Vivinavi : Hawaii : (United States) Hawaii

• Beetle
• 2023/07/27 13:39

I would like to bring back some hair coloring products from Japan, such as Parti and Kao, but I will be checking in a box of bleaching and coloring products
in my suitcase
I'm worried that it might explode or something, but I don't know if anyone has any experience
or if it's okay to bring them back in the first place
. 364> if you know anything about it, please let me know.

• なな
• mail
• 2023/07/25 19:57

I am considering staying in Hawaii for a few weeks. I am concerned about the cost of living, but I am wondering if it would be calmer in the off-season, such as September ？ I am mainly concerned about the cost of food. However, it is impossible for cafes and restaurants to change prices during the season. ？ Food in supermarkets is likely to fluctuate at any time. 。。。。

I don't know ？ Excuse my coherent question.

• なな
• mail
• 2023/07/24 19:50

I am thinking of going to Hawaii for a 3 week vacation. I can stay at a friend's house and I found a cheap airline ticket, but the problem is the cost of living.

I understand that the cost of living in Hawaii is about 1.5 times that of Japan due to inflation, but is that really the case overall? Even if I try to live a frugal life, are the basic living expenses such as supermarkets, cafes, transportation, etc. expensive ？

For example, does it cost more than $10 for a cup of coffee ＋ and a tip just to work in a café ？?

• makalua
• mail
• 2023/07/16 10:47

I am looking for a puppy that is a poodle/labrador mix. I have seen him walking around a few times but have no information on him, so I am posting him here.
Maybe he is a different mix.
any information would be appreciated.

• オリーブ
• mail
• 2023/07/24 15:02

I am currently looking for a preschool for my children and a friend told me about Olivet School and we went on a tour, but the children were assigned a day off, so the school was childless and looking back I only saw one classroom and did not tour the restroom. The director gave us a tour of the school and said that about half of the students were Japanese.
I would like to hear evaluations from people who have had or are having their children attend this school.

• Lala
• mail
• 2023/07/03 14:22

I'm planning to ride the Honolulu Elevated Railroad tomorrow since I don't think I will have a chance to ride it since it is free ride until tomorrow (7/4). I will go to the first station (near the airport ？) by car, but where can I park ？
and how long is the walk from the parking to the station ？
I would appreciate it if you know the way.

• 関空行き
• 2023/06/28 00:37

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
about 3 hours before boarding time, but the check-in line was unbelievably long
and there was hardly any time to spare.
It is very depressing to think of standing in that line again.

There is a check-in machine at the end of the line, but
nobody was using it.
Is that one unavailable?
Also, is there any way to get around that line, like using a paid porter service or something?
If anyone has any information, please let me know.
Thank you in advance.

• Private school
• mail
• 2023/07/21 10:24

I am moving from the mainland this year.
I have been doing a lot of research on private schools in Hawaii, but I am still learning a lot and was hoping you could help me out.

I heard that Iolani Punahou le Jardin Midpack is in the top 4. Each school has a different culture, etc., and they are all very attractive.
I would like to know about the best parts of each school and the characteristics and personalities of the children who attend them.
Thank you very much.

• Kanikani22
• mail
• 2023/06/05 12:42

I have a question for "those who have experience organizing funerals in Hawaii". I would appreciate it if you could share your experiences with me.


My father-in-law's funeral was recently held at a funeral home in Kaneohe. It was a beautiful place with green mountains ........

My relatives are angry with the funeral home because they think there is something suspicious about it.

I, a Japanese person, have never been a mourner at a funeral and have only attended funerals, so I don't know if it is like that or not.
I would appreciate it if you could let me hear your voices for my reference.

I have a question for those who have experience in mourning or supporting mourners.

▪️The funeral contract was paid off 30 years ago before my father-in-law died

Questionable points:

① The ceremony control manager, a 60-something woman, was not supposed to have a greeting at the beginning of the service, nor was she apologetic.

On the day of the ceremony, the ceremony manager herself was so engrossed in handling the audio equipment that she ignored the mourners' calls all the time due to the delayed start of the ceremony.

There was no one in charge of audio equipment on the day ＝ > The ceremony control manager took over for him, but he didn't move ？ He was focused and silent the whole time. He doesn't even look up.

The ceremony did not start even 10 minutes past the start time, and gradually the attendees started scurrying around, so the mourner said, "Let's start with a greeting from the mourner's family representative" and the ceremony started.
After all, the control manager was still absorbed in the operation, not even looking up or answering ？ or rather ignoring it. ！ ！ No apology.

Question: is this normal ？ ？

② I had a contracted photo movie time of the deceased.　Unexpectedly, the sound did not work.

The mourner's family members broadcasted music from their cell phones with a microphone.　There is a gap between the video and the movie, but the movie enters a movie endless state. 。。。。

Mourner's family members even more angry.

No apology from the wedding hall.
The ceremony manager was silent and expressionless, as if the movie was already made.

Mourner's family is angry, but endures complaints to continue the ceremony.


③ Contractual agreement that the company would transport the casket with six people (30 years ago ≪) =>
⚫︎ with three company staff members, using a cart. The company was charged for labor costs

⚫︎The staff's clothes were too rough and unbecoming, both attendees and relatives complained

Relatives were angry that the company should wear appropriate shirts and pay courtesy.

(I, Japanese also said, "That's just not the way we dress in Japan. I was expecting some formal attire even for the ceremony staff, but I was surprised to see them in work clothes. But they were in work clothes.

There was no meeting, so the company has the advantage... Unfortunately.

QUESTION: For a burial, is it still work clothes ？

④ Since it was a burial, the rule was to put a tarp in the ground $ so they charged me an extra 1500 or something like that.　
I tried to peek in to see if it was there that day, but a sentry stood guard and kicked the relatives out, telling them not to come within a 5m radius of my father-in-law's grave.

A sentry with a parasol will stand guard until the grave pit is completely sealed with dirt.
Real I don't know if there was a tarp.

Question:
In the case of a burial, can't you get close to the end ？

My relatives imagined it was like in the movies or something, where the casket is placed in the grave pit and the attendants pour flowers and soil over it.

I'm skeptical that this is a tarp scam ？ 。。。。

There's more, but is this the level of funerals in Hawaii ？
Mutually, my impression is that funeral companies have no courtesy.

• k
• mail
• 2023/07/13 12:55

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 last week, but we want a divorce.
So I have the following questions. I would appreciate it if you know or can help me.
・ If my husband is currently in California, should I file for divorce in California ？ or in Hawaii ？
・ I read that if I file for divorce in Hawaii, I need to live in Hawaii. ？
・ I have been married for 3 years and have no children. I don't want any money from him, but I would like to cut the divorce costs in half. ？
・ I would like to know if there is a good lawyer.

I have been researching on my own, but my knowledge is still limited, so I would appreciate any advice from someone with more knowledge.