked closely, but given the current Given the current situation, I think that renewal with a passport and driver's license may be difficult ？.
I don't know if walk-ins can renew.

I also heard that a written and road test is required one year after your license expires.
https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-faq/#:~:text=You%20can%20renew%20your%20expired,well%20as%20the%20road%20test.
What happens if I let my Hawaii license expire?

However, I think it has been possible to switch from a Japanese license to a Hawaii license without an exam for several years now.
Maybe, but I think that only applies to residents.
I think you can check that by yourself.

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• こーの字
• 2025/05/04 (Sun) 17:14
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Postscript.
Perhaps the submitter was referring to a previous post here. I recall because I answered some of them myself.
https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/jpn/eb/index/-/_widg_34297104fa88bbb0870bc7852ba770dd23e9012328/

This one is not a Real ID, You mentioned that you got a Limited Purpose Driver's License, not a Real ID.
I wonder if this one also fulfills the contributor's purpose and what proof of residency is required.
https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/limited-purpose-drivers-license/

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• Honolulu Marathon
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• 2024/11/30 23:05

I have signed up and received my email, but have not received my entry number yet.
I think I received it last year around this time, but my memory is not so clear and I don't remember.
I also sent an email a week ago inquiring about it but have not received a reply, so I would appreciate it if someone could give me some information
about whether I have already received it or not yet. Thank you in advance.

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• Sean0914
• 2024/12/01 (Sun) 08:09
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I, too, have yet to come.
Last year I came 4 days ago, but my son's, who signed up with me, never came
You can find your bib number by entering your name and date of birth on a
tablet installed at the convention center.

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• Honolulu Marathon
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• 2024/12/01 (Sun) 19:23
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Sean0914

Thank you for the information. I am relieved to know that I can find it at the convention center.

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• Aika
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• 2024/08/21 22:19

I am considering a new Toyota car.
If there is a Toyota Daylor salesman who speaks Japanese
I would like to buy from him.
If there is a Japanese salesman, could you please let me know ？.

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• LILIA
• 2024/08/22 (Thu) 13:58
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Hi ！

It's faster to go to Toyota and ask.

No one spoke Japanese the day I bought it

Maybe it was off. They may not be able to tell you over the phone, so

I think you should visit them.

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• Aika
• 2024/08/23 (Fri) 11:23
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I'll try to visit.

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• Car
• 2024/08/23 (Fri) 20:30
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Maybe there is no one who can speak Japanese at Toyota Dealer.

Mercedes ・ There is a Japanese speaker at Mercedes
Mercedes ・ It is possible to order Toyota cars from Mercedes
so you should ask him.

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• Alika
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• 2024/09/10 (Tue) 23:11
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There is a nice salesman at Honolulu Toyota named Kim Danny who speaks Japanese.
He kindly called and texted me until my new car arrived in June.

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• 田中　礼子
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• 2024/07/28 22:44

I always enjoy my trips to Hawaii.
I am so grateful to everyone in Hawaii.

I am planning a trip to Hawaii for the first time in several years,
but this time I would like to visit a senior citizens' home on Oahu
and enjoy chatting
with people who miss Japan very much.
If you know of any facility where we can visit, please contact us
.

I am a Yamato Nadeshiko, healthy in mind and body👘
Thank you very much🎐.

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• Mahalo
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• 2024/07/31 (Wed) 08:56
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https://fine-m.com/sakurahousehawaii-japan/

The care home is run by a Japanese person, but I am not sure if they accept volunteers, so please contact them directly.

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• ゴールド
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• 2024/06/14 13:42

？
Or is it better to sell them at a brand store when I go back to Japan since they are from Tiffany & Co. than to sell them here ？
? If you know anything about it, please let me know.

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• M
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• 2024/06/17 (Mon) 13:47
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PACIFIC DIAMOND near Ala Moana will buy it, but the price is determined by the weight of the gold, so you should ask for an estimate ？ Even if it is from Tiffany, I think it depends on the rank of the diamond, but they will do the evaluation for free, so if you have a warranty card, you should bring it with you. If you have a warranty card, I think it would be a good idea to bring it along.

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• min
• 2024/06/17 (Mon) 22:53
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I have never had an estimate in Hawaii, but
when I went to Japan in January,
I brought it to a buy-back specialist at the mall.

I had outdated rings, one earring, and a worn out Vuitton wallet.
I asked them to quote me 20,000 yen for a piece of sushi.
I was surprised to find that it was 150,000 yen.
There was also a sapphire scrap stone in it, but the price of gold was high.

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• love
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• 2024/05/20 08:21

Aren't there too many puddles ？ I'm fed up.

What else is wrong with Hawaii?

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• ハワイ暮らし
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• 2024/06/06 (Thu) 17:42
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Mr. LOVE
I used hospitality to mean in everyday life.
I don't mean in restaurants.

I often receive kindness from people,
so I try to give it to the next person
whenever I get a chance.
If I keep that in mind in my life, there is nothing to worry about.
Living on an island is not bad.

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• T
• 2024/06/07 (Fri) 08:47
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Hospitality in Hawaii is
good, as it is the state of tourism.

I always give back to the community what I receive.

If you are kind to someone, you should be kind to the next person
in return.

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• funfun
• 2024/06/12 (Wed) 12:18
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#16 bunbun
To place a tip, it depends on the service whether you want to place it or not.

I used to get the worst service in Chixiken, so I tipped for the first time
When I didn't leave a tip, they came after me and I thought I had forgotten something, but it was because I didn't leave a tip.
I can't recommend them to anyone anymore.

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• ハワイ暮らし
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• 2024/06/14 (Fri) 12:32
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Don't be too concerned about whether or not to leave a tip
, but at least leave a tip since you used the restaurant.
If the service was not up to par,
it would be good for the restaurant if you could say a few words before you leave
.
Well, if there is room for improvement.
If there is no improvement, the store will naturally disappear.

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• love
• 2024/06/16 (Sun) 05:16
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Tipping, if you pay it, is limited to 5%. It is like begging to rely on that.
Who do you think you are, that you are so happy to pay tips?

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• ハワイ
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• 2024/05/15 19:43

My friend passed away yesterday. It is painful.

I guess he couldn't stand the slander anymore,
he committed suicide.

Last week, he suddenly called me and said he couldn't stand the slander anymore
and his name was published
so he wanted to die
I thought he said he wanted to die but yesterday, the police called me
and told me he committed suicide. 966> It was a friend of mine.

I checked my belongings this morning, and there was no mistake
that it was my friend.

I am sorry to hear this, but I have contacted the Consulate General
to ask you to contact the family.

I'm in a panic right now because of this sudden thing,
I can't even put what I'm writing here together,
but it's so painful that I decided to post it here
to write it down somewhere.

I cried a lot, and
I prayed
that we would always be friends.

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• お願いします
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• 2024/05/15 (Wed) 20:43
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Dear Topi

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your
friend.
I am sorry for your pain.
But I wonder if it is what your friend would have wanted
to have everyone here see about his suicide. ？
Please do not leave such a thing here and
take your grief on your own.

As someone who has also lost a loved one,
I understand your feelings, but please do not be the cause of your friend's death.

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• cry
• 2024/05/15 (Wed) 22:37
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Sorry for the sidebar.

I actually have a Japanese female friend that I have not been able to contact.
I hope it's not her, but Topix, it would be very helpful if you could give me a description of the deceased
.
I am very worried because for the first time I have not been able to read for a long time.

I'm sure everyone who lives in Hawaii who is looking at this topic is wondering what they would do
if it were their friend.

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• ハワイ
• 2024/05/17 (Fri) 15:00
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I am not Japanese.

I am Thai. I will delete this topic.

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• cry
• 2024/05/17 (Fri) 20:32
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Topic: Hawaii

Thank you very much for your reply.
I wish your friend the best of luck.

Online slander is not only for celebrities
but also for ordinary people.
May this topic be a reminder to those who have been slandered.

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• brygon
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• 2024/05/21 (Tue) 14:06
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Call me if you need someone to talk to 808-372-3191

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