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• ハラ
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• 2026/09/25 16:06

I’m currently working at my first non-Nikkei company, in an environment with many Japanese and Asian employees. My boss isn’t used to managing people, so he gets flustered and takes his frustration out on those around him by yelling at them. He even yells at new hires who just started and don’t know anything yet, telling them “that’s not right” without any explanation.
I think this kind of situation would be considered power harassment in Japan, but is the term “power harassment” also used in English-speaking countries, and does it refer to situations like this? ？

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#2

• 会社
• 2026/09/26 (Sat) 08:27
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This is a common issue at Japanese companies.

You should report this to the Labor Department.
In the U.S., if a company did something like that,
the company itself would be sued.

Please report this to the Labor Department.

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#3

• ハラ
• 2026/09/27 (Sun) 03:57
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I'll look into how to report this to the Labor Bureau. Alternatively,
since the company is in the food and beverage industry and originally from Europe, I think I could report it directly to the company itself, so I'd like to consider that option, but I'm worried about whether my anonymity will be properly protected.

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#5

• ハラ
• 2026/09/27 (Sun) 15:14
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Thank you, EEOC, for providing such specific details.
As I suspected, “power harassment” is a term coined in Japan and isn’t used in the U.S.
It’s certainly impossible to file a complaint without evidence. Moreover, since you can’t record conversations without the other person’s permission, it’s practically impossible unless the experience of workplace harassment is severe enough to cause mental distress and result in a doctor’s medical certificate.
I don’t plan on staying at this company much longer myself, but I feel sorry for the new hires and the other employees.

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#7

• クリフバー
• 2026/09/30 (Wed) 18:53
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Mr. Hara

No, you can sue.

In both Japan and the United States, you can sue if conduct in the workplace constitutes another tort, such as assault, physical restraint, defamation, or acts that cause extreme mental distress.
Incidentally, “power harassment” is not an official legal term in Japan either



Regarding recordings, in Hawaii, if you are a party to the conversation, you can legally record it even without the other person’s permission.
The issue arises when you eavesdrop on a conversation in which you are not present.

Therefore, the explanation that recording without the person’s permission is illegal and that the case ends as soon as it is filed with the EEOC is also incorrect.

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• 2026/09/04 11:37

I still have a child in preschool, and my mother-in-law bought him a tablet, saying he might use it at school, but When do students typically start using tablets at school? ？ I assumed that even if they do start using them, they’d be using ones provided by the school—is that correct? ？
Since time spent on a tablet counts as screen time, I’d prefer to avoid it as much as possible for now.

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#4

• 魚屋さん
• 2026/09/09 (Wed) 23:24
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Hello
My son is currently in first grade, but he’s been using an iPad since kindergarten.
Since they use the ones provided by the school, he never brings one home. It’s not like he uses it every day, though—it’s just that he sometimes uses it for math or writing.
Each student has their own iPad, which is managed by the teacher, so it seems the students aren’t allowed to touch them except when they’re being used in class.

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#5

• Mido
• 2026/09/11 (Fri) 09:00
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Thank you for your post, Fish Shop ！
So they really do start using them in kindergarten, don't they?
I don't want them to find out that they can watch YouTube and play games on the tablet, but they'll probably start talking about that with their friends at school anyway.
I'm worried.

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#6

• Kuroneko
• 2026/09/21 (Mon) 15:55
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It’s been 10 years now, but my kid used to do homework on an iPad, too.

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#7

• Kuroneko
• 2026/09/21 (Mon) 15:56
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It was 10 years ago, but my child also did homework and followed the curriculum on an iPad.

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#8

• Mido
• 2026/09/23 (Wed) 09:03
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Thank you for your comment.
To help my child see the tablet as a tool for studying, I think I’ll hold off on letting them use it until they start using it at school.

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• mii
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• 2026/09/17 19:35

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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#2

• ken
• 2026/09/17 (Thu) 19:38
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Tapatio Sauce ！ Recommended as an accompaniment to tacos ！

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#3

• あき
• 2026/09/18 (Fri) 18:42
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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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#4

• ジョー
• 2026/09/19 (Sat) 03:49
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Personally, I really like tahini on cut fruit.

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#5

• まる
• 2026/09/19 (Sat) 07:25
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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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#6

• Baikinman
• 2026/09/19 (Sat) 12:54
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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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#1

• YAHOO
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• 2026/09/10 15:36

Today, when I tried to check my email, I saw a message saying, “You may no longer be able to use this service with your current login method,” and was instructed to complete registration via social media authentication or similar methods. It seems that overseas cell phone numbers can’t be registered, so I wonder if they’re planning to make it unusable for people living abroad. ？ My AI says Yahoo Japan is already unusable in Europe.
The other day, when I got a flu shot at Longs, I was told that I could no longer register a Yahoo Japan email address.
If you don’t use Yahoo Japan, what email service do you use? ？ I also have a Gmail account, but it has limited storage, so I can’t use it as my primary email unless I free up some space.

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• バイオリン
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• 2026/07/08 09:01

I'm looking for a （ Japanese-language ） violin class for my child, who just turned 3.
I'm only looking for places that offer instruction in Japanese, so if you know of any, I would appreciate it if you could let me know. ！

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#6

• Mahalo
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• 2026/07/16 (Thu) 05:03
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I’ve taken lessons at Virtuoso Violin.
Everyone from young children to adults seemed to be enjoying their lessons.
Please feel free to check out their website.

https://virtuosoviolinhawaii.com/

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#7

• バイオリン
• 2026/07/23 (Thu) 13:42
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Thank you for letting me know. So there is a Japanese teacher there. I’d like to get in touch with them.

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#8

• HIRO
• 2026/08/05 (Wed) 04:32
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I think you'll also find them at the music school in Ala Moana.
https://www.reneesmusichawaii.com/japanese/teachers/

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#9

• ALIKA_HNL
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• 2026/09/04 (Fri) 19:43
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There’s a female instructor who was born in Japan and raised in Hawaii—a graduate of the Austrian 🇦🇹 National Academy of Music—who gives piano and violin lessons to students of all ages.
She offers lessons in Japanese, English, and German, so why not search for the following and get in touch? ？
SEVEN SEAS MUSIC STUDIO
The studio has two locations: Kaimuki and Ewa Beach.

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#10

• バイオリン
• 2026/09/05 (Sat) 05:40
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HIRO and ALIKA_HNL, thank you for the information. I'll reach out to them.

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• 仕事
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• 2026/08/23 09:36

I posted this because I’d like to hear from owners who rent out their rooms through a room-sharing arrangement
.

Regarding personal belongings, furniture, or appliances
—and how to handle situations where it’s unclear who caused the damage when
several people are living together—we’d like to hear your advice as we’re planning to start renting out a room ourselves
and want to learn about various issues, such as disputes between tenants
.
Thank you in advance 🤲

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• そうめん好き
• 2026/07/26 12:35

I live in Hawaii. I have two children, ages 2 and 5. Since both my spouse and I work and often have to work late, we’d like to use a babysitting agency. I’d appreciate any advice from anyone who has experience with this. Thank you in advance.

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#2

• Hibi
• 2026/08/20 (Thu) 11:30
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If you have a spare room, I’d recommend considering a live-in babysitter （ Au Pair ） as one of your options.
There’s a placement agency called “Au Pair International,” and Hawaii is one of the areas they cover. ！

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• HOLO
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• 2026/08/13 05:38

My child will turn 6 next month.
We use The Bus to get to school, but it seems a HOLO card is required starting at age 6, so we need to get one.
Is going to the Kalihi Transit Center the only way to do this?
Also, do I have to bring my child with me to the Kalihi Transit Center to get the card?
Or can I get it done if I go alone as a parent, as long as I bring my passport or other ID?
If anyone knows, please let me know.

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#2

• rak
• 2026/08/13 (Thu) 09:07
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I'm not up to date on the latest information, but I believe you could also get one at the service counters of Foodland and Time’s Supermarket at Ala Moana Shopping Center.
You can also have multiple accounts under your own name.

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#3

• タコ
• 2026/08/13 (Thu) 09:12
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You can't get HOLO cards for children at places like Foodland.

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#4

• rak
• 2026/08/13 (Thu) 11:17
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My apologies.
It seems you need a photo ID (such as a passport) to get the children’s discount.
It seems the locations are limited to
Satellite City Halls (except Ala Moana Center)
TheBus Pass Office (Kalihi)
Online (see form below)
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Since I’ll probably be taking the bus with my child to school, this was very helpful.

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#5

• アリラン
• 2026/08/13 (Thu) 15:14
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https://www.thebus.org/Fare/FareTran_Youth_Japanese.asp

#4 You're absolutely right, rak.
I'll post the URL here for reference.

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#6

• トピ主です
• 2026/08/13 (Thu) 16:32
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Thank you, everyone.
Satellite City Hall operates by appointment only and had no openings until the second week of next month. … It looks like I’ll have to go to the Karihi Transit Center. Thank you for the information.

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• Ray
• 2026/08/09 16:46

I’ve passed the written test and am now trying to schedule my road test.
For those who have no issues with driving skills—such as having driven in another state—and who took the test in a rental car rather than using their own car or borrowing a friend’s, is there anyone here? ？

I’ve seen comments on blogs from quite a while ago saying things like, “There are rental car companies that’ll lend cars to provisional license holders for the test,” or “I was able to use an hourly car-sharing service,” but since there are no details—such as which specific companies were used—they’re not helpful at all.
If anyone has personal experience with this, please share your story with me.

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• 青島
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• 2026/08/09 16:27

The other day, I received a debit card from my usual bank that I didn’t order.
Very few people know my Social Security number or personal information. Also, my husband files our taxes every year.
I canceled the card, but I feel very uncomfortable that my personal information isn’t being protected. I’d appreciate advice from anyone familiar with these kinds of situations. Also, if I were to go to the police or a lawyer, would I be able to find a solution? ？ I’d like to know what the process would be like.

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