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• もしかして
• Yesterday 13:40
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Maybe someone flushed coffee grounds down the drain or something ？ You shouldn't do that—they don't go down the drain; they just build up.
It would be great if anyone knew a good service provider.

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• Yesterday 22:35
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The approach will vary depending on whether only the kitchen is clogged or if the entire building—including the toilet and other areas—is clogged.
If the main sewer line is clogged, everything will be clogged; however, if only the kitchen sink is clogged, it means the section between the main line and the sink is blocked, so I think you can clear it by slowly working a drain snake from the sink side. While a power drain snake can get the job done faster, some people have injured their fingers by getting them caught when using one without gloves, so it might be better for a layperson to use a manual drain snake and take a few hours to clear the blockage slowly. If the main sewer line is blocked, it’s faster to insert the drain snake from the drain grate on the sewer side.

• したらば
• 2026/06/30 (Tue) 19:54
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I felt that the Japanese team had really grown this time.

In the game, Brazil was excellent at moving the ball around.
Japan ran out of attacking ideas and found themselves at a dead end...
Soccer that can break through that ・
But 4, 8 years from now, I’m looking forward to Japan’s future ！ ！

Thank you ！ ！ Japan National Team ！ ！

• わごーん
• 2026/07/09 (Thu) 08:21
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Maybe it’s because she has a disability or something? ？ A friend of mine was told she couldn’t bring her stroller in, so she had to go all the way back to the parking lot. She said the kids were either carried or had to walk, which left them completely exhausted—it was the worst day ever. When someone else pointed out that the sign said “No strollers,” she got really upset and said, “Everyone else is bringing theirs—why am I the only one who wasn’t allowed?”

If there’s a sign, there must be a reason, right?

• Almond
• 2026/08/29 (Sat) 09:21
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I think most of you are aware of the theft that occurred at a watch store in Nakano, Tokyo, but the suspect has already been arrested.
I won’t go into details about the incident, but what surprised me was the price of the watches.
I had no idea there were watches that cost as much as 50 million yen each……
That’s not what a watch should cost, is it?
With 50 million yen, you could buy a luxury Italian car.

I’ve never really been interested in wristwatches; I just thought it was enough to know the exact time.
Even when a friend would show off a Rolex, saying, “Look, this is a Rolex,” I’d just go, “Hmm,” and feel nothing at all.
Well, I did think it looked heavy.
I prefer thin, lightweight watches.

And these days, I don’t even wear a watch. That’s because I can just check the time on my smartphone.
Well, I suppose the Apple Watch has all sorts of features besides telling time, but I don’t need them right now.

Apparently, this kind of watch, like antiques, has investment value.
Well, I suppose there’s nothing wrong with that, but for me, if I’m not going to wear it on my wrist, I can’t see its value as a watch.

• UZAI 1
• 2026/08/30 (Sun) 09:01
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The value of a Rolex lies in more than just being a “tool for telling time.”
Its price reflects the materials, craftsmanship, brand power, and global recognition.
From 18-karat gold and platinum to precision movements crafted by master artisans and the quality of the gemstones,
there are reasons why Rolex is treated as an “asset” just like luxury cars.

This may be difficult for those uninterested in watches to understand, but
Rolex is regarded worldwide as a symbol of trust.
It is held in such high regard that even banks and hotels take notice.

While perceptions of value vary from person to person,
there is a long history and solid foundation behind why Rolex watches command such high prices.

• Moochan
• 2026/09/02 (Wed) 17:22
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For example, if I lose my bag because I wasn't paying attention, I'd be grateful just to get my ID and credit cards back. Even if I don't get the money back, I'll just accept it and work hard to save up again.

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• 2026/08/09 (Sun) 16:12
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I slice the chicken breast lengthwise and stir-fry it in olive oil with wine vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and herbs. I also stir-fry broccoli, onions, and other vegetables along with them. I found the wine vinegar online, so I bought it right away. It turned out really delicious.

• 倍金萬です
• 2026/08/19 (Wed) 16:03
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This morning, I took a yoga class at the City of LA Senior Center and had lunch at the luncheon afterward.

About 80 ～ to 100 people gather at this center for lunch. Given the area, almost everyone is a U.S. citizen, and there are only a handful of people of Asian descent, including my wife and me. As a result, I hear nothing but English around me. There must be quite a few Latino residents here in the SF Valley as well, but for some reason, I don’t hear any Spanish.

• 倍金萬君
• 2026/08/24 (Mon) 15:52
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The current temperature in SF Valley has soared to 102.5°F (39.2°C).

It’s under the eaves in the backyard, so there’s no direct sunlight.

It’s incredibly “hot” outside.

If I went for a walk or something outside, I might pass out.

• 倍金萬君
• 2026/08/25 (Tue) 19:06
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Today, here in the San Fernando Valley, where I live, the

high temperature hit the 100°F/38°C mark.

I simply can't stand outside for even 15 minutes.

• 倍金萬君
• 2026/08/30 (Sun) 15:58
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Even now, it's 98°F/37°C in the shade of my backyard. It's just so hot.

The other day, I had the chance to meet up with some Japanese friends who live in Gardena and Torrance, and

I was surprised to hear everyone talking about the temperature in “Celsius.”

Until then, I had believed that Japanese people here in the U.S. also talked about temperatures in “Fahrenheit.”

The reason for this is that for over 50 years, I’ve been following local events through the news on the major TV networks (CBS, NBC, ABC ）), so I’ve been getting my weather forecasts from those same channels.

• 倍金萬君
• 2026/09/01 (Tue) 10:49
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This brings back memories, too.

It was back when I hadn’t even been here for many years yet

When I translate the lyrics, I start to feel an overwhelming sense of nostalgia for my hometown

Though it’s not quite the kind of hometown described in this poem...

Linda Ronstadt

On Blue Bayou

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SWvRm5TzmcQ

• 倍金萬ダヨーン
• 2026/08/19 (Wed) 14:33
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It looks like I'm finally losing my mind.

#4608
Double Gold Man, yo!

I meant to send this message to the site below, but I accidentally sent it here to Bibinavi instead.

https://www.youtube.com/@88ch_shikoku

This is bad… I guess my “senility” has finally taken over my whole body. (tears)

I thought I’d written this on Bibi Navi’s “Community Forum” too, but…

• 倍金萬です
• 2026/08/19 (Wed) 21:53
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[Pilgrimage] 23-Year-Old Woman’s Solo Pilgrimage: Days 30 & 31 ｜ The Iyo Pilgrimage Trail: Where the Stunning Views from the Summit Keep Me Going, Whether It’s an Uphill Pass or a Ladder on a Sheer Cliff

https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=clC1UPMtuZA&t=307s

Even on a walking pilgrimage in Shikoku, if the weather is clear, you’ll find yourself hiking through mountains with scenery this beautiful.

I’ve walked this section about twice myself.

Along the way, there are spots where the original pilgrimage path is blocked by a landslide, so you have to climb a ladder attached to the slope to take a detour. Well, it only takes about 15 minutes to get to the top, so it’s no big deal.

• 倍金萬じゃー
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• 2026/08/21 (Fri) 20:54
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＞ I’ve walked this section about twice myself.

This means I’ve completed the pilgrimage route around Shikoku twice; walking the entire circuit is about 1,200 km. If you divide that by four, it works out to walking 300 km once a year.

Once you get hooked on this “walking pilgrimage,” you’ll want to return to Japan—and to Shikoku—over and over again.

Well, here in LA, the weather is warm year-round and it rains only a handful of times, so it’s very comfortable to live here—but on the other hand, I sometimes find myself missing Japan with its distinct four seasons. That’s why I’ve started traveling to Japan primarily to do the “Shikoku Pilgrimage.”

• じじちゃん
• 2026/08/25 (Tue) 18:22
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Cosmos flowers are blooming Along the pilgrimage path I was walking alone
The autumn sun is shining
Now gone is the image of Kobo Daishi
The pilgrim continues on his way
Cosmos flowers are blooming Along the pilgrimage path I walk all alone

• 玄奘
• 2026/08/31 (Mon) 09:01
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The pilgrimage route is endlessly long

Yet why do I grit my teeth

and go to such lengths to make the journey?

As the sun rises ,

once again, I begin walking the pilgrimage path

• 冷蔵君
• 2026/08/18 (Tue) 13:09
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Before the date in September arrives, call the Fremont County Circuit Court ） listed on the ticket （ Citation ）, explain that you must return to Japan （ because you are a traveler ）, and ask how to pay the fine.
Since this traffic ticket is not a standard speeding violation but rather “Reckless Driving （” ）—a criminal misdemeanor （ ）— I do not believe online payments via the court portal （ (such as the Wyoming Judicial Branch Payments system) are available.
If you’re told you must appear in court or if the fine is substantial, you should consider hiring a Wyoming traffic attorney （ Traffic Attorney ） to appear on your behalf.
I wrote that as if I knew what I was talking about, but it was actually a Google AI search. I just copied and pasted a topic by “Harabou” in Japanese. Looks like I could become a lawyer starting tomorrow ！ ！

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• 2026/08/29 (Sat) 11:03
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As a parent, that post was just too much to bear
I've heard that when you get caught going over 100 miles per hour, you're usually taken straight to prison. Reizou-kun is absolutely right.

• 通りすがり
• 2026/08/30 (Sun) 11:21
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I’m a complete layman, but I’m confident in stating the following:

Arrested for a serious speeding violation ・ Even if you aren’t detained, since this is a misdemeanor, it’s likely to hinder your future entry into the U.S. via ESTA. If your ・ financial situation allows, I believe the best course of action is to hire a traffic attorney to seek a reduced charge in court. (Using a defense prepared by a lawyer—such as unfamiliarity with U.S. traffic laws or the rental car’s speedometer, or that the speeding was not intentional.) In any case, I believe it is necessary to obtain a written copy of the court’s judgment to use as a defense when applying for a visa in the future.

If you ignore the judgment and fail to pay the fine, the court (not the police) will issue a bench warrant. This will result in your immediate arrest ・ and detention upon entry into the United States.

This is equivalent to receiving a red ticket for excessive speeding in Japan, where the penalty is a fine for a criminal offense rather than an administrative penalty.

• ｔｔ
• 2026/07/30 (Thu) 15:37
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https://チコちゃんに叱られる.com/23023.html

• 颯矢
• 2026/07/30 (Thu) 22:58
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Thank you ！ That was really interesting.
So that’s why I couldn’t find one even when I looked in Los Angeles （ lol ）.
If you know of any restaurants in Los Angeles or the U.S. that are similar to Innepa in Japan, please let me know ！

• Sunny1028
• 2026/08/01 (Sat) 21:49
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Aroma Indian Kitchen
It was a buffet-style restaurant that was both affordable and delicious. The naan wasn't as big as the kind you get at Saddle, but it wasn't any different from the naan I used to eat in Japan.

• 冷蔵君
• 2026/08/04 (Tue) 14:46
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It’s round in shape, but CoCo Ichibanya serves naan. I think it was pretty fluffy, actually.

• パックン
• 2026/08/02 (Sun) 18:42
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Why not check it out at Walmart?

• なな260731
• 2026/08/03 (Mon) 07:32
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Thank you. ！
Both WALMART ・ and Target had it for $80 in their physical stores.

Since the same item is $65 on WALMART's website, I'll look into why that is.

• ノスタルジア
• 2026/06/09 (Tue) 18:58
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I know the udon shop "Daisuke" was located in the triangle of Normandie and RB blvd. Where Walgreens is now located.

• 中村主水
• 2026/06/10 (Wed) 08:54
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I don't want to know where they were open, I want to know
when they were open.

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• 2026/07/17 (Fri) 11:03
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Takebon
The udon shop opened in 1975, and the ramen shop opened about five years later. I remember it closed after about five years, so it must have been around 1985, right? ？

• ロングトーン
• 2026/07/17 (Fri) 11:07
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DAISUKE is not Daisuke, but Daisuke.
There are still a few of them in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture.

• @倍金萬
• 2026/07/18 (Sat) 19:07
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Everyone, have you ever heard of a restaurant called “Kyushu Ramen”?

I think only people who lived here in the Valley\ (San Fernando Valley), but back then, the only Japanese restaurant in the Valley was “Benihana,” famous for its teppanyaki. That restaurant catered primarily to long-time American residents, mostly white people.

I was initially sent to this Valley as an expatriate employee of a Japanese company, and but the Japanese restaurants back then were filled almost exclusively with white and Latino customers. The menus focused on tempura ・, teriyaki ・, and sushi, and to me, the taste was so bad I’d think, “What is this?”—it was simply inedible.

So whenever I wanted to eat authentic Japanese food, I had to drive down the freeway all the way to Little Tokyo downtown.

A few years later, “Kyushu Ramen,” the first ramen shop in the Valley run by Japanese people, opened. Well, the taste wasn’t quite what I’d expected, but since there were no other ramen shops that “really” served ramen, I went there about once a week.

Also around that time, there was a Japanese celebrity’s U.S. office （—just a single-family home ）—in this valley, and it seems that celebrities who were frequently seen on Japanese TV at the time would often come by. Then, one time while I was slurping ramen at the aforementioned “Kyushu Ramen,” Namie Amuro—who was popular at the time—walked in with her local agent and sat down at the table next to mine, with her back to me. Well, I’m not a fan of hers or anything; I just wanted to mention that it happened.