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1. Psychological abuse of narcissistic/Asperger's par... 1k view 39 res Problem / Need advice Today 06:34
Is there anyone in a similar situation ?
・ Don't apologize even if you are at fault, blame the other person
・ All responsibility lies with your partner
・ You may be good but your partne...
2. I don't know if he's good enough now. 597 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/04 07:35
I have a very sweet Asian boyfriend, but I get the impression that he is not thinking about our future or becoming a family. I am not sure if I want to marry him or not due to our different values. I ...
3. Times have changed. 503 view 11 res Problem / Need advice 2025/03/03 14:52
My nephew in Japan asked me, "Is it safe to use private tours in Los Angeles ??
I was surprised to find some pages that clearly did not have a business license.
I asked the president of a to...
4. I am looking for a place where my grandfather, gra... 4k view 35 res Problem / Need advice 2025/02/12 12:07
It was a long time ago, around 1930, I was running a flower shop in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. Three years later, for some reason or other, they returned to Japan, but when the three of them were stil...
5. Text message from Japan 1k view 21 res Problem / Need advice 2025/02/11 17:08
Does anyone know how to receive text messages from Japan on an American cell phone ? Yahoo Japan requires registration of a cell phone number. I don't know how to do this since I don't have a Japanese...
6. Relocating to LA with family, house hunting and sc... 808 view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2025/02/02 13:02
Nice to meet you.

I am relocating to Los Angeles for my husband's work.
I will be working in Burbank and am looking for a place to live within a 30 minute commute. ( Rent can be up to a...
7. Marriage after overstay, green card 7k view 56 res Problem / Need advice 2025/01/23 08:26
Hello. I entered the country previously on a tourist visa to meet my American boyfriend (now husband). My boyfriend became sick with an internal disease and while I was taking care of him, his visa ex...
8. language school 845 view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2025/01/05 07:53
I'm a woman in her twenties, married and raising a family here in Japan.
My brother would like to go to a language school for a short term starting in the spring, but he doesn't have any friends ...
9. Remittance to Japan $ 250,000 2k view 13 res Problem / Need advice 2024/12/27 10:15
I would like to send the money through my bank and would like to know your experience. Thank you in advance.
10. US BANK 650 view 12 res Problem / Need advice 2024/12/20 15:20
Does US BANK have customer service in Japanese? I searched but could not find any.
11. My passport and green card have different last nam... 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/11/30 20:09
Nice to meet you !

I am married to an American and hold a GC. When we got married, I took my husband's surname in the Japanese family register. In the U.S., I kept my maiden name and switche...
12. Failure to yield the right-of-way to an emergency ... 1k view 28 res Problem / Need advice 2024/11/18 18:41
The other day in Los Angeles, I was driving on a one-way street with three lanes in each direction, and a police car came up behind me with its lights flashing, but I couldn't change course to the rig...
13. OB/GYN in Orange County 423 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2024/11/16 14:48
I am looking for an OB/GYN in Orange County.
I would be happy if you could recommend a doctor/hospital !
I have not found any Japanese doctors when I looked for one, and I'm not sure if I ca...
14. Medical Examination for Green Card 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2024/11/14 17:39
For status adjustment, I am going to take a medical checkup for a green card in the US. It seems that I need an English translation of my immunization record, but I was wondering if anyone has been ab...
15. Server Chip 7k view 27 res Problem / Need advice 2024/11/01 12:45
I am currently a lunch server at a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant is open all night with no lunch break, but servers rotate with dinner servers at 4:30pm.
Since there is one server for both ...
16. Conversion of checks upon return to Japan 1k view 21 res Problem / Need advice 2024/10/25 13:01
This is about refunds for electricity, apartment security deposits, etc. due to a move.

I am requesting a US based agent to receive checks and other mailings upon my return to Japan.
Fo...
17. What you need to know about green card renewal 11k view 26 res Problem / Need advice 2024/10/12 10:47
Any advice would be appreciated.

★ In order to renew my permanent residence, I need

① current green card
② Japanese passport
③ drivers license
④ finger print
⑤ ...
18. Cooking class for beginners 3k view 13 res Problem / Need advice 2024/10/10 19:23
I am a beginner and looking for a cooking class near Torrance. I would like to learn general American food if possible, but if it is difficult, I can start with Japanese food. Do you know of any ?
19. Postpartum pelvic correction 379 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/10/10 19:23
If anyone knows of a place near Los Angeles where I can get postpartum pelvic correction, please give me some information ? ?
Thank you very much.
20. About Secondary Income 3k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2024/10/10 19:22
I am currently working full time.
My status is green card.
I would like to increase my income, but I am busy with my day job, so I don't plan to put that much effort into my side job, but wh...
21. Career Advice 741 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/10/10 19:22
My profession is finance. I had previous accounting experience. But it is still difficult during my job search. What is your question ? FP&I want to get into A entry level !
22. 【ご報告】 航空券間違えて買ってしまい野球観戦が。。。 363 view 0 res Problem / Need advice 2024/09/08 19:41
上記のタイトルでご相談したものです。
その節はたくさんのアドバイスありがとうございました。
無事、当日ボブルヘッドゲットできました!

結局ロスに住んでいる友人が助けてくれて
空港への迎い、荷物の預かりなとをしてくれた結果
16時にはスタジアムに到着でき、17時にはゲートを通ることができました。

荷物も手荷物のみ、飛行機も前方の席の確保などできるこ...
23. Hospital specializing in thyroid 3k view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2024/09/03 09:12
I recently moved to Irvine.

I have had thyroid problems for 10 years since I was in Japan and need to go to the hospital here as well.
If anyone has been to a hospital for the same thyr...
24. I bought a wrong airline ticket, and I couldn't go... 11k view 67 res Problem / Need advice 2024/08/30 11:40
Can anyone please give me some wisdom?

Because I bought the wrong airline tickets
I may not be able to make it
to the Dodgers game & to watch the Dodgers game or to the dist...
25. PMS Consultant 809 view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2024/08/26 00:22
How do you deal with premenstrual syndrome sufferers ?

especially the mood swings.
26. About U.S. Addresses 9k view 63 res Problem / Need advice 2024/08/16 13:15
I used to live in LA until a few years ago, but I am now back in Japan.

I don't have an address in the US at this time, but I need an address in the US to receive mail.

I know ther...
27. I want to drive a Tesla cybertruck. 4k view 9 res Problem / Need advice 2024/07/23 14:56
I am a 28 year old male who wants to drive a Tesla Cybertruck.

Thank you for your time.
28. Water leak in apartment 1k view 26 res Problem / Need advice 2024/07/17 08:52
I moved in in April and recently used the air conditioner for the first time, and after turning it off, water leaked onto the floor. However, he did not come to see me right away. In the meantime, the...
29. Unjustified claims from hospitals 1k view 10 res Problem / Need advice 2024/07/16 11:31
I had the flu in January of this year and was treated by Urgent Care. In April, I called the hospital and they acknowledged their mistake and said they would stop billing me, but the other day I recei...
30. Investment in Japanese Yen 6k view 44 res Problem / Need advice 2024/07/07 22:28
I am a resident of Irvine.
I would like to invest using Japanese yen that I have in a Japanese bank. I could not find a good way to invest in stocks or virtual currency.
31. family court 6k view 32 res Problem / Need advice 2024/06/16 14:32
I decided to go to the family court by myself after the lawyer in charge of my debt collection request gave up on me.
Has anyone ever gone to family court to collect a debt in the same way ?
...
32. Left my 15 year old daughter with the first man ( ... 26k view 52 res Problem / Need advice 2024/06/12 15:09
My ( male ) roommate ( female ) told me that she is planning to leave her 15 year old daughter alone and go home for a month.
However, I would like to refuse because she is a girl of her age and ...
33. Hemorrhoid Treatment 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/06/07 18:46
I would like to have a hemorrhoid treatment
and surgery ( for hemorrhoids ) in Orange County or near Los Angeles, but I am not sure if there is anyone who speaks English or Japanese.
I would...
34. driving school 7k view 74 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/27 19:03
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 Vi...
35. Change of Address at DMV 23k view 89 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/27 17:10
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 <...
36. Minor child enters Japan with U.S. passport 4k view 4 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/08 22:19
Does anyone have experience with a minor U.S. citizen child with Japanese parents who entered Japan with only a U.S. passport? I am asking this question in case I can't renew it in time.
I have c...
37. What can you tell us about choosing a communicare? 7k view 14 res Problem / Need advice 2024/05/05 11:07
Nice to meet you, I am currently trying to decide between Santa Monica City College or El Camino College. Do you have any other college recommendations besides that?
I don't care about my major s...
38. Obstetrics and gynecology with Japanese language s... 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2024/04/21 09:10
Please let me know if you know of an OB/GYN with Japanese speaking staff in the Irvine, Anaheim, Walnut, Covina, Diamond Bar, or Chino area !

I just recently found out I am pregnant.
I ...
39. Social Security name change, etc. 20k view 23 res Problem / Need advice 2024/04/16 16:30
I have a question for those who have had a name change, such as registering in the US, or have had similar experiences with SSN, DMV.

I was in the US on OPT which expires 2/29/2024 and I mar...
40. Green card tax return 11k view 23 res Problem / Need advice 2024/04/12 08:07
I got a green card last year and now I am living in Japan, is there any other documents I need for tax return other than w-2 ?
I asked my tax accountant but he didn't give me any clear answer … \...
41. I am looking for a conscientious Sinus doctor in t... 1k view 1 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/24 09:59
We are looking for a doctor who is familiar with Sinus treatment.
Please let me know if you know anyone.
Thank you very much.
42. About home renovation (please tell me )) 17k view 26 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/21 16:41
This is my first time using this section. 

I would like to start renovating my bathroom & kitchen, etc., but I am a complete novice and have no idea where to start.
I have a limited bud...
43. Driver's License Renewal 6k view 2 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/05 06:33
I recently received a notice to renew my driver's license.

I read in the instructions that I can apply online.

Does this mean I don't have to go to the DMV anymore to get a new pho...
44. Cloudy headlights 26k view 35 res Problem / Need advice 2024/03/02 07:56
My headlights are starting to look like sliding glass and I want to do something about it myself, but I've seen so many things on YouTube and other places that I don't know what's best.
If anyone...
45. Tax Return ( 1095-A ) 5k view 22 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/25 19:13
I was told I need a 1095-A for my tax return. I was insured with Covered California, but since the other day I have not been able to sign in to the Covered California site and have not been able to ge...
46. Harassment in the Workplace 62k view 124 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/23 09:54
When I submitted a Formal Complaint for harassment at work, the treatment got worse.
They made a PIP^(Performance Improvement Plan ) and they listed all kinds of unreasonable things.
One of ...
47. Child sick, working mother ・ How is the father doi... 8k view 15 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/18 22:55
Question. Working mothers ・ What do fathers do when their children are absent from school due to illness ?

Do you have a sitter or other service ? For example, if you suddenly find out your ...
48. tax return 5k view 17 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/15 17:38
Hi all

It's tax return time and I was wondering if you know of any accountants who will do returns as cheaply as possible ?
Any tax accountant or individual is fine.
49. Student Visa 1k view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2024/02/08 13:48
I am currently on a student visa, but my visa is due to expire this year, and I have heard that I can stay here legally as long as my I-20 is valid.
I would like to know if you have stayed in Jap...
50. From Green Card Application to Obtaining a Green C... 1k view 6 res Problem / Need advice 2024/01/30 18:08
I just recently applied for a green card by marriage through an attorney.
For those who have applied for a green card by marriage in recent years, how long did it take to get the work permit, tra...