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• ABC
• Yesterday 04:33
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The following data is what the school lists on the web.
Punahou 2022 ～ 2025 over 4 years UH Manoa Total 129 students about 32 students/year. They have 8.46% going to the state of Hawaii.
Iolani has 13 of 2024 graduates who went to UH Manoa out of 207, 19 of 231 in 2025.
Iolani does not have many UHs. They are about the same.
The prestigious universities they go to are not that different.
I think both Punahou and Iolani are good schools that are comparable.
Schools have their ups and downs. From what everyone is saying now, Punahou seems to be the better school, but it may change again by the time you go to school.
I would consider myself lucky and happy if I got accepted to Iolani.
It is not an easy place to get into.
Iolani has boarding, so more and more children are coming from abroad. After graduation, they are spreading their wings to prestigious universities around the world.
I consider this a good environment for children, which Punahou does not have.

• 山ちゃん
• Yesterday 12:00
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I went to Iolani's orientation for successful applicants last week. There were definitely over 100 people there.
It was not a warm welcome orientation.
The kids were separated and put in classrooms and the parents were left to watch on their own, much to the confusion of many parents.
The new building is also a café area, which is not necessary for children to learn.
Anyway, the atmosphere was not friendly and welcoming. It was a shame. We declined yesterday and will send our daughter to another school.
Punahou and Iolani are by far the top two schools, but the atmosphere is completely different, so you have to choose which one suits your child best. I think you should also make a decision based on your intuition after visiting the schools, as I did.
Punahou and Iolani are both excellent schools.

• どちらでも
• Yesterday 13:33
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Does Mr. ABC have a big child attending Iolani?
Both Iolani and Punahou are great schools. I just don't think you should choose a school just for the college. Especially this topi is a kinder exam.
Especially in this topic, you are taking the Kinder exam, what you want from the school, how you want your child to grow up, what is the educational policy ？ etc.
When you think about which school is more important for your child as a parent as an environment where your child will grow up, the difference between Iolani and Punahou is obvious
so it depends on your child's personality and what you want to value as a parent. It depends on your child's personality and what you want to raise your child with as a parent.
We chose Punahou because it is a very good school for our children, and we are very happy with the quality of education. We have no regrets about choosing Punahou because of the long school life from Kinder and the educational policy and atmosphere of the school.
I think that it is important to think about how you want your child to grow up as a parent so that there are no regrets in your child's life, and that student life is not just about getting into a university.
Both Punahou and Iolani are full of pretty smart kids and both are top schools ！.

• ABC
• Yesterday 16:56
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I totally agree with Mr. Either.
Your opinion still makes me want to choose Punahou.

• ミッキーマウス
• Yesterday 18:37
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I am the one who commented the other day.
I was accepted to Iolani Kinder and went to the Celebration event, but I had the exact same impression as No.154 Yama-chan, that it was a dark event. Other parents of my child's preschool also expressed the same opinion. We were in agreement, so we decided to decline and clicked the "decline" button.

No.155 I agree with either way and have decided to wait for the day when we can enter Punahou. I am 100% dependent on how I want my child to grow up, the help of the school and the educational policies of the school. I was impressed with Punahou's educational policy of teaching and educating children well in Emotional Management, developing social and communication skills, and giving them many opportunities for public speaking to build a foundation for presentation, rather than relying on counselors, so this time I decided to I was not selected as an alternate, but I would like to give it another try. Iolani's rigorous, school- and counselor-driven, conducive education was not my idea of a good fit. I know it is rude to say this after taking the test …, but
I am of the opinion that Punahou was the best choice for my child ！ I think there are many children for whom Iolani's educational policy would be a good fit. It will be a long few years until the next exam opening.

• おせっかいBBA
• 2026/05/07 (Thu) 18:06
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ハワイ州では離婚受理証明書はDept. Of Health ではなく離婚を成立させた家庭裁判所に申請して入手するそうです。その際ケース番号が必要となります。（裁判所のHo' Ohiki のサイトから探せる) 申請は直接裁判所の事務所に出向くか郵送ででも可能みたいです。そんなに難しいように思えないので弁護士事務所に頼む前にご自分でトライしてみてはいかがでしょうか？

• JJ
• 2026/05/06 (Wed) 20:11
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It is quite comfortable compared to Japan.
It is not too humid and you will not get heat stroke like in Japan.
It is not too dry like the mainland and not humid like Japan.

It depends on where you live in Hawaii and what kind of building you live in, but
Even in May, the mornings and evenings are cool and comfortable.
In summer in Japan, you cannot go out without a handkerchief, but in Hawaii, you can go out without a handkerchief.

• 四季
• 2026/05/07 (Thu) 13:39
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I heard that in the old days, you didn't need air conditioning in Waikiki condos facing Diamond Head. I wonder if it was as cool in recent summers as it used to be ？.

• 安住
• 2026/04/11 (Sat) 15:12
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If you are in the baby clothes section of Macy's, you can always find baby clothes at 40% to 60% off.
Unlike Japanese baby clothes, some baby clothes cover all arms and legs and are made to prevent scratching to the face by fingernails, which I think is very useful. In Japan, it is common to put on mittens or socks, so I think similar products are almost impossible to find. If you buy the 6month ones, I think they will last for a while. Also, it is a good idea to look at toys at Target and other places.
You won't get to use them until a little later ….

• Ez
• 2026/04/11 (Sat) 15:44
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ROSS also has baby products.

Waikele also has a baby and children's store.

Clothing, blankets, accessories and toys are appreciated.

• 叔母ハワイ
• 2026/05/07 (Thu) 10:14
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#2 Mr. Azumi
#3 Mr. Ez

I went to the stores you gave me hints about. I have only met the baby's mother (my nephew's wife) once at a wedding, and I didn't know what she liked, so I was at a loss for what to buy at the store, and ended up buying an English picture book with rustling sounds for babies on Amazon. It's difficult for different generations. Thank you very much.

• YY
• 2026/04/30 (Thu) 14:52
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Who is Inoue vs Nakatani ？

full name or even what kind of player ！?

• こーの字
• 2026/05/01 (Fri) 14:39
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I found this information in passing ・ ・ ・

#2,
Naoya Inoue and Junjin Nakatani of boxing.
They are going to fight in Tokyo Dome on May 2, Japan time.

Mr. #1
I heard that it will be exclusively televised by Lemino.
I heard that Lemino is accessible via VPN, so I wonder if you can show the game at some sports bar.
Or maybe you and a friend could pool your money together and watch it at home\6,050-\7,150) （ VPN required).
Also, it seems that you can watch it on DAZN, a sports channel, but this one seems to be restricted if you have a VPN connection.

• rak
• 2026/04/23 (Thu) 16:10
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I have a small child and a husband who is American so I think it would be better to have it since we all end up together quickly. When I go back to Hawaii the lines are always long for tourists at the airport and Global Entry is a few people.

• Sunflower
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• 2026/04/23 (Thu) 20:50
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I am also a green card holder.
When I returned to Hawaii from Japan at the end of last October
I stood in line for an hour and a half in the tourist lane.
I recently got Global Entry.
I don't think I will have to wait in long lines in the future
I feel much better.

• Mai
• 2026/04/24 (Fri) 15:36
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My friend who came recently said it wasn't crowded, so I guess it depends on the time of year … Thank you all for your answers.

• 宝の山
• 2026/04/24 (Fri) 17:15
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I've been back to Hawaii at the end of last month, the beginning of this month, and the 19th of this month, and all three times there was no line at all ！
It was very smooth ！.

• MPC
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• 2026/04/27 (Mon) 10:02
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I was in the immigration line for 2 hours when I came back in Feb. As a GC holder, I am usually instructed to stand in the US passport line with my US citizen family members, but this time I was instructed to stand in the tourist line with my family members because of the new rules. So all the US Passport family members stood in the tourist line with me for 2 hours.

When my turn finally came, all of my US citizen family members were sent to a separate room with me, and they were also inconvenienced. I have a feeling that even if I apply for Global Entry, it will be rejected because of my history of visa denial decades ago.

I used to be sent to a separate room every time, so I got a redress number, and after getting the number, I don't have to be sent to a separate room anymore, but this time, the officer at the counter happened to be new, and all my family members were exhausted after being sent to a separate room for a long time.

I want to get global entry, but I think I will fail in the screening process, so I have given up on MPC for now ….

• みけねこ
• 2026/04/14 (Tue) 13:31
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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 ）

• アンマスク
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• 2026/04/14 (Tue) 17:20
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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!

• 動物大好き
• 2026/04/25 (Sat) 12:06
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I can't believe that you have been dog sitting for free for several years. I think they are just taking advantage of the good Lord who can't say no. People who are good at pampering are thick as thieves and will escalate the situation. In the US, if you are going to dog sit and even stay overnight, it is normal to pay, unless you are family. However, some people just find someone who can afford the time to pet-sit or babysit and impose on them for free.
I am not a person who is good at saying no to people, so I accepted it at first, but in common, such people ask for more and more favors.
Moreover, when I refused, they would ask me why they couldn't do it, and before I knew it, I was often surprised to find out that it was natural for them to accept my requests.

If you and your partner both have pets and you help each other when you travel, I understand. If you love your dog and don't mind taking care of it, that's fine, but why should you spend your time and effort on her pet while your friend is on vacation? ？ I think you should be honest about your feelings and clearly decline.

If that makes it awkward for the other person to show no appreciation or apology for what you have done, I think you should keep your distance.

• miki
• 2026/04/25 (Sat) 16:34
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I frankly felt that "the dog owner is a really brazen person"
You are recognized as a handyman and not appreciated.
Please cut ties with such a person now. They will try to keep you in their words. But don't be fooled. They will not give up their connection with you for the reason that 'it will be inconvenient if the handyman disappears'. If you have a record of your past, don't forget to file a claim for damages through an administrative scrivener.

• アナ
• 2026/04/25 (Sat) 20:16
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It is not possible. We will pay for you even if you are close to us. You can choose to refuse. Because I got busy, you know. They may ask you for a little bit of help or something, but you should firmly refuse saying that you can't.

• サン
• 2026/04/25 (Sat) 22:56
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I was dog-sitting for a friend of mine for a while.
I had no intention of getting paid, but when I told my family later
they said there was no way I could dog sit for free.
Looking back, I was spending money on transportation to go to the dog sitter
so I was happy to get that much.
I think it is very expensive to have a dog sitter, so
I think she saves a lot of money and is able to travel ？

I know it is hard to say no, but I think you should give a reason
such as you are not feeling well.

• Aoi
• 2026/04/26 (Sun) 06:37
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Thank you all so much for your input and advice.
I have been bothered for a long time because I was worried that I would be considered narrow-minded to say no or mention money even though we are friends
. I will try to talk to him properly and say no.
Thank you very much ！

• 戌年
• 2026/04/16 (Thu) 18:49
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Dear Hmu and Insurance, Thank you for sharing your respective experiences. I have heard that insurance companies are having a hard time in Hawaii because of the many insurance applications being filed for typhoon damage, etc. The water leak damage at the Ritz is really bad. The real estate agent who recommended us to purchase the property is deeply sorry and is now looking for an insurance company. We are considering selling, but under the circumstances we would have to lower the price considerably to sell.

• ありんこ
• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 00:07
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Are your car insurance company and your home insurance company not in a set ？ set, because they are less expensive

I got connected from my car insurance company to the home insurance department and decided to do so. Why don't you ask if there is an insurance company that you can get ？ into?

• 保険屋
• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 17:33
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A friend of mine is in the insurance business. We were just talking about how it has been particularly noticeable lately that insurers are stopping providing insurance for entire condos. One of the reasons for this is that many of the newer condos seem to be using inexpensive, easy-to-use, non-metallic, plastic-like ？ bendable pipes, and these pipes are causing a lot of leaks, even in newer condos. It is quite common for condos with this type of pipe or entire buildings that have aged （ badly ） although I don't think the Ritz is on this list, to be considered accidental and withdrawn from providing insurance. The condo is on this blacklist, but you can ask your insurance broker to find out if the Ritz is. I do not know if it is possible for real estate agents to find out, but if you are planning to buy another place in the future, it may be safer to buy one that is older than the one currently under construction, in the sense that you can check the blacklist in advance. By the way, I was told that it is almost impossible to purchase insurance through several insurance companies that my acquaintance deals with for condos that have been blacklisted.

• 戌年
• 2026/04/21 (Tue) 22:27
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Thank you for your comment, Arinko. I don't have a car in Hawaii.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Thank you for the information, Mr. Insurer. You are exactly right, the Ritz uses cheap, non-metallic, rubbery ？ bendable type pipes, so I think they have been blacklisted because of leaks all over the place. Then someone claiming to be the head of the owner's association notified me that they have decided to replace all of those rubber pipes, all at the owner's expense.　My room is not that big, but it will cost me about $9,000. If you are the head of the owner's association, I think you should pursue the building contractor's liability and work out a settlement plan to protect the owner's rights and prevent any damage. As for the insurance, the real estate agent found an insurance company for us and we were able to renew our insurance, although the cost is almost double. However, this insurance company also said that they cannot promise the next renewal.　Please be careful, everyone.

• 保険屋
• 2026/04/23 (Thu) 16:07
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Mr. Year of the Dog,

I guess you are right ！ Many states in the US mainland do not allow the use of this pipe because it is widely known to cause problems, but my friend said that the state of Hawaii did allow it. After the permit was granted, construction companies began to use this pipe in order to reduce costs. Sooner or later, the condos in Hawaii that use these pipes will suffer major leaks, and as a result, insurance will be very difficult to obtain. I heard that the entire building has decided to replace this pipe, so maybe there is a possibility that the cost of new insurance coverage will be lowered in the future. Otherwise, you may have the option of purchasing a cheaper policy from another insurance company, which would be a painful expense with a $9,000 repair cost plus twice the premium, but I think replacing the pipe is a good idea in the long run. If you are interested in suing, why not join the condo association or attend the regular association meetings ？ the more victims' voices you have, the better your chances of success. I am not familiar with the details of the Moana Pacific class action lawsuit that Copilot mentioned, but （ I have lived in Hawaii for a long time, but I am not aware of it ） and if there have been similar lawsuits in the past, that would be helpful. Also, you may have already done this, but if there is an attorney or insurance broker who owns a Ritz who is familiar with these types of cases, it would be a good idea to invite him or her to a regular meeting to get his or her opinion.

• のの
• 2026/04/22 (Wed) 18:09
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I too hate mosquitoes and insects, so I always have a screen door.

If you can't put up a screen door, how about putting mosquito coils on your lanai ？?

• 蚊対策試し中
• 2026/04/23 (Thu) 10:49
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I know there are a lot of mosquitoes because of all the rain.
I have bought and tried various things that came up in my search for "Mosquito Repellent". Mosquito repellent coils are used by my neighbors, but I personally don't like them because of the smell because of the smoke. They say it is effective.
We also put an electric lantern, but this year it seems to be the only one. How about a curtain like a screen door, a magnetic bug screen door? Many houses use it.