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I'm looking for someone to accompany me for my driver's license practical test.

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  • California life
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  • 2022/04/08 13:04

We are looking for someone to accompany us to the DMV practical exam in San Francisco.
We will of course pay you, so please contact us.

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#2

I recently took the practical exam at the San Francisco DMV and was able to do it without a companion. I know two other people who took the test at the same time, and they were able to pass without a companion. For your information

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  • ゆみこ
  • 2022/05/09 (Mon) 22:19
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Hi ！
You mean you were okay on your own despite your provisional license status ？?

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#4

Excuse me for the sidebar. For example, if you bring an international driver's license from Japan and your Japanese driver's license is also within the expiration date, you can rent a car and go to the DMV alone. I had no problem with that. Or if you have a driver's license from another state, I don't know exactly, but it may be possible for you to go alone. I took it in sf in June 2022.

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#5

Did you take the test yet?

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#6

Officially, a chaperone seems to be a must.
If you are asked if you don't have a chaperone, it seems you have to give up and say you were out of luck.
It seems that those who were able to take it alone were lucky.
Officials seem to require a chaperone.

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Looking for a place to keep a medium sized dog （ long term ）

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  • ルーナ
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  • 2022/08/09 13:03

Due to circumstances, I need to return home temporarily for about 6 months and am looking for a place to keep my child for that time.　I am not sure how long it will be, but I think it will coincide with the holiday season. I have been able to ask a friend and her family for help, but they are planning to move soon, so I can no longer ask them.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Since we are long term, dog boarding, dog hotel, etc. would be out of our budget, but we may have to consider it when the time comes.
Do you have any other recommendations on sites such as Rover.com ？
Thank you.

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#2

I am interested, what kind of dog ？
and what kind of budget are you looking for ？

Nobu

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  • ルーナ
  • 2022/08/14 (Sun) 12:18
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Dear Nobu,
Thank you for your inquiry.

His breed is Pit Bull （ small size ） and he is 4 years old.　
He is a very lost child in terms of first impressions, both in terms of appearance and in terms of breed.

but to me he is a Labrador in a Pit Bull suit, he may take a little time to warm up, but as long as he gets a walk and exerts his energy, he is a couch potato. They love to be snuggled up to their owners.　He is very responsive to cats. With small children and other dogs it depends on their chemistry. He can be a bit of a bully to dogs at times. He goes potty on walks and several times a day during the day in his designated spot in the back yard. but when he is stressed, he tends to take it off a bit.
I was thinking of a budget of ＄ up to 3,000.
That's all.

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  • ルーナ
  • 2022/08/17 (Wed) 20:43
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Thank you very much to everyone who responded and read this. The circumstances here have changed somewhat since I first posted, so I will close the topic for now. Thank you again.

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Please let me know] Recommend car insurance for the first time after coming to the U.S.

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  • ともや
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  • 2022/05/23 14:51

I will be coming to the US in May and am looking to purchase a car.
Please let me know what car insurance you guys recommend ！

Thanks in advance.

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AAA is the most solid insurance company, but the premiums are higher than Geico and Progressive.
Since you have no driving history here, you cannot judge the risk, so all insurance companies charge higher rates from the beginning.
In addition, Japanese insurance agents are generally not recommended because of their high commissions.

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Trial to amend Article 11 of the Nationality Law

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  • T.S
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  • 2022/07/06 13:44

Topics posted on the information board.
Please see if you are interested.


Trial for amendment of Article 11 of the Nationality Law
Under the current Japanese Nationality Law, a person "automatically" loses Japanese nationality if he/she voluntarily acquires the nationality of another country.
Now, plaintiffs residing in Switzerland and other countries are fighting in court to amend this. I think this is an important trial for those of us living in the US.
There is a petition campaign on change.org to amend Article 11 of the Nationality Law. Currently, about 43,000 votes have been collected, but it would be great if more people would sign the petition. The next trial will be held in September. By the way, I am an individual and not a member of this association.

https://www.change.org/p/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%8C%E5%A4%96%E5%9B%BD%E7%B1%8D%E3%82%92%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E9%9A%9B-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%9B%BD%E7%B1%8D%E3%82%92%E4%BF%9D%E6%8C%81%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B%E6%94%BE%E6%A3%84%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B-%E9%81%B8%E3%81%B9%E3%82%8B%E3%82%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%AB%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81-%E7%A7%81%E3%81%9F%E3%81%A1%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8B%E5%8B%95%E3%82%92%E5%BF%9C%E6%8F%B4%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%8F%E3%81%A0%E3%81%95%E3%81%84

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There is no obligation to file a "notification of loss of family register （ notification of loss of nationality ）" with the Japanese consulate, and unless you do so, your Japanese family register will remain, so you should be able to renew your Japanese passport "in Japan" and effectively keep your dual nationality. I was able to keep my dual citizenship.

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What do you wear in July ？?

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  • まる
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  • 2022/07/08 16:41

My family and I will be traveling from Arizona to San Francisco for a week in the middle of this month. What do you guys dress like in July in San Francisco ？ Please let me know.

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Hello
The temperature in San Francisco fluctuates wildly, and although I naturally wear summer clothes, I can't stay outside at night in the same attire. Also, it can get very cold depending on the day, and I've even seen people wearing wool coats.

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tax return

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  • 何となくトマト
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  • 2022/06/19 17:07

I requested a tax return from a company called Mayumi Ozaki Accounting Office.

However, I paid the money but still have not received it back.
I have been able to contact them by email for a little while, but nothing has happened.

Please let me know if you have any information about this company.

Thank you very much.

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#2

I
think it means that the Tax Return Refund has not yet been paid.


If your income is W － 2, the IRS will examine your income and the time between
the examination of your documents and the Refund is short, － 2
3 weeks after you file your return.

If you are doing your own work and have depreciation, for example,
it may take as long as 6 months for the IRS to review your application, so please understand that
you will not receive your Refund immediately in all cases.
See Where's My Refund? on the IRS website.

https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp

If there is a problem with your tax return, it depends on when you file your return. If you filed your return by April 18, you should have already received a
notice from the IRS, so you can check your refund
on the IRS website and if it shows that your return has been received and is still under review, then you can determine that
there is no problem with your return. I think.

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Procedures for coming to Japan after international marriage

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  • なんとなくトマト
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  • 2022/05/03 14:23

I am planning to marry an American.

After getting married in the U.S., I think we need to go through the procedures to come to Japan, but I don't know what the process is.
I think I can go to the consulate, but I don't know what documents I need to prepare.
I would like to know in bullet points.

Also, for marriage and green card applications, do I only need to bring my family register from Japan?

If you are married to an American or know something about it, please consult me.

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The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco has a detailed list of required documents at the following website. We recommend that you call the Consulate and make an appointment to visit the Consulate after you have all the necessary documents.
https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/m03_02_03.html
Please note that you must use A4/A3 paper when downloading and printing the notification form. （ A4 paper is available on Amazon.com. ）
The only documents you need to bring from Japan are two copies of your family register （ one original and one copy ） but when you visit the consulate, you will need to bring your passport and documents showing that you are legally eligible to stay in the US for identification purposes. Also, if you call the Family Registration Department of the Consulate General, they will be able to help you.

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Bay Area Souvenir Selection

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  • Owl
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  • 2022/04/10 00:21

This is my first year living in the Bay Area and I am going to Chicago on a business trip on short notice. I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations for souvenirs for Japanese people living in Chicago, such as alcohol, non-bulky items, snacks, sundries, etc., whether they can be procured without going to San Francisco or Napa, or whether they can be bought at the local grocery store, etc. ？.

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  • ゆみこ
  • 2022/05/09 (Mon) 22:21
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California has more Japanese groceries, so why not bring a slightly more upscale package like the one in Mitsuwa ？?

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  • Owl
  • 2022/05/11 (Wed) 21:43
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I see ！ but there is a Mitsuwa in Chicago as well, so I'll leave it for another time 🙇
I'm looking for San Francisco Roastery coffee beans at Whole Foods, Patagonia brand smoked salmon （ dry ）, and for knick-knacks to give out to the kids, we bought San Francisco magnets, snow globes, cable car toys, candy, etc. at one of the many souvenir shops on Pier 39. Please help others ！.

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  • 2022/05/15 (Sun) 18:20
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I see ！ the cable car toy is nice ☆ my son likes it too (^^) I hope you have a good time ！

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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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Divorce Iron Continues from Japan

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  • ゆみこ
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  • 2022/05/09 22:23

Has anyone lived in the U.S. but returned to Japan alone and mediated a divorce through a lawyer ？
If so, please share your experiences.

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