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Looking for a preschool for 3 year olds

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#1
  • Era
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  • 2023/08/21 23:39

I am not sure where to send my child to preschool ❖(town ❖).
Please let me know if you have any recommendations.
Thank you very much.

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  • 3歳の女の子ママ
  • 2023/08/22 (Tue) 09:04
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Hi ! We started a 3 year old class this year and I have had a tutor since I was 2.
It depends on whether the school is an exam school or a wait list school.

If it is an exam school, then St. Clements, Montessori Community School, Unity School, Central Union, and Midpac.

If you don't need to take entrance exams,
KCAA next to Kakaako Whole Foods, Seagull, Kawaiahao, Makiki Church, Hongwanji, Waialae, FBC, Olivet, St. Patrick's....

All of the schools you are considering are over 15,000 per year tuition $.
In Tuition, St. Patrick, Olivet, and Segal were unbeatable at schools that did not need to take the test.
For your information.

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  • do
  • 2023/08/22 (Tue) 14:42
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1 ・ I only knew of 2 preschools, but I have been trying to find out about them for the past 6 months, so I thought it would be helpful to know what I did to start my child at a new school next year.
You can ask your acquaintances, but if you search for preschools on google maps, you will find a lot of preschools. Some places were paperless.
Once the application is submitted and accepted, you will be able to secure one for your child. In my opinion, the places where people who know everyone with kids and want to put them in private school from elementary school send them, the tuition is high, it's hard to get in because of the entrance exams, and some places don't do in-person tours in the first place. I haven't heard from the one that said they would do it if it were virtual, but they don't have any plans right now and would email me when they did...it's been two months now and I haven't heard from them. My requirements were that the place be easy to get to, the tuition was reasonable, and the school had a good atmosphere. Some places are starting to accept applications now, but some are already full for the next school year, so I think you should keep deciding.

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#4

Thank you all for the information !
I will look into it properly.

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  • ママ
  • 2023/08/23 (Wed) 15:47
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Hello. Do you want to go to school right away ? Since the new school year is starting this month everywhere, many schools may be on waitlist, but if you wait 6 months or so, there may be openings, so it would be good to check how many people are waiting on waitlist at the time of application.

I have heard good things about Kawaiahao, Angels at play, Hongwanji, and Sacred Heart from people I know.

I had to keep an excel sheet to compare them because they really vary from school to school in terms of tuition, hours, after school, lunch availability, educational policy, etc.

By the way, in Town, preschool at Wai'alae Elementary School, a charter school, is free under government jurisdiction. The school will start accepting applications for the 2024 school year in January 2024, though the odds are very high. Good luck finding a good school.

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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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#2

You are right.

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#3
  • 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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#6
  • MAG
  • 2023/08/05 (Sat) 21:30
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Indeed.

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#7

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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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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Long lines at Hawaiian Airlines

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  • 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.

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  • Kanikani22
  • 2023/07/04 (Tue) 01:27
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I used this service in mid-April to Japan arriving at Narita.

I arrived 3 hours before the flight and had to wait in a long check-in line. .....
I was told that the reason for the long line was because the same counter was used for Haneda flights departing earlier than Narita flights.

The machine is at the same counter. The machine finally gave me a ticket after 3 tries. My husband stayed on the line and I went to the machine, and when it didn't work after two tries, I was worried about giving up, but on the third try I got it. !

An American ? looking person was also struggling, but he looked like he could manage.

There were a few Japanese who tried to check in using the machine, but gave up and returned to the line.

By the way,
my husband's passport was accepted easily from the beginning, but my passport was out twice.

And as for checked baggage,
we were told to take our paper tickets to the "ticketed counter".
I showed the ticket flier and the attendant called me to come over.

I left the long line safely, but this time the checkpoint was so crowded that I was just in time to board.

The familiar faces in the long line around us boarded the plane, gasping for breath... I wondered if the people further back in the line had boarded ? but I couldn't tell.

By the way, Hawaiian Airlines has a plane in the domestic area, so even if I check in at international flight, I have to move to the domestic area after all.

For your information....

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  • 関空行き
  • 2023/07/04 (Tue) 22:49
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kanikani22

Thank you for the useful information!
I see you tried the machine,
I see some light now.

Last time I returned home alone, but this time I have a companion
so I will have one person wait in line just in case, and a few others will try
the machine.

By the way, as of last month, the Hawaiian baggage checkpoint was
moved to the international end of the
terminal at Domestic (Interisland).
It used to be the farthest opposite end, but
now it is closer.
So after checking in at the international terminal, it is not too far to go to
the baggage check point at the domestic terminal.
When I used this terminal, it was relatively quiet and I could go there easily.

I will share the information here again
for your reference when I return home this month.
Thank you all.

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#11

I checked with the Hawaiian ground staff before,
the kiosk machine can be used if you have a Japanese passport.
If you approach the counter and ask for your checked baggage when there is an opening. The company will be happy to help you.

After attaching the luggage tag issued by the machine,
I usually go to the back of the counter and ask for a gap between customers and clients to deal with,
completing check-in in a flash.

TSA can be entered from anywhere, so it is one way to find an open space and use it.
Note, however, that the TSA PRE-only entrance is only accessible if you are eligible for it.
Incidentally, the Interisland Terminal should not accept check-in for Japanese flights.

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  • 関空行き
  • 2023/07/11 (Tue) 18:38
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Mr. Elephant

Thank you for the information !
I see that it is possible to check in at the machine if you have a Japanese passport.
I heard that you can also check in your baggage by looking at the gap between the time you check in and the time you leave.

I have some hope that we will be able to make it for now.
Thank you all for your information.

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#13
  • 関空行き
  • 2023/07/23 (Sun) 19:50
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Topic.
I am reporting that I recently flew Hawaiian Airlines.

We arrived at Honolulu airport 3 hours before boarding time.
The check-in line was not very long, but it took about
30 minutes to be called to the counter
from the beginning of the line.

Actually, I first tried to check in at the machine, but
I got an error
no matter how many times I tried to enter the number of pieces of baggage to check in, so I asked the agent there
who managed to get my boarding pass, but …
the agent continued to check me in. The agent continued to operate the baggage check, but the error continued
.
And finally, the baggage tag could not be produced by the machine
and I was told to get in line for check-in ….
I had no choice but to get in line at the end of the line …
However, another person who was operating the machine next to me had a boarding pass and
baggage tag, so it seems that there are cases where you can check in
without any problem.

I was not satisfied with the result, but
there are more counters than before, and
the line seems to be getting better, so
I guess it is acceptable at least for now.
I don't recommend it for people with children or the elderly, though.

This is a late report on the current status of Hawaiian Airlines
.
I would like to make an earnest request to Hawaiian Airlines
so that I can check in by machine without any problem.

Thank you for reading this long report.

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We were married in the state of Hawaii and currently my husband lives in California and I live in Japan. I would like to know about divorce.

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  • k
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  • 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.

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  • 相見積もり
  • 2023/07/13 (Thu) 20:23
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I don't have any experience with divorce, so I don't know, but rather than asking questions here, why don't you consult several attorneys?
An internet search will turn up several divorce attorneys who offer FREELY CONSULTATION. Since you will probably end up hiring an attorney to handle the divorce proceedings, I think it is important to find an attorney who will be a good advocate for you and work with you to make the divorce process as advantageous as possible for you. One idea would be to ask for a good lawyer here, but I think it would be very important to have a good match with Mr. K. I think it is difficult to recommend what kind of lawyer would be a good fit for you when you have no idea what kind of person Mr. K is and do not know him directly. I have always done at least 3 quotes when I was wondering which service to choose, and I was always satisfied with my choice.
I write "cross-quotes", but I don't mean that we decide on price, but rather that we meet and talk to each other in person and compare the results comprehensively. By hearing from more than one person, the issues become clearer and more obvious to me, and I gradually understand which person is likely to do their best to take care of me.
Some lawyers may not offer free initial consultations, but anyway, I think that if you search the Internet, briefly check their websites and word-of-mouth, and contact the ones you think would be a good fit, then meet with them in person and ask the above questions, you will be on the right track.

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accounting firm

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  • Licco
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  • 2023/06/27 12:09

The Japanese person in charge at the accounting firm I have been using for my personal Tax Return for 7 years has quit, so I am planning to look for the next place.
I am still in the process of researching which one is reliable.
But I want to tell the existing accounting firm that I am terminating my continuance now.
I have completed all payments and such for 2022.
So they are going to write something called a Termination letter, but I haven't found the next place yet, so I'm having trouble figuring out how to tell them. I don't know the process.
Anyone with experience please tell me how to write a termination letter.
Thanks in advance.

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Tell me about ESL in Kindergarten ^ ^

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#1
  • Mahalo
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  • 2023/07/04 02:34

We recently moved to Hawaii.
My 5 year old daughter will be enrolled in Kindergarten this fall.
In Japan, she attended English conversation lessons once a week but speaks very little English.
In this case, would it be better to send her to a school with ESL? ? I was thinking that since she is still in kindergarten, it may not be necessary, but I would appreciate your advice since there are no other people around who are in a similar environment.
Thank you !

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#2

Don't worry, a five year old will be speaking English in six months.

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Do you know a reliable divorce lawyer ??

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#1
  • Ponpon
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  • 2023/06/21 12:05

I'm currently in the middle of a divorce, but it's too late anyway.
Let's wait and see what the other person will do.
Time is passing and it seems to be getting worse and worse.
I've talked to a lawyer, but he hasn't given me any advice on what to do, and I want to end it right away.
I don't know if this is how it is with lawyers.
I'm looking for a lawyer who can be more aggressive and reassuring
in making arrangements. Anyone know if you have used one yourself or
heard about them ? or even if you have heard rumors about them?

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#2

Miyamoto, attorney, costs around $10,000
Any attorney in Hawaii will take 6 months.

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#3

Are you Attorney Miyamoto?

You are in Lighthouse. Thank you.

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Newborn Photo

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#1
  • Newborn Photo
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  • 2023/06/24 10:29

Nice to meet you.

I am expecting a baby in a few weeks.
I am looking for someone to take newborn photos before the birth, but I have not been able to find anyone.
If anyone knows of a good photographer, please let me know.
Thank you very much.

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  • 2023/06/24 (Sat) 15:46
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If it's before the birth, are you talking about maternity photos ?
If the birth is coming up in a few weeks, I don't know if you can get an appointment, but have you checked out The Vibe in Ward ? I just contacted them and asked someone I know for photos, so I didn't actually use them. They also do newborn photos there.
You might try to solicit a hobbyist photographer to take photos for you on this Vibe Navi.

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Baby
Thank you for sharing your valuable information.
I am looking for a place to have my unborn child's picture taken, but I have not been able to find one, so I consulted with you.
I will contact them as soon as possible !
Thank you very much.

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  • さてさて
  • 2023/06/24 (Sat) 22:28
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I had my baby at Kapiolani Hospital and had a photographer who was referred to me by the hospital come to my hospital room. They took some cute pictures of me! It was so long ago that I don't remember the details, but I guess I will be able to meet my baby soon ! I wish you a safe delivery :)

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Well now, Mr.
thank you for this valuable information. I have never heard that you could come to my hospital room and take pictures. It will be a very precious memory for me. I will check with the hospital. I'm just anxious about when the contractions will start, but I think I have to get through them somehow. Thank you.

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I am looking for LITTLE GIRAFFE baby items.

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  • miki
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  • 2023/06/18 22:58

Do you know where I can find LITTLE GIRAFFE baby products ?
It is a brand from California, USA.
I am looking for it because I forgot it in Japan and my 2 year old son won't sleep without it.
Please help me.

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  • nuiloamama
  • 2023/06/19 (Mon) 09:57
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I once bought a
blanket at Nordstrom's in Ala Moana at Christmas time.

There were only 3 kinds, though.

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#3

If you can't find a place that sells it, why not look on Amazon ??

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