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• 2022/11/15 20:08

Gone again ？

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#4417

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• 2026/09/29 (Tue) 22:10
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I’ve got about 130 unread messages now. It looks like they sent me the time for the next lesson, but why do they think I’m actually going to go?
I keep telling them I haven’t read them or even opened them, so why are they sending me so many texts?

I’m facing a huge backlash for teaching the word “ugly” to my American students. People say it’s an outdated or discriminatory term, but I thought Osamu Suzuki’s book *In Love with the Eyes of an Ugly Woman*—which he wrote about his wife—was interesting, and the anime *A Bouquet for an Ugly Woman* has been airing since last year.
I also read a few chapters of *Don’t Call Me Ugly*, which offers a free preview of several chapters on my phone.
I think the word “ugly” is used quite commonly.
Besides, she’s far from being “ugly”—she’s friendly and very popular with guys. When I was a kid, some rude boys used to tease girls by calling them “ugly” ！, and I wonder if that’s still causing her trauma.
But “shikome” is a word people don’t use anymore, so I really think “ugly” is just a normal word.
When I’m talking with friends, I often say things like, “I’m ugly, so there’s no way,” or “I’m ugly, so I won’t take pictures or even look in the mirror.” I also often say things like, “I’m dumb, so I forget things right away” or “I can’t remember anything.” I don’t think “ugly” or “dumb” are discriminatory terms.

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#4420

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午前２時まで日本在住の友達とカラオケしたら今日はキツイ。　ボーとしてます。

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#4421

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• Yesterday 20:22
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二人の間だけに留めておけばいいのに、She's crazyと今日もわざわざ私のいる場まで来てアメリカ人たちに言い、毎週水曜日には日本人も集まる場にも言って色々言っているという話を聞いた。
音楽という共通の趣味で友達になってしまったけれど、決して関わってはいけない人だった。

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#4422

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• Yesterday 23:18
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私は自分の意思でコーヒーボランティアを止めたのに、今日彼女は、She got fired! と言いふらしていた。
毎日怒涛のテキストで嫌がらせをしているのは自分なのに、何故か私が彼女に長時間の嫌がらせテキストをしていると何人もの人たちに話していた。
私の事をShe's crazyと言いふらしているけれど、日本語レッスンの生徒さんは誰がいちいち怒ってレッスンを中断させたか知っている。でも無論、生徒さんにそんなこと確認する訳がないし、彼女に一方的にCrazyと言いふらされるまま悪評が広まっていく。

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#4423

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• Today 10:06
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今朝もまた怒涛のテキスト。全く開いてはいないけれど、この粘着質さ加減は異常だ。
他の友達と行き違いやちょっとした摩擦があったりしても、ごめんね、とか仲直りしよっ、で済むけど、この人は絶対に相手を許さない。まだ今後のレッスンのスケジュールを私の他の友達に、何曜日何時から、と伝えて、と言ってきたそうだけれど、私のことクレイジーだとか教える能力がないだとか罵っておきながら、どうしてまだ一緒にレッスンする気でいるんだろう。私はもうとっくに生徒さんに、もう行けない、とテキストした。

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• 2026/08/30 16:54

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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• 2026/04/02 19:54

I used to look forward to watching Fuji Television's Japanese-language newscasts in the morning, but the broadcast has come to an end. As I get older, Japanese TV is pleasant to my ears, regardless of the quality of the content. If anyone knows of a way to watch Japanese language news in the U.S., please let me know!

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#6

• Moja2
• 2026/04/21 (Tue) 19:51
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The University of Tsukuba has a VPN that you can use for free. It is a little tricky to connect, but I always use it to watch TVer.

https://www.vpngate.net/ja/howto_openvpn.aspx

I use SoftEther VPN Client.

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#7

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• 2026/04/22 (Wed) 21:23
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Thank you Moja2😊

Is this something I have to do every time ？ I don't understand it at a glance and I think I will fail before I start💦

I'm grateful that it is free to use and I will try my best but what you wrote seems a bit difficult😅😅 I'll try my best, but what it says seems a bit difficult 😅.

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#8

• Moja2
• 2026/04/23 (Thu) 19:46
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In my case, I only connect to a VPN when I want to watch TVer or Japanese Amapura, and disconnect it when I'm done.
The trick is to choose a VPN from the list that has a speed of 100Mbps or more, and to choose a VPN that does not have "public" at the beginning. Also, sometimes the connection is lost in the middle, so you have to reconnect to another VPN. Well, anyway, it's free, so I'm willing to overlook a few inconveniences.

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#10

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• 2026/05/27 (Wed) 20:05
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I thought a company called Sankaku connection was doing this.

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#11

• Nika
• 2026/06/04 (Thu) 16:43
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I want to watch Japanese TV programs, but recently I can't watch the free ones, so I switched to Jme, but I can't watch most of the variety shows.
What kind of sites do you subscribe to ？ Are you able to watch variety shows ？ Please let me know.

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• Akasuri
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• 2026/01/30 16:06

Do you know of any spas in OC with red scrubbing ？?

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#3

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• 2026/04/26 (Sun) 22:10
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Nah, you don't ！.

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#4

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• 2026/05/11 (Mon) 03:24
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I only use ， Gade na,, soul sauna,
male, but,

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#5

• Maru
• 2026/05/27 (Wed) 19:57
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Torrance but Riviera Spa is good.

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• るび
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• 2026/05/19 13:04

I am moving from Silicon Valley to Irvine in late July and am wondering how to transport tropical fish.
I can get them to the point where I can pack them and put them in styrofoam, but I can't drive.
It seems to take 6 ～ 7 hours by car.
If anyone knows of a long-distance taxi-like service, please let us know.
I am also thinking of putting a call out on bibinavi.
Thank you in advance.

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• 苗
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• 2026/04/26 22:24

I have some seedlings that sprouted quite well after I sowed seeds, anyone want them ？?

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• べがす
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• 2025/10/27 22:29

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 I love. ？

I'm thinking about what to do this time because I'm taking my kids and I hope they can enjoy it, but I feel like I can't go anywhere if parking costs ＄ 20 or so every time.

I would like to go to Coca-Cola, M&M and other stores that are fun to look at, as well as the interior of each hotel, the fountains and the pirate show. I am worried.

I would like to have fun with my kids and family, no drinking or gambling.

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• べがす
• 2025/11/01 (Sat) 22:30
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Thank you, I will try to get the hotel to open in the next couple of weeks. The hotel is a resort a little ways off the strip. I still think it's going to cost a parking lot, I'm afraid 🥲

I'll check out some good restaurants. Let me know if you have any recommendations.

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#4

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• 2025/11/02 (Sun) 21:00
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Vegas Man
Circus Circus is parking free.

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#5

• べがす
• 2025/11/05 (Wed) 02:37
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Mr. Vegasman ！ Thank you 😊

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#6

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• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 15:33
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If you make a MGM reward credit card (no annual fee), parking is free at MGM group hotels.

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#7

• シュワちゃん
• 2026/04/19 (Sun) 09:47
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If you are staying in a remote hotel, Uber is the only way to get to the strip and back. Don't take a cab, you will get ripped off
Once you get to the strip, there is a bus that runs around the clock and you can take it to remote downtown areas.

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• サリー
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• 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.

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#3

• pasadena
• 2025/12/05 (Fri) 11:03
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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.

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• 2026/03/25 (Wed) 12:37
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Vitamin c or TAZAROTENE retinol for spots has been effective in my opinion ！.

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• 2026/04/04 (Sat) 17:40
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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.

https://www.nursegailaesthetics.com/ZO_Skin_Health.html

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#7

• 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!

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• Yamaki9864
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• 2026/02/05 10:36

My boss is looking for a Hina doll set or his granddaughter. I have been looking to buy from Kyugetsu but I am unsure if we will get the shipment on time for the season this year. Do you know if shipment is slower than usual from Japan?
We have been looking for a 5 tier display set of any kind, in good condition. Would love to know of a place that sells dolls in America or a family who is willing to offer a price. Please message me!

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• きんちゃん
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• 2026/04/03 20:26

I love kumquat and want to grow it, but please tell me what to do.

My mother in law has a great kumquat tree, but the landlord says it is self-sown and he has no knowledge of it.

She wants me to come and get it, but my house is too far away and I can't get there easily.

But I like kumquat so much that I buy it at the supermarket.

I looked up the meaning of the word "kumquat", but I didn't know what it means.

I heard it takes about 5-10 years from seed, so I can't wait 🥹

I wonder if I should cut the tree down and plant it in the ground ？ The owner doesn't eat kumquat but the tree is full of fruit so the birds will probably damage it a lot. So he thinks that he should take the whole tree with him.

I think I am the only one eating them. I can't move the tree, but if I cut off a branch or something and get some part of it, can I grow it in my house?

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• サンシャイン
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• 2026/04/04 (Sat) 13:02
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Why not try taking up a tree with permission? Even if you are successful, it will take 3 to 5 years for the tree to bear fruit, but it will be a pleasure to watch the plant grow.

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• ああ
• 2026/04/04 (Sat) 16:28
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Usually with trees like that, you cut off the small branches in the off-season and
grow them in pots and fertilize them at first. When they get big enough, you move them to land. I think that's how it works.
I did it with grapes, and they were doing well, but the gardeners threw them away （ tears ）
I think it still takes a few years for them to bear fruit.

I think it would be faster to buy them from some nursery ？.

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#4

• きんちゃん
• 2026/04/04 (Sat) 22:01
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Thank you ！ It takes that long 🥲

For now, I think it would be better to buy one pot of fruit from Nursery, grow and eat it, and enjoy growing the branches I get from that house.

I wonder if I should cut the branches around there ？ Do you have any advice ？

Also, I don't think I have ever come across a Nursery that sells Kumquat in the past ？
The last time I saw a potted kumquat plant was about 10 years ago at a swap meet, sold by an Asian guy. I remember regretting it for a while because even then I was traveling far from home and didn't buy it.

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#5

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• 2026/04/05 (Sun) 00:29
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Some types of citrus are banned from sale. I don't know if you can get them because they are regulated to prevent disease and I saw on the news that a vendor in San Diego sued the governor of the state by the million as he had to get rid of his seedlings.
There are plenty of YouTubers who can find you trees to take, but they are more likely to be successful than cuttings.

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• メリー子
• 2026/04/05 (Sun) 10:56
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I planted this tree 30 years ago and at first it produced a kumquat, but since the second year it has produced a lemon that is 15 cm long. I don't want the lemons, I want them to become kumquat, but only lemons. It is a strange tree.

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