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1. Safety in Hawaii(4kview/32res) Daily life 2024/03/24 18:51
2. Transporting books from Hawaii to California(689view/2res) Daily life 2024/01/09 05:22
3. Single fathers(496view/0res) Daily life 2023/11/19 03:38
4. Prices, how are they really ??(1kview/7res) Daily life 2023/07/25 19:55
5. Choosing a Funeral Home(292view/0res) Daily life 2023/07/04 01:39
6. Portable Air Conditioner(1kview/1res) Daily life 2023/05/02 16:21
7. Did you buy Laptop in Japan or in the US ??(1kview/7res) Daily life 2023/04/22 10:12
8. Please let me know if anyone has changed from Spec...(2kview/8res) Daily life 2023/04/18 20:32
9. car lease(1kview/2res) Daily life 2022/11/27 17:55
10. Senior Citizens Moving to Hawaii ・ Job Seeking(5kview/23res) Daily life 2022/10/16 02:22
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Safety in Hawaii

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#1
  • okitemasu
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  • 2024/02/14 20:10

I've heard it's getting worse, but I'm not sure how it really is ?
Is it dangerous to walk to work or walk during the day while wearing earphones ?
I think I live in the Waikiki, McCully, Ala Moana, Makiki area.

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#29

You write that you have a problem with bus drivers letting homeless people on the bus, but
you can't refuse them ? the person to whom the driver himself can say don't get on or get off at his own discretion is drinking,
or someone with a bottle of alcohol, or someone who is making noise or fighting or acting up with anyone And so on. I can't tell them not to get on just because they are homeless.
The driver doesn't have the authority to refuse you a ride just because he doesn't like you.

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#30
  • さてさて
  • 2024/03/22 (Fri) 21:47
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I am a homeowner myself, but I don't understand what Jack is talking about at all. lol
I think everyone has their own circumstances and opinions, and I am sure everyone uses the bus.
I am mainly taking my kids to and from school, so my car is the only way to get around, but my kids want to ride the bus
just for fun ? I'm thinking about taking the bus with them when I get the chance. ddmm808, your son is using the bus for the environment, and I think that's wonderful.
I am sure there are many people who choose public transportation for that reason.

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#31

Mr. Jack, what everyone is upset about is your Itsukpou-like judgment and over-the-top attitude. I'll list them here in bullet points since you don't seem to have noticed them.
1. It is the driver's fault for letting a homeless person on the bus
The State of Hawaii, by US law, discriminates on the basis of race, equality in all things
and public transportation allows people to ride the bus except those who would harm them. Drivers cannot refuse you because you are homeless.
I personally sympathize with some ex-servicemen who have become homeless because of the trauma of past wars.
2. You can't ask a bus rider not to come to your house or
not to sit on the bus.
Maybe it's time to publicly tell bus riders who visit your house that you are afraid of Non welcome Coronas.
Jack, it is your home, your castle, so please make yourself comfortable and stress free.
3. When you become a home owner, you will understand.
It doesn't matter if you are a homeowner or a renter, there is only a difference between Mortgage and Rent 。
I am a homeowner too, but I have friends who gave up their own cars and come to visit me by bus. I am so thankful to them for coming by bus and I make them a cup of cold barley tea with all my heart. Corona is airborne and not yet 100% understood. We cannot say that you are infected on the bus. You can get it in spas, spas, schools, workplaces, everywhere.
I can understand why you are getting angry at the offensive remarks you have been making lately.

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#32
  • ホノルル
  • 2024/03/24 (Sun) 17:42
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I believe all of Jack's Posts have been deleted by the administrators.

After all, comments that insult bus users will not be tolerated.

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#33
  • みこ
  • 2024/03/24 (Sun) 18:51
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# 26 ddmm808

I thought that because I visited you on the bus that you had to sit in the garage instead of in the house. I would be more saddened and angry if the comments here were different from the actual situation. They usually let me in the house.

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Transporting books from Hawaii to California

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#1
  • 本の運び方
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  • 2023/12/31 07:31

We are moving and will be relocating from Hawaii to California. I have a large amount of books and would appreciate your wisdom if you have a cosy way to transport them.
I am thinking of putting them in suitcases and transporting them personally, asking a moving company, mailing them, etc.
Thank you in advance.

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#2

I just moved to Hawaii from CA, and even USPS can send very heavy boxes of books and documents for much less than regular shipping costs. I have sent several boxes of books at a discount.

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  • 2024/01/09 (Tue) 05:22
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Thanks for the info ! ! !

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Single fathers

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#1
  • Sum
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  • 2023/11/19 03:38

Hello.
Is there anyone who is a single father in Hawaii

I posted this because I would like to talk
with a single father.
I am working and raising a preschooler
so I may be slow to respond.

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Prices, how are they really ??

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  • なな
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  • 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 ??

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#3

You are right.

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#4
  • HonoluluWaikiki
  • 2023/07/24 (Mon) 22:22
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Prices, I think they are starting to settle down.

A cup of coffee at a Cafe is not $ 10.

A cup of coffee at Honolulu Coffee Experience Center
Iced coffee is $ 6.

Starbucks would be $ 5 or so.

If it was a hotel cafe, it would be like that, including tip.

I think some of the information is wrong. I think the reason is that
they are trying to discourage
travel to the U.S. by saying that the U.S. has a high inflation rate.

I don't believe much information from people who only see Waikiki
. They are giving out some pretty ridiculous information.

Japan was too cheap, so I guess they finally got the price right
.

The weak yen is also having an effect.

It is not uncommon for an egg costing 900 yen in Japanese yen to be the same
in US dollars.

Eggs and other $ 3 or less prices are coming back.

Well, you can take the Waikiki tipsters for what they are
it is what it is.

It used to be that Hawaii was expensive, now NYC is
the most expensive, SF, LA, etc., and Honolulu
is cheaper than SF.

Don't put too much trust in bullshit information.

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#5
  • HonoluluWaikiki
  • 2023/07/24 (Mon) 22:26
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Hawaiian is probably a robot, so let's not deal with him.

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#6

Honoluluwaikiki is also an AI?

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  • なな
  • 2023/07/25 (Tue) 19:55
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Thank you all !

Mr. Koji
I had seen one flyer from a supermarket, but it is very helpful to have several !

HonoluluWaikiki
I see. I also heard people talk about the high cost of living, but it doesn't seem that different from when I was there before. ・ ・ ・ ? I remember my last city in the US was like this, too. ? I was uncertain and asked a question.

Restaurants and such have been expensive for a long time.

Thank you very much for your help ! I will consider going there as long as I can drink coffee !.

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Choosing a Funeral Home

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  • Kanikani22
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  • 2023/07/04 01:39

My parents-in-law own a cemetery in Kaneohe. I was fed up with the funeral company at my father-in-law's funeral. The funeral home operates the cemetery, so those who own the cemetery have only one choice if they want to be buried here ?
Is that how it is ??

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Portable Air Conditioner

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  • 昼寝
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  • 2023/04/30 15:47

Nice to meet you. I am currently living in a rental condo, but it is hot and I need air conditioning, so please tell me about portable air conditioners.
The living room lanai has four sliding glass doors, the left and right sides are fixed and the two in the middle are pulled from the left and right sides to meet in the middle
window ? door ?.
When I look at portable air conditioners on Amazon and other places that are labeled as having a window kit, they are usually the
type with the hose coming out of a small window and the window kit can be fixed, but ours has a large window ? and a sliding glass door ?. But ours is a large window with a sliding glass door and it is aligned in the middle. I would like to know if anyone has used a portable air conditioner on a
window ? or door ? of this type, how it can be installed, and if there is a Window Kit that can be adjusted for larger windows ? or doors ? or
. I would like to know if there is a Window Kit that can be adjusted to larger window and door and sizes, and most importantly, if the Window Kit can be inserted between both doors when the door is closed, can it be fixed without tape
and after use can the door be simply opened and the Window Kit inserted be removed?
Also, how effective is the portable air conditioner at cooling the air ? as well as the Split AC?
I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but please tell me.

I'm thinking of looking for a water cooler ? or a cold air conditioner ? but I want to use it in Hawaii
on a humid plus hot day and I'm worried about humidity...
I'm not very coherent Sorry for the sentence...,

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#2
  • AC
  • 2023/05/02 (Tue) 16:21
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Hello ! We have a similar Sliding Door, but we are very happy with our portable AC.
You are on a high floor ? then you only use it a few days a year ?
then I don't think you need to install a Split AC. It is convenient for storage because you can extend it only on the days you use it and make it smaller afterwards. The hose is a little bit in the way though.

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Did you buy Laptop in Japan or in the US ??

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#1
  • Mag
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  • 2023/04/15 11:24

I live in Hawaii.

I am about to buy a new laptop.

I was wondering if you guys could tell me which store in Hawaii ( US online ) or Japan

you bought it from ?

why Japan is better and why US ( Hawaii ) is better. I would be very happy.

Please do so !

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#4

A, most things you might take on a trip, such as a PC, are now DUAL VOLTAGE. ( I think it says something like 100v-240v. )
Electric toothbrushes such as Sonicare can be bought in either country.
So there is no problem with the voltage whether you buy it in Japan or in the US.
However, sometimes the shape of the plugs of American products are different
so you may need a conversion plug for that ? or so.

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#5
  • Mag
  • 2023/04/17 (Mon) 10:00
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Halo-san A

Thank you very much for your reply.

I was thinking that it would be better to buy something in Yen that can be bought in Japan because of the weak Yen and strong US dollar, but

if a PC bought in Japan is not guaranteed in the US, it is still better to buy in the US.

Very helpful.

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#6
  • gogoaraiguma
  • 2023/04/21 (Fri) 15:49
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I am of the school of thought that I buy things from Japanese manufacturers in Japan. Many major electronics stores in Japan will answer your questions in detail, so you don't have to worry when you buy, and when problems arise, you can solve them by doing a Google search in Japanese.

I understand that many countries are involved to make one product, but I still buy products from Japanese manufacturers in Japan to support Japan because it used to be the main production in Japan.

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  • PCの海外保証
  • 2023/04/21 (Fri) 16:05
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More than 15 years ago, when I purchased a Dell laptop computer in Japan, I told them I planned to use it overseas and was introduced to their overseas warranty support, so I followed their advice and enrolled in their overseas warranty plan.
In fact, when my laptop went bad while I was living in the US, I contacted support and a representative came to my home and gave me free support since it was under warranty.

I am currently using a Let's Note that I purchased in Japan. I asked at the time of purchase, but Panasonic did not offer overseas warranty support.

I am not sure about the current situation with Dell since I haven't used them for a long time now, but I just searched and it seems that Dell and HP still offer overseas warranty support.
I think it would be a good idea to make a comprehensive comparison in Japan, including the possibility of purchasing one from a manufacturer that offers overseas warranty support.

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#8
  • Mag
  • 2023/04/22 (Sat) 10:12
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#6 gogoaraiguma

#7 PC's overseas warranty

Thanks for the experience and advice.

I will try to see and hear about it in stores in Japan.

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Please let me know if anyone has changed from Spectrum to Tmobile 5G home internet !.

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#1
  • Lapis
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  • 2023/04/11 10:38

I live in Honolulu.

I pay $85 per month for internet wifi at home with Spectrum.

Tmobile advertises the same 5GWifi for $50 per month.

Has anyone switched their home internet from Spectrum to Tmobile ?

Can you still view Youtube and computers and connect at the same speed ?

Experience and your area of residence.

Thank you very much !

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  • こーの字
  • 2023/04/12 (Wed) 11:26
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Mai,

Thanks for the valuable information.

I see that the signal strength is affected by the weather.
By the way, I would appreciate it if you could tell me
approximately where you live, or if you live near the antenna, as much as you can.

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#6
  • Lapis
  • 2023/04/12 (Wed) 20:25
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#4 Mai

Thanks for the information !
Very helpful.
I will contact Tmobile immediately.

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#7

It is on a hillside near Kahala. Depending on where the antennas are ?, the connection will be different, but T-mobile has a lot of antennas cuz it's relatively easy to get a connection. If you go to a store, they can check the connection in that area from your address.
(Sorry for the delay in replying to your question.)

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#8
  • こーの字
  • 2023/04/16 (Sun) 07:39
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Mai,

sorry for the late reply here.

Thanks again for the detailed information.
I am in McCully ・ Moiliili area.
I looked at T-mobile's 5G map before and the signal strength looked good.

I am currently using Hawaiin Telcom internet,
I called customer service when I renewed and managed to get a discount, $ 50/mo.
However, I think the speed will be in the slow category, so I'm thinking that T-mobile is a better deal if I pay the same price,
and I don't have to pay the higher cost after the subscription benefit discount, so I might as well switch.
I'm thinking that I might.

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#9
  • KUMIHASHI
  • 2023/04/18 (Tue) 20:32
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I live in Waikiki
I love T mobile!

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car lease

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#1
  • Ko
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  • 2022/10/19 23:38

We are looking to buy a new car and are considering car leasing.
If you know of any places in Honolulu that offer car leasing, please let me know.

We are looking for a practical one-box car such as a Sienna or Odyssey rather than a luxury car.
Used cars are fine.
I would appreciate any information or recommendations about car leasing.

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#2
  • クロ
  • 2022/10/26 (Wed) 19:09
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You can lease at any dealer
just the monthly price depends on your credit history.

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#3

Greetings, I am a used Japanese minivan sales and rental company. I am also a consultant for purchasing new used cars, so please feel free to contact me.

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Senior Citizens Moving to Hawaii ・ Job Seeking

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  • River
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  • 2022/10/09 03:11

I currently reside in the Mainland.
Due to circumstances, I may be moving to Hawaii in the near future.
Can I still get a job if I am a senior ( in my late 50s or 60s )?
I am currently working in a financial office, but I am not particular about the type of work I do,
and I am aware that the pay scale in Hawaii is not as high as in the mainland.
I would be happy to hear from anyone who has had similar experiences.

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#20
  • River
  • 2022/10/15 (Sat) 02:07
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Thank you,
the most recent information on the area is really helpful.
I am also concerned about security in the mainland
due to the Corona disaster and hate crimes against Asians. I know I can never be too careful.
I wonder if I have to take out insurance on my own until I find a job.
If you have any recommendations, I would be happy to hear them.

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#21

Unless there are unavoidable circumstances, such as a job transfer, I don't think there is any advantage to moving all the way from the Mainland to Hawaii.

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#22
  • シニア世代
  • 2022/10/15 (Sat) 11:49
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Many people around me
are consulting with Ms. Tomoko Washington, an insurance consultant
who explains the basics of insurance
in detail on KZOO radio and
helps you find the right insurance for your needs.
The consultation is free, so it would be good to consult with her.
She is a very nice person.
Tomoko Washington
Tel:(808)753-0622
Email: tomoko@pbchawaii.com

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#23
  • Pop
  • 2022/10/15 (Sat) 16:33
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Mr. River

There are no hate crimes against Asians in Hawaii.
Rather, whites and blacks are more racially discriminated.
Japanese and people of Japanese descent tend to be treated more favorably in Hawaii.

# As 21 said, what is the reason to move from the mainland to Hawaii ?

Hawaii is also the US, and after Corona, the gap between rich and poor is even more polarized.

After Corona, many remote workers, investors, and millionaires who moved from the mainland US bought a lot of properties in Hawaii, which caused

the property prices to skyrocket. If it's not because of house sales, you can't live in Hawaii renting for long.

Popular rental properties raise their prices every year.

The reason why many grandparents are homeless is because their pensions and rentals are equal or more expensive.

People who have paid off their mortgages by the time they receive their pensions tend to stay in Hawaii, but since nursing homes are 4-5 times more expensive than in Japan,

many people return to Japan after their retirement.

Those who do not are assisted by their daughters and sons.
Those who do not are assisted by their daughters or sons, or by the government as lowincome.
River, if you are alone and light, you may want to try living there for a year to experience it for yourself.

You can see why so many people move to the mainland or Japan.

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#24
  • River
  • 2022/10/16 (Sun) 02:22
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Thank you for the insurance information !
and your honest opinion is very useful.
It is true that Hawaii has a lot of Asians and it is mentally relaxing.
However, I don't think I will be able to live an easy life,
so I may have to consider other options
if things get really tough financially...
( Returning to Japan completely is difficult for me right now due to various reasons. )
I would appreciate any further information you can give me.

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