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Anything and everything related to travel to Japan, topical.

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  • 倍金萬
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  • 2018/02/14 11:44

Those of you who have crossed the ocean to come here to Los Angeles and Japan
are always concerned about something related to your travel between Los Angeles and Japan.

If you have anything to say or questions, please feel free to write.
I'll try to write "something" as well.

Example :
What means do you use to call when you return to Japan?

Which seat on the plane do you prefer, Aisle or Window, front, back,

Which airline do you think has the best food?

Which mode of transportation do you use to get to the local area?

and so on and so on

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#2484

I don't know what you mean by #2471's redundant comment, but the rule of thumb is to use the local currency (in this case JYE) when using a card like Costco VISA that does not charge a Foreign Exchange Fee.

If you choose USD, Amazon's partner bank will convert JYE=>USD at the exchange rate Visa International sets daily, plus a few percent commission. If you choose JYE, the JYE=>USD conversion will be completed without that fee. As far as I can imagine, Costco Visa's operating bank (Citi) pays the exchange commission to Visa International.

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#2485
  • 倍金萬
  • 2021/06/10 (Thu) 11:33
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> Even if you are logged in ?

> you can read it if you log in.


Until then, it was logged in, so it became "why". When I opened Amazon Japan again after asking the above, it was logged out.

But the Japanese for "Amazon Currency Converter ( Amazon Currency Converter ) Terms and Conditions" was too difficult for me to understand. Well, "terms and conditions" and such kind of sentences are intentionally made difficult to read, aren't they?


You are concerned about "commission" in "#2468 Sorry", what percentage is this commission?

I use my Costco VISA Card when I shop in Japan while traveling, and I am registered with Amazon Japan using the same card. Is that fee a percentage that I should be concerned about?

I see the amount converted to dollars in the statement when I shop at either, but the yen-dollar exchange rate is always changing, so I don't bother to check the exchange rate at the time of purchase and calculate it.

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#2486
  • ムーチョロコモコ
  • 2021/06/10 (Thu) 16:53
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I missed the currency code "JYE" by "#2484 LOL" !
Other currency codes are "UKL", "SID", and "SFR".
oops, sorry for being off-topic !

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#2485
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  • 2021/06/11 (Fri) 00:46
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2485 Double Money Man

I believe that no commission is better than no commission. Even though I am a cheapskate, I always try to avoid paying unnecessary fees in my life.
I just wanted to know if it makes a difference in the amount you pay whether you know about it or not.

2484 LOL

I asked the question because I thought so too. I had a chance to talk to a customer service representative and asked him about the fee, but he didn't give me a clear answer and told me that there is no fee for US-issued cards, so I am probably wrong. I am sure I am wrong. Thank you very much.

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#2488
  • 倍金萬
  • 2021/06/11 (Fri) 08:17
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> I always try not to pay unnecessary fees even if I am a cheapskate

> I just wanted to know if it makes a difference in the amount I pay if I know or not


I am also a cheapskate from the bottom up, so "sorry". I'm also a cheapskate at heart, so I understand your feelings, but I had no idea if Amazon Japan charges a fee to the account registered with my card or not.

I didn't know about the exchange conversion fee until "Sorry" raised it here, but I was not aware of it until you raised it here, and it is not automatically charged if the billing address is our dollar-denominated credit card because Amazon Japan is a Japanese corporation, whether you buy something from a Japanese retailer or Amazon Japan. I feel that if a conversion fee exists, it will automatically be charged to my dollar-denominated credit card.

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I'm not a Japanese citizen, but I would like to retire early in Japan.

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#1
  • 太郎くん
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  • Today 04:02

I am in my 30's and single. Do you think it is possible to retire early in Japan since I have saved more than 100 million yen so far?

I am not a Japanese citizen and would like to know how I can do it !.

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About electronic pianos available at Costco in Japan

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  • ぴあのん
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  • 2024/02/17 00:58

I know this is a question for an American forum ? but how do you say "88 keys, weighted" electronic piano in Japan ? I would like to buy one from Costco in Japan if possible. I live in the U.S., but this is a gift for a family member in Japan as a celebration.

I understand 88 keys, but is "weighted" the piano touch in Japan? I would like to buy a piano that I can use for a while, so that I don't have to buy a new electronic piano when I start taking piano lessons.

Thank you very much.

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nursery school

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#1
  • Lahaina
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  • Today 00:18

I am having trouble choosing a daycare for my 3 year old.
Stella , Polaris , Nishi Honganji Daycare and Higashi Honganji Daycare … I would like to visit each of them. I have looked at the websites of all of these schools, but there are some things that are not clear from those websites, so I would appreciate it if someone who has had children attend these schools could give me some information. I know you are all busy, but I would appreciate it if you could give me some information.

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  • こめお
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  • 2022/12/25 11:14

Usamut in Shikoku.
My hobby is watching youtube.

Yes, it's gone~.

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Murmur Plus

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  • 2022/11/15 20:08

Gone again ?

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#1289
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/02 (Sat) 06:48
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If you flee to Japan immediately, the case is closed.

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#1290
  • CITY OF LA.
  • 2023/09/02 (Sat) 08:56
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The Japanese are on the same level as the Koreans.
No wonder white people ask you are Korean ?
You used to be Japanese ? Japan has fallen too. No wonder they hate us.

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#1291
  • シースー
  • 2023/09/02 (Sat) 09:11
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A plate of kurazushi now costs $ 3.55 ?
A plate of non-turned sushi is better and cheaper.

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#1293
  • ドル最強
  • 2023/09/02 (Sat) 09:57
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Japanese kaiten sushi was cheap ~.

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#1294
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2023/09/02 (Sat) 10:33
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You can't even judge their nationality just by looking at their faces because they are the same Asian race.
People in Latin America seem to judge a person as Chino when they see an Asian race.

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Topic to support Shohei Ohtani

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#1
  • ファン
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  • 2021/08/26 13:20

We've been waiting for you !

Home Run No. 41 ⚾ ️

In times like this, let's get excited with some good news 🍻

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driving school

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  • Ringo
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  • 2024/02/06 16:50

Nice to meet you.
I have a question about driving school.
I have never driven in Japan and would like to attend school here, but I was wondering if you know of any schools around Mountain View, CA that speak Japanese ?.

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Change of Address at DMV

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  • Ai
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  • 2024/01/06 00:53

I am embarrassed to admit that this is a very rudimentary question, but I am looking for help.

I went to the DMV website to make the change, but there are two options for change of address
・ Driver's license or ID
・ Vehicle or Vessel
This is the same as the Vehicle or Vessel option. Driver's license or ID Vehicle or Vessel I was wondering if I should also select Vehicle or Vessel and change both ?
I was thinking in general that I could change the address on the DMV registration, so I am not sure, ?
Also, I will be changing my address for my car insurance later.

Just to give you some background,
we recently got married and are in the process of applying for a green card, but we don't plan on living together for a while due to our work schedules.
We consulted a lawyer and he told us to change our address registration for bank, DMV, car insurance, etc. to prepare for the green card interview.

By the way, my marriage partner does not have a car and driver's license, which sadly does not help much.
I would appreciate it if someone could answer my question when you have a chance. Thank you in advance.

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About Parking at Dodger Stadium

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  • ドジャース
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  • 2024/04/25 18:54

If we are going to a weekend game from 405 South, does anyone know which parking lot is recommended for preferred parking, Lot B, Lot P, Lot N, or Lot H? We have young children and are most concerned about crowding in the parking lots.
Seating will be on the floor above behind the back net.

Thank you.

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