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1. About financial institutions that can be maintaine... 494 view 7 res Problem / Need advice Today 18:30
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...
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2. Let's gather the elderly ！ ！ 671k view 1028 res Free talk Today 14:50
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...
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3. It's not free. 88 view 4 res Question Today 13:31
I know it's a different way of thinking, but I'd like to hear what it's like in general.

As an example, say I receive a Target gift card ＄ 50.

I buy what I need when I need it. I u...
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4. Do any of you have experience as a Reiver ？? 617 view 13 res Free talk 2026/01/07 21:43
I'm interested in being a lifer, do you have any experience ？ I don't want a high income or anything like that, but to enjoy it, I'd like to hear about the system and any disadvantages if there are an...
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5. Anything and everything related to travel to Japan... 1286k view 4537 res Free talk 2026/01/04 14:23
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 anyt...
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6. Murmur Plus 780k view 4371 res Free talk 2026/01/04 00:20
Gone again ？
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7. Please tell me about the first sunrise. 112 view 2 res Question 2026/01/02 11:23
Happy New Year everyone!
Every year I go to see the first sunrise near San Pedro, but it was raining in the morning, so I thought it would be impossible ？ and gave up going.
But when I looke...
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8. Green card renewal 596 view 5 res Question 2025/12/28 10:08
My Green Card will expire at the end of July next year. My mother is currently in the hospital for pneumonia, and if I have to return to Japan in case of emergency, I will probably stay in Japan for a...
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9. Obtaining a Social Security Number 304 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...
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10. New legal developments, GC, and citizenship 1k view 12 res Free talk 2025/12/22 18:18
Regarding the information on the information board about GC retention and maintenance, I thought this was a predictable development. I have been in the US for over 40 years, but I am still a GC holder...
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11. Tell us about your experience with swimming lesson... 756 view 4 res Question 2025/12/19 01:29
Nice to meet you. We will be living near Park La Brea next year.
I would like to enroll my 6 year old daughter in swimming.

If you know of any swimming schools near Park La Brea or with...
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12. Beauty Salon now ？. 298 view 0 res Local news 2025/12/17 17:19
I used to live in Torrance a long time ago and there used to be a beauty parlor called Fathalia in Hawthone bld. I wonder if they are still in business today. ？ The owner of the salon and I were good ...
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13. Convert Japanese Yen to Dollars 522 view 3 res Question 2025/12/17 13:26
Ladies and gentlemen, when converting Japanese money to dollars, which conversion rate is better, in Japan or in the U.S. ？ If in Japan, how about converting to dollars at the foreign exchange at Nari...
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14. Immigration inspection after receiving a warning 716 view 5 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/17 01:34
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...
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15. Looking for a pineapple ・ parisienne lash lift in ... 112 view 0 res Beauty / Health 2025/12/15 16:29
I am looking for a lash spa or Parisienne Lash Lift in the Orange County area.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me where the results are good every time and cost effective.
Thank you ...
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16. Wi-Fi in Japan Travel 1k view 25 res Other 2025/12/14 15:05
I am planning to go to Japan for the first time in a long time. Before Corona, I used to rent a Japanese cell phone or portable Wi-Fi when going to Japan. When I went to Canada, I used Verizon's Trave...
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17. stain removal 673 view 3 res Problem / Need advice 2025/12/05 17:42
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...
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18. Confession 407 view 2 res Free talk 2025/12/04 14:57
David, sorry 🙏🙇‍ ♀ ️
really sorry
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19. International Baggage 293 view 1 res Question 2025/11/28 20:32
For a return trip from Japan to the U.S., there is a service that delivers suitcases from a place of lodging in Japan to the airport at the destination. However, it is not possible for this trip becau...
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20. Uber Delivery 373 view 3 res Daily life 2025/11/25 16:55
Uber Delivery is a service that allows you to, for example, go to the post office, pay for the postage and drop it off, or go to the library and check out a book.
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21. (Toyota) Prius 765 view 7 res Free talk 2025/11/18 19:34
Nice to meet you

Recently, I often see Prius being bought and sold
Is its popularity declining ？
The Prius was the most popular hybrid, but recently there are many
hybrid cars...
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22. global entry 367 view 1 res Question 2025/11/17 07:58
I am a Global Entry holder.
I have a green card renewal this time and I renewed it but received a letter for a 3 year extension. My Global Entry expired to return home temporarily this time and I...
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23. ICE 2k view 18 res Free talk 2025/11/11 12:24
I have recently heard news of deportations by ICE,
and I would like to share any such stories
that you have heard of near you.
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24. Someone who knows Las Vegas. 819 view 4 res Free talk 2025/11/05 02:37
I am going to Las Vegas for the first time in about 10 years.

I'm freaking out that parking is now charged. I used to buy the 24 hour buffet all-you-can-eat and eat all the seafood etc. that...
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25. Recommended Yakitori near Santa Monica and Marina ... 169 view 0 res Food / Gourmet 2025/11/03 10:15
Hi ！ I recently moved to the Santa Monica area.
My husband's birthday is coming up soon and he wants to eat yakitori, but I'm not familiar with this area...I would like to know your recommendatio...
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26. How to receive SMS verification from the U.S. afte... 1k 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...
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27. Looking for a place to play indoor volleyball ！. 448 view 2 res Question 2025/10/25 20:19
I came to Los Angeles in October for an internship. I live near Glendale, LA and am looking for a place where I can play volleyball for fun rather than aiming for competitions, etc., as I want to get ...
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28. Community Property in California 1k 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...
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29. Choosing an area to move to Los Angeles 777 view 7 res Housing 2025/10/24 10:19
Hello.
We are a family with children living in the US.
I will be relocating to Los Angeles next year and would like to discuss the area where we will live.

We are considering
...
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30. Receipt of inheritance money in Japan 1k 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...
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31. 大谷翔平効果の是非 102 view 0 res Free talk 2025/10/21 14:53
ビビナビの売買コラムにドジャースのWorldSeriesチケットが８５０ドルでアップされている。

フリーマーケットである以上制限はないが、あまりにインフレ価格ではないか？
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32. Tell me about Halloween events you recommend with ... 501 view 6 res Fun 2025/10/19 19:18
We will be traveling to LA from Japan during Halloween.
Do you have any recommendations for Halloween events or pumpkin patches with children in LA?
I would love to experience Halloween in t...
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33. Hypertension menu 750 view 13 res Food / Gourmet 2025/10/10 09:35
How do people with high blood pressure prepare their daily menu ？

I would like to eat well without using any seasonings at all

Can you do this ？?
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34. Car Inspection 176 view 0 res Daily life 2025/10/06 23:12
I have been in LA for 2 years now, and the car I bought when I got there is now 2 years old, and I have driven it about 25,000 miles in 2 years, with 110,000 miles on it. I am thinking that I should d...
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35. Omochaibake, how to send a car to Japan 1k view 4 res Free talk 2025/09/17 14:16
？

I would like to import back to Japan a car that I am currently driving here, but I was wondering if anyone knows the cheapest way to do this

I also looked at a website that has a...
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36. About Venmo Settings 1k 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...
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37. Iphone and Android Both good and bad 1k 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....
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38. I have a question about hospitals. 910 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...
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39. Female Uber Eats Drivers 1k 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...
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40. I cannot apply for a passport online! 1k view 2 res Question 2025/08/23 15:43
I can get the first passport photo on the app
but on the second one it says "no access token".
What can I do to fix this ？

Does anyone know how to fix this ？
My phone is andro...
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41. American Individual Annuities （ Annuity ） About 989 view 3 res Question 2025/08/19 20:29
I have worked for several years in the past, but I am currently unemployed.


Can I still apply for the individual annuity even if I am unemployed ？

Thank you very much.
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42. Epilators in Japan ？ Epilators in the U.S. ？ Epila... 2k view 9 res Free talk 2025/08/17 20:18
I am planning to buy an epilator from Ulike, but I wonder if it is better to buy one in Japan or in the US ？

I live in the US, but every summer I go back home for 2 months and have plenty of...
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43. Mortgage/Rental Rent 3k view 42 res Housing 2025/08/15 11:26
The rent in Los Angeles is getting so high, isn't it? How much are you paying for rent now ？ If it goes up even more from now on, it will be really hard ！.
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44. What will you do with your old family albums? 4k view 12 res Question 2025/08/14 10:08
I have started to organize my personal belongings due to moving.
I have several thick albums of photos of distant relatives. In the old days, people did not store their photos on PCs or cell phon...
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45. cryptographic assets 10k view 48 res IT / Technology 2025/08/14 03:17
It's that quadrennial crypto asset bubble season again.
Those of you who have continued to be gullible since the last time are sure to see your assets explode.
Which crypto assets are you in...
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46. Palm Springs Ropeway 330 view 1 res Fun 2025/08/11 15:56
I heard a rumor that there is a ropeway in Palm Springs, but that it is closed.
I don't know if it is actually operating since it is a rumor, but if anyone has accurate information, could you ple...
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47. Recommended Gourmet Spots 284 view 1 res Food / Gourmet 2025/08/04 20:46
Please tell us about your favorite food spots.
Even if it is not highly rated on Google reviews or featured on youtube or in a magazine, as long as it is a "personal favorite ！" place, it is OK.
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48. Additional U.S. Citizenship Documents （ Employment... 494 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...
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49. Recommended Dentists in the South Bay 268 view 0 res Free talk 2025/07/31 22:25
I am currently looking for a dentist urgently because I have a toothache,
Please recommend a dentist,
I am looking for one in the South Bay area

Thank you!
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50. immigration check 1k view 6 res Visa related 2025/07/31 02:35
I heard that some green card holders have recently been stripped and denied entry by immigration officials.
The reasons vary, such as having a criminal record.
I plan to return to Japan next...
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