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| 2. | Immigration inspection after receiving a warning(2kview/8res) | Problem / Need advice | 2026/06/19 09:32 |
| 3. | Recommended movers(1kview/11res) | Problem / Need advice | 2026/06/13 18:35 |
| 4. | There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.(3kview/11res) | Problem / Need advice | 2026/06/11 10:01 |
| 5. | stain removal(5kview/14res) | Problem / Need advice | 2026/04/25 23:11 |
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| 7. | Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary i...(1kview/12res) | Problem / Need advice | 2026/04/16 19:47 |
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| 9. | International Marriage Has anyone removed the alia...(2kview/11res) | Problem / Need advice | 2026/03/26 21:00 |
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Watching a Game at Dodger Stadium: Parking Issues
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- D34
- 2026/06/11 22:29
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 in the $5 lot, or parking at South Bay or Union Station and taking the bus from there.
First question: How early do I need to line up for that $5 parking lot? ? On Wednesday, I’m thinking about a weekday game that starts at 12:10 PM. Since it’s a weekday afternoon, it shouldn’t be as crowded as usual, so do I really need to line up an hour in advance? ? Also, regarding South Bay, I heard there’s only one bus every 30 minutes, so if it’s full, I’ll have to wait for the next one. but even on a weekday afternoon—say, on a day when Ohtani is starting—would I still be able to hop on right away from South Bay? ? I’d like to hear from people who’ve been there. Union Station costs $8, but there are plenty of buses running frequently, so even if one is full, I can get on the next one right away without waiting 30 minutes. I’m wondering if that might be the better option. However, if I’m coming from OC, parking at South Bay would be more convenient since it’s on the way, and there’s no parking fee.
I have a 2-year-old and a child with claustrophobia, so I really want to avoid getting stuck in traffic as much as possible.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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Dodger Stadium gets super crowded, so it’s a shame for little kids …—they’d just get jostled around
. I guess it’s a bit of a stretch to try to get in and out of the wildly popular Dodgers games without spending any money and while avoiding the crowds.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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When you mention a Wednesday day game, I assume you’re referring to tomorrow, the 17th.
I’ve never $ parked in Lots 13 and 14 of Section 5, but for night games, there’s always a long line starting two and a half hours before the parking lot gates open. I parked in the stadium’s on-site parking lot, ignoring that line. $ If you park in Lot 5, you’ll have quite a walk under the blazing sun, so I wouldn’t recommend it for families with children.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- SHU
- 2026/06/26 (Fri) 13:47
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Lot 13 and 14, where parking costs $5, are likely to fill up an hour before game time on weekends, depending on the matchup and other factors.
When I went to watch a game last weekend, it was an hour and a half before kickoff, and I barely managed to find a spot.
It’s not that far from Lot 13 to the stadium, but the hill is steep, so I think it would be tough if you have kids.
If you leave the $45 standard parking lot at the end of the 8th inning, you can usually get out without much of a wait.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- TS
- 2026/07/01 (Wed) 02:17
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I’m someone who always parks in Lot 13 for $5 (—I’ll be using it about 20 times starting with the 2025 season ). I have children aged 7, 4, and 1. I carry the 1-year-old, but the 7- and 4-year-olds usually walk to the ballpark (—though the 4-year-old sometimes rides in a stroller ).
For weekday night games ( with bobblehead giveaways ), I always try to arrive 20–30 minutes before the parking lot opens, and I’ve never had any trouble finding a spot. However, for particularly popular events, the parking lot opens earlier than usual and fills up quickly, so I’ve sometimes ended up having to pay the $45 parking fee.
Also, Lot 13 is often used as a staff parking lot, and when that happens, the available spaces are significantly reduced, which always makes me feel rushed.
On the way back, even if we take our time after the game ends, it’s cool and mostly downhill, so we get there quickly while chatting about the game. If we drive, there’s almost no traffic, so the trip home is smooth.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
Immigration inspection after receiving a warning
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- いぶにんぐ娘。
- 2025/12/06 10:22
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 picture of my car's license plate number, and they reported it to California Public Utility.
It's a letter telling me not to do unauthorized cab driving, but it doesn't say anything about fines or anything like that.
I have to go back to Japan in a hurry now, and I will be back soon, but I wonder if I will have to go through immigration again when I come back to the US ?.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 名無しの権兵衛
- 2025/12/08 (Mon) 07:58
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Even if it did, it would be a problem because it's unauthorized.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 9対1
- 2025/12/08 (Mon) 08:49
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I think he went to the Dodgers or something ?
I don't think he tipped off the customer, he tipped off the Uber driver or something
If the car is tied to you, he'll be caught in immigration
He'll check your cell phone history or something and you're out.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I was a private guide with both Vima Travel and Rocotavi until a few years ago. I knew for sure there would be a certain number of clients who would report to the authorities. We even got ice cream, so it was very difficult. We don't do it anymore. If you underestimate the importance of private guiding, I think you will have a bad experience.
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I’d heard rumors about it, but I finally got a warning myself. I’m currently consulting with my lawyer … What should I do?
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- 中村主水
- 2026/06/19 (Fri) 09:32
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I'm consulting with a lawyer right now; please let me know the outcome.
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Recommended movers
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- 引越し
- 2026/05/02 09:56
Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ?
I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 春はあけぼの
- 2026/05/11 (Mon) 19:38
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Green and red are the symbolic colors of Fukuyama Express
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Recently, it seems that many people who return to their home countries use Ya Fat.
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I would like to know, what kind of services does the moving company offer ??
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- Moving
- 2026/06/13 (Sat) 09:19
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As Japan’s population declines and remote work becomes more common, the number of moving companies catering to Japanese customers is also decreasing. Many companies no longer answer their phones. Since unlicensed, fly-by-night operators offer no insurance, it can be a bit worrisome if your belongings get lost or damaged; therefore, sticking with a major company might be the safer choice.
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What about the major moving companies? ?
I’ve heard that items often get damaged during delivery.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.
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- ぱーく
- 2026/01/09 23:32
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 was done. I was really impatient. Are there any places where a**holes are seen ? I want to be careful in the future, so if you have seen them in national parks or other unexpected places, please let me know.
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He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.
I went there the other day and right after I paid the park entrance fee, there was an ice cream checkpoint.
I showed them my green card. They also asked about the relationship of the passenger.
He said he doesn't have one at all times now. They also looked at my car's license plate number.
I was surprised that they were also doing checkpoints at the south entrance and exit on the I-10 side.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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I thought it was Alice. I felt old.
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> He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.
I agree.
https://www.chp.ca.gov/
They have the same uniform color.
Los Angeles Police Dept LAPD has dark blue uniforms, whereas the California Highway Patrol (CHPS) has khaki uniforms
. This color uniform is everywhere outside the jurisdiction of the LAPD and other local police departments.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-immigration-and-customs- enforcement#:~:text=Immigration%20and%20Customs%20Enforcement%20(ICE)%20enforces%20federal%20laws%20governing%20border,customs%2 C%20trade%2C%20and%20immigration.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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OC Sheriff is another uniform in a different color.
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I was on the road in front of the fire academy near Dodger Stadium
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stain removal
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- サリー
- 2025/11/29 18:59
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.
Thank you very much.
***I would like to have OC if possible.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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If you are planning to return to Japan, it would be better to do it then. The price will be much cheaper.
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- サリー
- 2025/12/05 (Fri) 17:42
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Thank you for the information.
I would like to go to counseling, but
I have no idea where to go.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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Vitamin c or TAZAROTENE retinol for spots has been effective in my opinion !.
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I did the ZO skin therapeutic course to remove spots.
You purchase the products from the medical spa in Lake Forest below and use the products after washing your face in the morning and at night for about 3 months, I think. Personally, I thought it was fine even if I didn't use ZO Skin's face wash. The 1cm sized spots on my cheeks are gone, and the spots on my temples have rebounded and appeared, but I am happy with the results because they are invisible with regular foundation instead of concealer.
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- Billiardusa
- 2026/04/13 (Mon) 07:52
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Talk to Kumi from Celibre in Torrance
https://www.instagram.com/celibre.jp?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Thanks for all your help recently!This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
exceeding the speed limit
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- 交通違反
- 2026/04/15 12:10
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 are options from A to D that I can do and I read the explanation but did not really understand which one I should choose. I am wondering if I will have to pay a fine and if my points will be deducted as well ? I saw on the internet that it has something to do with the increase in insurance rates, so I am very worried. I would appreciate it if you could tell me more about this. Thank you in advance.
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I'm sorry for your loss, can you please explain briefly from A to D ? I saw on the news that cameras are going to be installed to enforce speeding, they are supposed to be activated when you go over 11 mph and take a picture.
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- 名無しの権瓶
- 2026/04/18 (Sat) 10:18
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Court ( If they say you don't have to go to court ) then
first you get a letter from the court and if you admit guilt, you pay this fine amount and that's it. You can pay it online
If you don't admit it, go to court and contest it
I think these are the two ways
Of course you will get points for the violation, same as in Japan, but there is a one-day course called traffic school, and if you take it and pass it, the points will disappear
If you admit the crime and pay the fine, you will get a letter from the court and pay this fine. When you pay the fine, do you want to take the traffic school ? and if so, pay for it.
If you don't take traffic school, the points will remain and your car insurance rate will go up
If you take traffic school, the points will disappear and your insurance rate will remain the same
There are two types of traffic school, online or by attending the nearest school from home
From my experience, it's easier to attend school
So,
file an objection
admit
take traffic school
don't take traffic school
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- トラフィック
- 2026/04/18 (Sat) 23:03
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If you can go to traffic school, go ! and settle for money !.
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Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary in American style when I become a US citizen ??
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- marykayusa
- 2026/04/08 19:44
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 acquaintances that I was born and raised in Japan and immigrated to the U.S. as an adult, they "What? I thought you were born here or lived here since your childhood" and they thought I was Japanese American. When I asked a Japanese shopkeeper at a train station in Japan a question in Japanese, he would say, "Oh, ! are you Japanese?
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- abc
- 2026/04/09 (Thu) 06:03
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It occurred to me that if you don't like old-fashioned names, you should also avoid old-fashioned names like John or Mary.
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- マイル君
- 2026/04/09 (Thu) 07:09
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You can get an answer by typing in Google AI mode "Is it possible to change my name to John or Mary in American style when I become a US citizen ??".
Only the first sentence will be listed. "Yes, it is possible to legally ・ officially change your name to an American-style name such as "John" or "Mary" when you obtain US citizenship ( citizenship )."This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- nbc
- 2026/04/09 (Thu) 18:36
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I can't do John or Mary. You have to write it alphabetically.
John is possible, but it is a man's name.
In Korean, you can write Jeon, Jeong, or Jong as a woman's name.
Also, you can change your name in court as much as you want without taking your nationality.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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You can change your name to whatever you want at the Oath Ceremony when you get your citizenship.
I didn't know that, so I didn't think about it beforehand. ? ? When I was wondering what to do, I saw a sign that said "Juicy Burger" standing where they were selling hamburgers. I thought for a moment about changing my last name to "Juicyburger" as a joke, but in the end I didn't. It's easy to change it on the spot, but if you want to change it later, you have to apply for it at the court and get it approved, which is a hassle.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- marykayusa
- 2026/04/16 (Thu) 19:47
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Thank you to those who replied. It seems that once I get my US citizenship, it will be relatively easy to change my name. One of the reasons I want to change my name is because I grew up a bit abused by my parents in Japan and I want to change my mood. My husband, who is American, likes my Japanese name and is not too supportive of changing it to an American-style English name, but he is a quiet person, so if I insist on changing it, I don't think he would object.
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Security/Bodyguard
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- Johnny
- 2026/02/27 22:01
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 celebrities coming from Japan.
So I would like to know your opinion on how much demand there is for this service.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- ピストルで襲われたら
- 2026/03/26 (Thu) 20:29
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> If you are attacked with a pistol, you can't even escape with a local employee attending to you.
How many times have you been attacked with a pistol in your many years of living in LA, Showa Oyaji-san? ? If a Japanese person is suddenly attacked with a pistol as in the LA scandal, it would be news in Japan, but such incidents only happen about once every 10 years. Most of them are caused by problematic behavior on the part of the victim, such as foreign students walking around in the middle of the night. In fact, the crime rate in LA is going down every year.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 昭和のおやじ
- 2026/03/27 (Fri) 16:39
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> How many times have you been attacked with a pistol in your many years of living in LA, Showa Father ?
Fortunately I have not had that experience, but three people I know have.
One was attacked as he was getting out of his car in a parking lot, but he escaped by giving the attacker money as he demanded. Another was shot from another car while driving. This was probably more of a prank than a robbery, but dangerous enough. Another was shot and killed as he was getting into his car with the proceeds from a store closing. He probably resisted.
There were more Japanese people running Ricker stores then than there are now, and a good number of them had a good deal of experience being held at pistolpoint in the course of their work. It was probably around this time that two Japanese students were shot in the Ralphs parking lot in San Pedro.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 昭和のおやじ
- 2026/03/27 (Fri) 16:49
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> If a Japanese person is suddenly attacked with a pistol like the Los Angeles scandal, it would be
in the news in Japan, but such incidents happen only about once every 10 years.
It would only be an incident, and only a few of them, that would make the news.There are probably quite a few that were attempted or did not turn into incidents. By the way, the above two people did not report
to the police.
There are incidents in LA even if they are not on Japanese news. Rather than judging that there are few crimes
against Japanese people, it is necessary to be prepared for incidents that occur only once every 10 years or so
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- 昭和のおやじ
- 2026/03/27 (Fri) 16:58
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> Actually, LA's crime rate is going down every year
That's a good thing.
But "rate" is a crook. It's used in a convenient way.
If there is 1 criminal in every 100 people, that's 1%; if there are 1,000 in every 100,000, that's 1%; if there are 1,000 in every 100,000, that's 1%.
The crime rate when it was policed meticulously and the crime rate in recent times when minor crimes are overlooked.
Crime rate during a period of high violent crime and a period of increased fraud and other crimes.
Claim by immigrants that the number of foreigners living in Japan has increased but the crime rate has not.
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- 費用はどのくらいですか
- 2026/03/31 (Tue) 18:08
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True. If you don't report it to the police, it is not recorded as a crime.
Does the crime-free Showa father hire a dedicated bodyguard? What is the cost? It seems that what is needed is a service more for local Japanese than for Japanese entertainers.This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
International Marriage Has anyone removed the alias concatenation on the passport ??
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- いちご大福
- 2026/02/26 23:13
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 am not divorced or anything.
Currently we have the following.
Japanese family register : Hanako Yamada
Passport : Hanako Yamada (Smith)
My documents in US, Grobal Entry, GC, SSN, license, credit cards all have my husband's surname Smith. I use my husband's surname "Smith" for all my documents in the U.S.
I always buy my boarding passes at Hanako Yamada. Whenever I check in online, I always have to go to the counter and get a boarding pass manually from the staff because they scan my passport and find that my name is different from my name. Every time I have entered the U.S. via Canada a few times, the kiosk also makes an error and I have to wait 30 minutes for the agent to call me.
When entering the U.S. from Japan, I get an error when sending my customs documents and photo through the Global Entry app, and the Global Entry kiosk also has an error. But if you show Global Entry, GC, and passport at immigration, you will be allowed to enter US without any problem. I was told that it is difficult to remove
but when I told the consular officer that I want to remove ( ), he said that I should not removebecause my name will be different from GC and it will be a problem when I enter the country. It is impossible to change my Japanese family register name in time.
I called US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and was told that even if my passport last name and GC last name are different, there is no problem if I have a marriage certificate.
They said that Global Entry should change to Yamada. He told me that if I just change my name, I don't need to re-interview.
I am stuck with the consulate people stopping me. I am not sure if I should continue to use the alias or remove it.
Did you ever remove it because of the same problem? ? Did you regret taking it off? ?
It is inconvenient to scan your passport at online check-in or to use kiosks at the airport at all, but it is a hassle every time. And outside of the U.S., would it be a problem to have the aliases together ?
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- ん?
- 2026/02/28 (Sat) 20:47
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Passport is the only proof ? Why is that so ? Is it possible that the middle name ≪(maiden name ≪) that I use in the US was never there ??
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Thank you for your sympathy and for your replies.
It is really inconvenient and I hope the consulate will update the information. I think that if the IC chip and the name notation in the passport are not the same to begin with, it will not be an official ID. ? I wonder if the Japanese government did not think of the inconsistency in that area.
I have tried various versions of the name for online purchases as follows.
Hanako Yamada Smith
Hanako YamadaSmith
Hanako Smith
What confused the airport staff in both Japan and the US the least was the >>> on the bottom of the passport. >>>'s name, which was Hanako Yamada.
Has anyone tried removing the alias and had no problem ? If not, what was the problem ?
Was it easy to change it back ??This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- どうかしてる
- 2026/03/04 (Wed) 02:29
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Consulate may be right, but I think you're out of your mind when you put (括弧). It's not normal and weird that it's on even though it confuses people in Japan and in the U.S. ? (括弧) is not part of a normal name. It's an afterthought.
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I am also an international marriage. It's a hassle every time … If you change your name when you get married in the US, it will not match the name on your Japanese transcript. So no matter how you change your name on your passport, you need to check your green card and passport at the counter when you check in for your flight. \If you remove the "Smith" from your passport, you may be required to submit a marriage certificate. In conclusion, I think it is best to leave it as it is.
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- GC
- 2026/03/26 (Thu) 21:00
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Where do you submit it to Marriage cert. ? at airport ?
To be frank, if it's so complicated, why don't you just change your name back to Hanako Yamada on your passport and carry Marriage Cert. with you ?
? Is this only for married Japanese people? ? Is it OK for Korean or Chinese passports? ? It's so complicated that I'm thinking of changing my name back to my maiden name in the US. But I'm getting annoyed because I've been thinking too much about it ? and wondering if it doesn't make sense since the child's name will be different in the US and Japan after alllol This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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- 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 something, I am being asked to join again.
Can you please tell me what to do ?This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
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