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1. Where to exchange dollars into yen in Japan 1k view 4 res Question Yesterday 07:55
Where do you exchange dollars to yen ?
Where would you recommend to exchange money in Japan ?
Is it better to exchange money in Waikiki ??
2. Green card renewal 746 view 0 res Question 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 ...
3. divorce attorney 1k view 4 res Question 2025/12/04 16:51
Excuse me
if you know. How much are attorney's fees for a divorce ? I was wondering what the market rate is.

We had a dispute while we were back in Japan and my husband went back to Haw...
4. About Private Sales 946 view 6 res Question 2025/12/03 14:37
This is the third time I have used a private seller, but after receiving and replying to an email requesting a purchase, I have not received a reply for two days.
Is this common ?
and how lo...
5. Japanese-language book 386 view 2 res Question 2025/12/02 20:17
Is there any store in Honolulu where I can buy Japanese picture books ?
I would like to see and write about them in person, not online.
6. Reservation for SS number application 134 view 0 res Question 2025/12/01 10:08
I came to Hawaii with an E2 visa. My accountant told me to get a SS number and I tried to make a reservation on the reservation site, but the reservation is not complete unless I enter my driver's lic...
7. dry cell 501 view 2 res Question 2025/11/26 19:02
The TV remote control batteries
AAA × two
that I replaced less than a month ago ? stopped working
I thought they were gone so I replaced them with new ones ? 💦
I don't know if the ...
8. The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day 807 view 2 res Question 2025/11/21 14:56
I am seeking advice on how to get from Waikiki to the airport on the morning of the Honolulu Marathon on December 14.

I couldn't find any information on whether The Bus is operating or not o...
9. Is there an app like paypay in Hawaii ?? 452 view 1 res Question 2025/11/13 15:20
Paypay was a big help when sending money between friends in Japan !
Please let me know if there is such an app or something similar in Hawaii.
10. Accidents with uninsured vehicles 1k view 12 res Question 2025/11/05 19:02
I was trying to leave my car parked on the street and was hit by a car. The person who hit me has no insurance. My car is badly damaged and cannot drive itself. Fortunately I was not injured, but with...
11. What do Hawaii residents think about watching a vi... 5k view 28 res Question 2025/10/23 16:45
https://youtu.be/kwlEpxIbZMo?si=xL1Wo9xsW7eGb5P6
The person in this video has many birds, dogs, cats, etc. and has announced his move to Hawaii.
He says he has to make 14 round trips between...
12. Have you ever shopped at Temu !? 972 view 2 res Question 2025/10/21 17:15
I read in the news that many countries have stopped sending packages to the US now.
If you have recently purchased from cheap Chinese websites such as Temu, please let us know if you received you...
13. Student Income 753 view 4 res Question 2025/10/21 09:42
I know I can't work as an F1 student ( but is it ok for me to work in Hawaii while I am a student ) in Hawaii, for example, to communicate with Japanese companies and earn Japanese yen in my Japanese ...
14. Child seat rental 2k view 2 res Question 2025/10/16 10:25
We have a friend coming to visit from Japan with her ( 2 year old ) child.
We are planning to take her sightseeing in our car, but
we don't have a child seat.
I am wondering if I can re...
15. How to Pay for Property Purchases in Japan 2k view 20 res Question 2025/10/11 09:59
I am a Japanese citizen and have a bank account in Japan. My American husband and I are considering buying a property in Japan, and if we do, he will pay for it, but would it be easier to buy it in my...
16. LINE Yahoo's Privacy Policy 304 view 0 res Question 2025/10/06 08:06
When I open my Yahoo Japan email, I can now only agree to the LINE Yahoo privacy policy, whereas before I could put it on hold.
I thought I heard something on Rocco's radio that I happened to be ...
17. Not too many Hawaii cars ? Suggestion & Alarm. 1k view 13 res Question 2025/09/28 22:18
I have lived in Hawaii for 10 years.
I think the number of private cars in Hawaii has increased so much in the last few years that it has become a serious problem. As a resident myself, I used to...
18. Is there any advantage by birthday for Kinder exam... 975 view 2 res Question 2025/09/20 18:34
I recently read with great interest a topic on Punahou ・ Iolani's Kinder exam.
I wondered if the August born child would have an advantage over the July born child in the following year, since th...
19. Construction of Waikiki Banyan 2k view 1 res Question 2025/09/17 17:33
We are thinking of staying at the Banyan, but I saw that they are doing construction on the pool and there is noise and vibration.
How bad is it, and how much does it vary by tower, floor, and or...
20. On sending a child to Rainbow School. 2k view 12 res Question 2025/08/23 00:48
I am considering whether to enroll my child, who will be 4 years old next April, in Rainbow (if he passes the test, of course), but my child's first language is English because my husband only speaks ...
21. 401K What happens if I quit my job ?. 1k view 4 res Question 2025/08/18 22:47
I have a question for all you bright people in Hawaii. I am currently working for a company and getting 401K matching, but for various reasons I have decided to retire for a while.
I have ...
22. Cost of admission to Punahou, if available 4k view 17 res Question 2025/08/18 22:43
I understand from other posts that it is very difficult to get into Punahou. However, I know that the tuition is very high, but I think that many families have high incomes, so I wonder if there will ...
23. temporary sitter 629 view 5 res Question 2025/08/14 14:18
I would like to know if you know of any places around Ala Moana where I can ask for a one-time sitter when my child is not sick and I suddenly need a sitter, not a private sitter but a church or other...
24. Elementary After Program 1k view 1 res Question 2025/08/13 11:31
I have moved to an elementary school in Hawaii.
A + Is there an after school program at the school I attend ?
Do I need to pick up and drop off at a different location ?
School ends ear...
25. electric utility expense 1k view 7 res Question 2025/08/05 05:40
We have moved to Honolulu.
I hear that electricity is expensive in Hawaii, do you guys use air conditioners ?

My husband lived in Hawaii before me for setup, but because of high electri...
26. I would like to know what cell phone company you u... 6k view 31 res Question 2025/07/30 22:07
Most of the time they say it's cheap in the ads, but when you actually get them to do the math, it's expensive.
I'd love to hear how everyone saves money on their cell phones !.
27. Shampoo for a 3 year old 633 view 1 res Question 2025/07/16 15:57
Recently, my child has been smelling sweaty at times and I want to change shampoo.
28. Has anyone ever taken the Paraprofessional exam ?? 1k view 1 res Question 2025/06/29 22:32
I'm taking a course for this exam right now, and if anyone has taken it, please let me know how impressed you were with how difficult it was.
Of course I understand that it varies from person to ...
29. Good place to live near Haneda Airport 1k view 5 res Question 2025/06/27 22:25

I am looking for a temporary place to live when I go back to Japan.
Or where can I find a place near Narita airport and close to Haneda airport with the same conditions ?.
30. Is there anyone who is an airby in Japan ?? 601 view 1 res Question 2025/06/20 16:46
If anyone has bought an apartment for a temporary return to Japan and is using it as an airby while not in Japan, I would like to hear about their experience, whether they outsource the operation, if ...
31. occupational discrimination 4k view 23 res Question 2025/06/04 19:50
Why do so many people in Hawaii discriminate against occupations ?
What's wrong with working in construction, real estate, and food service !?
32. About the junk mail that won't stop 356 view 0 res Question 2025/05/28 11:05
Do you guys get junk mail ?
I get a lot of it in my mailbox every day.
Lately, I've been getting them in text messages as well, which is frustrating.

Every day I delete them as jun...
33. About My Number Card 2k view 8 res Question 2025/05/26 06:46
Has anyone recently applied
for a my number card ?
I would appreciate it if you could tell me any advantages and
disadvantages of having a my number card.
34. Reasonable ukulele store 289 view 0 res Question 2025/05/20 21:09
If you know of any stores that sell ukuleles at relatively low prices, I would appreciate it !

I know that good ones are expensive, but I would like to be able to buy one for around $ 200 if...
35. REAL ID Update 1k view 2 res Question 2025/05/19 16:43
REAL ID Update
All U.S. travelers need a state-issued REAL ID-compliant license or identification card, or another acceptable form of ID (such as Please visit tsa.gov for a list of acceptable for...
36. AT&Japanese speaking staff at T ?. 1k view 4 res Question 2025/05/11 16:39
I am wondering if there are any Japanese speaking staff at any of the stores on Oahu
AT&T ?
If you know of any, please let me know.

We are struggling with a lot of things because w...
37. Have you ever sold unwanted jewelry? 1k view 4 res Question 2025/05/11 00:04
I have jewelry that I want to give away, but where can I sell it in Hawaii ?
The jewelry is diamonds, gold, and Tahitian pearls.
I have not been able to use the pawn shops I see in town beca...
38. I'm going from NY to Hawaii. 1k view 4 res Question 2025/05/09 18:17
I am going to Hawaii from New York on a business trip for my company, and I would like to bring some kind of souvenirs like sweets to give away.
However, Hawaii is also in the U.S., so I'm concer...
39. I'm not sure if I want to switch carriers to Spect... 958 view 5 res Question 2025/04/28 23:53
Hello.
I'm wondering if I should switch from T-mobile to Spectrum.
The price is lower, but I'm not sure how it works.
I understand that the carrier will be Boraizon, but
I would li...
40. toilet seat with bidet functions 878 view 1 res Question 2025/04/16 08:23
Has anyone ever seen washlets in the restrooms of large facilities such as shopping malls, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, department stores, etc. in Hawaii ? Where was it ??
41. travel 3k view 9 res Question 2025/04/15 19:34
My daughter is starting school this year and I am planning to visit Japan to see my family for a month or so before she starts school. My question is, even if I have a green card and have no criminal ...
42. EOEL ( Public Preschool ) and Waialae Charter Scho... 3k view 12 res Question 2025/04/15 07:17
Hello.

I am a Town resident who is considering putting my child ( 3 years old ) in preschool next year.
I am also looking into private preschools, but I was wondering what you think of ...
43. Where do you think Waikiki is in Tokyo ?? 4k view 28 res Question 2025/04/11 19:31
This is a silly question, but Waikiki is almost like Asakusa in Tokyo for me because I almost never go there as a tourist, but I think everyone has a different image, so what kind of image do you have...
44. Hibiscus and crown flower 369 view 0 res Question 2025/04/07 15:51
I am looking for hibiscus ( red ) flowers and crown flowers.
Crown flowers are only leaves when I see them, and hibiscus ( red is what I am looking for ) I can't find any at all.
If anyone k...
45. Recent North Shore 1k view 6 res Question 2025/03/29 20:30
I have an image of traffic congestion around the beach where the sea turtles are shelling, but I saw that construction was going to be done in that area before, and I wonder if the construction is fin...
46. re-entry permit 1k view 3 res Question 2025/03/26 07:16
I would like to ask those who have obtained a re-entry permit, how did you receive your re-entry permit when USCIS contacted you ??
47. Nagaoka Fireworks from where? 3k view 8 res Question 2025/03/05 18:53
I am planning to go see the Nagaoka Fireworks this weekend.
I know it's best to watch from Waikiki, but I'm worried about traffic restrictions, parking, etc. since I'm coming from Eva.
Is th...
48. I want to change my bath to Japanese style ! Pleas... 1k view 1 res Question 2025/02/24 18:49
Has anyone renovated their home in Hawaii from a long, shallow Western-style bath to a Japanese-style bath? ?
My husband loves his Japanese bath and has recently been talking about changing it. <...
49. English Proficiency 2k view 12 res Question 2025/02/21 20:02

We would like to hear from real people who have lived in the area and what was their level of English proficiency when they immigrated.

It depends on your job, but could you give us a...
50. Riding in a cab with a 3-year-old 726 view 0 res Question 2025/02/18 23:12
I'm not going to use a baby carrier since he/she is 3 years old, but of course he/she is still too small to use a seatbelt for an adult by himself/herself. I read that if you share the seatbelt at the...