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1. Nagaoka Fireworks from where?(585view/8res) Question 2025/03/05 18:53
2. I want to change my bath to Japanese style ! Pleas...(336view/1res) Question 2025/02/24 18:49
3. About Channel-J(35kview/93res) Question 2025/02/21 20:11
4. English Proficiency(933view/12res) Question 2025/02/21 20:02
5. Riding in a cab with a 3-year-old(140view/0res) Question 2025/02/18 23:12
6. Transformer (I want to use Japanese rice cooker)(116view/0res) Question 2025/02/17 19:41
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Nagaoka Fireworks from where?

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  • 花火
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  • 2025/03/04 20:37

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 there a place where we can park our car and enjoy the fireworks even if it is a little far away ?
I can't go early because of my child, so if I want to see them in Waikiki, should I park somewhere far away ( downtown or ? ) and take a bus? ? I guess.

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#4
  • 花火
  • 2025/03/05 (Wed) 14:16
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Min-sama, thank you for telling me that it can be seen from KCC as I had no idea where it could be seen from.
Dear Koji, I am sure that not too many people are worried about safety, thank you very much.

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#5
  • 珊瑚礁
  • 2025/03/05 (Wed) 14:54
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I live in Waikiki

I think you should definitely see it on Waikiki Beach ! I think it should be in the center of the beach around the Hyatt.
It's worth it. !
It's very powerful because you go up from the ocean in 3 boats.

Why don't you shop at Target or get a validation ? check it out yourself.

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#6
  • Beach
  • 2025/03/05 (Wed) 17:08
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Fireworks is a nice view from the Hilton timeshare!

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#8
  • funfun
  • 2025/03/05 (Wed) 17:16
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It would be nice to park at Ala Moana Center and then take an Uber.

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#9
  • 花火
  • 2025/03/05 (Wed) 18:53
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Dear Coral Reef, Beach, Funfun, and Funfun, I am sorry to thank you all at once. I guess it's special to see the fireworks from Waikiki.
I was under the impression that the fireworks would be shot off around the same area as the Hilton fireworks.
I was worried about finding a parking space since we will arrive around 8:00 p.m., but if there is no space at Ala Moana, I will try to park a little farther away and watch the fireworks in Waikiki. Thank you very much.

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I want to change my bath to Japanese style ! Please tell me about renovation cost and contractor

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#1
  • BT
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  • 2025/02/24 12:25

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.
I would like to know how much it will cost, how long it will take, and what I should know when I ask the contractor to do the work.

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#2

I have seen Sannaka-West or Dream Construction on Vivinavi.
We do not know the price, so we recommend that you contact them. As a point of reference, it is better to get at least two companies to give you quotes.

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About Channel-J

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  • Aloha
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  • 2023/11/01 14:47

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.
I often have trouble watching TV, and my email inquiries have not been answered.
Does anyone know who to contact ??

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#90
  • トモ
  • 2024/09/21 (Sat) 15:50
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You seem to know a lot.

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#91
  • 3S
  • 2024/10/10 (Thu) 12:47
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I can see you all ? something is wrong at my house.

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#92
  • Kiss::
  • 2024/10/17 (Thu) 11:38
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Five years ago, when I called, they would respond right away and someone who looked like a manager ? would come to my house, but now I don't know where they are or what they are doing. The office is gone, and I don't know who is working there.
They don't disclose the name of the person in charge, and the address of the office is also hidden and unknown.
I want to open an office in a duty free store again and renew my TV machine while seeing the faces of the staff. I want to be reassured.

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#93
  • BBA
  • 2025/02/12 (Wed) 08:31
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This is what happened

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC5vwoHt4Ic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvP8dbqy9yg

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#94
  • 名無し
  • 2025/02/21 (Fri) 20:11
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# Mr. 93

Those youtubes are probably no longer available due to a violation of the terms and conditions.

If you are watching Channel J, I think you should move to Sakura Connection.

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English Proficiency

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  • kai
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  • 2025/02/17 01:12


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 rough idea of the type of work you do and your current level of English at the time of immigration? We would also appreciate it if you could also give us some reference of how you learned the language there.

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#9
  • 名無し
  • 2025/02/18 (Tue) 17:57
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I have 40 years total in the U.S. About 25 years in CA. Hawaii is about 15 years.

I originally came to the US as an international student. At that time, I could not speak English at all, but
I attended a vocational school in Japan to prepare for studying abroad.

I came to the U.S. with a good command of English, but I could not speak it. Then,
one day, six months later, all of a sudden, I could speak and hear better than ever.
That day, I went to New York City to play, and experienced 3 days of free time, and I had to
do things on my own, and if I couldn't speak, I would get lost in New York City, and
not be able to return to my hotel.

After that, I learned to speak English, and it has been 40 years since then, and I am not involved in any Japanese
community except here.

I don't study English, I just get used to it.

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#10
  • Honu
  • 2025/02/18 (Tue) 18:14
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I wonder if KAI is a woman.

If your partner cannot speak Japanese, you will have to communicate in English, so your English ability will improve.
Many women are fluent in English because there are many international marriages in Hawaii, but there are couples who don't get along with their husbands or don't speak at all
Even if they have been in Hawaii for several decades, some of them remain at a daily English conversation level. Even if they are a masked couple, they will improve if they use English at work.
I think it depends on their own efforts.
While you are in Japan, I think it would be good to get used to hearing English while having fun with western movies and music.

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#11
  • ajisai
  • 2025/02/18 (Tue) 19:13
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I know that everyone who has responded here is very talented, but there are others like me who are not, so I just wanted to say a few words.
I was at the junior high school level when I moved to Hawaii and went to an adult school in Hawaii, but I was not immediately fluent in English. My elementary school child also entered the ESL class in the school with only simple vocabulary. The teacher at the time told us not to be in a hurry and not to push too hard even if we didn't speak English for about 9 months. The first 9 months were to be a time to let their ears ring, and after exactly 9 months, they started speaking English.
In no time at all, the kids were overtaking me.
I don't think there is any absolute minimum level of English required to move here. You will get used to it with time.
Don't worry.

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#12
  • kai
  • 2025/02/20 (Thu) 16:50
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ajisai san
Don't worry. The word "accustomed" gives me a lot of strength in the first 9 months.
I also thank my teacher for saying that...

I will remember that the key is how much you can put yourself in an English environment and how much effort you can put in !.

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#13
  • 名無し
  • 2025/02/21 (Fri) 20:02
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英会話は、日本の中学の時の英語でならう単語、1、500ワードで成立します。

そんな、難しい英単語、文法を覚える必要はありません。

よく、日本人観光客の方々が使ってる英語、例えばホテルのチェックインとかで、
え?どうしてそんな複雑な英語使うの?と思います。

シンプルな英語で良いんですよ。シンプルな英文法で良いんですよ。

テレビの報道、映画、ドラマなどの番組、めちゃくちゃシンプルですよ。

複雑に考えないで。

発音は、こればかりかはアメリカ人の様な発音はほぼ不可能だと思って
ください。顎などの骨格がそもそも、その様になってない以上、無理です。

慣れて行きましょう。そしたら、少しづつ話せるようになると思います。

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Riding in a cab with a 3-year-old

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  • Taxi
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  • 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 chest, if there is an accident, the child will cough in front of you and get caught between you and your cushion. Would you make sure to only share the belt at the waist ? I understand that it is not at all safe for me to just hold the child with my normal seatbelt on. Also, I would like to know how to turn my face.

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Transformer (I want to use Japanese rice cooker)

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  • _AK_
  • mail
  • 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 100V transformer, will it be ok with this transformer etc. ?
120V to 100V Voltage Converter 1600watts Step Down toroidal voltage converter for Japan appliances Used in US [ CE, CQC Certified ]
https://www.amazon. com/120V-100V-Converter-appliances-Certified ] /dp/B07L57MTF6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=OJ22XUPKM0D8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y2xzdtKG_t7 dciVPdsTxjtffDxVptS50urRuTyfJKt30Vd_iaGwKJTrJ7SsLvaT3uL7TdruDkwOn3tnO-1VWk7vp6vTRirAPN7xHZSGCYH8UaBZv5-kXIJsUTy7j0o7jLZQBy3WARQmi0 IpZjcM_mYRbzxBPhNnjFiH_UMk6itARRPBvp_JahpPDiSFgJzRAubmrvQ8lXqK45FGik79Qm-LhAs72NivepoQqaB4N-_I.WPNE89YRSbAv3gpUFZm2wxQ39cIh3PJ_ct_ ySn_h0Oo&dib_tag=se&keywords=transformer%2B100v%2B1500w&qid=1739855237&sprefix=transformer%2B100v%2B1500w%2 Caps%2C481&sr=8-5&th=1
If anyone uses a transformer, I would be happy to hear your recommendations and precautions.
Thank you in advance.

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Central Pacific Bank Points of Interest

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#1
  • ハワイ維新塾塾生No.13
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  • 2025/02/15 02:20

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"
.

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  • Sean0914
  • 2025/02/15 (Sat) 20:55
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Are you a CPB credit card (VISA) ?

You can
cash back at the online site of the account where you make the payment.

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#3
  • ハワイ維新塾塾生No.13
  • 2025/02/15 (Sat) 23:56
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What a Ј(*⁰ cashback, isn't it?
Thank you for the valuable information.
I will try it as soon as possible.

Thank you!

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How do people who teach driving do insurance ??

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  • Hiahi
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  • 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 that will cover it ??

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about state farm insurance companies

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  • yamada
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  • 2025/01/14 12:45

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 a new person ( and told them I wanted to change directly to ) not the new person but the current person in charge
"Of course it is possible, but it would be like competing for customers, which is not very desirable." I was told.
The reason I want to change my contact person is because he/she seems more polite than my current contact person.
I don't want to get into trouble with my current contact person because she has been very helpful to me, but
I wonder if I will get into trouble if I change my contact person ?.

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#2

It's okay.
Since you are paying for the service yourself
you should ask someone you are comfortable with.
You don't even have to worry about getting into trouble with a fan.

I changed insurance companies several times,
and I am very
glad that I found one that I am satisfied with.

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  • BP
  • 2025/01/15 (Wed) 08:18
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My husband is in the insurance business. My husband once told me that in small Hawaii, there is an unspoken rule that we don't take each other's clients so that we can all stay in business, but that is because we are not allowed to solicit other agents' clients, and it is not acceptable for clients to go back for more satisfaction ). I think it is justified . However, if the new client is reluctant to change, it is probably because they don't want to do so. If the new client is still reluctant to change, it may be better not to force the change.

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#4

I found this by accident.
I am also insured with state farm

I got hit by a car the other day, how do I proceed with the claim
and how do I get the repair money from them ?
I'm having trouble getting a response when I ask.

If you don't mind, can you recommend an Agent ? ?
I would like to change mine.

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Has anyone ever done a driver license renewal at a Kiosk ??

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  • Car
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  • 2025/01/20 15:57

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 causes errors, but I think it would be convenient if it could be done at Kiosk.

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  • まこ
  • 2025/01/20 (Mon) 18:20
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Where is the Kiosk ?
I was able to register my car easily at a machine in Safeway. I paid by credit card.
I thought renewals could not be done at a machine because they take a picture again.

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  • Car
  • 2025/01/20 (Mon) 19:30
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Makosan
Kiosk is the machine at Safeway. So it is used for car registration ! Sorry. I am a paper driver so I was quite ignorant. It's true that you have to go to the office to take pictures too. I completely misunderstood that there was a new system during Corona.

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