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1.	Clogged Kitchen Drain	228 view	3 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/09/08 19:34
It seems the kitchen drain is clogged, and the water won’t drain. I’ve tried various things—using a long drain snake, pouring in a special drain-cleaning gel, and flushing hot water, baking soda, and ... View this topic
2.	I got a speeding ticket while traveling.	718 view	3 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/08/30 11:21
Nice to meet you. I live in Japan and am currently traveling in the U.S. Yesterday, while driving a rental car from Idaho to Yellowstone, I exceeded the speed limit （ of 65 miles per hour ） by ab... View this topic
3.	Should I report this to the police? ？	4k view	10 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/07/16 19:24
I’m embarrassed to say I fell for what seemed to be a Zelle wire transfer scam and was defrauded out of $420. I reported it to my bank right away and opened a new account. In cases like this... View this topic
4.	Watching a Game at Dodger Stadium: Parking Issues	5k view	4 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/07/01 02:17
I’m planning to go from OC to Dodger Stadium to watch a game, but I heard that even if I park in the $45 lot, it can take about an hour just to get out. So I’m considering either leaving early to park... View this topic
5.	Immigration inspection after receiving a warning	8k view	8 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/06/19 09:32
I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice. I think the customer who picked me up took a pi... View this topic
6.	Recommended movers	2k view	11 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/06/13 18:35
Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ？ I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble. View this topic
7.	There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.	4k view	11 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/06/11 10:01
I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and w... View this topic
8.	stain removal	6k view	14 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/04/25 23:11
I am in my 50's and I want to get rid of spots on my face but I don't know which procedure is best. If possible, I would like to know if there are any salons you would recommend. T... View this topic
9.	exceeding the speed limit	1k view	4 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/04/18 23:03
I have a question about speeding in Los Angeles. I recently got a ticket from the police for going 79 mph on a highway with a speed limit of 65 mph. They said I did not have to go to court, but there ... View this topic
10.	Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary i...	2k view	12 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/04/16 19:47
I am now a permanent resident and my legal name in the US is my American husband's surname ＋ an old-fashioned-looking Japanese name given to me when I was born in Japan. When I told my American acquai... View this topic
11.	Security/Bodyguard	2k view	7 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/31 18:08
I am currently employed as a city police officer in a city in California. I am thinking of starting to provide off-duty security/bodyguard services to executives of Japanese companies and ce... View this topic
12.	International Marriage Has anyone removed the alia...	3k view	11 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/26 21:00
I am wondering if I should remove my alias at the same time as I renew my passport. The reason is that it is inconvenient for me to not be able to check in online or use any kiosks in the airport. I a... View this topic
13.	freeshipping.com	1k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/03/03 11:03
I was unknowingly forced to join this membership and I continue to be billed for the membership fee. I have tried to cancel it many times, but every time I make a reservation or purchase someth... View this topic
14.	Psychic psychic	1k view	2 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/02/08 16:41
Please be aware that the PSYCHIC who calls out to you in or near Beverly Center that your head is foggy is a scammer. I live on Melrose. There used to be a store on Third Street but no longer. I was t... View this topic
15.	About TAX Returns	2k view	2 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/02/02 10:47
I am looking for a place to request a TAX return and am asking about one. I am thinking of hiring a firm called Okihara U.S. Tax Accountant's Office, but there is no address listed on their websi... View this topic
16.	Qualified person to consult on Form 8621 Accountin...	1k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/28 13:05
I did not close my investment account when I came to the U.S. and Form 8621 needs to be filed. Please let me know which accounting firm you know that can help me in detail. View this topic
17.	I am in the process of going to court from a traff...	12k view	68 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/17 19:38
I am in my second year in LA for a research study abroad program. I was caught speeding ＋ no child restraint （ shoulder belt ） in Utah on May 31 and will be appearing in court. I would like ... View this topic
18.	About financial institutions that can be maintaine...	5k view	8 res	Problem / Need advice	2026/01/12 13:16
I plan to return to Japan permanently in the near future after returning my U.S. permanent resident status. I need to leave my financial institution in the U.S. for various reasons, including the rece... View this topic
19.	Obtaining a Social Security Number	1k view	1 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/12/27 12:26
I arrived in Torrance on 12/19 as an expat. I needed a social security number ASAP and was able to get an appointment at the Compton office on 12/26, but it was cancelled due to a sudden office c... View this topic
20.	How to receive SMS verification from the U.S. afte...	6k view	6 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/10/26 15:07
I am planning to return to Japan permanently in the near future. I will cancel my phone number in the U.S., but I would like to know if there is a safe and inexpensive way to receive SMS verifica... View this topic
21.	Community Property in California	3k view	6 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/10/24 10:22
We have been thinking about buying a house for several years for our daughter's future school district, but since last year my husband and I have been having marital problems and have been living sepa... View this topic
22.	Receipt of inheritance money in Japan	3k view	15 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/10/23 08:55
I am having trouble receiving my inheritance in cash because I do not have a bank account in Japan. Since the yen is currently weak, I am not considering sending money overseas from my siblings in Jap... View this topic
23.	About Venmo Settings	2k view	5 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/09/14 20:11
I am trying to set up Venmo, but I can't get it to work with my bank account. The account number is correct, but it is in Temporary Frozen status. I have tried contacting the help center, but they onl... View this topic
24.	Iphone and Android Both good and bad	3k view	7 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/08/29 19:42
Question for you all. I am currently using an IPhone and it was not doing well so I paid to have it repaired in the past. After almost a year after the repair, now it sometimes freezes.... View this topic
25.	I have a question about hospitals.	1k view	1 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/08/27 01:14
Hello, I am looking for a Japanese-speaking psychiatrist near Korea Town and downtown. I am looking for a Japanese speaking psychiatrist in Korea Town or near downtown. I would like to kno... View this topic
26.	Female Uber Eats Drivers	2k view	3 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/08/25 11:06
I am a female in my 20s. Is it dangerous for a Japanese woman （ of short stature ） to work as an Uber Eats delivery driver as a part time job? I understand that a part time job in a restaura... View this topic
27.	Additional U.S. Citizenship Documents （ Employment...	1k view	2 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/08/02 19:46
I would like to apply for US citizenship after almost 25 years of employment based permanent residence, what should I attach to the additional documents section ？ There are no specific instructions ot... View this topic
28.	question	2k view	4 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/07/27 22:32
Public middle school anywhere in North Hollywood if you know of any good schools. please help me 🤲. View this topic
29.	Discrimination I want to die	4k view	10 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/07/04 14:54
I am racially discriminated at work. I often feel like I want to die at a moment's notice. Today, at the end of the day, I sat in my car and didn't move for several hours. I don't even feel like eatin... View this topic
30.	80/50 problem	8k view	51 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/06/24 09:08
I have an only daughter who is in her 50's and unemployed. In the past I worked for a few years, but now I do not work and spend every day playing games. View this topic
31.	Immigration SNS	9k view	59 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/06/14 18:11
A friend of mine was hit by immigration and went back to Japan, apparently they found out he was doing private tours on social networking sites. He was also doing LocoTabi and VimaTravel and they foun... View this topic
32.	Divorce in Orange County	1k view	0 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/05/21 17:59
Does anyone have any experience in hiring a professional to prepare only the divorce papers to be filed with the Orange County Court ？ If you have used any law firms, it would be very h... View this topic
33.	seriously considering divorce	3k view	14 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/04/29 07:57
There are a lot of morally harassed husbands in the world. My family is the same. They say things like, "You are trash of society" and "It would be better for the world if you died. I a... View this topic
34.	Support for American Universities	1k view	2 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/04/02 12:16
Please excuse my post. I am considering my child's college education in the US. Right now my son is in 9th grade and I am looking for someone or a company that can help him through coll... View this topic
35.	Psychological abuse of narcissistic/Asperger's par...	7k view	55 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/03/10 10:52
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... View this topic
36.	I don't know if he's good enough now.	2k view	4 res	Problem / Need advice	2025/03/09 21:40
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 ... View this topic
37.	Times have changed.	5k 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... View this topic
38.	I am looking for a place where my grandfather, gra...	11k 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... View this topic
39.	Text message from Japan	5k 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... View this topic
40.	Relocating to LA with family, house hunting and sc...	3k 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... View this topic
41.	Marriage after overstay, green card	14k 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... View this topic
42.	language school	2k 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 ... View this topic
43.	Remittance to Japan $ 250,000	8k 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. View this topic
44.	US BANK	1k 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. View this topic
45.	My passport and green card have different last nam...	3k 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... View this topic
46.	Failure to yield the right-of-way to an emergency ...	2k 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... View this topic
47.	OB/GYN in Orange County	1k 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... View this topic
48.	Medical Examination for Green Card	2k 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... View this topic
49.	Server Chip	16k 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 ... View this topic
50.	Conversion of checks upon return to Japan	2k 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... View this topic

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