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| 1. | Green card renewal | 452 view | 5 res | Question | Yesterday 10:08 |
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My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year. My mother is currently in the hospital for pneumonia, and if I have to return to Japan in case of emergency, I will probably stay in Japan for a... View this topic |
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| 2. | Tell us about your experience with swimming lesson... | 676 view | 4 res | Question | 2025/12/19 01:29 |
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Nice to meet you. We will be living near Park La Brea next year. I would like to enroll my 6 year old daughter in swimming. If you know of any swimming schools near Park La Brea or with... |
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| 3. | Convert Japanese Yen to Dollars | 471 view | 3 res | Question | 2025/12/17 13:26 |
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Ladies and gentlemen, when converting Japanese money to dollars, which conversion rate is better, in Japan or in the U.S. ？ If in Japan, how about converting to dollars at the foreign exchange at Nari... |
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| 4. | International Baggage | 273 view | 1 res | Question | 2025/11/28 20:32 |
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For a return trip from Japan to the U.S., there is a service that delivers suitcases from a place of lodging in Japan to the airport at the destination. However, it is not possible for this trip becau... |
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| 5. | global entry | 326 view | 1 res | Question | 2025/11/17 07:58 |
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I am a Global Entry holder. I have a green card renewal this time and I renewed it but received a letter for a 3 year extension. My Global Entry expired to return home temporarily this time and I... |
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| 6. | Looking for a place to play indoor volleyball ！. | 434 view | 2 res | Question | 2025/10/25 20:19 |
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I came to Los Angeles in October for an internship. I live near Glendale, LA and am looking for a place where I can play volleyball for fun rather than aiming for competitions, etc., as I want to get ... |
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| 7. | I cannot apply for a passport online! | 998 view | 2 res | Question | 2025/08/23 15:43 |
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I can get the first passport photo on the app but on the second one it says "no access token". What can I do to fix this ？ Does anyone know how to fix this ？ My phone is andro... |
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| 8. | American Individual Annuities （ Annuity ） About | 947 view | 3 res | Question | 2025/08/19 20:29 |
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I have worked for several years in the past, but I am currently unemployed. Can I still apply for the individual annuity even if I am unemployed ？ Thank you very much. |
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| 9. | What will you do with your old family albums? | 4k view | 12 res | Question | 2025/08/14 10:08 |
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I have started to organize my personal belongings due to moving. I have several thick albums of photos of distant relatives. In the old days, people did not store their photos on PCs or cell phon... |
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| 10. | Torrance Middle School | 226 view | 0 res | Question | 2025/07/19 22:34 |
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Can you recommend any middle schools in Torrance Middle School that have good academics and sports? Thank you very much. |
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| 11. | Carrying a Green Card | 1k view | 15 res | Question | 2025/07/18 21:55 |
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I know that I should carry it with me at all times, but I hesitate to do so in case I lose it. I hear that an expired old one or a photocopy is ？ acceptable, but what about the actual s... |
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| 12. | Down comforter （ Goose Down Comforter Duvel ） | 326 view | 0 res | Question | 2025/06/15 11:03 |
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I would like to buy a down comforter （ Twin by Goose Down Comforter but I don't know the criteria for choosing （ warmth, lightness, etc. ） Please let me know. Please let ... |
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| 13. | Trader Joe's | 6k view | 39 res | Question | 2025/06/13 00:58 |
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I was told that the mini bags will be available for purchase on Tuesday, 2/4 in limited quantities. I got this information from a friend of a friend and I don't know how I found out about it. Anyone k... |
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| 14. | I need rice bran. | 1k view | 7 res | Question | 2025/05/26 21:25 |
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Can I get free rice husks or rice bran somewhere ？ Preferably within Orange County. |
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| 15. | When I use my credit card in Japan, I need a pin n... | 2k view | 10 res | Question | 2025/05/12 15:46 |
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I heard that from April 1, when you spend more than 10,000 yen on a credit card, you need to get a pin number What about credit cards issued in the U.S. ？ Since I plan to use my Citi Visa ca... |
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| 16. | Pick up at LAX-Terminal B | 1k view | 3 res | Question | 2025/04/09 08:49 |
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It's been a while since I've had a pickup at LAX, so please keep me up to date. If I want to pick up at Terminal B around noon today, what do you recommend? ？ The free pickup (loading) area ... |
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| 17. | Sending money to Japan | 1k view | 9 res | Question | 2025/04/01 19:39 |
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I would like to send money to my parents in Japan. ？ Also, will I have to pay taxes on the money I send ？ Please let me know if you know anything. Thank you very much. |
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| 18. | Check | 963 view | 3 res | Question | 2025/03/27 10:08 |
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Refund check addressed to my daughter was received. My daughter is currently working in Japan. What should I do ？ Please give me information if you have any experience. |
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| 19. | I want to contact a landline or cell phone in Japa... | 4k view | 9 res | Question | 2025/03/21 23:45 |
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I usually keep in touch with my family in Japan via LINE and have never felt inconvenienced, but when I really needed to call a store, I had no way to do so. I also had a problem with not being able t... |
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| 20. | Early elementary school students What are you doin... | 1k view | 6 res | Question | 2025/03/13 12:13 |
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Spring break is coming up, what are you guys doing ？ My husband is working, so we are spending time together as mother and daughter. But every time we spend it, we don't really do anything s... |
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| 21. | Deep Cleaning of Teeth | 1k view | 4 res | Question | 2025/03/04 16:26 |
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I went to a dental clean today and was told I need a deep cleaning . This is my first time having a deep cleaning, so I am a little nervous. I would like to hear from someone who has... |
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| 22. | DMV License Renewal | 1k view | 4 res | Question | 2025/02/28 08:39 |
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I am an expatriate on an E2 visa and my driver's license expires in May, but I still have not received a renewal notice letter from the DMV. I haven't received my renewal letter, but I'm thinking... |
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| 23. | propriety tax statement | 1k view | 5 res | Question | 2025/02/26 22:00 |
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I am asking about a propriety tax statement we always receive. This time, after our name and address, it clearly states TRS Family Trust. Is there any special meaning to this ... |
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| 24. | Conditional Removal of Green Card | 2k view | 12 res | Question | 2025/02/25 21:32 |
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Hello. "When applying for a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you can only obtain a green card valid for two years if it was issued within two years of the ... |
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| 25. | Apartment Repair ・ Regarding repair | 826 view | 5 res | Question | 2025/02/25 08:29 |
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I have been living in an apartment that contains 4 households for about 6 years. After living here for such a long time, not only the parts that are actually necessary for living, but also the ap... |
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| 26. | Torrance ・ I live in Gardena] Can you recommend a ... | 1k view | 3 res | Question | 2025/01/26 18:39 |
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We are staying in Torrance and Gardena. We would like to attend church and interact with other Japanese people. Do you have any recommendations for a Japanese church near you ？? |
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| 27. | About Global Entry and TSA Precheck Name | 1k view | 6 res | Question | 2025/01/26 18:36 |
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Hello. For those who have applied for Global Entry, I think it comes with TSA Precheck, but the name （ last name ） on the green card and passport are different, can you take the ticket with the n... |
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| 28. | Electricity Bills | 1k view | 9 res | Question | 2025/01/24 07:45 |
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I am thinking of moving now and since it is a cold area, I will probably use the heater 24 hours a day in the winter. My previous rooms had radiator type heaters, so it didn't affect my electric/... |
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| 29. | Where you can buy mochi | 6k view | 23 res | Question | 2025/01/19 07:47 |
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I know I can buy it at a Japanese supermarket, but I want to buy it as cheaply as possible because I want to make fried mochi, which is made by crushing mochi, drying it and frying it. My friend ... |
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| 30. | About Cooking Classes in Japanese in Los Angeles | 3k view | 9 res | Question | 2025/01/12 12:18 |
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Hello everyone. I have been researching Japanese cooking classes in Los Angeles, and most of the classes I have found seem to be taught in English. I have the impression that most of the cla... |
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| 31. | Is this a scam email ・ ・ ・ ・ | 4k view | 16 res | Question | 2025/01/05 19:19 |
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I received the following email... 《New Message Notification From Your "my Social Security" Account》 You elected to receive email You may log in to your account to view new Message Cente... |
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| 32. | Question about omikazuchi in Los Angeles | 438 view | 3 res | Question | 2025/01/04 12:03 |
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Happy New Year everyone ！ Thank you for your support this year. I am looking for a place in Los Angeles and Torrance where I can draw lots. If anyone knows of anywhere other than Koyasa... |
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| 33. | Christmas Gifts for Mourning | 1k view | 6 res | Question | 2024/12/19 09:54 |
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The father of our Japanese neighbor (elderly ）) passed away recently, can we give him a Christmas gift as usual ？ Thank you very much. |
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| 34. | Difference between citizenship and permanent resid... | 15k view | 63 res | Question | 2024/12/18 09:10 |
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I would like to know everyone's thoughts or experiences. I am currently pregnant with my second child and considering having the baby in Japan for various reasons. Our first child was born in the U.S.... |
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| 35. | How to choose a trustworthy vendor | 1k view | 8 res | Question | 2024/12/08 18:33 |
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I am looking for a contractor for interior and exterior home repairs, cabinets （ kitchen ） etc. I am looking for a contractor who is reliable, does good work and is reasonable. Wha... |
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| 36. | Squirrels, apples bitten by birds | 1k view | 12 res | Question | 2024/12/06 08:21 |
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Is it safe to eat an apple that has been bitten by a squirrel or bird if you cut off the bitten part ？? |
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| 37. | Pensions in the U.S. after renunciation of permane... | 2k view | 8 res | Question | 2024/11/28 21:30 |
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I am currently a permanent resident of OC. I am considering returning to Japan permanently in the near future and am considering giving up my permanent residence status. I went to the Social... |
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| 38. | body piercing | 1k view | 1 res | Question | 2024/10/10 19:21 |
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I would like to get a body piercing in Los Angeles, and I was wondering if you could share any information about where to get it done. |
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| 39. | About U.S. cell phone numbers that can receive SMS... | 20k view | 32 res | Question | 2024/09/01 00:28 |
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I am looking for an American cell phone carrier that allows me to receive SMS in Japan. Let's share information here. I'll start with 1)onesimcard's US mobile number for bank ... |
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| 40. | About Driver's License | 15k view | 52 res | Question | 2024/08/25 17:07 |
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I recently arrived in Los Angeles from Japan. I would like to switch my Japanese driver's license to this one, so please let me know if there is anyone who knows more about the procedure, etc. |
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| 41. | Please introduce me to a handyman in South Bay who... | 7k view | 19 res | Question | 2024/08/07 14:14 |
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Do you know any reliable handyman in South Bay ？ My house is getting a little bit damaged and I would like to repair it. （ It is not an emergency ） I would be happy to speak Japanese if... |
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| 42. | Citizenship Application | 23k view | 79 res | Question | 2024/07/20 22:10 |
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Has anyone applied for citizenship this year ？ If anyone would be so kind, I would be very, very grateful if you could contact me with a few questions. Thank you very much. YURI |
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| 43. | High blood pressure in the elderly, measures | 1k view | 19 res | Question | 2024/07/12 13:51 |
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Question for the elderly. I take prescription high blood pressure medication. However, even with the medication, if I am not careful, it rises. So, this question is ... |
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| 44. | Prefab ADU | 1k view | 16 res | Question | 2024/06/22 09:40 |
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I would like to build a guesthouse in my garden, but I haven't heard much about people close to me who have built something on a budget using something like prefab or manufacuture houses, but I think ... |
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| 45. | I'm not a Japanese citizen, but I would like to re... | 46k view | 158 res | Question | 2024/06/20 15:11 |
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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... |
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| 46. | Hide of Hide Shiatsu | 17k view | 40 res | Question | 2024/06/17 05:57 |
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Has Mr. Hide of Hide Shiatsu retired ？ or is he just temporarily absent ？ I would appreciate it if you could let me know. |
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| 47. | studying abroad (usu. at university level) | 1k view | 5 res | Question | 2024/06/09 18:05 |
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It is impossible to study abroad without an l-20 ？ I want to attend a charter school that specializes in music, and the school does not issue l-20s. Is there any good way to do this, please ... |
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| 48. | About electronic pianos available at Costco in Jap... | 3k view | 3 res | Question | 2024/06/04 13:25 |
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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 t... |
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| 49. | Divorce in Los Angeles | 9k view | 18 res | Question | 2024/05/22 12:47 |
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I am a Japanese woman living in Los Angeles with my American husband and we are considering a divorce. We were registered in Japan and did not file for marriage in the U.S. I checked with th... |
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| 50. | How to visit the Natural History Museum in Los Ang... | 10k view | 80 res | Question | 2024/05/05 11:07 |
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Sorry, I don't speak English and can't drive. I don't speak English and can't drive. Can anyone tell me if there is a way to get to the Natural History Museum or Griffith Observatory from ar... |
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