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The grade level at which public schools begin using tablets is ?
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- Mido
- 2026/09/03 16:37
I still have a child in preschool, and my mother-in-law bought him a tablet, saying he might use it at school, but When do students typically start using tablets at school? ? I assumed that even if they do start using them, they’d be using ones provided by the school—is that correct? ?
Since time spent on a tablet counts as screen time, I’d prefer to avoid it as much as possible for now.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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My daughter is currently in 11th grade, so things may have changed in elementary school by now, but I think students start having opportunities to use computers around kindergarten.
Furthermore, if either parent is Japanese, even if the child is fluent in English, there’s a high probability they’ll be encouraged to participate in ESL classes, and computers were used in those classes as well. Computers and tablets were provided by the school; students weren’t allowed to take them home.
She’s in private school now, and while the cost is technically included in tuition, the devices are provided by the school. Of course, since she uses them for homework, she’s now been given one to manage on her own.
I completely understand the concern about not wanting children to use them from too young an age.
However, since I can’t very well tell the school, “I’m worried about screen time, so I don’t want them to use it much,” and then have them stop using it altogether, I think the only option is to manage screen time at home and make adjustments there.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- Mido
- 2026/09/04 (Fri) 17:20
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Thank you for your post, Tome-san. !
You mentioned you’re not familiar with the current elementary school system, but I understand that students use tablets in ESL classes at school. I believe my daughter’s first language is English, but since I’m Japanese, I’m worried she might end up in an ESL class.
Since tablets are so easy to use with just one finger, I’d prefer it if they recommended using computers instead. I’m worried that if she starts with the easier option, she might have trouble transitioning to a computer with a keyboard later on. It’s fine if she only uses the tablet for studying, but I’m worried she might get addicted if she finds out she can use it for YouTube or games.
If we end up using a tablet at home, I’ll have to make sure to monitor it closely so she doesn’t use it for anything other than her studies.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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Hello
My son is currently in first grade, but he’s been using an iPad since kindergarten.
Since they use the ones provided by the school, he never brings one home. It’s not like he uses it every day, though—it’s just that he sometimes uses it for math or writing.
Each student has their own iPad, which is managed by the teacher, so it seems the students aren’t allowed to touch them except when they’re being used in class.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- Mido
- 2026/09/10 (Thu) 14:00
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Thank you for your post, Fish Shop !
So they really do start using them in kindergarten, don't they?
I don't want them to find out that they can watch YouTube and play games on the tablet, but they'll probably start talking about that with their friends at school anyway.
I'm worried.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
It looks like I won't be able to use Yahoo Japan Mail anymore.
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- YAHOO
- 2026/09/09 20:36
Today, when I tried to check my email, I saw a message saying, “You may no longer be able to use this service with your current login method,” and was instructed to complete registration via social media authentication or similar methods. It seems that overseas cell phone numbers can’t be registered, so I wonder if they’re planning to make it unusable for people living abroad. ? My AI says Yahoo Japan is already unusable in Europe.
The other day, when I got a flu shot at Longs, I was told that I could no longer register a Yahoo Japan email address.
If you don’t use Yahoo Japan, what email service do you use? ? I also have a Gmail account, but it has limited storage, so I can’t use it as my primary email unless I free up some space.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I'm looking for a violin class taught in Japanese.
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- バイオリン
- 2026/07/07 14:01
I'm looking for a ( Japanese-language ) violin class for my child, who just turned 3.
I'm only looking for places that offer instruction in Japanese, so if you know of any, I would appreciate it if you could let me know. !This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I’ve taken lessons at Virtuoso Violin.
Everyone from young children to adults seemed to be enjoying their lessons.
Please feel free to check out their website.
https://virtuosoviolinhawaii.com/This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- バイオリン
- 2026/07/22 (Wed) 18:42
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Thank you for letting me know. So there is a Japanese teacher there. I’d like to get in touch with them.
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- HIRO
- 2026/08/04 (Tue) 09:32
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I think you'll also find them at the music school in Ala Moana.
https://www.reneesmusichawaii.com/japanese/teachers/This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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There’s a female instructor who was born in Japan and raised in Hawaii—a graduate of the Austrian 🇦🇹 National Academy of Music—who gives piano and violin lessons to students of all ages.
She offers lessons in Japanese, English, and German, so why not search for the following and get in touch? ?
SEVEN SEAS MUSIC STUDIO
The studio has two locations: Kaimuki and Ewa Beach.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- バイオリン
- 2026/09/04 (Fri) 10:40
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HIRO and ALIKA_HNL, thank you for the information. I'll reach out to them.
This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
To Property Owners (About Room Sharing)
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- 仕事
- 2026/08/22 14:36
I posted this because I’d like to hear from owners who rent out their rooms through a room-sharing arrangement
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Regarding personal belongings, furniture, or appliances
—and how to handle situations where it’s unclear who caused the damage when
several people are living together—we’d like to hear your advice as we’re planning to start renting out a room ourselves
and want to learn about various issues, such as disputes between tenants
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Thank you in advance 🤲This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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Babysitter Placement Agency
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- そうめん好き
- 2026/07/25 17:35
I live in Hawaii. I have two children, ages 2 and 5. Since both my spouse and I work and often have to work late, we’d like to use a babysitting agency. I’d appreciate any advice from anyone who has experience with this. Thank you in advance.
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- Hibi
- 2026/08/19 (Wed) 16:30
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If you have a spare room, I’d recommend considering a live-in babysitter ( Au Pair ) as one of your options.
There’s a placement agency called “Au Pair International,” and Hawaii is one of the areas they cover. !This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Children's HOLO Cards
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- HOLO
- 2026/08/12 10:38
My child will turn 6 next month.
We use The Bus to get to school, but it seems a HOLO card is required starting at age 6, so we need to get one.
Is going to the Kalihi Transit Center the only way to do this?
Also, do I have to bring my child with me to the Kalihi Transit Center to get the card?
Or can I get it done if I go alone as a parent, as long as I bring my passport or other ID?
If anyone knows, please let me know.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- rak
- 2026/08/12 (Wed) 14:07
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I'm not up to date on the latest information, but I believe you could also get one at the service counters of Foodland and Time’s Supermarket at Ala Moana Shopping Center.
You can also have multiple accounts under your own name.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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You can't get HOLO cards for children at places like Foodland.
This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- rak
- 2026/08/12 (Wed) 16:17
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My apologies.
It seems you need a photo ID (such as a passport) to get the children’s discount.
It seems the locations are limited to
Satellite City Halls (except Ala Moana Center)
TheBus Pass Office (Kalihi)
Online (see form below)
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Since I’ll probably be taking the bus with my child to school, this was very helpful.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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https://www.thebus.org/Fare/FareTran_Youth_Japanese.asp
#4 You're absolutely right, rak.
I'll post the URL here for reference.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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Thank you, everyone.
Satellite City Hall operates by appointment only and had no openings until the second week of next month. … It looks like I’ll have to go to the Karihi Transit Center. Thank you for the information.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Road Test Without a Car
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- Ray
- 2026/08/08 21:46
I’ve passed the written test and am now trying to schedule my road test.
For those who have no issues with driving skills—such as having driven in another state—and who took the test in a rental car rather than using their own car or borrowing a friend’s, is there anyone here? ?
I’ve seen comments on blogs from quite a while ago saying things like, “There are rental car companies that’ll lend cars to provisional license holders for the test,” or “I was able to use an hourly car-sharing service,” but since there are no details—such as which specific companies were used—they’re not helpful at all.
If anyone has personal experience with this, please share your story with me.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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Discovery Bay Condominium
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- サウナ❤️
- 2026/07/14 12:05
My parents and I are currently planning a one-month vacation to Hawaii. ! I love saunas, so I’d like to stay at Discovery Bay, but… what’s the temperature in the sauna there? ?
Does anyone who lives there know?⁉ ️ Could you please let me know?
Thank you in advance🙇 ♀ ️This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- AL
- 2026/07/14 (Tue) 21:47
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It would be faster to ask Discovery Bay directly.
On rare occasions, it may be closed for maintenance.
I’d recommend the sauna at Sky Ala Moana instead.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I live in Discovery Bay !
When it gets hot, the thermometer sometimes reads 140, but since that’s in Fahrenheit, I don’t think it’s as hot as it is in Japan.
Also, it occasionally breaks down.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Please let me know if you know of any
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- アンマスク
- 2026/04/05 19:06
I don't think I should name names, so
I would appreciate your understanding, but
isn't it very difficult to find a Japanese American hair salon in Hawaii and a salon manager
?
I finally found one, but
she suddenly "quit".I would like to go back to the salon if she is working in another salon.
She was working at a salon not far from the Hilton until about March.
If anyone knows her, please let me know.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I was probably in the care of the same person for a long time.
I heard of his retirement just as I was thinking ! that I had finally found someone I could trust as well.
Her instagram also disappeared and I am wondering if there were some sudden circumstances.
If you are still in Hawaii I would like to know too.
( sorry for the non-answer )This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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#2 Mikecat
I visited many hair salons in Hawaii
and finally found the right stylist,
so now I can't look any further.
Please let me know if you have any information about this stylist that you liked
.
Thank you!This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
That I don't share my mother-in-law's idea of education.
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- 子育て
- 2026/04/19 23:02
My mother-in-law is a fourth-generation Japanese-American, and she is a very kind person, but I sometimes have a hard time sympathizing with her ideas about child-rearing.
She told me that I need to make my children say "Please may I have xxxx." instead of "I want to eat xxxx. And if the child can say it properly, I say I will give it to him. I think it is meaningless to train my children to say it politely, because sometimes I cannot give it to them no matter how politely they ask for it. On the other hand, I am worried that children will think they can get anything if they ask politely.
This explanation is a bit confusing, but if anyone can understand it, I would appreciate your advice.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 子育て終了ママ
- 2026/04/20 (Mon) 13:37
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I think that praising a child's language and giving treats are two completely different things.
While praising the child when he uses correct language, if he asks for a snack when he shouldn't, the mother should gently explain why it's not a good time.Since your mother-in-law is also a kind person, I am sure that she will understand the basic things that are important in your family if you discuss them with her. In my case, my own mother is a person who tends to get emotional when her opinion is not taken, but my American mother-in-law was very kind. Sometimes she gave me advice, but she was not pushy. Whenever she disagreed with my ideas, I would explain my own ideas softly, and she would think about it, so there was almost never an awkward moment. We eventually got along so well that we could talk about harsh things and laugh at each other, so I think it's better not to get frustrated in the beginning. Good luck. This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 子育て
- 2026/04/21 (Tue) 13:45
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Thank you for the adbus, mama who finished raising her child !
It's good to accept once ! and step up to the plate.
I thought it would be good to teach my kids to use polite language with Gramma, since I only see my mother-in-law when I go to stay with her that way.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- ここ
- 2026/04/21 (Tue) 15:01
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As you mentioned in your advice, I also think that correcting language and giving treats are two different things. In Hawaii, there seems to be a lot of differences in the way people speak depending on their parents' background, the area they live in, the school they attend, the homeroom teacher, etc. Teaching them correct and beautiful English in addition to the locale-specific English will help them when they become adults. I think that teaching them correct and beautiful English in addition to loco-style English will be useful for them when they grow up. If they get a job in the U.S. mainland or travel around the world in the future, it will be essential for them to speak standard English. My husband is very local and went to a private school in Oahu with a very strict language policy, but he spent his adolescence in the countryside of the Big Island of Hawaii, so he speaks with a very thick pidgin accent. I am very envious because I can speak in a casual pidgin with the locals and in beautiful English otherwise. I am also done raising my children, but I was quite strict with my children's snacks. The most important thing is to be consistent in addition to explaining things properly to your child. I think it is best to explain things the same way every time, using logic that is easy for the child to understand, without changing from one thing to another depending on the mother's mood or mood. In my own case, it was often agonizing, but I was saved when, as an adult, my children told me, "I didn't understand then, but now I understand why mom did what she did, and I am grateful that she did.
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- 子育て
- 2026/04/21 (Tue) 15:29
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!
I thought it was not necessary to speak so politely because my English is at a daily conversational level and I only know Hawaii, and moreover, my child just turned 4 years old, so I thought it was enough if I could talk to him. But in the future, it would be better to have a good command of the language !.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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