Vivinavi : Hawaii : (United States) Hawaii

• Yaiyai
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 09:29
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HIsako-san

I have lived in a newly built condo in Kakaako.
Almost only Hawaii residents live there, so the lack of tourists
made it safer.

There were homeless people
in Kakaako Waterfront Park, but they seem to have been cleared out now.

My Kakaako condo had guest parking
which was convenient when friends came over, but I heard that Affordable condo doesn't seem to have
guest parking which is inconvenient.

I know LILIA is scheduled to be completed in Waikiki.

Do you plan to rent or buy ？?

• HIsako
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 10:07
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Thank you Yaiyai

Guest parking issue, it would certainly be convenient if it were available
I am considering buying.

Kakaako is a new town and looks beautiful, but I don't know the status value of the land because I haven't studied it enough.
In Japan, an old but vintage condominium in Azabu or Yokohama has higher status than a new construction in a new town in Hachioji or Kawasaki.
Like that, I am cautious about that.

• Yaiyai
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 13:38
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HIsako-san

Tourists like Waikiki, but
Hawaii residents prefer Ala Moana and Kakaako
because they are more convenient.
Waikiki is less safe and almost all the condos are older, so
HOA fees will be higher.
I have lived in older condos, but I felt inconvenienced by frequent elevator and plumbing
inspections and long waits.

Some Affordable condos, as the name suggests, are owned by owners with income below Average
I don't know if they are safe or not, but I think they are not bad since they are Hawaii residents who can afford Mortgages.

I think you need to check with real estate to see if the view in front of you will be changed, etc. since new construction is scheduled to continue in the Ala Moana Kaka'ako area
I think you need to check with real estate.

Japan and Hawaii are completely different, so I don't think we can compare.

• コンドー
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 21:08
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The good
-Many of the residents around are normal
-Amenities are excellent
-Convenient

The bad
-Sewer/ditch smell
-Public schools are not in a good school district
-Parking is horribly tight in some buildings

I think it is important to note that some of the newer condos also have to be sold for a significant amount of money again when you sell the property if it becomes an Affordable property.

I think real estate agents are more trustworthy and local people will explain things to you better than the giggly Japanese bubbly ladies in Mercedes Benz who deal only with Japanese people.

• HIsako
• 2022/08/20 (Sat) 18:14
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Thank you all for your help and information -

Actually, I went to look at 3 condos in Kakaako today. The real estate agent was a Japanese woman
who had helped me before. It was not a Mercedes Benz. lol

The rooms and pools were all nice ！
What I noticed was that there were so many Chinese people living in all the condos. I don't mean to say that Chinese people are good or bad
I mean that there are many rich Chinese people ～.


#5
Thank you, Condo.
Certainly not good to see in the school district. It will be one of the items to consider.


- I didn't know about the sewer/ditch smell, but I just called someone who knows more about it and
there are dozens of new condo buildings planned in the area and all the toilets and baths may not be able to drain in time with the current underground sewer lines.
So I hear that the smell of sewage in the city of Kaka'ako is becoming a problem.


It's a big purchase, I'll learn more.

• K
• mail
• 2022/08/01 (Mon) 06:41
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Hi ！ please contact me.

• SJDummy
• mail
• 2022/08/01 (Mon) 07:30
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I don't know if this will help you, as it is difficult for expatriates to open a new account in Japan now. When I was living in Japan, I got fed up with the high fees for money transfers from the US, so I opened a dollar deposit account at a bank. I would send money from my US bank (Citibank) to that dollar account in dollars. In that case, it is just a wire transfer fee $ 35 only. You then withdraw from the dollar deposit account in yen, but at the TTB rate of that day. （ Mitsubishi UFJ Bank ） If you have an account with Mitsubishi and you are a member of Global Direct, I believe you can open a dollar deposit account while living abroad, but I am not sure about this. Please check with your bank. Or, SMBC Trust Bank's overseas direct service may be able to do so, but again, please check with the bank. As far as I know, this method has the lowest exchange fee except for Wise.

• 危ない
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 20:40
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Can't you just use a credit card ？

It's dangerous to carry that kind of cash around.

Please be careful not to get robbed.

• MA
• 2022/08/03 (Wed) 21:29
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ZIP Air has economy flights to/from Narita for less than 30,000 one way. If you don't add luggage and meals as options, you can go cheaply.

• Hope
• 2022/08/04 (Thu) 20:38
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I've heard mixed reviews about ZipAir, but I'd like to know if anyone who has actually experienced it has any suggestions on what I should pay attention to.
I usually don't eat much on airplanes, but water and a blanket are essential. I usually don't eat much on airplanes, but water and blankets are essential. I think I will only need to bring enough clothes for a few days.

• とんとん
• 2022/08/05 (Fri) 00:05
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Just a few days ago I returned from Narita by ZIP.

Checked baggage and carry-on baggage are all weighed.
I added the
value set ？ which includes seat selection, one piece of checked baggage, and an in-flight meal, because it would have been more expensive if I had added the options separately.
I bought an amenity set with a blanket because I can't sleep if the cabin is cold
The cabin is relatively warm and I may not have needed it.
No drinks are served unless you order a meal, so once you get through baggage check
you might want to buy a drink.

• intangible
• 2022/08/06 (Sat) 14:19
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I was in a similar situation. It's tough. I sympathize with you.

I used ZIPAIR. It was quite good. The price is probably 90,000-110,000 yen round trip including meals, checked luggage, and seat selection. I think it is linked to the fluctuation of the yen. Also, I think it is much more expensive on holidays and special days. When I boarded, most people had the meals they ordered. And since it was empty, everyone was using 3 or 4 seats by themselves. I didn't see anyone using blankets. It wasn't that cold. I really appreciated the free wi-fi and saw many people watching Netflix and such.

If you don't have checked luggage and don't want to select a seat, I think you can do without the package. But if you have checked luggage, I think it would be more economical to get the value package, which allows you to choose your seat and includes food. The meal and water are also included.

• ジップ
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 20:37
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I used Zip

When I used it, I asked the CA to switch seats because for some reason other people were sitting next to me even though there were empty rattles around me.

All the meals were very salty and tasted only of salt. So I recommend you to bring snacks instead of in-flight meals.

Everyone slept on the plane using 3 seats next to each other. I didn't think it was too small, and I didn't feel inconvenienced at all.

• Rain
• 2022/08/06 (Sat) 04:47
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How about Island club and spa in Koolani, a luxury condo near Ala Moana shopping center ？ My friend who is a germaphobe used to go there, and I once went there to use the jacuzzi only when I had a free month of use due to my work, and I felt good. It was nice. I think the price is about the same.

• Kumi
• 2022/08/06 (Sat) 15:26
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Thank you very much. I'm off to visit ！.

• kaoru
• 2022/08/07 (Sun) 00:50
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HI climb Located in Kakaako.
Fitness gym, yoga classes, bouldering, and rope climbing.

• ジム
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 20:29
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If you want group lessons, I liked ORANGE THEORY.

Some health insurances offer 24hr fitness or ymca for $ 10 a month

If you have military friends, the Military gym in Pearl Harbor is a good choice. It is well equipped and the lockers are very clean!

• 元患者
• 2022/08/13 (Sat) 14:31
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I am a former patient myself who recommended Dr. Steven Tottori in a previous post here. I am in my late 30's.
I completed my orthodontic treatment with Incognito, which is the only backside braces that Dr. Tottori does on Oahu, and I am very happy with it.
I initially went for a consultation with the hope of getting Invisalign braces, but Dr. Tottori diagnosed that it was not indicated in my case. I cannot answer your question about Invisalign, but I would like to make a few comments after reading your posts.

・ "Invisalign even though I am over 40s"
You seem to think that Invisalign is not appropriate if you are over 40s. If so, you should tell your doctor so and ask him why he recommends Invisalign instead of other orthodontic appliances. Orthodontic treatment is a long-term process, and if there is any doubt or distrust, there will be a fear that you will not be satisfied with the final result.
After completing my orthodontic treatment, I felt that it is very important to have not only the skill of the doctor but also the "personal relationship" and "compatibility with oneself" because unlike general treatment, it is a long term treatment anyway. In my case, I was very satisfied because I had a great rapport with both Dr. Tottori and his staff.

・ Competitive quotes
If you have any doubts about Dr. Tottori's policy, why don't you apply for a consultation at another doctor's office as well and ask about other doctors' treatment plans?
I had consultations with four different doctors before finally deciding on Dr. Tottori. It was good to hear the diagnosis of different doctors so that I could understand my teeth alignment problem and how well I fit in with the doctor.
I told him that I wanted to straighten my teeth with Invisalign at first, but some other doctors recommended Invisalign, but I decided to go with Dr. Tottori because his treatment plan made the most sense to me and I trusted him.

・ Location of the clinic
I felt that the location of the clinic was also important, as I would need to visit regularly after starting treatment.
Dr. Tottori has an office in the Ala Moana Building, but he is generally only in the Ala Moana office every Thursday and every other Saturday, so there were times when the Ala Moana office was not open for emergencies or even on Thursdays. In that case, I had to go to the main office in Kapolei, which was inconvenient.

I wish you a satisfactory decision.

• マウスピース
• 2022/08/14 (Sun) 09:10
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I am in my late 50's and I had mouthpiece braces at Smile Direct Club. I was supposed to have the treatment for 12 months, but when I was not satisfied with the results, they extended the treatment period at no extra charge. My child and I also had bedtime-only mouthpiece braces at Smile Direct Club, and my child had beautifully finished braces in 10 months. It seems to vary from person to person depending on the original teeth alignment, age, etc.

The price was about $ 1600 for the whole process with a friend of mine during the referral campaign, but I think the price is higher now. I had the braces only at night, so there was no pain or hindrance at all. Now that my braces are finished, I still sleep with retainers at night only.

• HI
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• 2022/08/14 (Sun) 23:31
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I used to straighten with Invisalign.
As an adult, of course.
I paid $5000 plus total.
The total duration is about a year.
Actually, a long time ago, when I was in elementary school, I had a setback because of the pain of adjusting the orthodontic appliances
Invisalign doesn't look bad and you can brush your teeth properly,
I recommend it for that reason.
I am very happy now that I have the teeth I wanted.

• Parco
• 2022/08/15 (Mon) 11:42
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Former Patient

Mouthpiece

HI

Thank you for your experience and advice.
It is very helpful. Thank you very much.

I will do some more research to make sure that the location, duration, price, and day of the week are all close to what I want
.

• めんどくさい人
• 2022/08/19 (Fri) 20:22
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At a dental office near Diamondhead, I was told $ 6000.

• 不満
• 2022/08/12 (Fri) 23:28
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Thanks for replying, min. I understand that there are products with barcode stickers that are responding to the barcode stickers.
I understand. Thank you very much. After listening to your opinions, I now think that it is normal for an alarm to go off. From now on, when the alarm goes off at the donkey shop on the way home, I will no longer think, "Why did it go off? On the contrary, I will be able to open the bag to make it easier to see and cope with the situation.

Donki has a lot of Japanese products, so I will continue to shop there.

I am glad I posted this ！
Thank you so much to everyone who replied.

• もも
• 2022/08/14 (Sun) 08:19
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Whenever I go through security at the exit of Don Quijote, I always think that the alarm will ring. In the 10 years that I have lived in Hawaii, I think my mentality has improved a lot from when I first came to Hawaii. Of course, I have done nothing wrong, and I have come to accept the fact that this is what it is like to live together with other ethnic groups in a natural way.

• 不満
• 2022/08/14 (Sun) 20:54
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Momo-san, thank you for your reply. Thanks for sharing your experience Momo-san. You were passing through thinking that the alarm would not ring.
I am new to Hawaii and was scared when the alarm went off at first. What ？ I thought, "What the ?
When it rang continuously, I thought "Why? I thought, "Why?
When I was in Japan, I never heard alarms going off at the exits of stores, of course, and when they did, I thought it was a suspicious situation.

I am posting this to ask for your experiences, and
from your replies, I have learned that products with a separate barcode sticker, wagyu beef, cosmetics, clothing, masks, etc. will ring at the exit gate even if you have finished paying at both self-service and cashier's checkout.
And, the exit gate is always lit. I now understand that it is normal for the alarm to go off at the exit gate.

I am glad that I was able to solve the problem by listening to your opinions.
Thank you all very much.

When I buy an item with a barcode sticker, I will put the item in my bag or in an easily visible place, and I will prepare my receipt and bag before the security person tells me to do so.

It is important to accept that this is what it means to live together with other ethnic groups.

Momo-san, thank you so much for understanding my feelings and replying with kind words.

• HonoluluWaikiki
• 2022/08/16 (Tue) 08:18
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The alarms on Gate seem to be set to go off for meat products.

Also, Don ・ Quijote's Reusable Bag has another seal besides the tag.
You have to remove it, too.

I am not accusing you of anything.

I once entered Don ・ Quixote and the security
asked me to show my bag because the alarm went off, and I said, "You just entered the store, what are you talking about? I said, "You just entered the store, what are you talking about?

I said, "If you want to see it, I can show it to you. It's okay. But that security guy got fired, or he's not around these days.

• 不満
• 2022/08/16 (Tue) 20:57
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Honolulu Waikiki, thank you very much for your reply.
And sorry for the late reply.
Honolulu Waikiki, that's what happened to you too.
If you are a resident and know the situation of Donki,
you may think you know it is normal to ring the bell, but
if you are a tourist from Japan and often go to Donki, you may not know this.
Now that I understand the situation at this Exchange Plaza Donki, I can think that it is normal for the alarm to go off at the exit, so I don't have to wonder ？ if it will go off again in the future.
Thank you for sharing your experience.

• nono
• 2022/08/08 (Mon) 22:24
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#88
nana

your wife and her girlfriends
all women would be victims of the same.

I think the man is 100% at fault.

He cheated on his wife and all of them.

All the women victims should sue and put the man in jail.

• #Hachi
• 2022/08/09 (Tue) 07:50
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#88
nana


Well, don't get so excited. Take a deep breath and calm down first.




This man's wife writes that he "should be able to claim alimony"

against you, but he cannot.

Even if she did, her claim would be denied.



because when you meet a man, he says he is single.

If she knew he was married before they started dating, and they started seeing each other and continued to have sex
the woman is at fault and can claim alimony from the man's wife.


In this woman's case, she believed the man who kept saying he was single and continued to have sex with him
and she found out he was married, not from his mouth, but because she discovered his wife's Instagram.


The conclusion is that this woman is not bad at all.

• 奥さんが1番悪い
• 2022/08/10 (Wed) 10:25
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#88 nana

what are you saying ？ the only victim is Mr. h.
The wife is also responsible for letting her stupid husband who cheats all the time go free.

Alimony cannot be claimed in Japan or here if you didn't know.

You have been patient ？ Did your wife get an STD from her idiot husband ？
You can't satisfy him, so he cheats on you.
If you would rather divorce him than put up with it ？
If you say you are his friend too, give him some advice.
Tell him to get rid of the stupid, sloppy man.
If it were my husband, I would leave him as soon as possible and hide him, he's a disgrace, but his wife is a great person.

"What does it matter to you
where those people are living now?"
It does. ？
Don't you have any other friends? ？
If they get an STD, they will probably treat you coldly and say you deserved it.

"Someday, when you have a significant other
you will understand."
I'd like to meet a wife who would consider a scumbag who cheats on his wife all the time and treats her like property without apology even after she contracts an STD. People like you are the reason the world has gone crazy. Please have a decent way of thinking.

Mr. H,
please use a condom until you can trust your partner. It is mostly women who cry. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery from your emotional trauma.

• h
• 2022/08/10 (Wed) 18:02
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Your wife continues to give free love to a man who won't quit picking on and cheating on you no matter how many times you tell him to.

I think it's really great that she even moved out.

It's not easy to do.　Men, if you don't quit picking on them and take care of your wives, you'll be punished.

• HI
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• 2022/08/12 (Fri) 18:32
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I'm sure his wife knows and tacitly approves.
She's on such a small island and doesn't know
she's either not interested in her husband anymore,
or
she's the type that burns when there are other women around.

This topix is a victim.
But he has already moved on
I am sure he has already found a new love.
Why don't you stop rehashing the past around here ？.