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If your U.S. passport has expired

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  • ラテ
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  • 2022/07/06 20:55

I am always interested in your opinions.
I have a question about US passport renewal.
I would like to know if any of you have renewed your passport at the U.S. Embassy in Hawaii, or if you know of anyone who has renewed their passport at the U.S. Embassy in Japan when it expired, and how long it took to do so.

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  • Ken
  • 2022/07/06 (Wed) 23:26
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The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo ・ Consulate's website states the following


Q. How long does it take to renew or issue a passport?

A. Usually about 3 ～ 4 weeks.

Q. Can I expedite the passport application process for a fee, like in the U.S.?

A. We do not offer that service outside the US. If you need your passport earlier than usual for travel or other reasons, please consult with us at the time of application.

https://jp.usembassy.gov/ja/services-ja/frequently-asked-questions-ja/#q9

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  • ラテ
  • 2022/07/07 (Thu) 10:44
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Ken, thank you for your prompt response ！ very helpful 🙇 ♀️

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Japanese passport renewal after 21 years of age

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  • Tomato
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  • 2022/06/01 21:37

Please tell me about renewal of Japanese passport.

My son turned 21
and his Japanese passport will expire this July
He was born in Hawaii and has dual citizenship with Japan and the U.S.
Can he renew his Japanese passport after he turns 21
at the consulate anymore? ？
When I ask people around me, some say they can do it ？ and others say they can't ？
what is the actual situation ？
please tell me if you know anyone who can help me out.

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Last year, when my 24-year-old son, who has dual citizenship, went to renounce his Japanese citizenship, the consulate advised him to keep his Japanese citizenship because he could renew his passport after the age of 21.
They cannot force you to renounce your nationality, so if you apply for it, they can make you one.

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#7
  • Tomato
  • 2022/06/02 (Thu) 21:14
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Thank you all
for your valuable advice ！
I am relieved to know that I can renew
Thank you all
I will send them to the procedure as soon as possible ^_^

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  • Tomato
  • 2022/07/05 (Tue) 20:05
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I was able to renew without any problems.
The receptionist told me
that I have to choose my nationality at the age of 21, but since I haven't decided yet, I will go through the renewal procedure, but if I receive a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I will give up my Japanese nationality at that time.
Has anyone who has renewed his/her citizenship been told the same thing ？?

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  • nuiloamama
  • 2022/07/05 (Tue) 20:51
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My son applied for a passport the year before last and was told the same thing.
but it has been 2 years and no letter has been received.

My acquaintance is in his 40s,
he is Japanese born in Hawaii but he still holds dual citizenship.
He has never been to Japan, so he renews it at the Honolulu Consulate.
However, he said he is trying not to cut it off because if he does, it is very difficult to get a certified copy because his relatives are not in Japan. He said that the letter he was told when he applied for his son's application, he has never been told by the consulate about renouncing his nationality.

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  • middle
  • 2022/07/06 (Wed) 14:21
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Sorry for the sidebar. Has anyone who has taken US citizenship from marriage been able to renew their Japanese passport at the consulate in Honolulu ？?

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Exchange to Japanese Yen

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  • レインボー
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  • 2022/06/12 15:06

I hear that there are not enough Japanese yen in Hawaii,
If you have already exchanged money in Hawaii, where did you do it ？

Also, have you exchanged money in Japan ？


Thank you very much. Also, is there anyone who can exchange money in Japan?

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#7

I arrived at Haneda Airport today and cashed in at Mizuho Bank in the arrival lobby. Today's exchange rate was 136 yen to the dollar, but the exchange rate was 132 yen to the dollar. I think it is not bad.

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#9
  • こーの字
  • 2022/06/21 (Tue) 08:24
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I use Wise all the time. The commissions are low and the rates are almost always the same as the market. You can check the commission rates from the site without creating an account. If you have a Japanese bank account, it is worth a try.

https://wise.com/

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#10

Dear Koji
I have no experience sending money to Japan yet. I am planning to send money soon, so I would be very happy if you could give me some more information. When I create an account （ and send money ）, do I need my SSN ？ and can I use a family member's name on the Japanese bank account ？?

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#11
  • こーの字
  • 2022/07/04 (Mon) 19:08
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I don't remember if I used my SSN or not when I opened my Wise account a long time ago, but
according to the following, it's a photo ID.
If you ask me, I remember using my passport or Hawaiian driver's license.
https://wise.com/help/articles/2817401/tips-for-getting-started-with-wise

I have never wired money to a family member's account myself, but
according to the following and others According to the following and others, it seems to be possible.
Basically, if you know the bank name, account number, and name of the recipient, you can do it.

If you know the name of the bank, account number, and name of the recipient, you can do it. https://wise.com/gb/blog/send-money-to-your-friends-on-transferwise#:~:text=From%20today%2C%20all%20TransferWise%20app,about%20for%20their%20bank%20details.

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#12

Mr. Koji

I am very grateful for your information, thank you very much.

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Please tell me where to buy gold.

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  • alohakiki
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  • 2022/07/05 03:39

I want to sell my 14k Hawaiian jewelry for cash, can I buy it at a regular jewelry store ？?

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My SOS

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  • At last
  • 2022/07/01 16:58


how long after updating the 72 hours negative proof did it change to blue ？
it's only been a few hours and it hasn't changed and I'm getting worried
worst case scenario, if it doesn't change, it's ok to leave it yellow and bring the original ？
please advise me
if you can

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  • ロロころ
  • 2022/07/02 (Sat) 00:55
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In my case, it turned blue in about 3 hours.

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#3

I did it last month and I was within an hour.

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Free PCR test for returning to Japan other than Nomi Health

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#1
  • はな
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  • 2022/06/27 21:48

Hello ！
I am planning to return to Japan and need a PCR test
on July 3 or 4, and Nomi Health seems to be closed on both days, so I am looking for another place.
If anyone knows where I can get a free PCR test for returning to Japan, please let me know ！
Thank you!

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#2

I believe Nomi Health at the Waikele outlet is accepting tests on 7/3.

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LEXUS oil change, etc.

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  • スター
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  • 2022/06/27 22:46

Hello
I have been driving a LEXUS NX300 Hybrid for 2.5 years and have been having oil changes and checkups done at the dealer
but they are expensive, so I was wondering if you know of anywhere that does LEXUS oil changes and checkups
cheaper than the dealer but does it properly. If you know of any place that can do oil change and check of LEXUS cheaper than dealers, but still do it properly, please tell me.

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  • Anne
  • 2022/06/28 (Tue) 22:27
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Have you tried contacting Jiffy Lube ？

I think you should call and check before you go.

If your timing is good, there is a discount coupon for oil change

online. I showed them the scrip and they gave me a discount.

It is cheaper than the dealer and I have had no problems so far.

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PCR test to be free of charge with insurance when returning to Japan

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  • alohaco
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  • 2022/06/27 22:52

Hello ！ I learned from this topic that nomi health offers a free PCR test
that is valid for when you return to Japan. ！ ！ ！
wellness4 hawaii, Waikiki PCR and St. Luke's are not available.
By the way, my insurance is HSMA.

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I have heard of Kaiser. They said they will write it on the Japanese hoomat for free with insurance.

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  • こーの字
  • 2022/06/28 (Tue) 08:57
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After having an exam at wellness4hawaii, I filed a claim with KP and it was covered in full. I wonder if it depends on the insurance company's policy or the contents of the policy rather than which laboratory is used.

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  • denim
  • 2022/06/28 (Tue) 10:17
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Topi-san I think it is not HSMA but HMSA ？

Like Koji-san, I think it would be faster to ask HMSA.

By the way, I live in Hawaii, so I was able to get a free PCR test from NomiHealth and return to Japan with a negative MYSOS certificate.

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PCR test upon return to Japan

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  • 日本帰国時のPCR 検査
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  • 2022/06/21 23:39

Hello, I am planning to return to Japan and would like to get a corona test at a free laboratory like the ones I have seen here to save on unnecessary expenses.
I know Nomi health is often mentioned, but is it ok to go to a place like the free PCR lab at the airport ？
or does it have to be a place that issues a form and not one that sends the results by email so that I can put it on my MYSOS? ？ Is this a problem?

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  • Yuan
  • 2022/06/22 (Wed) 16:42
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I did a PCR test at Nomi health and received the results via email, which I was able to attach to MYSOS.

I received the results the next day, but I think you should do the PCR test earlier, 72 hours before, just to be safe.

It is free or paid depending on whether the topical is a tourist or a Hawaii resident.

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#3

Thank you Yuan.
I live in Hawaii.
If you know of anyone other than Nomi health who has taken the free test offered by the state of Hawaii and found Mysos to be okay, please let me know.
Thank you so much for your reply.

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I am having trouble registering my sos for my child.

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  • マルコ
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  • 2022/06/20 21:40

Hi, I've started to register my sos for my trip to Japan, but when I register my child, the vaccination registration section
is not working
I've left the name of the third vaccine blank because my child has only had two vaccinations, but there seems to be something wrong with that.
I also have a question like "Is this certificate the person who is registering the app ？?" and I have set it to no
. One or more items were not entered correctly. Please check the message and enter your response again.
・ Please select Name and Please select Name and manufacturer of the vaccine used for vaccination
・ Is this the vaccination certificate of the person registered?
Please select your response.

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