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1. Montessori Community School's Acceptance Examinati... 14k view 61 res Free talk Yesterday 09:10
We moved to Hawaii from the Bay Area last May and have two children, our oldest is now 3.5 years old and our youngest is 1.5 years old.
I was interested in Montessori education before my children...
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2. About the driving morale of Hawaii drivers. 3k view 15 res Free talk 2026/02/16 08:09
I'm actually a full time UBER driver, and I've been rear-ended 4 times in the last year alone.
I drive mainly at night, and I've been rear-ended twice lightly, once moderately, and once enough to...
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3. Japanese TV 547 view 4 res Free talk 2026/02/16 07:10
Many years ago, I had a Channel J subscription.
I went back to Japan temporarily and cancelled it then.
I looked on the internet, but I am not sure if Channel J is available now …. ？
Al...
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4. Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees 25k view 132 res Free talk 2026/02/16 05:34
Hello.
I am thinking of applying for my child to take the Kinder exam this fall.
I was wondering if anyone knows how many people have taken the Punahou and Iolani Kinder exams in the last fe...
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5. A strange story I experienced in Hawaii. 1k view 3 res Free talk 2026/02/16 05:23
I would like to hear your stories of your experiences in Hawaii.

A story I experienced.
I went to the famous Birth Stone, and out of nowhere, a Hawaiian man （ who was the administrator ...
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6. The admissions process for a school called HBA (Ha... 3k view 11 res Free talk 2026/01/14 08:50
Nice to meet you. I have been looking with interest at the Punahou and Iolani topics here.
I am planning to apply for Kinder next year.
I started tutoring and Tutor this month, but I don't t...
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7. About the contents of the mobile company iphone 17... 1k view 5 res Free talk 2025/10/28 13:40
Hello. I am using
AT&T with a 5 year contract. I am currently paying ＄ 62 per month. （ Unlimited Plan)
My iphone12 contracted with AT&T 5 years ago is getting old and I want to replace it, b...
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8. Chan number and M, why the trouble ？. 5k view 11 res Free talk 2025/10/23 02:10
We were such good friends
Why is that ？?
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9. About Condominium Insurance 1k view 5 res Free talk 2025/08/28 09:43
I live in Ala Moana.
Condo against disasters, water leaks
I have insurance, but I pay 1,500 a year.
Of course, it depends on the size and the property
How much do you guys pay for ...
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10. Replacing iPhone12mini with iPhone16pro and consid... 964 view 4 res Free talk 2025/08/21 17:04
Hi
I am currently using an iphone 12mini purchased in 2020 with AT&T. I have already paid for the model, but I am paying $60 monthly for the Unlimitied plan.
I am not sure if this plan is ch...
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11. The top 10 states where you need the least and mos... 1k view 6 res Free talk 2025/07/07 09:41
今日のニュースで興味深い記事がありましたのでシェアします。

What To Know
Americans' economic anxieties come from different places, including fears of recessions, inflation, health issues, grocery and gas prices, tar...
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12. Nissan Cars NISSAN Future concerns 1k view 5 res Free talk 2025/05/30 08:24
Nissan, one of Japan's proudest automakers, is
selling its headquarters and closing its plants
and as a result, all new cars are being sold at a discount
and used cars are becoming chea...
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13. Exchange information about living in Waikiki 23k view 43 res Free talk 2025/05/29 10:49
How many Japanese people live in Waikiki? ？
Where is convenient, where is dangerous, where is unknown cheap and delicious restaurant?
Let's talk about anything ！!
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14. Japanese Tip by Region of Residence 3k view 13 res Free talk 2025/05/08 09:27
I have been in the tour business for many years.

Yesterday, I had two groups of customers who did not tip.
I'm used to it now. That is a characteristic of Japan, people who live ...
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15. Immigration for green card holders 2k view 4 res Free talk 2025/05/03 23:04
I go back to Japan every year and am considering going back this year for about 2 months, but is the risk much higher now than in the past? I have had a few traffic tickets in the past, but doe...
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16. Cell phone when temporarily returning to Japan 2k view 7 res Free talk 2025/03/10 18:43
When I returned to Japan 2 years ago, I bought a Japanese sim card that I could use all the time, and I used it in my American iPhone
Then I bought a new American iPhone, but the times have chang...
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17. I would like information on Early Achievers Presch... 1k view 5 res Free talk 2025/02/22 16:29
I would like to send my 3 year old child to a preschool, but we are new to Hawaii and our family does not speak English, I would be very happy if you could give me some information.
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18. Travel insurance when traveling internationally fr... 1k view 4 res Free talk 2025/02/19 18:15
Hi ！
We are planning to travel overseas （ outside of Japan ） in Spring Brake, and I was wondering if anyone has travel insurance
for travel from Hawaii ？
We have health insurance throug...
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19. Motocross on Oahu ・ Please let me know where I can... 2k view 3 res Free talk 2024/11/20 19:41
Motocross on Oahu ・ Is there a place to rent off road bikes ？

Motorcycles ＝ I am looking for a motorcycle, not a bicycle.


If you know of one, please let me know ！
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20. psychological counseling 4k view 6 res Free talk 2024/10/18 19:17
Do you have any recommendations for a new teacher who is currently receiving psychological counseling in Hawaii ？ I would prefer a Japanese-speaking teacher, but if it is difficult, an English-speakin...
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21. ZIPAIR since November 3k view 6 res Free talk 2024/09/19 18:47
Hi
It is said that ZIPAIR Tokyo will no longer offer flights to Honolulu
Does anyone know if it's true? ？
Currently, the last flight is on 10/25 and after that it will not be available.
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22. Can you tell me the market rate for babysitting? 2k view 3 res Free talk 2024/09/17 22:45
I am looking for a full time nanny in Honolulu.
How much would be reasonable to pay per month for a 9-5, M-F nanny ？
I see on nanny websites and other sites that the hourly rate is about $25...
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23. Gather around, Kansai people! 839 view 1 res Free talk 2024/07/26 09:04
Kansai people ！
Osaka is the best place ！ Let's talk
Free talk!
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24. About auto insurance in Hawaii. 2k view 4 res Free talk 2024/06/06 17:03
If anyone knows more about this, please let me know.
Actually, the other day I was involved in a hit and run in a supermarket parking lot.
I am planning to use my car insurance to repair it,...
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25. Senior Woman 2k view 5 res Free talk 2024/06/06 16:59
I am a 60 year old woman. I only have an office job. I would like to work in Hawaii, but I wonder if it is reckless.
I don't choose my job.
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26. Hawaii News] Governor Announces Ideas to Attract J... 3k view 4 res Free talk 2024/03/18 19:14
As to the subject.

The Governor of the State of Hawaii is concerned about the Japanese population, which is currently only 38% of the pre-pandemic level, and has made this statement, The stat...
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27. Why are Hawaii's roads so bumpy ？? 3k view 4 res Free talk 2024/03/18 19:11
The long winter rains have made road conditions worse than ever, please drive carefully.
Hawaii has potholes （ and holes ） all over the place and they don't seem to be able to fix them, why do yo...
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28. What I think of the Manoa family's impossible hear... 20k view 14 res Free talk 2024/03/17 10:43
On Sunday, there was a case of forced suicide of a family of five in Manoa, where a husband took his own life after murdering his Japanese wife and stabbing their three children.

The husband...
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29. Vertical Blind Repair 984 view 0 res Free talk 2023/12/21 16:08
My Vertical Blind that I have been using for over 10 years is broken. When I try to close the blinds, only the first two move, I suspect the Cord is the culprit. If anyone can repair it, I would appre...
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30. Video and photo editing work 9k view 0 res Free talk 2023/12/01 19:28
Thanks for all your help ^^
We had a presentation and took tons of pictures.
We also have a video feature.
What do you guys do about editing ？
As soon as I finish editing, I will g...
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31. I was stood up on the tour. 3k view 8 res Free talk 2023/10/26 20:25
Japanese-owned company in Waikiki, didn't show up on time to pick me up
and stood me up.
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32. Tipping on Tours 17k view 23 res Free talk 2023/10/20 20:05
I work in the tour industry. Compared to people from other countries, Japanese people tip extremely little. Perhaps it is because you don't know, but I have lived in the U.S. for a long ...
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33. About tips 4k view 8 res Free talk 2023/09/20 16:01
？
I feel that the tip in restaurants goes up and down based on 20%
Starbucks is $1-$3
for talking and teaching me
but nowadays I feel uncomfortable when I have to choose between 15...
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34. Souvenirs from Japan for people in Hawaii 5k view 8 res Free talk 2023/08/05 23:57
Hello.
I would like to bring some Japanese food as a gift to my Asian friends who grew up in Hawaii.
Do you have any suggestions for a relatively popular snack or Japanese food that is not s...
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35. Please tell me ！ starry sky information in Oahu 1k view 2 res Free talk 2023/08/05 01:39
I will be traveling to Oahu in September
I would like to go stargazing there, and I was wondering if you could recommend any spots

Please m．
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36. Please tell me ！ about UH sports tickets 9k view 7 res Free talk 2023/08/01 00:25
Nice to meet you.
I will be traveling to Oahu from 8/31-9/6.
I would like to go to a UH sports game there, but StubHub, an online site, seems to be selling tickets for about $ 120, can I buy...
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37. Sorry for the series of posts ） Do prices go down ... 3k view 1 res Free talk 2023/07/25 21:01
I am considering staying in Hawaii for a few weeks. I am concerned about the cost of living, but I am wondering if it would be calmer in the off-season, such as September ？ I am mainly concerned about...
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38. Apprenticeship request for Fx trader living in Haw... 993 view 0 res Free talk 2023/06/23 11:39
I am a trader with a goal of prop firm in Hawaii. I am looking for people who have been successful doing Fx in Hawaii.
I am posting this in such a forum to actually hear your story.
I am not...
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39. Entering Hawaii without vaccines 12k view 15 res Free talk 2023/05/17 00:12
I have been wanting to go to Hawaii but have not been able to because I have not had the corona vaccine.

When will it be possible to go to Hawaii without the vaccine this year ？

Pl...
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40. What will happen to Hawaii? 13k view 45 res Free talk 2023/05/16 05:42
I recently came to Hawaii again and was amazed.
Prices have become so high that I can't even pay my rent with a regular job.
Homelessness has increased dramatically
There is a shortage ...
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41. You know, Japanese people living in Hawaii. 11k view 17 res Free talk 2023/04/16 20:26
I've had the opportunity to meet more and more people here
and I'm beginning to wonder
how many people talk about their personal matters from the day they meet ？
that's also from the da...
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42. Japanese people's self-esteem is in the wind. 2k view 2 res Free talk 2023/03/30 23:08
Before Corona, there was a fair amount of active fellowship here, but perhaps because of the mask society in Japan, people are now too shy to go out in Hawaii, where mask-less is the rule.
I thin...
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43. Beach with swings on palm trees. 1k view 0 res Free talk 2023/03/29 21:21
Is there any ？
I would like to feel elegant and take nice pictures ✨ 🌴 🐬 🏝🫧
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44. For Federal, about the new W-4 form 4k view 4 res Free talk 2023/01/04 16:45
The W-4 form for Federal was changed from 2022, and the way to fill it out was changed.
There is no place to fill in numbers
I don't know anything about it
I submitted the form without ...
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45. Car rental in Turo （ Host ） 1k view 0 res Free talk 2022/12/21 18:22
If anyone is renting a car in Turo, I would like to hear your feedback on how it is ！.
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46. Japanese waitress working in Hawaii: "1 million ye... 7k view 5 res Free talk 2022/11/29 21:24
I found an interesting article on the web.

The story goes ⇒ "Now Hawaii is short on staff, so hourly wages are going up and up. I am a waitress at a famous local restaurant and the tips are ...
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47. Cars for sale 2k view 2 res Free talk 2022/11/24 21:27
I would like to sell my car.

It is a very good condition, compact hybrid car, made in Japan
2018 manufactured low mileage

Value is about $20,000.

I would like to sel...
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48. HOLO CARD for The bus 9k view 9 res Free talk 2022/11/10 02:25
I have a question for HOLO card users.

I would like to buy a card from ABC,
then I will pay Fee $ 2 and $ 80 per month ？

Then please tell me how to charge $ 80 per month.
...
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49. I did a cleaning job and brought home bed bugs. 6k view 6 res Free talk 2022/10/28 22:29
Prices have continued to rise in recent years, and I couldn't live on my regular job alone
so I decided to take a part-time cleaning job.
The hourly wage was $20, so I thought it was okay. <...
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50. Halloween Parade 1k view 1 res Free talk 2022/10/28 15:02
Good evening ！
Does anyone know if there will be a
parade in Waikiki this Halloween
？ ?
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