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• ハワイファイブオー
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• 2023/08/25 (Fri) 17:20
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I also did a lot of research on private schooling for my children, but
I realized that with our family budget, I would have to work very hard to afford it.
We moved to an area with a good reputation for public schools at least.
We found a good school with a nearly 100% college-going rate, so
my child is now a student at a university in the Mainland.
College is even more expensive, so it's not easy.

• yoshman
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• 2023/09/19 (Tue) 15:41
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For Kindergarten-6th grade, it is not as important to attend a private school if you can get your child into a good public school. This is not always easy though and you have to either live in a good district or get a Geographic Exception (GE). Some parents of course believe that private schools are the best and if they can afford them, its no problem. However please keep in mind that tuition is only one cost. You also have to factor in books, after school care, extracurricular activities, summer school, etc. Extracurricular activities start off cheaper when children are small because the lessons are usually once a week for a shorter time. By the time they reach middle school, these activities can be adding thousands of dollars every year. Some parents feel that private schools are more important at the high school age, BUT do not want to take a chance so they apply their child at a young age and get in when the application process is easier (no SSAT entrance exam tests). Ultimately, you should really look at the finances, if you are going to be struggling to keep up, it is definitely not worth it. There are many good public schools and if your child is smart, they can succeed anywhere. Better to spend time with them when they are young than to work many hours and let someone else (private school) raise them. There is no denying that many good private schools offer a good network and environment, but not at the cost of you and your partner struggling. 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce and the largest cause of divorces are financial struggles.

• Aloha
• 2023/09/20 (Wed) 21:16
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When my children were still small (around 2 or 3 years old)
the topic of conversation among my mom's friends was private or public school. It was.

We were both working at home, but private school was never an option.
We were able to at least enroll him in a public school with a good reputation in GE.
In exchange for private tuition, we were able to give her a variety of lessons.

Fortunately, I was able to enroll him in a school with a high percentage of students going on to higher education and he is attending a university in the Mainland, including scholarships, after receiving recognition in his field of study.
As Hawaii Five-O said, even more universities are expensive and difficult, though. I worry a lot about my children's future and school. I think it would be good to hear about the experiences of different people to help you 😊.

• Wm
• 2023/08/15 (Tue) 21:28
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I have never tipped for take-out rice balls.

With these high prices, not only the waiters, but also us residents （ and office workers ） cannot afford it.

Those who can afford it are paying above average tips. I think that's fine.

I know people who are self-employed and have to spend more money than they get in taxes.

• Halo
• 2023/08/15 (Tue) 23:24
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You buy it in a store, not a restaurant, and when you select the screen, choose NOTIP
and put it in a cup or something else that is left for a $1 tip in cash.
It's the same $1 or $2 at Starbucks. Unless you are in a restaurant where you sit down to be served
I wouldn't give more than that.
They will prepare it for you, so it's like a labor charge. It is usually $1. Unless the tip is part of the salary, like in a restaurant,
there is no need to calculate it as a percentage.

• ...
• 2023/08/16 (Wed) 09:42
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We feel that the tipping culture is becoming even more prevalent due to Corona.
Tipping servers is understandable, but very often we are asked to tip on the screen
in the style of standing in line at a store to buy something. In the case of the Corona Disaster, I used to tip as a way of
supporting the store, but when I get in line at the store to buy a single tapioca and
tip is displayed, I don't know which service I am tipping for.
McDonald's, Starbucks, cafes, I do not tip if I am just ordering. Don't worry about these things, don't worry about it, 0% is fine.　:\cHB2D2D2:)

• JT
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• 2023/08/16 (Wed) 15:16
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Ladies and gentlemen
thank you. I am relieved to know that my sense is not so far off. I'm sorry to add this, but the other day when I skipped a tip at a certain rice ball shop, the Japanese waiter gave me a blatantly disgusted look
and I wondered if it is a job where I receive tips on a regular basis ？ to begin with. I would be happy to pay if they offer various suggestions and support as much as Starbucks' older brothers and sisters do ^_^ Also, I think it's very nice to have a tip that means supporting the store. I would like to incorporate it too. Thank you all again!

• ホノルル
• 2023/09/20 (Wed) 10:30
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The POS System has a Tip section. This cannot be omitted on the System.

So, if you have a To Go rice ball shop or something like that, if that section comes up, you can SKIP
no problem.

Of course, if you put a Tip, no problem.

Tip should be said "put down" or "give", not "pay". I want you to put it down comfortably.

• Halo
• 2023/08/09 (Wed) 21:57
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I'd like to add, I believe the fees are the same as IACE and JTB. Just because it's an online order mailed
doesn't mean the fee is higher, but the postage is. That's the only difference. If you compare the sites, you can see to some extent that the fee is about $10 for both.

• さくら
• 2023/08/09 (Wed) 22:10
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Halo thank you very much for your very kindness ！
Yes. It's about the name and so on. I've been making a lot of mistakes lately (like forgetting to bring a present to a birthday party), and I'd like to have someone check my purchases if possible. If I try to use the rail pass and it doesn't work, my travel plans will be in trouble ！.

• koco
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• 2023/09/19 (Tue) 12:39
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Yesterday I bought a Japan Rail Pass at HIS in Ala Moana SS.
I first tried to buy it online from IACE Travel, but when I tried to buy it together, I got an error message even though I wanted two tickets, one for me Japanese and one for my husband （ American ）. Maybe it's because we have different statuses ？ I decided not to apply for them separately because it's too much trouble. On that point, at HIS, the staff is right in front of you, so whether you are Japanese or a gaijin, they can make sure that your name is correct and you can make the purchase.
Like Halo, my passport has my American family name in parentheses, but it is slightly different from my green card, so I got a copy of my residence card from the consulate. They also confirmed this.
The amount was also one person ＄ 338. I didn't have to pay any fees or postage, so in the end it was probably cheaper than IACE Travel.
It was very convenient to buy the tickets right away because it was not crowded in the evening.

• Pass
• 2023/09/19 (Tue) 13:55
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Thank you Koco, I will try to get a copy of the book.
I ended up buying mine last week at HIS!
A few days before that, the price dropped to $ 213 per person, so I thought it was worth the wait. I think IACE will add Sipping fee ！
and Handling fee $ 10.

• Pass
• 2023/09/19 (Tue) 14:04
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Add
My $ 213 is a 7 day pass and Kaco's ＄ 338 is a 14 day pass.

• Ginger
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• 2023/09/15 (Fri) 09:21
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Tai chi? ？
I live on the west side of the city and in the YMCA Kapuna a program
we have Tai chi and Cardio program 3 times a week for 1 hour each for free for the seniors. After that, we have lunch (free) and leave.
There is also a YMCA nearby, or Lanakila senior center, or an affordable housing center behind Donq hote (I forgot the name of the organization).

• 習い事
• 2023/09/10 (Sun) 20:10
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Hello ！ what area are you thinking of ？?

• dman
• 2023/09/10 (Sun) 20:53
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I live near Kaka'ao
I don't have a specific area in mind ！ ！

Thank you.

• 習い事
• 2023/09/12 (Tue) 09:32
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There were many that I know of.
The "parent-child classes" listed below are not so-called "lessons," but they are an alternative to Japanese childcare support centers. Children as young as 2 years old are required to attend all classes with their parents, except for the preschool classes listed at the bottom.


Gymnastics
Hawaii Academy （ There are several locations, the closest is Kalihi ）
https://www.hawaiiacademy.com/

HITS （ Kalihi ） https://www.hawaiianislandtwisters.com/

・ Gymnastics and Art
My treehouse club(Kakaako ）
https://www. mytreehouseclub808.com/

・ Gymnastics and music
Gymboree （ Pearlridge ）
https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/ locations/HI/Pearlridge/

・ swimming
YMCA's （ at various locations ）
https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/swimming/swim- lessons

city programs （ at each park pool, free ）
https://pros11.hnl.info/ （ click on Activities ）
fierce competition. started in Sept. Just started in September, so next openings start in January ？ at specific dates and times.
In addition to swimming, there are also toddler classes

LEAHI swimming school (3 locations)
https://www.leahiswimschool.com/

・ Toddler classes with parents （ play and singing, one year program starting in August with the option to quit ）
Keiki O ka Aina （ NPO, several locations, nearest is Kalihi, free, 2 per week ）
https://www.koka.org/parent-participation-programs/

tutu and Me （ NPO, several locations, free, 2 per week ）
https://pidf. org/tutuandme/

・ Parent and Child program at Waldorf School （ 1 per week, Steiner education school, before Hawaii Kai Kai ）
https:// honoluluwaldorf.org/parent-child-program

・ Ballet
Page Academy baby class(3歳まで、Kaimuki ）
https:// pageacademyofdance.com/classes

・ Rhythmic （ Japanese, Ala Moana ）
Renee's Music Studio
https ://www.instagram.com/reneemusicstudiohawaii/?hl=ja

・ Yoga （ Japanese, Ala Moana Beach Park, Donation based monthly gathering for little ones under 2 ）
https://www.instagram.com/kapilina_yoga/

・ City Parks Program
Paki Park ¿ (behind the zoo ） every Tuesday 9-11am, toys free
Japanese language parent-child group
・ Makiki Church parent-child group （ Not sure of current status, please inquire ） ）
https://mccjp.org/category/%e8%a6%aa%e5%ad% 90%e4%bc%9a/

・ JICC's parent-child class
http://ijcchawaii.org/wordpress1/%E8%A6%AA%E5%AD%90%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B 9-oyako-class/

・ Soto mission parent-child salon （ Nuuanu ）
https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/flyer/desc/_wid_197f 0f23d2ae9afd47958ef20cba9676ea2f062304


Japanese Class （ Honolulu and Mililani ）
・ Sakura https:// sakuragumihawaii.com/ （ *3 years old and up ）

Soccer
・ Keiki Kicks (Kapiolani Park and other locations )
https://www. keikikicks.com/

・ Amazing athletes (various locations, but held Saturdays and Sundays at parks in Ward Village, below are selected parks)
https://registration. amazingathletes.com/franchise/oahu/events?distanceRadius=10&locations__80683135=true


Part time （ 2-3 hours ） preschool （ type of preschool ）
・ sunflower （ Japanese kindergarten, seems to wait 6 months or more, 2 per week, moili'ili ） ）
location Jodo At Mission of Hawaii. No website and no contact info ・ ・

・ Mother's Time off at Waiokeola Church (2 per week, Kahala ）
https://www. waiokeola.org/ministries/christian-education/moms-time-off-mto/

• ユニコーン
• 2023/09/12 (Tue) 16:31
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I'm not a topical person, but thank you for sharing the information ！ ！ ！
I will refer to it.

• dman
• 2023/09/13 (Wed) 09:12
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Thank you so much for your kind
Thank you ！ ！
You have been very valuable and helpful.
I will try to find a lesson that my child likes to learn ！ ！

• こーの字
• 2023/08/02 (Wed) 14:01
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By the way, as a rough estimate,
$ 1,000,000 assessed value with home exemption
( $ 1,000,000 - $ 100,000)*0.35% = $ 3,150

With recent home price hikes, the increase from a year ago $ 1,200,000. 1,200,000, which is an increase from the previous assessment, and without the home exemption
$ 1,000,000*0.45% + $ 200,000*1.05% = $ 6,600.

• こーの字
• 2023/08/02 (Wed) 14:07
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The order is backwards.
I have a post before #5 with a URL link, but it is not showing up, so
I'll post it without the link.


I'm a complete novice, but
I found a detailed property tax calculation at the following link.

I heard that for a regular single family home, the tax is calculated as assessed property value x 0.35%.

I guess owner occupied or not is applicable to Home exemption.
They say that if you file a Home exemption, $ 100,000 will be deducted from the assessed property value.
This difference is not that big.

Just not owner occupied （ No home excemption filed ） Property is
Residential A Tax Rate (two tiered) and $ up to 1,000,000 0.45% for up to 1,000,000 and 1.05% for $ 1,000,000 excess.
This is probably the case this time.

Also, even if the property tax rate remains the same, property taxes should increase if the assessed property value soars.

• Ken
• 2023/08/02 (Wed) 16:01
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Your questioner （ G. ） is correct.　Your sister is incorrect.
As stated on the following website, beginning in FY 2023, the tax rate is higher for property that is not used by the owner as a primary residence.
Therefore, it is very possible that property taxes will double.
Please take the time to read the following website for a better understanding.

https://realhawaii.co/blog/understanding-oahus-property-taxes#:~:text=(1)%20Residential%3A%200.35%25,value%20of%20 less%20than%20%241%2C000%2C000.

If you do not live there, the category is "Residential A".
It will be partially tacked on from the website.

The Residential A Honolulu Property Tax Rate applies to properties where an owner doesn't claim the home exemption and the

An example of the Honolulu Residential A property tax rate:

A 50- year-old woman has a $ 1,000,000 units. Since this is her second home, she does not have an exemption. The estimated annual taxes up to $ 1,000,000 are $ 4,500 ($ 1,000,000 x 0.0045), and the yearly property taxes above $ 1,000, 000 000 are $ 6,300 ($ 600,000 x 0.0105). Therefore the total taxes for her second property are $ 10,800 per year ( $ 6,300 + $ 4,500).

You will be asked for proof of residency or non-residency.　See below.

You may prove that the home is your primary residence by filling out a form and showing evidence that you are registered to vote in Honolulu, and file an income tax return as a State of Hawaii resident, or occupy the home 270 days or more each calendar year.

• Sean0914
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• 2023/08/02 (Wed) 20:03
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#G is right.

Our situation is a little different, but our taxes are higher.
Almost double.

Your sister is asking her lawyer, so it should have been explained to her, and it is not reasonable to blame Mr. G.

My parents used to come and go,
but I once thought ？
that the immigration records would automatically tell whether they lived in Japan or Hawaii.

~~16:37 Y There is no proof that you don't live here, so if you say you come and go ？ ~~

you can provide proof of residence.
Passports in and out of the country are easily checked by the government.

• MAG
• 2023/08/05 (Sat) 21:37
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A friend of mine had a similar situation, but after consulting with a lawyer, it seems that there are various loopholes, so why don't you leave it to the lawyer's judgment?

But the contractor himself doesn't actually live there ？ If that's the case, I don't think your sister has the right to blame anyone.

As stated above, you lied on your tax return. ？ I think it is wrong to blame others for the increase in taxes. I think you got what you deserved. The best thing to do is to stay out of it. I'm sorry I can't be of more help. However, in this day and age, there is no doubt that taxes are skyrocketing everywhere.
Unfortunately.

However, as ＃ 4kouji said, the price of houses in Hawaii is going up so much that it is inevitable
for homeowners to have to pay higher taxes every year ？ if you don't want to pay taxes, just lease. If you don't want to pay taxes, just live in a lease.
We also sold our house and live in a lease.

• nuiloamama
• 2023/09/09 (Sat) 20:29
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I used to go to Anytime,
18 month contract, $ 34.99 per month.
I think it was cheaper with a 2 year contract.
There is no joining fee.
It was good because I could use it when I went to Japan.

I currently go to Planet Fitness.
This one has an annual membership fee of $ 35th.
The monthly membership fee is $ 23.
The change use is simply because Planet is now in my neighborhood.

• マッスルボーイ
• 2023/09/10 (Sun) 17:15
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＞ #2nuiloamama
I am astonished that it is cheaper than Japan. Thanks for the valuable information.

• お金
• 2023/09/06 (Wed) 10:17
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Koji
It certainly depends on future moves ！
Thank you ‼︎

• あめ
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• 2023/09/08 (Fri) 06:34
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I used dollars this summer.
If you use an Amex card, there is no fee. The rate is exactly what you see on TV.

• お金
• 2023/09/09 (Sat) 22:34
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Thank you, Ame ！
I will check my credit card fees. I might as well use dollars where credit cards are accepted.

• こーの字
• 2023/09/10 (Sun) 07:08
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Most airline co-branded credit cards should not charge overseas usage fees.
Normal credit cards are said to charge 1-3%.
You can also compare the fees of your card and the fees when you exchange dollars to yen in Hawaii or Japan.
Currently, the exchange rate is 147 yen to the dollar, so I think it is more economical to use dollars.

I think it is because of Corona, but it was convenient to be able to pay small amounts by card at convenience stores （ 100-yen stores only accept cash and electronic money ）.
I took Amex (no fee) as main card and Visa (1% fee) as sub card.
Amex was accepted in most places, and I paid with Visa when it was not available.

• お金
• 2023/09/10 (Sun) 10:05
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Thank you very much, Koji.
It seems to be a good idea to use credit cards without exchanging cash for dollars ！
It helped because it has been too long since I have been to Japan and I had never experienced such a weak yen.

• Tako
• 2023/09/02 (Sat) 09:09
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When that vice president becomes president, the company will tip.

• All Bull S
• 2023/09/05 (Tue) 23:04
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This is my very recent experience.
Japanese president male and Japanese manager female. They are family friends.
They explained and offered high hourly wage in the interview and job advertisement, but in reality, they only pay low salary which is completely different. When I spoke to the president about the salary, he brushed me off. They do not put this in a written contract with the individual, so that they cannot be sued. I would be a fool not to have told them to put that in writing, and be careful of places that use that kind of tactic to prevent you from filling out paperwork to the detriment of the company. They made me do a lot of overwork and then made me fill out a form saying that the overwork would be adjusted by the week, so I didn't get paid for the overwork. The transportation allowance was also a lie. The store of such a fraudulent group is still in S King today.

• モクモク
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• 2023/09/05 (Tue) 23:41
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It seems that there is a recent trend in Hawaii restaurants.
Some people who want to live in Hawaii ！ want to raise their children in Hawaii ！ said the easiest way to live in Hawaii is to own and operate a restaurant in Hawaii.
I want to create a restaurant that is loved by the locals. The more people who say "I want to build a restaurant that the locals love," or "My employees are my family. The more people who say such stinky lines, the more it seems that they don't pay their employees full time.

• 人材ナメンナヨ
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• 2023/09/08 (Fri) 17:44
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I see here that Japanese companies are still
saying and doing things differently.
They hire cheaply and don't even pay overtime.
In restaurants, even the managers get tips for some reason.
I have heard such stories.
One company is looking for an office clerk and sales person, but
they don't pay for parking, even though they are not in Waikiki.
You can say whatever you want.

• コンドる
• 2023/09/08 (Fri) 20:49
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Too many owners and presidents who can't do their jobs.