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1. Nagaoka Fireworks from where? 354 view 8 res Question 2025/03/05 18:53
I am planning to go see the Nagaoka Fireworks this weekend.
I know it's best to watch from Waikiki, but I'm worried about traffic restrictions, parking, etc. since I'm coming from Eva.
Is th...
2. I want to change my bath to Japanese style ! Pleas... 305 view 1 res Question 2025/02/24 18:49
Has anyone renovated their home in Hawaii from a long, shallow Western-style bath to a Japanese-style bath? ?
My husband loves his Japanese bath and has recently been talking about changing it. <...
3. About Channel-J 35k view 93 res Question 2025/02/21 20:11
I have a subscription to Channel-J, a service that allows me to watch Japanese TV.
They used to have an office in Waikiki, but now I don't know where it is and the phone number is disconnected. <...
4. English Proficiency 905 view 12 res Question 2025/02/21 20:02

We would like to hear from real people who have lived in the area and what was their level of English proficiency when they immigrated.

It depends on your job, but could you give us a...
5. Riding in a cab with a 3-year-old 129 view 0 res Question 2025/02/18 23:12
I'm not going to use a baby carrier since he/she is 3 years old, but of course he/she is still too small to use a seatbelt for an adult by himself/herself. I read that if you share the seatbelt at the...
6. Transformer (I want to use Japanese rice cooker) 111 view 0 res Question 2025/02/17 19:41
I would like to use an Iris Oyama rice cooker in Hawaii. \I would like to use it in Hawaii.
120V (Rated voltage AC100V, Rated frequency 50/60Hz, Rated power consumption 1140W) → I think I need a ...
7. Central Pacific Bank Points of Interest 394 view 3 res Question 2025/02/15 23:57
I made a Central Pacific Bank VISA card
and used it as my main card for 6 months.
One day, I checked my card information online and it says
"You have accumulated 23,612 points"
.
8. How do people who teach driving do insurance ?? 258 view 0 res Question 2025/01/26 23:59
I sometimes see people teaching people with provisional licenses how to drive, or services like that. ?
If a person with a provisional license has an accident while teaching, is there insurance t...
9. about state farm insurance companies 828 view 3 res Question 2025/01/23 02:17
I have an insurance policy with state farm,
I would like to change from my current rep to another rep,
Has anyone changed ?
smoothly without any conflict ?
on the internet? I found...
10. Has anyone ever done a driver license renewal at a... 618 view 2 res Question 2025/01/20 19:30
When I was looking up how to do the renewal, I found that it can be done at Kiosk, although there is a fee, but can it be done smoothly ? I have an image that the machine breaks down quickly and cause...
11. Offices for rent in Waikiki 894 view 7 res Question 2025/01/12 21:36
Please let me know if you know of any office space for rent by the hour in Waikiki.
Thank you very much.
12. handyman 1k view 2 res Question 2025/01/03 17:07
I am looking for Mr. Handyman whom I requested before. His name is Mr. Wasin ∈ Ogura∩, but his phone is out of service, so I was wondering if anyone has his contact information ?.
13. Dual nationality passport expired 1k view 4 res Question 2024/12/15 12:30
My dual nationality child's Japanese passport expires in six months. When I tried to purchase a ticket to Japan for next summer, I was unable to make a reservation because my passport information is a...
14. Remittance from Japan to Hawaii 1k view 3 res Question 2024/12/09 08:59
I used to use wise, but when I looked at it after a long time, I found that it charges a remittance fee.
I remember it didn't charge me before …

What do you use now ?
Please let me...
15. Places for a 5 year old Japanese boy to have fun i... 1k view 2 res Question 2024/12/06 15:58
I have a cousin with a 5 year old boy who will be here next year around GW. Of course, summer school hasn't started and he will probably only be there for a week or so, but he would like the opportuni...
16. Venmo and paypal 1k view 4 res Question 2024/12/06 15:13
I use FB and IG to buy and sell unwanted items privately.
I get paid by Venmo or paypal, but is there a rule that says I have to file a tax return if my income is over 200,000 yen per year?
...
17. Where is the best place to change the oil in my ca... 1k view 3 res Question 2024/12/03 23:16
I want to change the oil in my car but I don't know where to do it.
Is there a good and cheap place ??
18. Personal information required at the time of viewi... 1k view 5 res Question 2024/12/03 12:17
I applied to view a property and
the person on the other end told me to check my credit report at the following website and
send a scrubbed copy of my credit score.
He said, "I need a c...
19. Post-divorce health insurance 2k view 3 res Question 2024/12/03 09:06
For various reasons, I will not be able to work full time until the end of next year, so I am thinking that I will have to enroll myself
rather than through my workplace for a certain period of t...
20. Can you tell me about your eye doctor? 3k view 21 res Question 2024/11/18 14:20
Do you know of any good eye doctors other than Hawaii Eye Clinic

I have dry eyes.
21. Can Hawaii claim alimony from spouse and adulterer... 1k view 3 res Question 2024/11/15 12:15
My friend's husband suddenly asked her for a divorce
, and not knowing the Hawaiian law and system, she signed the papers half-intimidated by the other party and soon after found out that the othe...
22. Later dental insurance exclusions 1k view 3 res Question 2024/11/06 14:49
A few months after I was treated by a dentist, I was told that my insurance company was reluctant to pay out and that I might not be covered.
Is it common in Hawaii to get treatment because it wa...
23. What can you tell me about Parental Caregivers (Ha... 1k view 2 res Question 2024/10/26 19:07
I recently moved in with my American husband's 86 year old mother.
I have a feeling that she is suffering from dementia.
I am concerned that this may become a problem in the future, and I am...
24. Name of Dual Nationality Ticket Reservation 1k view 3 res Question 2024/10/16 12:49
I will be returning to Japan for the first time with my child, who is from Hawaii and has both a Japanese and an American passport, but I was wondering if I should use my Japanese name (my family name...
25. Congestion at JR Pass exchange counter at Narita A... 469 view 0 res Question 2024/10/14 18:57
I was wondering if anyone has recently exchanged their JR Pass at JR East Ekitabi Concierge Airport Terminal 2 around 6pm at Narita Airport, and could you tell me how crowded it was ? How long did it ...
26. How do you watch Japanese TV ?? 7k view 22 res Question 2024/10/13 12:51
Which company do you use to watch Japanese TV ?
I have heard of Sakura TV before, but I heard it is expensive.
Which company do you use and how do you watch it ?
Please tell me.
27. How to contact USCIS about a green card 1k view 0 res Question 2024/10/11 15:43
I used to read that if you call and want to speak to someone in charge, say lost number and you will be connected.
Has anyone called recently and been connected ?
If you know of any other wa...
28. Security in Waikiki 4k view 14 res Question 2024/10/07 06:58
I would like to know about the recent security situation in Hawaii, especially in Waikiki !
I am thinking of living in Waikiki for a year or so, but I am worried about the gun society. I would li...
29. About Lawyers for Harassment Cases 1k view 5 res Question 2024/10/04 19:22
I'm sorry
If anyone knows anything about this, please share some advice.
Here is ⬇️

The first time we met, he said "it's not a big case, don't worry about it" and that was it, and ...
30. Lawyers who do not come to court 1k view 7 res Question 2024/10/02 20:07
Is that how lawyers are supposed to show up even though they were asked to do so on the day of a court appearance ??
31. Surfboard Rack 825 view 0 res Question 2024/09/22 23:07
I am planning to buy a moped soon.
I would like to install a rack for loading surfboards on it, where can I get one ?
I don't mind a used one, but I can't find one on craigslist
If anyo...
32. Please let me know where I can rent an off-road bi... 327 view 0 res Question 2024/09/22 19:33
Where can I rent an off-road motorcycle on Oahu?

There are many rental stores for Harley and other motorcycles, but I am looking for an off-road bike to ride.
I don't mind a big bike li...
33. Honolulu Marathon 1k view 5 res Question 2024/09/18 22:03
I will be participating in the Honolulu Marathon for the first time this year. I have a few questions for those who have participated or are involved.
Where will the participants park their cars ...
34. Please let me know if you are familiar with UH. 3k view 6 res Question 2024/09/07 21:59
I am a freshman at UH who started school yesterday, and I would like to attend my cousin's wedding in Japan on November 10(日), but is it possible to take a day off from college for the wedding?
<...
35. Last name on USCIS website 818 view 0 res Question 2024/09/06 16:23
When I first applied for my green card, my last name was Suzuki,
then I remarried and changed it to Sato, so the green card I have now is also Sato.
I submitted my renewal documents online f...
36. About the charter school called University Lab 662 view 0 res Question 2024/08/26 23:04
Recently, there were some questions and answers about charter schools, and I would like to know if anyone knows anything about University Lab and what kind of features it has.
As with the advice ...
37. green card (international insurance certificate fo... 1k view 1 res Question 2024/08/23 00:33
I have a renewal acceptance letter for 24 months
If I don't receive my new card after 24 months
what will happen ? I checked the USCIS website
. I got a message saying that my acceptance...
38. Work for child care 5k view 19 res Question 2024/08/20 13:57
Co-workers with no family in Hawaii to rely on. I know most fathers are full time, but I am interested in what kind of work the mothers do. I think full time is pretty difficult without the understand...
39. Hawaiian Telecom Internet 2k view 3 res Question 2024/08/19 06:36
Hello !
I would like to ask if anyone using HT internet in the Waikiki, Kaimuki, or Diamond Head area has any problems with connection or speed. I am currently using Spectrum, but I am wondering ...
40. Yellow stickers on bicycles 957 view 1 res Question 2024/08/05 16:01
Question.
I received a bicycle, and
I would like to know
where I can go to get the "yellow sticker" that everyone else has
on it.
I would also
appreciate it if you could ...
41. About where you can play badminton in Honolulu 1k view 4 res Question 2024/08/05 07:16
Nice to meet you, my name is Azuki.
I am looking for a place to play badminton in Honolulu.

I would like to
・Honolulu area
・Indoor facilities ( Clubs are fine )
・Hours un...
42. Repair flat tire on infant bicycle 896 view 2 res Question 2024/08/04 21:36
I have a flat tire on my 12" size toddler bicycle, and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get it repaired ?
I would also like to know if it will be repaired or replaced.

I am n...
43. Returns at SEPHORA 3k view 8 res Question 2024/08/03 21:02
I haven't bought a cosmetic in a while and used it once, but I realized I have something similar and want to return it. The return policy says welcomes you to return new or gently used product, so I w...
44. Difference between Monthly Cap and Monthly pass fo... 1k view 4 res Question 2024/08/01 12:12
? I was thinking of buying a Month Pass because I plan to take the bus a lot in August, but I'm not sure if I will use $ 80 minutes in January. ? If so, what is the advantage of purchasing a Month Pas...
45. About the sponsors and joint sponsors of Glynn Car... 1k view 1 res Question 2024/07/26 18:51
This is about a sponsor or joint sponsor of a marriage to obtain a Grincard.
I heard that if the husband or his parents or acquaintances become the above, they are obligated to pay the sponsor or...
46. Car Leasing 1k view 5 res Question 2024/07/22 14:58
I'm considering leasing because buying is too expensive. I don't know where to sign a lease so please give me some recommendations. My credit history is only a few months, so I would prefer a place wh...
47. Electric Bicycle at Costco 1k view 5 res Question 2024/07/20 17:54
I am looking for a new electric bicycle under $1000.
Hawaii is not eligible for delivery on Amazon and most products including large batteries, so I can't find one at an affordable price.
48. Has anyone dined at Tonkatsu Tamato recently ?? 8k view 7 res Question 2024/07/14 21:39
I've been trying to get a reservation from Corona for a long time, but I can't seem to get one looking more than a year ahead. When I call, I am told to enter the access code.
Is there any chance...
49. Admission to KCC 3k view 9 res Question 2024/07/09 23:34
I have lived in Hawaii for a long time, but my English is not good and I have never studied in an American school.
I would like to study at KCC, but is there an English exam beforehand ??
50. Euro Exchange Locations 1k view 3 res Question 2024/07/05 21:18
Hello
I am planning to travel to Italy and Spain in the summer.
I would like to convert some into Euros there, but where is the best place to do it?
Anyone who has converted USD to Euro...