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422. Voluntary quarantine after entry into Hawaii(1kview/2res) Question 2022/07/24 10:22
423. $ 300 tax refunds(3kview/4res) Question 2022/07/23 16:13
424. From the creation of your U.S. passport to the mom...(2kview/4res) Question 2022/07/20 22:48
425. Renewal of Green Card for Children USCIS Account C...(805view/0res) Visa related 2022/07/18 22:37
426. I would like to know about Japanese dermatologists...(4kview/7res) Beauty / Health 2022/07/18 00:52
427. crown flower(1kview/3res) Other 2022/07/17 21:30
428. Divorce in Hawaii(9kview/18res) Problem / Need advice 2022/07/15 23:25
429. Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head Reservations(1kview/3res) Question 2022/07/14 10:18
430. Trial to amend Article 11 of the Nationality Law(1kview/2res) Visa related 2022/07/14 04:53
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Inspection for returning to Japan

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#1
  • LoveKihei
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  • 2022/07/24 08:57

Are there any clinics that can issue a graduate certificate for returning to Japan with a saliva test ?

If you know of any, please refer me to them. Thank you in advance.

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#2
  • こーの字
  • 2022/07/26 (Tue) 07:38
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It seems that Wellness4Hawaii also offers saliva testing.
You can call them in Japanese and ask about fees and hours.
https://www.wellness4hawaii.com/

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#3
  • LoveKihei
  • 2022/07/26 (Tue) 08:56
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Koji
Thanks for the information. I will contact them as soon as possible.

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Voluntary quarantine after entry into Hawaii

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#1
  • megu
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  • 2022/07/23 11:33

I am considering a trip from Japan to Hawaii, but I am currently unvaccinated. Due to a pre-existing medical problem, I am unable to vaccinate. The doctor can give me a medical certificate explaining the reason for the unvaccinated. I am wondering about the inspection and 5-day quarantine for unvaccinated people upon arrival in Hawaii, is this on a request basis ? or is it mandatory and there will be penalties if we do not comply like before ? My partner who is going with me is already vaccinated and I do not want to inconvenience him. I am worried about this. I would like to get advice from anyone who knows more about this or has experience with it.

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#3
  • megu
  • 2022/07/24 (Sun) 10:22
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Dear min

Thank you for the information. It was very helpful. It seems to be still difficult now …. Thank you very much.

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$ 300 tax refunds

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#1
  • うさぎ
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  • 2022/07/22 09:47

I believe you can receive
$ 300 stimulus checks per person depending on household income
sometime ( August ? )
does anyone know ?

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#2
  • Ken
  • 2022/07/22 (Fri) 11:24
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The Department of Taxation anticipates it will begin issuing the rebates the last week of August.

The Department of Taxation anticipates it will begin issuing the rebates the last week of August. Most of the payments will be sent out by the

https://governor.hawaii.gov/main/tax-refunds-minimum-wage-hike-other-help-on-the-way/

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#3

Ken,
thank you !.

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#4
  • kouji
  • 2022/07/22 (Fri) 21:46
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Are you going to apply privately or something ??

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#5
  • Ken
  • 2022/07/23 (Sat) 16:13
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If you have completed your Hawaii state tax return for the 2021 tax year, you do not need to do anything in particular.
The Hawaii Department of Taxation website states.

Resident taxpayers who have already filed their tax return do not need to take any further action to receive their refund.

Further For more information :
https://files.hawaii.gov/tax/news/announce/ann22-03.pdf

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From the creation of your U.S. passport to the moment you receive it.

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#1
  • アメリカパスポート
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  • 2022/07/16 17:26

Hi I'm going back to Japan in September and I'm applying for my daughter's US passport at the end of this month.
I was expecting to receive it in a week or so like in Japan, but when I looked at the website it says 8-11 weeks and I discovered that would not be enough time for the travel date. How long did it take you guys here to get your US passport from the time you applied for it to the time you got it?
Or do you know if there is anything I can do to get it in time?

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#2

If you request Expedite Processing for an additional cost $ 60, they will issue it within 5-7weeks from the date of application submission. If you still can't get your passport in time, you can make an appointment with Urget Travel, a passport center, and they will interview you and issue your passport. ( See below )

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html

We recommend that you take action tomorrow, not at the end of this month. We recommend that you take action tomorrow, not at the end of this month. It is not as bad as it was at one time, but even now, due to COVID19, we have to consider that there is a great possibility that the schedule will be slower than what is written on the Web site.

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#3
  • Hana
  • 2022/07/17 (Sun) 10:05
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Hello.
I will be returning to Japan in August and went to apply for my daughter's US passport on June 1.
I had to pay an additional fee of $ 60 because I could not get the passport in time for the regular issuance.
I received the passport about a week after I applied.
I applied for the passport at the post office in Waimanalo because my family told me that the post office in Waimanalo was less crowded.
I made an appointment to go there, and I am glad I did because it was definitely not crowded.

I don't know if the crowds at the application location had anything to do with it, but I received it much sooner than I expected, which was helpful.

I hope that my U.S. passport will be in safe hands before my trip in September.

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#4

Thank you both for your answers !

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#5

It took about a month after I booked and applied at waimanalo !
I was not in a hurry, so it was a normal application.

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Renewal of Green Card for Children USCIS Account Creation

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#1
  • てる
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  • 2022/07/18 15:26

I have a green card renewal coming up and am planning to renew it myself through the USCIS website.
I am renewing for an adult and two children.
Do I have to create a USCIS account for each child as I did for the adult?
Next I am trying to file for a child, but I don't see where I can file for a child from the adult account,
I am wondering if there is one account per child ?.

If anyone knows, please let me know.
Thank you.

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I would like to know about Japanese dermatologists.

Beauty / Health
#1
  • MA
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  • 2022/07/14 22:55

I should have had surgery in Japan, but I have a lump on my skin.
I think what I am feeling is most likely a powder lump. I have not been here long and would like to be examined by a Japanese doctor if possible, please let me know if you know of one.

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#4
  • AL
  • 2022/07/16 (Sat) 11:46
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I recently had a lump on my skin and had it removed.
I first went to my family doctor, who wrote me a referral letter, and then I went to a surgeon and had it removed in his office. The surgeon I was referred to also happened to be Japanese, but if you have insurance in Hawaii, I think you can get an interpreter for free, so I suggest you ask for one when you make your appointment.

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#5
  • nuiloamama
  • 2022/07/16 (Sat) 14:36
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First is my home doctor.
My home doctor is a dermatologist and does simple surgical procedures. I once had a large powdery mass on my back, first I had to remove the pus and make it a little smaller, then I had an incision, but I did it in my home doctor's treatment room.

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#6
  • MA
  • 2022/07/18 (Mon) 00:44
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#2Red
Thank you. I will look into Korean doctors.
When it comes to surgery, insurance coverage is also important,
Thanks for the reference.

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#7
  • MA
  • 2022/07/18 (Mon) 00:48
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#AL san
I will consult with my family doctor first. I will also ask about a Japanese surgeon doctor, whose hospital is very reassuring ( Shame ) Thank you.

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#8
  • MA
  • 2022/07/18 (Mon) 00:52
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#5Nuiloamama san
I'm self-diagnosing, but I think it's a mass of powder too.
I am a little relieved to hear that it is a simple surgery. That is reassuring. Thanks for your reply.

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crown flower

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#1
  • Lei
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  • 2022/07/16 13:37

Please let me know where I can find many crownflowers in bloom. Best regards !

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#2
  • Ginger
  • 2022/07/16 (Sat) 14:23
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There are many blooms on the hey side of the Express bus stop
at the Governor's mansion (Washington place). The street in front is Brittania.

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#3
  • nuiloamama
  • 2022/07/16 (Sat) 14:31
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There are many of them along Kapahulu Street at Jefferson Elementary School in Waikiki. Only purple, though.

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#4
  • Lei
  • 2022/07/17 (Sun) 21:30
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Thank you !

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Divorce in Hawaii

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#1
  • MM
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  • 2022/07/11 06:21

We have been married for 12 years and have two children under 18.
My marriage has not been good for several years and I am now talking about divorcing my American husband. We have been to counseling but it has been difficult for us.
In Hawaii there are many divorces and affairs ・ and we are one of them !

I am a stay-at-home mom so I am wondering if I should go back to Japan or stay here for my children. I am a housewife and I am wondering if I should go back to Japan or stay here for the sake of my children.
How long does it take to get a divorce? What should I do when I go back to Japan?
Can a single person live in Hawaii on salary and child support ?

Please give me some advice !.

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#15
  • MM
  • 2022/07/14 (Thu) 23:26
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Thank you for your experience.

It is also a pain that you have to stay behind with those rules.
#14, are you happy with divorce? ?

I heard that an acquaintance of mine was able to get a divorce under Japanese law as long as she was going back to Japan. You should ask your lawyer about this too.

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#16
  • 私もバツ1
  • 2022/07/15 (Fri) 01:06
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MM

In my case, my ex-husband was violent, so I had one choice: divorce.
Please consult a competent lawyer to protect yourself and your children.

I don't think it was in my time
to say that if you assume you are going to return to Japan, you should use Japanese law.

Laws change so often that it is hard to say, but
100% custody is rare and usually 50%50%, and then it is difficult to return to Japan.

I got divorced more than 10 years ago, but
I was told by my lawyer that children born in the US were obligated to live in the US.

The financial aspect is fine.
If MM works, she can live on child support and government assistance.
And when your ex-husband retires, you will get half of his pension.

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#17
  • MM
  • 2022/07/15 (Fri) 08:17
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I'm sorry to hear that you were in a domestic violence situation. I am sorry to have reminded you of something unpleasant.

I was quite surprised to learn that in the U.S. you have to agree on many things when you get divorced.
My desire to return to Japan has become even stronger. I was worried about the financial aspect, but I am glad that I have an assumption that I can live both in the U.S. and in Japan.

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#18

I am also a divorcee with two children. I went to beauty school with my ex-husband a long time ago because I felt a gap in values between him and me.
The principal told me that I should extend the divorce as long as I could ? and build a foundation for my life while getting support from the government. I was given a government grant and a tuition waiver, and the tuition I had paid was repaid.
Five years later, after more than 10 years on paper, I get my military ex-husband's retirement, half SSA for being married for 10 years, and a few years later, I switch to my higher benefits. I am really thankful for Marry.
Don't be discouraged. Don't be discouraged. I know it's hard to sleep at night, but this is
Life is all about acceptance and only about the children and yourself
Settlement should be written in a clear manner.
All expenses for children to visit their father are to be paid by the father
Airfare, clothes, etc.
Expenses for sweet sixteen parties are to be paid by the father.
High school and college enrollment fees are covered by the father. If he/she goes to college, he/she will be supported until he/she turns 24 years old.
You are responsible for school trips
You are responsible for income tax for both children
Support for your future as a housewife
In case of divorce, where should I go to court, Japan or Hawaii ?
In Hawaii, if you cheat on your wife, you can get a divorce decree. If you are cheating on your husband, it's no foult.
If you go alone for a free 30 minute consultation with a lawyer, you should go in 25 minutes
Set your watch and don't go over.
America is a friendly place for Single Mother. You can talk to a counselor to arrange for a government grant to help you get into school. Or, if you go back to Japan where your mother lives, it would be nice to have a supporter.

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#19
  • MM
  • 2022/07/15 (Fri) 23:25
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#18
Thank you for your kind attention. I see that one way to remain in the US is to get a certificate from school. It is very helpful. I envy you that you met a wonderful principal and now you are living a wonderful life. Action speaks volumes. I have to take action too.
I am encouraged.

It was recently in the news that the price of living in Hawaii has gone up even more, and I think it would be better to return to Japan if I think the price will go up rapidly.

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Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head Reservations

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#1
  • さばちゃん
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  • 2022/07/11 00:03

I understand that Hawaii ID holders can get into Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head without reservations, but if my friend who is going with me does not, can we still get in without reservations ?
If anyone knows, please let me know. Thank you in advance.

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#2
  • min
  • 2022/07/11 (Mon) 19:25
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Just in regards to Diamond Head,
your friend needs a reservation.
Only Hawaii residents do not need reservations, so I can no longer casually go with friends who are here as tourists.

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#4

Thanks min
If that's the case for Diamond Head, then Hanauma Bay is a strong possibility. Too bad I won't be able to go there easily with my sightseeing friends.

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Trial to amend Article 11 of the Nationality Law

Visa related
#1
  • T.S
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  • 2022/07/06 10:43

Topics posted on the information board.
Please see if you are interested.


Trial for amendment of Article 11 of the Nationality Law
Under the current Japanese Nationality Law, a person "automatically" loses Japanese nationality if he/she voluntarily acquires the nationality of another country.
Now, plaintiffs living in Switzerland and other countries are fighting in court to amend this. I think this is an important trial for those of us living in the US.
There is a petition campaign on change.org to amend Article 11 of the Nationality Law. Currently, about 43,000 votes have been collected, but it would be great if more people would sign the petition. The next trial will be held in September. By the way, I am an individual and not a member of this association.

https://www.change.org/p/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%8C%E5%A4%96%E5%9B%BD%E7%B1%8D%E3%82%92%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E9%9A%9B-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%9B%BD%E7%B1%8D%E3%82%92%E4%BF%9D%E6%8C%81%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B%E6%94%BE%E6%A3%84%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B-%E9%81%B8%E3%81%B9%E3%82%8B%E3%82%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%AB%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81-%E7%A7%81%E3%81%9F%E3%81%A1%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8B%E5%8B%95%E3%82%92%E5%BF%9C%E6%8F%B4%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%8F%E3%81%A0%E3%81%95%E3%81%84

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  • T.S
  • 2022/07/13 (Wed) 12:54
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For those who missed it, here is the link once again to the "Network for Supporting the Lawsuit Against the Unconstitutional Deprivation of Nationality Clause" page. Please take a look if you are interested.

http://yumejitsu.net/

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#3
  • mik
  • 2022/07/14 (Thu) 04:53
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There are two ways of thinking about nationality, "nativism" and "pedigree," but since Japan is a pedigree-based country due to its historical background, what can we do?
Everyone has received a great deal of benefit from being born Japanese since childhood, so of course we must respect the historical background and culture of Japan.

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