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• 我
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• 2022/11/15 20:08

Gone again ？

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#4406

• 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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#4409

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Here’s what happened when my friend and I teamed up to tutor Japanese.

My friend is a former music instructor who graduated from a music vocational school, but he has absolutely no academic ability.
I’m confident in my Japanese language skills (I’ve even scored in the single digits nationwide on the Sundai mock exams), but my friend looks down on me, saying I have no teaching experience. In reality, I do have teaching experience.
The student is an American man in his early 30s. He has studied Chinese before and knows kanji.
He said he’d pay $ 50 for a 2-hour lesson.
I suggested we take turns teaching every 30 minutes, or at least every hour.
In response, my friend insisted that the two of us teach together for the full two hours.
We started the lesson together for the time being, but my friend kept butting in.
“That kanji is way too hard.” ！ “Don’t say that.” ！ “That’s an archaic term.” ！ and so on.
Even if you can’t write the kanji, just looking at them and visualizing them with your right brain makes it easier to remember the words, but
“That kanji is way too hard,” ！ they kept saying every single time.
I decided it was impossible for us to have lessons together, so when I suggested that you teach at Starbucks for an hour and I’d teach at Whole Foods for an hour, he flew into a rage again. He insisted strongly that we spend two hours together.
During our last lesson together, I was teaching antonyms. The opposite of “a beautiful woman” is “ugly.”
I explained, “You’re not supposed to say this word, but it’s a term you hear in TV dramas, movies, and anime.”
Then, (my ex) friend flew into a rage, saying, “Don’t say things like that—！ it’s an obsolete term ！ a word from 100 years ago ！
don’t teach discriminatory language ！.” After that, they sent me nagging protest messages every day
and even went so far as to say I wasn’t capable of teaching Japanese. They went out of their way to come to me just to
nag and complain. Their anger was completely out of the ordinary—maybe I’d triggered some personal trauma or something.
There were other times too—like when I taught her that young girls also say “super delicious” ！ and “really delicious” ！—and she
protested vehemently against that as well.
I made a conscious effort to help that American guy expand his Japanese vocabulary in a way he could understand by watching dramas and anime.
My former friend, on the other hand, was satisfied with teaching kanji with the “fish” radical for several tens of minutes—things that were far removed from practical Japanese.
“Thailand and Taiwan are the same country.” ？ “They’re similar, but they’re different countries,” ！ and so on—he said this three times, leaving me speechless.

I taught him for an hour each time, but my so-called friend claimed, “I taught you for two hours all by myself,” ！ and for two weeks’ worth $ of 100 in tutoring fees, she kept $ 75 for herself and gave me $ 25.
She kept texting me almost every day, berating me for teaching her the word “ugly,” so I told her, “Don’t text me ever again ！ and stay away from me ！,” but she either doesn’t understand that or my phone is now filled with dozens of unread texts from her—all complaints and snide remarks. It seems the word “ugly” really got under her skin.

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#4410

• SCS
• Yesterday 20:18
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Let's stop sharing students between the two of us.

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#4411

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• Today 08:33
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関係修復しようとしたけれど無理だった。レッスンを別々に、一時間ずつにしたい、あなたはスタバで私はホールフーズでと言った事、ブスという言葉を教えた事、超(チョー)という言葉を教えた事等が怒りをかって、それから罵りが止まらなくなった。
暇なのか何なのか、毎日嫌がらせメールを連続で送ってくる。
会った時に、煙草を仕入れ値で手に入れる方法を教えようとしたら、みんな聞いてるのに頭おかしい！と。周り皆アメリカ人だし、煙草の話の何がいけないんだろう。
私は吸わないけれど、彼女はヘビースモーカー。安く買えること伝えようとしただけなのに、タバコの仕入れなんかしない！みんな聞いてるのに頭おかしい！と。
友達の体調が心配で、彼女がなりかけている病名を伝えて防ぐ方法を言おうとしたら
違うってば！と。なってからでは遅いのに。発症してしまってからでは遅いのに。

意見の相違って難しい。私はスタバ代を生徒さんに出させるのは申し訳ないと思うから、聞かれても一度も頼まなかった。
生徒さんに、今度食事に行きましょう、On meと言われ、私はレッスン代もらっている最中に食事に行くのは申し訳ないから、レッスンとは別で。食事に行く時はお金いらない、と言ったら彼女は後から怒った。
絶対音感があり、曲を聴いて楽譜に書き起こせる彼女を尊敬していた。Carpentersやその他の歌ハモって一緒に歌うのは最高に楽しかった。
関係修復しようと何度もしたけれど、一昨日も昨日も怒涛の嫌がらせテキストが来て諦めた。

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#4412

• ボランティア
• Today 08:58
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コーヒーをコップに注いで通行人に渡すボランティアに誘われた。
その場を仕切っていた男性に、いきなり口説かれた。
私は保守的だから、そんな簡単に付き合いません。恋に落ちるには何ヶ月も何年もかかります、と言ったら、何年でも待つよ、と。
5年間はその気ない、と言ったら(断り文句)、5年間待つよ、と。
5年待ったって、付き合う気も結婚する気もありませんと、はっきり断った。
コーヒーをコップに注ぐボランティア。主催者からの指示はカップこれくらいまで注いでくれ、と。だけど現場を仕切っている男性からは、めいっぱい注げ、と。
そうすると熱くて持ちにくいし受け取る人たちにとってもとても熱いのだけれど、早く終わらせたい彼は、とにかく自分の言う事を聞け、ぎりぎりいっぱい注げ、と言う。
でもいっぱい入れないように言われてる、と言った私は逆らう人間だと思われた。

アイスコーヒーを提供した日。カップに氷を入れてからコーヒーを注ぐ。
飲み干したカップを持っておかわりに来る人たちがいる。私はカップをテーブルの上に置いて下さい、と言い、そこに氷とコーヒーを入れようとした。
彼はイライラしてカップを手に取り、アイスボックスに突っ込んで氷を入れた。
ちょっと待って。人が飲んだ、人が使ったカップをどうしてアイスボックスに入れるの？
また逆らう奴だと思われた。事なかれ主義の人たちは黙って、言われたままの事をするんだろうか。
私には、そのボランティアを続ける事は出来なかった。

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• 一心太助
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• 2026/06/09 01:51

I think the ramen shop in Pacific Square was "Daisuke".
The portions were American size and I was full.
I remember there was also an udon shop somewhere with the same name.

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• @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.

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#9

• Almond
• 2026/09/16 (Wed) 10:02
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My favorite ramen shop was a place called Menbei in Torrance.
The ingredients and flavor were great, and I could tell they took great care in preparing the food.
I especially liked the gyoza; they were fried to a golden brown without being burnt.
The filling, which had plenty of vegetables, was also right up my alley.

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• 冷蔵君
• 2026/09/26 (Sat) 21:57
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Almond
Men-Bei ！ That brings back memories. I used to love the Stamina Don. My daughter lives in San Jose, and she sent me a photo.
It showed the owner of Men-Bei hard at work. The restaurant is called Men-Bei Ramen. The address is 1349 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050. If I ever have a chance to be in the area, I’d love to go there and try the Stamina Don.

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• Baikinman
• Yesterday 19:37
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Is that Santa Clara, CA 95050?

That's a little too far.

Even getting to Gardena or Torrance can easily take an hour if the freeway is crowded.

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• ヒザガクガク
• Today 02:53
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Oh, ！ so Menbei moved to the Bay Area, huh? I checked Yelp, and sure enough, the owner is ！

. By the way, if you use Street View to step inside Hakata Ikkosha, it’s actually Menbei （ lol ）
. It brings back so many memories. I used to love their mapo rice and gyoza.

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• 倍金萬
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• 2018/02/14 11:44

Those of you who have crossed the ocean to come here to Los Angeles and Japan
are always concerned about something related to your travel between Los Angeles and Japan.

If you have anything to say or questions, please feel free to write.
I'll try to write "something" as well.

Example ：
What means do you use to call when you return to Japan?

Which seat on the plane do you prefer, Aisle or Window, front, back,

Which airline do you think has the best food?

Which mode of transportation do you use to get to the local area?

and so on and so on

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#4619

• zoi
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• 2026/09/13 (Sun) 15:03
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I have a simple question.
I think middle age starts in one’s 40s, but are people in their 60s or older—the age of retirement—considered elderly?
Are people in their 70s considered elderly? Or is there another way to describe them?

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• Baikinman
• 2026/09/18 (Fri) 21:32
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#4619 zoi,

I don't think you can draw a clear line there.

I was born exactly one year before the end of the war （—or rather, our defeat ）.

So, while I’m considered “late elderly,” I suppose you could also call me “terminally elderly.”

I could take a one-way trip to the other world at any time, but

it just doesn’t seem to happen. In other words, I’m “in excellent health.”

However, my dementia is slowly progressing.

Do you know this song? ？

“One Way Ticket”

Song by
NEIL SEDAKA

Choo-choo train chuggin' down the track
Gotta travel on, never comin' back
Ooh-ooh, got a one-way ticket to the blues (ooh-ooh)

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#4624

• Baikinman
• 2026/09/24 (Thu) 11:00
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This is Baikinman. For some reason—perhaps a mix-up—I haven't been able to post my writings lately.

I believe it started around 2009—excluding the pandemic period—and whenever I travel to Japan once a year, I walk the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, dividing the full circuit into roughly one-quarter sections and completing about two and a half circuits so far.

To be continued...

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#4627

• Baikinman
• 2026/09/26 (Sat) 13:31
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I haven't traveled to Japan yet this year.

Did I go last year? My memory isn't so clear—my dementia is getting worse.

I remember meeting up with four friends from junior high school at the ticket gates of Kunitachi Station on the Chuo Line in Tokyo

and going to a nearby restaurant.

According to K, who organized the trip, he tried calling everyone on the list from the old class reunion roster, but

either most of them had changed their phone numbers or those numbers were no longer in use,

so he couldn’t reach anyone. Well, it can’t be helped—we’re all over 80, after all.

I thanked K for all his hard work.

When you’re over 80, even if you’re still alive, you’re practically an alien—it’s so sad...

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#4628

• Baikinman
• Yesterday 21:42
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＞ The ticket gates at Kunitachi Station on the Chuo Line in Tokyo

That said, I imagine many of you don’t know exactly where “Kunitachi Station on the Chuo Line” is located in Tokyo.

To begin with, people usually read “Kokuritsu” as “kokuritsu,” right? But it’s actually pronounced “Kunitachi.”

Even I, who was born and raised on the eastern outskirts of Tokyo, used to pronounce it “kokuritsu” until around middle school.

Sorry for the pointless comment.

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• きりぞう
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• 2026/09/17 16:20

My mother has dementia. It’s quite severe, and she can’t remember anything for even a minute.
I’m posting this in the hope that anyone with experience living with a mother who has dementia might be able to offer advice or insights. Thank you in advance.

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• Baikinman
• 2026/09/18 (Fri) 21:55
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Kirizo-san,

I’m in my late senior years, too, and I’m starting to show a few signs of “dementia.”

Does your mother have severe dementia? That must be really tough.

I hope someone in a similar situation reads this thread—I wonder if there’s anyone out there.


Is there anyone out there? ？ ？ ？

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• サンシャイン
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• 2026/09/20 (Sun) 13:02
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After my friend retired, his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
In the early stages, there weren’t many problems, but as the disease progressed, she began wandering around the neighborhood and was taken in by the police several times, so we installed an interior lock on the door to prevent her from going out alone.

Eventually, she lost control of her bladder and bowels, so he had to put her in diapers and, when she soiled herself, carry her to the bathtub to wash her. It looked so difficult that I suggested he place her in a care facility, but but no matter how advanced his dementia was, there were times when he would return to his normal self. He feared we had abandoned him during those moments, and if we placed him in a facility, he would likely pass away within a few months to a year. So he refused to listen, insisting he wanted to care for him himself and see him off.
After that, he had a nursing bed installed at home through his insurance provider, Kaiser, and would go over to help whenever he needed assistance.

I’d sent four children to college, so I had no financial leeway and was constantly working.
Since I’d left everything related to the children and the household to my wife, and hadn’t really repaid her for all she’d done, I told her I’d do everything I could to care for her. A few years later, my wife passed away.
Watching her, it seemed less like she was truly alive and more like she was simply being kept alive; when she passed away, he said he had no regrets because he’d done everything he could, but I felt that I could never do the same.

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• Baikinman
• Yesterday 19:29
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Sunshine,

That friend of yours is a wonderful person. I wonder if I could do something like that...

In our household, it’s the other way around—I’m starting to lose my mind, and sometimes I end up being a burden to my wife.

I “forget” things every now and then, and my wife—who’s a feisty one—gives me a real earful, but

since there’s nothing I can do about it, she puts up with it. She’s a great wife.

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• mii
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• 2026/09/17 03:35

Hello. I’m a woman in my late 20s.
I’ve been staying in Los Angeles for a few months for work, but I’ll be returning to Japan soon.
Since I’m here in the U.S. anyway, I want to buy things now that I might regret not buying later, thinking,
“I wish I’d bought this ！ ”
once I’m back in Japan.
In particular, I’d like to know if there are any items that aren’t sold in Japan, items that are quite expensive in Japan, or items that Japanese people living in the U.S. actually use and say, “I recommend this ！ ” , please let me know ！
Food ・ Snacks ・ Seasonings ・ Cosmetics ・ Daily necessities ・ Kitchenware ・ Clothing ・ miscellaneous goods—any category is welcome.
I’d also love to hear about “things you unexpectedly missed after returning to Japan” or “items you stocked up on before returning home.”
I’d be thrilled if you could share your recommendations ☺ ️

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• ken
• 2026/09/17 (Thu) 03:38
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Tapatio Sauce ！ Recommended as an accompaniment to tacos ！

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• あき
• 2026/09/18 (Fri) 02:42
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I highly recommend Trader Joe's seasonings ！
There are many flavors you don't often see in Japan, and since they're lightweight and don't take up much space, I think it's a good idea to pick some up—whether as souvenirs or for yourself ！

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• ジョー
• 2026/09/18 (Fri) 11:49
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Personally, I really like tahini on cut fruit.

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• まる
• 2026/09/18 (Fri) 15:25
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The OXO salad spinner. It's bulky, but I get the impression it's expensive in Japan.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. I've never seen them in Japan.

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• Baikinman
• 2026/09/18 (Fri) 20:54
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There sure are a lot of recommended items out there.

I’m in my late senior years myself; my parents have passed away, and my only sister has cut off all contact with me after a huge fight with my wife.

I’ve had my share of issues with my mother’s side of the family as well, so I’ve lost touch with them too.

Also, my best friend from high school is the same age as me, so we’ve even lost touch via email.

I still travel to Japan once a year, but there’s no one left I can contact or meet up with.

As a result, I now travel around Japan without bringing any souvenirs.

I apologize for going off on a tangent.

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• シニア65
• 2023/09/23 09:56

How many elderly people of Japanese descent are living in LA? We would be happy to be a place of rest and relaxation for the elderly who use the Koryu Hiroba. We think the eligibility is from 65 years old and up.

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#1104

• 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.

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#1105

• 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.

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#1106

• 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

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#1111

• 倍金萬君
• 2026/09/11 (Fri) 17:39
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The term “Bayou” in #1106 refers to the following location:

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4% E3%83%A6%E3%83%BC_(%E5%9C%B0%E5%BD%A2)

It also sounds like a song in which someone who has moved to the city longs for their hometown.

I was born and raised on the eastern outskirts of Tokyo. I was born about a year before the （ End of the War ） Commemoration Day.

Back when I was a child, the eastern side was a residential area, but toward the city center, fields and farmland stretched as far as the eye could see.

So, on sunny evenings, I used to see a small silhouette of Mount Fuji in the direction of true west.

When I hear this song, it somehow reminds me of my hometown—back when I used to catch medaka and crayfish in the irrigation ditches among the fields and farmland.

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#1112

• 倍金萬君
• 2026/09/11 (Fri) 18:01
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Lately, here in the San Fernando Valley where I live,

we’ve been having a string of days where the temperature is approaching 100°F (38°C). It’s extremely hot.

As a result, if I go for a walk around the neighborhood for about an hour, I end up completely drenched.

I wonder what it’s like in the Gardena/Torrance area, where many Japanese people live.

Since it’s an area where sea breezes blow in, the temperature is probably about 10 ～ to 20°F lower.

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• あおぞら
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• 2026/09/05 10:08

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 vinegar down the drain—but nothing has worked.
If you know of any reliable plumbers, I’d appreciate it if you could let me know. I’m in Torrance, so it would be great if the plumber was in that area.
By the way, this isn’t a regular home—it’s a church kitchen—so the scale might be different. Thank you in advance.

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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.

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You mentioned a “long snake”—how many feet is it? ？ Commercially available snakes are usually no longer than about 15 feet, right? Since it’s a church, it must be a single-family home. I imagine the clogged section is about 25 feet away. The snake won’t reach that far. You’ll either have to take the plunge and buy a 30-foot snake or call a professional.

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I'm cutting back on salt because of my blood pressure, but I'd like to ask for some
healthy chicken breast recipes that taste great even without salt.
I'd really appreciate your help.

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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.

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I currently have a family law case regarding child custody pending outside of California and am looking for someone who can provide urgent consultation ・ and assistance.

I am looking for an attorney who can consult ・ and communicate with me in Japanese.

If you know of any attorneys, legal aid organizations, or legal assistance programs for low-income individuals who have experience with custody issues and interstate jurisdiction matters and can handle this at the lowest possible cost, I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide.

As time is of the essence, if you know of anyone who can provide a consultation soon or any support organizations, I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide.

Thank you in advance.

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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 about 40 miles and was issued a ticket by the Fremont County Sheriff for DRIVING -RECKLESS, and was told to call if I cannot appear in court on a certain date in September; I was also told that the fine would be determined at that time.
Will I be able to pay the fine after I return to Japan? ？
Also, what would be a reasonable amount? ？
I would appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you in advance.

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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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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.

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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.

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