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Driving Rules

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#1
  • しほ
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  • 2024/02/18 10:20

When turning left from the longitudinal line direction of a T-intersection into the transverse line of a T-intersection (straight ahead direction ? ). If you pause before turning left and see a pedestrian in the crosswalk ahead of the left turn.

Is the correct place to wait, the pause line before turning left
or before the crosswalk after turning left ?

Sorry to be so basic, but please tell me. I am planning to get my driver's license.

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#3
  • 孤独のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/18 (Sun) 12:08
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I'm not sure I understand what you're saying, but
whether it's a T-junction or a cross street, if you want to turn left and a pedestrian is about to cross the crosswalk, it's not normal to wait and not start turning left ?
even if you're turning right, if there is a pedestrian, you don't turn and wait.

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#4
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/18 (Sun) 12:12
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It is easier to find from the right or left at the T-junction.

One block west on the street in front of the house is a T-junction

There is a stop sign before entering the street north and south.

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#6
  • 感謝
  • 2024/02/18 (Sun) 22:12
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Thank you Showa Otto

for the detailed information.
If you go one block east on the street in front of the house
how does it look ? like?

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#7
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/19 (Mon) 07:53
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It is west of the street in front of the house, not one block east.
One block west leads north-south
Turn right or left, but drive one or two blocks to connect to the busy main street.

5
The T-junction is downhill toward the south, so it would be dangerous without a
stop sign when entering north-south.
Drive safely.

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Child sick, working mother ・ How is the father doing ??

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#1
  • アドバイスをお願いします
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  • 2024/02/08 10:48

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 child is sick on the morning of school and need a sitter immediately, can you request a sitter on that day? ?

Also, what do you do when your child has a long break from school, such as spring break ・ summer break ・ Thanksgiving break ・ winter break ? Do you leave your child at a day care or summer camp? ?

I would like to work while my child is in school, but I am worried because I have no family or relatives to turn to when my child is sick.

Working mothers ・ I would appreciate any advice from fathers. Please do.

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#7
  • 普通に休む
  • 2024/02/10 (Sat) 03:13
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When my child is sick, I usually take the day off. I am sure my husband would not be able to take care of the child and I think the child would be anxious.

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#8
  • 昭知のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/10 (Sat) 06:19
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What does it mean to have?
I took a course, but I don't have anything in particular.

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#10
  • アドバイスをお願いします
  • 2024/02/10 (Sat) 16:26
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Topi
(Mr. Normal Resting)》
Thank you for saying that you will be resting normally. As you said, my husband will not be able to take care of my family and I think my children and I will be anxious. This was very helpful, thank you very much.

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#11
  • tk
  • 2024/02/14 (Wed) 18:03
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# 8
Showa

I thought it was valid for 2 years with proof of attendance. Some places issue cards.
You mean that one.

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#16
  • 専業主婦です
  • 2024/02/18 (Sun) 22:55
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I don't work, so I don't have to worry if my child suddenly gets sick, but I think it is really hard for working families when a child is sick. Thanks to Corona, some people have been able to choose to work remotely, but I think it's tough to work while watching a sick child.

My friend said that she just needed to finish her work, so she would spend time with her child during the day and check on her health, and then work alone at night. He also said that his body was not up to the task. He said that he could take paid holidays, but that would mean less time off when he goes to Japan, so he prefers not to use it as much as possible.

Another friend said she can't take her work home with her, so she takes her vacation with pay. My family has no one to rely on and my work doesn't bring in that much income, so I am a full-time housewife. My friend has a solid career and said that staying at home is not an option. I kind of admire that. I think it's cool.

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Unemployed, single, living with parents, in his 40s.

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#1
  • 青い鳥
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  • 2024/02/17 17:41

Why are there so many women in their 40's who are unemployed, single, and have to live with their parents to survive ?

The daughter of an acquaintance of mine is the same,

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#2
  • どこの国?
  • 2024/02/17 (Sat) 17:57
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Is it Japan ? U.S.A. ? In Japan, if you are over 40 years old, you will have no job except a cleaning lady, except for a research job with a clear mind.
Those people depend on welfare, so it is hard for common people.
Single mothers with children are also on welfare, so it is hard for common people.

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#3
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/18 (Sun) 12:14
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You are taking care of your parents at the expense of yourself.

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About electronic pianos available at Costco in Japan

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#1
  • 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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Tax return

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#1
  • 神山
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  • 2024/02/09 13:55

I usually do it privately, but last year I started having to pay extra due to an increase in income.

How much do you guys pay for a professional ?
I am a normal salaried family with a homeowner.

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#46
  • spiderman
  • 2024/02/15 (Thu) 12:18
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I think he was charged twice and billed because he was an annoying customer.

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#47
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/15 (Thu) 14:56
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I had a Japanese accountant do it, but I was paying $2000 a year at most, but
I switched to a Mexican accounting firm and got about $1000 back every year since they did it.

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#50
  • 孤独のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/16 (Fri) 09:01
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↑ Any sensible person would assume that the Meki office is subsidizing tax evasion.

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#54
  • メキシコ人あるよ
  • 2024/02/16 (Fri) 16:13
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I got about $1000 back every year because I used it on credit.

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#56
  • 昭和のとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/16 (Fri) 18:15
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#Amigo's place I trusted and used, so I got about $1000 back every year

I didn't use it, so don't worry about it.

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tax return

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#1
  • タックスリターン
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  • 2024/02/07 17:00

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.

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#5
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/08 (Thu) 13:47
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I know.

I had it done about 5 years ago at my accountant's place and received an additional tax letter for about $4000.
I went to the accountant with the letter and he told me not to pay it
He filed an amended return without paying any additional money and I got about $1000 back.
I remember buying cream puffs to thank him for the $1000 or so I got back.

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#8
  • spider man
  • 2024/02/09 (Fri) 10:36
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If you are indebted to them, you should give them a gift card for the end of the year, not some shabby cream puff.
Oh, and noise cancelling headphones are not a good gift either.

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#15
  • 倍箘萬
  • 2024/02/13 (Tue) 18:49
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The boy was happy to receive a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
But they seemed to be copies made in country C.

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#17
  • spiderman
  • 2024/02/14 (Wed) 16:19
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You're happy, so that's good.

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#18
  • 倍菌萬
  • 2024/02/15 (Thu) 17:38
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>喜んでいるのだからそれで良いのでは。
本物なら、もっと喜んだ。
コピー商品と知ってガッカリしたようだ。

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Student Visa

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#1
  • meowmeow
  • 2024/02/07 08:30

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 Japan with an I-20 after your visa expired ( and how long you stayed ) or if you know an immigration attorney who is familiar with F-1 visas
.

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#2
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/08 (Thu) 10:31
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What is the purpose of staying on the I-20 after the visa expires?

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#3
  • ピザピザ
  • 2024/02/08 (Thu) 12:45
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What does the visa stamp in your passport say ?
If it has an expiration date on it, that's it, and you can tell by looking if the I-20 is valid until ?.

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traffic ticket

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#1
  • ddprincess
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  • 2024/02/04 13:18

I carelessly made a left turn in a NON CORRECTABLE VIOLATION and was given a TICKET. I do not clearly understand the meaning of "NON CORRECTABLE VIOLATION" in the contents of the ticket. I have looked it up on the internet, but I don't understand it well enough. I would like to know more about this.

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#9
  • CHP
  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 12:41
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If you get a ticket for a poorly maintained car with a lamp out or something, fixing it won't make it a Dismiss
License and car are different If you want to drive that car, fix it and go to CHP, DMV and get it checked. Of course
You'll get points and a fine as well as a license.

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#10
  • Santa Monica
  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 13:23
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I was stopped by the police when both brake lights in the back were out, but I just had to be careful. I guess I was lucky.

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#12
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 16:56
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I was stopped by the police a long time ago because one of the brake lights in the back was out.
I paid a $20 fine.
Santa Monica Police didn't return empty handed and I was on the road, so I had to go to Santa Monica Police to pay the bill
.

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#13
  • DMV
  • 2024/02/06 (Tue) 09:19
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It says that if you can prove to the California court ( court.ca.gov) that you fixed it, it will be dismissed.

A correctable violation, or "fix-it" ticket, is a citation for registration, insurance, or vehicle repair that can be Most equipment, license or registration violations may be cleared by submitting proof of correction and paying a $ A correctable violation or "fix-it" ticket, is a citation for registration, insurance, or vehicle repair that can be Most equipment, license or registration violations may be cleared by submitting proof of correction and paying a 25.00 fee per corrective violation to the court.

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#14
  • ハイ
  • 2024/02/06 (Tue) 23:28
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#13 Thanks for the correct answer.
I wonder, though, what kind of intentions do those who write lies have to do that in this small Japanese community -.
Or, if they really believe that, it would be shameful.

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Renewing a Japanese passport after obtaining a U.S. passport

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#1
  • meow808
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  • 2024/02/01 14:35

I know that if you are a US citizen, it is impossible to renew your Japanese passport in the US because you cannot present your green card, but
can you renew your Japanese passport while you are temporarily in Japan for a few weeks ?
I looked on the website, All I need to renew is the passport that is about to expire and an application form.
Since it takes 7 days from application to receipt, is it theoretically possible to renew my Japanese passport during my temporary stay
even after obtaining US citizenship?

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#37
  • LGBTのおとっつぁん
  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 14:04
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I'd like to know how to get a US passport without citizenship. Please tell me.

Cheating a non-Japanese out of a Japanese passport is the same as cheating a non-US citizen out of a US passport. Since there are crooks who cheat Japanese passport without being Japanese, I guess they cheat American passport with lie and fabrication too.

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#39
  • 二重国籍 客室乗務員
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  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 15:34
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There are many countries in Southeast Asia that do not require a visa with a Japanese passport. However, there are a few countries in Southeast Asia that require visas with an American passport, such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, etc.
Thailand does not require a visa with both a Japanese and American passport
If you use a Japanese passport to enter and leave Japan and an American passport to enter and leave the US, you will be able to pass through immigration with a face pass in most cases. If you use your US passport, you can pass through immigration with a face pass.

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#40
  • 虹夜叉
  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 16:33
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You can't get an American passport without citizenship.
It's a different dimension from the passport you originally had and maintained with Japanese citizenship. You can't be trusted because you keep saying random things.

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#42
  • 紅夜叉
  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 17:30
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Passports are impossible to obtain without becoming a citizen of the country.

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#46
  • Otsukisama
  • 2024/02/06 (Tue) 15:53
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These days, everything is recorded in the IC chip in the passport, so I think the IC chip history will tell us that the Topix just came from the US.
Maybe it is entered in the IC chip that you are a permanent resident holder. If so, you might be asked to bring your GC for renewal in Japan.

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traffic ticket

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#1
  • ddprincess
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  • 2024/02/05 07:40

I carelessly made a left turn in a no left turn zone and was ticketed. The ticket says NON CORRECTABLE VIOLATION, but I have looked it up on the internet, but I don't understand it clearly.
If you know anything about this, please let me know,

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#2
  • Y
  • 2024/02/05 (Mon) 14:11
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It doesn't have to be difficult: NON CORRECTABLE VIOLATION is just an ordinary traffic violation. Speeding, jaywalking, passing under a certain traffic light, stopping at a certain point, and so on.
On the other hand, a CORRECTABLE VIOLATION is a ticket for a light violation, a cracked windshield, or any other vehicle defect that cannot be prevented, but you can fix the defect and go to the CHP to prove that it was fixed. No violation points will be given. However, there is a $25 fee.

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