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35. Fireplace Chimney （ Chimney ） Cleaning Contractor（2kview/1res） Daily life 2021/11/25 16:27
36. Dual Nationality Ticket Reservations（5kview/1res） Question 2021/10/26 21:31
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Procedures required by DMV when returning to Japan

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  • Oreo
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  • 2022/05/12 02:16

May I ask a question about the procedures required by the DMV when I return to Japan?
I will be returning to Japan this month. I have already been issued an international driver's license, but I don't know if there are any procedures required by the DMV for a U.S. driver's license after that.
Is there anything I need to do about my US driver's license when I return to Japan ？ Also, do I need to change my address ？
If I change my address to Japan, I am worried that my international license will be revoked.
If anyone has any information, it would be very helpful.　Thank you in advance.

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Souvenirs for accompanying students

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  • yuka
  • 2021/09/25 20:30

Thanks for taking a look.
I am relocating to Silicon Valley next year with my husband.
My husband has been there before me and has received a lot of support from local colleagues and neighbors
so I am planning to prepare a gift to thank him for that and to say hello to him.
My husband has told me that
・ cigarettes （ requests from colleagues ）
・ Japanese character stationery （ same as above ）
・ Japanese souvenirs （ Japanese towel etc ）
but are there any other things ！ that you were happy to receive?
Currently, I am thinking of
・ high-class soup stock or tea
・ sprinkles
・ saran wrap
・ source of hot spring water
・ Japanese or Western sweets （ things you can get at a department store Items that can be procured ）
・ Instant noodles （ May be hard to find locally, but not suitable as souvenirs ？ ）
・ Retort foods （ Same as above ）
etc.
We think the first step is the most important when greeting someone, so please let us know if you have any advice ！ or if you have any suggestions for the above items … that you think are not suitable.

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Hello.

You are a wonderful wife to have prepared so many things for your husband. Some food items are not allowed, and people here are vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and other organic oriented people Some amino acids in soup stock are not allowed, or meat extract in cup ramen noodles.
The sure thing is tea-based products and sweets.
Kit Kat and other green tea flavors are appreciated.
Other teas are also appreciated, and drip coffee is great because we don't have it here.

Stationery items also do not use pencils or erasers here （ just a squishy erase with a pen ）.
Maybe a cute notepad or masking tape would be nice.

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  • ゆみこ
  • 2021/11/08 (Mon) 23:43
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I think they will be pleased with the luxury furikake, it doesn't take up much space and lasts a long time. ！
I think it would be good to have some delicious flavored nori (seaweed in a can), since we don't buy them here.

Just one thing. Saran wrap is usually available at Daiso.

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  • SJDummy
  • 2021/11/20 (Sat) 11:55
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Extreme care must be taken when it comes to food, as many items are prohibited from being brought into the country. Importation of anything of animal origin is prohibited. Even plant-derived items, such as seeds and items that may harbor insects, must be quarantined. Baked goods （ such as rice crackers, cookies, etc. ） do not seem to be a problem, but fresh confections may be a problem. （ Japanese confectionery stores can be found in Silicon Valley. ）
Japanese stationery seems to be appreciated because of its good quality. If the family has children （ Japanese ）, Japanese comic books, characters, DVDs, etc. would also be appreciated. If the recipient is an American, small Japanese souvenirs （ such as dolls, wallets, scarves, etc. ） are also likely to be appreciated.

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#5

Nice to meet you.
Just to be frank, I would like to take the practical test at the DMV in San Francisco, is there anyone who is kind enough to accompany me ？
I am thinking of 4/7 or 4/8 as my schedule.
We can provide a rental car.
We can pay you some compensation, or you can have a meal at a restaurant, etc.
I would appreciate it if you could contact me as soon as possible so that I can discuss this with my roommates and business associates.
Thank you very much.

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Tell us anything you would like to know about life in Cupertino or Sunnyvale

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  • Happy SF
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  • 2021/12/25 12:50

We are currently looking for a place to live and are considering the Cupertino and Sunnyvale area.

I have the impression that it is a good place to work and make friends, but
How do you feel about living here ？

Any information would be appreciated. Any information would be appreciated.


My hobbies are tennis and knitting, and I enjoy playing tennis and making stuffed animals with my friends.

As for my job, I hope to work for an IT company.

Thank you very much for your time.

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#2

I live in Sunnyvale.
There are many beautiful parks, with Cupertino next door. There is also a lot of playground equipment for children. Of course, there are tennis courts.
For knitting, Joann, michael is nearby.
Marukai and other supermarkets are easily accessible, and the Saturday farmer's market is fun.
The garbage separation is not very tolerant or there are a lot of non-recyclable items, which I think is a waste of money. It is relatively quiet and safe, but there are some families who sometimes play loud music.

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  • Lily.me02
  • 2022/02/23 (Wed) 12:01
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Hi, I am a student living in Cupertino. The area around here is home to people of various ethnic backgrounds, and there are many different supermarkets. I think it is very comfortable to live here because there are relatively many Japanese supermarkets, Chinese and Korean supermarkets, and restaurants in the area. I also think it is relatively safe and secure.
As I do not have a car, it is difficult for me to go out for fun, and I sometimes feel that it is boring. The tennis court in front of Dianza College is used by many people every day, and I am sure you will make friends easily.

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Baby Playground

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  • やまだ
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  • 2022/01/21 14:32

Please let me know if you know of any places near Mountain View where babies （ crawling and holding on ） can play!
Also, please let me know if there is a community of Japanese mothers raising children.
Thank you very much!

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Do you know of any facebook communities ？ I think if you search for Ushinenkai in the Bay Area, it will come up, if not, please let me know and I will invite you. Also, if you are in the Mountain View area, Cuesta Park is a great place for small children. \cH000000}

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Fireplace Chimney （ Chimney ） Cleaning Contractor

Daily life
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  • 暖炉
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  • 2021/10/21 18:19

I would like to use the fireplace in my house for the first time this winter.

I think the fireplace needs to be cleaned and inspected first, as it looks like it hasn't been used for a long time.

If you have hired a cleaner or know of a good one,
please give me your contact information.

Thanks in advance.

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#2

The top of the chimney is usually open to the sky, and rainwater enters the chimney at the same time the smoke comes out of it.　　The rainwater is sucked straight down to the ground.　　Roughly one meter from the floor, there is a tunnel opening diagonally down when viewed from above.　That tunnel immediately goes straight down to your fire floor.　Smoke then rises straight up from the fire floor, curves diagonally upward, and then rises straight back up again.　　At the top of this firebox is a lid that can be opened and closed.　The lever to open and close it can be seen on either side of the top.　If you are burning a fire, you must open this lid or smoke will flow back into the room.　It is easier to know if it is open or closed by checking during the daytime with an empty light.

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Dual Nationality Ticket Reservations

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  • やまだ
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  • 2021/10/13 09:36

Which passport information should I register for a plane ticket for a temporary return to Japan with a child of dual nationality ？ ？

Please tell me how to do this when buying one way instead of round trip.
① USA → Japan booked with US passport
Japan → USA booked with Japanese passport
② Both booked with US passport
③ Both booked with Japanese passport

No middle name for the child, both have the same name.
Thank you very much ！

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#2

Use the passport of the country you are entering.
If from the U.S. to Japan, use a Japanese passport
If from Japan to the U.S., use an American passport

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Improvement of English language skills of elementary school students

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  • Neko Neko Neko
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  • 2021/05/04 13:25

Please let me know if you are seniors or have the same problem ！
How are you all improving your children's English at Corona Disaster ？

Our family moved here in April 2021 for a new job.
We have children in 2nd and 3rd grade at American school age.
We put them in a local school, but they only go to school 4 days a week, and only half a day, for Corona Prep, and the rest of the time they are home-schooled.
He has no ESL classes and is suddenly in the same class as native English speaking children.
Naturally, I don't understand nearly as much as I should.
Homework （ Home study materials ） are also too difficult in English, so we only do math and simple reading.

I thought this was a bad idea, so I decided to go to an English conversation school （ once a week ） which requires a lot of homework.
My parents help me with the homework and look up the meanings.

I also decided to learn piano in English since I had played piano in Japan.

I also plan to sign up for one or two summer camps that I can do without English skills.

Will I be able to keep up my English skills in this way ？?

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  • ぷる
  • 2021/05/06 (Thu) 08:20
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I think there are many people in a similar situation.
I think the best thing to do is to get a private tutor to do homework and prepare and review school work together.
Or, a Japanese cram school that provides support for the local school would also be a good idea.

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  • あゆみ
  • 2021/05/18 (Tue) 08:48
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Although native teachers are better in terms of pronunciation, I feel that Japanese teachers are easier for children to ask questions.

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  • 蓮
  • 2021/06/07 (Mon) 09:04
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I know it is a lot of work just to finish the assignments in front of you, but without basic knowledge, they will have a hard time later on, so I think it is better to concentrate on studying somewhere else. I would recommend going back 1 ～ 2 years below the current school year and starting with a review during summer break, but if you can't take that much time, it would be good if you could just review the previous semester. You can ask your school if they have an ESL program, or you can join an ESL tutoring school ？.

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  • アップ
  • 2021/09/03 (Fri) 21:01
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Children absorb information quickly. Please do not be in a hurry and watch over them for a long time.
I am sure they will become proficient in time.

In my personal experience, it is more efficient to learn a language in English
than in Japanese （ by looking up the meaning in an English-English dictionary ） for example.

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Will Silicon Valley be OK ？?

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  • 青い海と白い砂
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  • 2021/05/18 13:59

I think some people have left Silicon Valley because of the Corona Disaster and are now telecommuting more.
I am worried that the Japanese population will decrease.

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  • hippy
  • 2021/06/02 (Wed) 12:11
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Silicon Valley has a strong image of Google, Apple and Facebook, but there are still many more such as HP, Tesla, Linkedin, Airbnb, Yelp, etc. I doubt the population will decrease that easily, but I think the rent prices are changing.

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  • 恵美
  • 2021/06/02 (Wed) 12:13
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When I look up Silicon Valley on the map, I think each definition is different.
Are San Francisco, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, San Jose, etc. correct ？?

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#5

I'm thinking that San Francisco is different, but I'm not sure.

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Do not receive mail （ Gmail, etc. ）

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  • KEI
  • mail
  • 2021/06/04 13:56

I am having trouble with free email.
From Japan, mails sent to a Gmail address from a mobile carrier or Yahoo mail may not be received.
The other party sent the message without bouncing it, but we did not receive it.
Gmail capacity is fine and I have not set any filters or forwarding.
I use Gmail on my tablet, PC, and phone.
Please let me know if you have any countermeasures for the above symptoms.

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#2

In the meantime, let's look in the spam folder.

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Google is going to require employees who come to work to be vaccinated.

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  • 潮
  • mail
  • 2021/07/28 14:42

It looks like the resumption of work has been postponed from September to October.
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOGN28EZO0Y1A720C2000000/

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