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Tell us about your pet hotel.

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  • ネコ
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  • 2023/08/18 10:49

I think you mentioned a pet hotel run by a Japanese before, can you tell me about it?
If you know of any other good pet hotels, please let me know.

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Where can I study around Ala Moana?

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  • mame
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  • 2023/08/08 08:19

I would like to know if anyone knows of any recommended places, free spaces, cafes, etc. where I can study alone in the Ala Moana area.

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  • Cafe
  • 2023/08/08 (Tue) 23:03
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I don't know if they have wifi, but how about Honolulu Coffee across from the convention center ？ It's very clean and spacious. If you need wifi, Starbucks is the place to go ？ But I don't think I've seen any students studying at Starbucks lately. Maybe they don't have wifi service because of Corona so that people can't stay there for too long ？.

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  • HonoluluWaikiki
  • 2023/08/11 (Fri) 14:55
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Honolulu Coffee Experience Center, Starbucks has WiFi.

Starbucks in the lobby of the Ala Moana Hotel or something like that would be good.

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#4

I recommend the coworking space across the street from Whole Foods.

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Easy remodeling of studio condos

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  • ALOHA８０８
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  • 2023/08/09 10:39

Hello.

The studio condo we own is getting quite old and we are looking for someone
or a contractor who can replace the lights, repair the bathroom, etc.
Please let us know if you have any recommendations for companies, contractors, etc. that you use.

Thanks in advance.

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  • リノベ
  • 2023/08/10 (Thu) 09:22
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Hi
I hired Ken Park's company, which is listed in the Vivinavi Hawaii Town Guide ！
He seems to be Korean, but he speaks Japanese, was very kind and accommodating, and I was satisfied with the renovation ！
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I also contacted a certain A construction company that is also listed in the Town Guide for an estimate, but this person was nice at first, but became more and more arrogant and rude, and finally verbally abusive … As a result, I did not ask them to do the work and asked Ken Park's company to do it for me.
Please be careful.

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Mailing your belongings and car when moving out of state

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  • 渡り鳥
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  • 2023/08/10 03:16

Hello ！
I would appreciate any wisdom or experience you may have in advising me about moving from Hawaii to the Mainland.

For various reasons, I need to move from Hawaii to the Mainland, but since I am temporarily out of Hawaii, I am not likely to be able to make the various arrangements myself.
So I am looking for a service that can get my luggage ＝ from self storage to FedEx/UPS/USPS ・ to my car ＝ from the garage to Honolulu Port.
If anyone knows of such a service, we would love to know about it.

Thank you in advance.

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Returning to Japan for Children with Dual Citizenship

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  • さくら
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  • 2023/08/09 10:47

I suddenly realized that I will be taking my child, who was born in Hawaii, to Japan for the first time. At this time, which passport should I use to enter Japan or the U.S. ？ The ticket has already been purchased in the U.S. name.

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I think it would be best to ask the Japanese consulate.

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  • さくら
  • 2023/08/09 (Wed) 13:13
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Yes ！
Thank you.

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  • さくら
  • 2023/08/09 (Wed) 14:11
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I immediately inquired and was told that when entering and leaving the U.S. I would use my American passport and when entering and leaving Japan I would use my Japanese passport ！
This means that when entering and leaving Japan, my child and I will stand in the Japanese line and my American husband will stand separately in the foreigner's line.
If anyone can help me with this, please let me know. If anyone understands this, please answer me.
Also, I have both passports made, but if I use only my American passport, will there be any penalties?

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When you go through immigration, there will be an officer around, so ask him if you can join the line of Japanese people.
It depends on the officer, but I think there are many who say it is OK.
There is no penalty for using a passport, but you will be told to use a Japanese passport if you are in Japan. Some immigration officers may complain and complain about you. Basically, if you are Japanese, you must use a Japanese passport to enter Japan.
If you enter Japan with an American passport, you can only stay in Japan for 90 days because you are entering as a foreigner.
If something happens during your stay in Japan and you have to stay longer, it will be troublesome.
The reverse is also true. Be careful.

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  • さくら
  • 2023/08/09 (Wed) 19:17
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Thank you for your experience ！
Before I had a child, I had to separate from my husband and wait in line at immigration, and if one line was long, one of us would have to wait, but I was worried about waiting with a small child. I'm not at an airport in Japan, but I've had trouble with that waiting line.

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I called the police for a fender bender, but no police report was made.

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  • さの
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  • 2023/08/08 01:01

Has anyone ever had a fender bender and called the police and the officer actually came but no police report was made ？

I rented a car from Turo and the officer came immediately after the accident but 2 days later （ the accident happened on a Saturday When I went to the police station at night ） to pick up the police report, I was told that they could not find it.
When I called the phone number of the police officer who came after the accident and asked him what happened, he said that the drivers had exchanged contact information with each other and that he did not keep a record. I was stunned by the unthinkable response.

I want to go through my insurance company to fix the damage to my vehicle, is this possible without a police report? （ I have never heard of this before ）
Also, does anyone know if it is possible to have a police report made at a later date for a fender bender for example ？.

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I would like to return to Japan for a few years for nursing care purposes, etc. I have a question.

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  • Kanikani22
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  • 2023/07/24 12:49

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, mainly to check on my 85 year old parent who lives alone. But I have to work to make money.

I am not sure if I will live in the U.S. after 1-2 years, and if I decide to stay in Japan, I can give up my green card. But if those parents pass away, you can live in the US again. \If I apply for a re-entry card, I can stay in Japan for up to 2 years for now ＆ Is it ok to work ？

Question ②
If I don't have a re-entry card and stay in Japan for less than 6 months within a year every year, I can keep my green card, but if I stay for more than a few years, say 5 years, is my green card subject to confiscation?

In the meantime, if you know anything, please let me know.
Thank you very much.


I think it would be better to ask the immigration office, but I was wondering if I could get your knowledge here.

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You are right.

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  • HonoluluWaikiki
  • 2023/07/24 (Mon) 22:27
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I think Mr. Hawaiian is a robot, so don't take him seriously.

I think you should ask your lawyer.

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  • モルノモリ
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  • 2023/07/30 (Sun) 15:01
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AM1210 KZOO Radio, a
radio show on Fridays at 4:30 PM for 30 minutes.
There is a section for free questions to lawyers.
I had heard the same question before, but
I was listening while listening, so I don't remember the answer well.
It will be on the radio, but if you ask a question, it's a one-shot solution.

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  • MAG
  • 2023/08/05 (Sat) 21:30
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Indeed.

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You can find an article close to the first question of the topical person at the following URL.
https://www.sandiegotown.com/column/162/george-y-takahashi/1695/
Also, （ article close to the second question ） regarding the treatment of repeated entries and exits for a period of six months or less is available at the following URL.
https://www.us-lighthouse.com/life/visa/imincolumn_071621.html
Both are expert comments and can be trusted.
In my opinion, since you are Japanese, there should be no restrictions on working in Japan during your temporary return. However, you will need to include your income in Japan in your U.S. tax return. In addition, if you need to pay taxes in Japan （, you may be able to apply for a credit in the U.S. ） in this case, so we recommend that you consult with a tax accountant ／ in both Japan and the U.S. for more details.

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Couple Counseling

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  • Kanikani22
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  • 2023/08/06 00:28

I'm sorry, I just wanted to post this to see if anyone knows anything about this.

If anyone has been to couples counseling, I would like to know the good and the bad ？

I had to quit my job, and now that I quit, I spend more time with my husband, and I am very stressed and worried. We both don't want a divorce.　He is usually a good person when he is in a good mood, as well as in terms of finances in his old age.


Maybe it's his age, but ？ he talks more intimidatingly than before.
When I point it out, he says I'm wrong, and when I start recording him, he takes on a kinder tone.
He is not fair. ！ In front of a third party, he is a quiet husband.

I see couples counseling in movies, so I wonder if this really improves the relationship ？.

It seems expensive.
Please let me know if you know anything about it.

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  • Sean0914
  • 2023/08/06 (Sun) 00:48
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I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Setsuko Yano a long time ago.

It depends on the person whether it is effective or not,
but well, it changed my viewpoint and I am glad in some ways.

I was also able to use HMSA's insurance.

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Souvenirs from Japan for people in Hawaii

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  • Aloha
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  • 2023/08/03 00:28

Hello.
I would like to bring some Japanese food as a gift to my Asian friends who grew up in Hawaii.
Do you have any suggestions for a relatively popular snack or Japanese food that is not sold at Donki or Mitsuwa? ？
Preferably something light that will last a long time. Sweat

Please give me some good ideas.

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  • Aloha
  • 2023/08/03 (Thu) 22:48
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Yes, I think I'll buy it at the airport
Tokyo Banana, nice Ђ(≥ ▽ ≤ Ђ)
thank you ！

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#5

Hello.

My son who was born and raised in Hawaii buys these souvenirs for his friends in Hawaii.
1, Tokyo bananas
2, Kit Kat Emaki (currently not sold in Hawaii)
The green tea is especially popular.
3、Bakake, a mix of large bags
(only one kind in Hawaii)》
4、Gin no Budou Sugar Butter Sandwich
5、ROYCE's chocolate
(bought at a store after passport control)

Cheese Tart, I think it's ok.
I once brought home a Basque cheesecake in a cool bag.
I prepared a small refrigerant (less than 100ml), but
I was told at the baggage checkpoint that it was not allowed, so I threw it away on the spot.
but when I bought some chocolates at ROYCE', I bought 2 sets of refrigerant and wrapping material for 100 yen. I replaced them in the bask cake's cold storage bag along with the chocolates. Two sets for 200 yen. There were 4 small ones in the bag.

I can't wait to see my friends' happy faces 🎵.

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  • Aloha
  • 2023/08/04 (Fri) 00:54
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nuiloamama

too nice ✨ ✨ thank you so much for the information 😆😆
I almost gave up on the cheese tart because I saw that dairy and egg products are tricky 💦
cheesecake was ok
Get a cooler at Lloyds after immigration, that's good. （ And chocolate, of course. LOL ）
My friend went with miso soup or crackers, so maybe, Bakake, good souvenir👍

By the way, you can find some "Asage" at Donki or Mitsuwa ？ I was wondering if I should get freeze dried, maybe instead
I will bring some Tokyo Banana 👍

I definitely want to bring something that is not available in Oahu ！ ！
（ Hokkaido cheese tart, is it available ？ ）?

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  • nuiloamama
  • 2023/08/04 (Fri) 19:47
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Aloha,

Asage is sold at Donki.
Nagatanien sells freeze-dried miso soup, but it is very expensive. ？

Eggs are not allowed in furikake, but are okay in western and Japanese sweets.
Incidentally, mayonnaise also contains eggs, but it is okay.

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  • 2023/08/05 (Sat) 23:57
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nuiloamama

Thank you for your comment 😆😆
I'll definitely quit the asage 🙏
He also likes miso soup and soups, so I'll bring freeze dried miso soup, soup, cheese tart, Roy's chocolate, large bag mix of banana cake, Tokyo bana I'd like to bring a little bit of the following 😆

It's really helpful and informative 😆
Thank you very much m(_ __ _)m

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Diagnosis of ASD

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  • Honu808
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  • 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-ADHD Center
Oahu Psychological Services
Malama Pono Autism Center
but I don't have much information. I was wondering if anyone who knows how it went when I took the test there
could tell me about the process.

If you have any other information, please let us know.
If it is not too much trouble, I would be happy to receive your e-mail.

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