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    • Useful info / Education / Lesson
    • 2026/04/15 (Wed)

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    Waseda Academy NY School] 5/10(Sun) Lecture for Overseas Entrance Exams ＋ Shibuya Makuhari School Information Session NY Venue

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    Examination Lecture in New York ！
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    ① Tokyo Area ・ Waseda Academy, which is well versed in entrance examinations for returnee students Waseda Academy, which is well versed in entrance examinations for returnees, will hold lectures on overseas examinations.
    ・ Introduction of entrance exam trends in the Tokyo metropolitan area by Koji Takenaka, Waseda Academy's general manager of middle and high school entrance examinations
    ・ Introduction of returnee student entrance exam trends by Koichi Kawamura, local representative of Waseda Academy NY school
    → Junior high school entrance exam （ For elementary students ） ・ High School Entrance Examination （ For Junior High School Students ） The latest information will be explained separately.
    In addition, those who attend will receive a collection of materials prepared by the Waseda Academic International Division.

    ② Mr. Nagai from Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Makuhari Junior & Senior High School will be invited to give a school presentation.
    He will talk about Shibumaku's educational methods, how elementary and junior high school students living abroad learn, and the skills required for the future.

    Target ： Elementary school students living abroad ・ Parents of junior high school students
    Date ： May 10 (Sun.)
    9:30 ～ 11:00 Junior high school entrance exam session ／ 11:15 ～ 12:15 Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Makuhari Junior & Senior High School Information Session ／ 13:30 ～ 15:00 High School Entrance Exam Session （ US Eastern Time ）
    Venue ： Courtyard by Marriott Rye
    Cost ： Free
    Registration ： Please register from the following website.
    https://www.waseda-ac.co.jp/abroad/overseas/lecture.html
    Application deadline ： 5/8 （ Fri ） 10:00 *Japan time

    NY school acceptance Click here for results
    https://www.waseda-ac.co.jp/abroad/school/newyork/result_newyork.html

    Click here for Waseda Academia's overall acceptance results
    https:// www.waseda-ac.co.jp/result/?bid2=topic04

    • Useful info / Medical
    • 2026/04/13 (Mon)

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    Japanese speaking dentist. Over 25 years of experience seeing patients in Fort Lee.

    Do you have any dental or oral problems ？ From small children to adults, let's start by discussing your concerns at Lemoine Dental. We can help you in Japanese.

    With over 25 years of practice in Fort Lee, NJ, we are here to help you keep your teeth healthy forever.

    -Main Practice Areas-
    -General Dentistry
    Dental maintenance and cavity treatment （ including nerve treatment ）
    -Pediatric Dentistry
    Extraction of baby teeth, children's cavity treatment and prevention -Preventive Dentistry
    Cleaning and other dental health maintenance to prevent cavities and periodontal disease
    -Cosmetic Treatment
    Whitening, ceramics and other aesthetic treatment to keep teeth beautiful


    Not only doctors but also staffs can speak Japanese. Not only doctors but also staffs are available in Japanese, so please feel free to consult with us even if you have difficulty in communicating your symptoms in English.

    We can also handle insurance procedures on your behalf.

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    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/04/12 (Sun)

    How to meet the O-1A extraordinary ability requirements

    With the virtual disappearance of the H-1B visa due to Donald Trump's new exorbitant $100,000 filing fee charge, the O-1 extraordinary ability classification has become increasingly important for professional level individuals seeking to develop their careers in the US. For those who qualify, O-1 has several advantages compared to H-1B and most other work visas.

    First, unlike H-1B, O-1 is not subject to an annual quota limit. No one has to wait to be picked in a lottery to apply for O-1. Second, also unlike H-1B and L-1, there is no limit on the number of years that one can continue to work in O-1 status without having to pack up and return to one's country of origin

    Third, like H-1B and L-1, but unlike several other types of work visas, O-1 is a "dual intent" classification, meaning that one does not have to show intent to return to one's home country after finishing one's O-1 work program. There is no restriction on applying for a green card while in O-1 status.

    But here comes the difficult part of O-1: USCIS, through its regulations, has made O-1 status so hard to attain, that only comparatively few people can qualify. This is especially true of the O-1A program for people with extraordinary ability in science, business, technology and athletics.

    Even though the O-1 statute nowhere requires this, the USCIS regulations provide that to qualify for O-1A, the candidate must be one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field. There is no such requirement for O-1B extraordinary ability in the arts or in motion pictures.

    In contrast, the Congressionally enacted O-1 statute defines O-1 in general as requiring "sustained national or international acclaim".

    See 8 USC Section 1101, subsection O.

    The statute says nothing about requiring that the candidate be "one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field.".


    So how is an O-1A applicant supposed to show that he or she is one of the very few who has reached the top of his or her field? Since I am confident that no one reading this article has won a Nobel Prize (one of the stated ways of showing this!), an O-1A applicant must meet any three of eight other listed criteria. These are as follows:

    1. Receipt of "nationally or internationally recognized" prizes or awards in his or her field.

    2. Membership in a professional organization that requires "outstanding achievement" as a condition for membership.

    3. Published material about the candidate and his work in "major publications".

    4. The candidate has participated as a judge of the work of others in his or her field.

    5. The candidate has made "original" contributions of "major significance" in his or her field.

    6. The candidate has authored scholarly articles in the field in professional journals or other "major" media.

    7. The candidate has been employed in a "critical or essential" capacity for organizations and establishments that have a "distinguished" reputation.

    8. The candidate has received or will receive a "high" salary.

    The one thing that stands out among all these requirements is that they use vague terms such as "leading", "essential", "major" and "distinguished", which can mean many different things depending on the opinion of the adjudicator.

    To try to provide some clarity to the meaning of these and other similarly vague terms in the O-1A regulations, USCIS provides certain explanations and examples of ways to meet the above requirements in its Policy Manual. However, these examples are merely illustrative and do not cover all of the possible O-1A situations. I will discuss some of these explanations and examples in a future article on this topic.

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/04/12 (Sun)

    $100,000 H-1B fee is immigration white supremacy in action.

    A lot has been written about the harm that will be done to the US economy in general and to the tech industry in particular by Trump's new $100,000 H-1B filing fee. Two lawsuits against this huge increase have been filed by various groups claiming, with great justification, that this increase was illegal and way beyond the powers of Trump and his administration.

    And if Trump can get away with effectively ending the H-1B program by imposing this huge new fee, what is there to stop him from imposing similar fees on all other immigration filings - such as F-1 student visas, green cards through marriage to a US citizen and all other immigration applications? If Trump is allowed to get away with this exorbitant charge for H-1B filings - based on a tissue of lies about alleged but unproven H-1B employer abuses, what is there to stop him from ending all other legal immigration programs as well by imposing similar sky-high filing fees?

    There are two main issues raised by imposing this huge, sudden filing fee increase. The first is that the filing fee increase is obviously part of Trump's racist, white supremacist immigration agenda in general. Most estimates are that 70% of current H-1B visas are held by one Asian country - India, with 11% going to China.

    But this obvious anti-Asian racism is not the only danger to America's humanistic values as a nation where everyone is equal under the law, regardless of race, religion or ancestry. By unilaterally raising the USCIS filing fee, Trump is in direct violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, which requires a period for public notice and comment before changing any regulations affecting immigration.

    From that perspective, Trump's unilaterally ending future H-1B filings by lawlessly imposing this huge new fee is one more test of his ability to impose dictatorial power instead of following the rule of law.

    Most comments on the new filing fee are focused on the details of who is subject to it and who is exempt. While these details are of course important, they should not be allowed to obscure the larger picture of racism and dictatorship that this fee represents. I will follow the progress of the two lawsuits that have been filed against this exorbitant filing fee and write further comments based on the results of the litigation.

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/04/12 (Sun)

    O-1 visa for Sushi Chefs

    These days, I am getting inquiries from people who are interested in applying for an O-1 extraordinary ability visa as a sushi chef or other specialty Japanese food chef. I tell them that this visa is possible, provided that the applicant meets strict requirements.

    First, one has to choose between O-1A, which requires various types of technical skills, or O-1B, commonly known as the "artist visa", and is a little less strict in its requirements. Fortunately, it is well settled that specialty chefs are accepted as practicing an art form for visa purposes, and that they may apply for an O-1B visa.

    So what are the main requirements for a sushi chef to qualify for O-1B visa approval? They are as follows:

    1) The O-1 candidate must have a history of working in a leading or essential role for one or more restaurants that have a distinguished reputation, and must show that he or she will be working in such a role for a distinguished
    restaurant or similar organization in O-1B status.

    2) There must be published articles in leading or professional media about the O-1B candidate and his or her work,

    3) The O-1B candidate must have recommendation letters from other experts in the field.

    4) As an alternative to any one of the above three requirements, the O-1B candidate can show that he or she has been earning an above average salary compared to other sushi chefs.

    There are three other alternate requirements which are less often used to qualify for O-1B; namely a) having won a national or international prize, b) being a member of an organization requiring outstanding achievement for membership, and c) having one's work shown at distinguished venues or events. These three alternatives will not be discussed in this article.

    With regard to the first of the above listed requirements, it is critically important to show the distinguished reputation of the restaurant or similar establishments where the O-1B candidate has been working as head chef. No matter how extraordinary his or her own cooking may be and have been, unless both his or her previous employers and future O-1B employer are very well known, or have achieved distinguished recognition (such as by Michelin), O-1B approval may be difficult to attain.

    The same is true concerning media articles about the O-1B candidate. No matter how big the circulation may be of a publication with an article about the sushi chef and his or her work, the article may be rejected by the USCIS examiner if the publication has only local circulation.

    In the same way, experts submitting recommendation letters must provide evidence of their own reputations in the field, as well as discussing the O-1B candidate and his or her accomplishments in detail.

    As long as one can meet the above standards, which are applied with increasing strictness by the USCIS office, O-1B approval for sushi and other specialty Japanese food chefs should be possible. Please feel free to contact the undersigned for further information.

    • Useful info / Life / Housing
    • 2026/04/09 (Thu)

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    Japan SIM" for temporary return to Japan

    Japan SIM for Temporary Departure

    How do you keep in touch with your friends during your stay in Japan ？
    Do you go right back and forth looking for WiFi spots ？ or do you rent a cell phone or WiFi every time you go back ？
    With "Japan SIM", you can say goodbye to such hassles.
    With Japan SIM, you can use data and calls as soon as you arrive in Japan.

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/04/06 (Mon)

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    U.S. Taxation ・ Changes to the Preferential Treatment System "OBBBA"

    Hello.
    This is Ozaki Accounting Office.

    On July 4, 2025, there is a very big new law in the US.
    This law changes a lot of tax （ tax ） rules.

    We will only tell you the important points in a simple way.

    ① Tax exemption for tips and overtime

    From 2025 to 2028, there will be almost no tax on tips received at restaurants and some overtime work at work.
    High-income earners are exempt ： Not applicable to those above a certain annual income.
    SSN （ Social Security Number ） is required ： Application is required.
    ITIN holders are not eligible

    ② 1% tax on foreign remittances

    Starting January 2026, a 1% tax will be imposed on remittances from the US to foreign countries.
    Mainly applicable ： Cash remittances, use of Western Union, etc.

    *People who use means other than bank transfers should be especially careful.

    ③ Electric Vehicles （ EVs ） Tax Credit Ends Early

    Tax Discount for Electric Vehicles （ EVs ） Ends
    There is a tax discount program for buying an electric vehicle, However, the discount is only available if the vehicle is delivered before September 30, 2025.

    IMPORTANT ： The vehicle must be delivered by this date.
    Please note that this offer does not apply to orders placed alone.

    ④ Tax credit for home eco-renovation ends

    The tax discount for the following work to improve the energy efficiency of a house ends.

    Major eligible work ： Replacement of solar panels, insulation, and windows
    Important ： This will only apply before December 31, 2025.

    ⑤ Families raising children save

    Families with children under 17 pay less tax.
    （ $2,200 per child ）

    ⑥ 65 and older

    An additional $6,000 worth of tax relief

    ⑦ More state tax deductions

    People who pay state and property taxes can now deduct
    more than before.

    Good news for those who pay high state taxes.

    ⑧ Gambling rules change

    Losing amounts can now only be deducted up to 90% of the amount won.

    ⑨ Interest on car loans can also be deducted

    People who bought a car with a loan can now deduct
    part of the interest paid from their taxes.

    ⑩ Stricter checks on foreign assets

    People who receive money from foreign countries or have companies in foreign countries may face a big penalty

    if they forget to file a return （ and a fine ） .

    If you are concerned, please contact us as soon as possible.

    Summary

    Some people will pay less tax with this new law.
    But some people will lose out if they don't move quickly.
    And it is very important to have an SSN.
    If you have any questions, please contact us anytime.
    We will give you personalized advice.

    • Useful info / Beauty / Health
    • 2026/04/01 (Wed)

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    🤍Natural Art Makeup until 5/31🤍.

    Experience natural eyebrow art makeup by a Japanese practitioner.

    Before the summer leisure season, you can enjoy the comfort of eyebrows that will not fall off even when sweating or in the pool.

    Powder brow is a current mainstream technique that uses fine dots to create a soft and natural finish.

    Downtime is about 2 weeks, and touch-ups are possible after about 6 weeks.

    This treatment is popular among those who are busy getting ready in the morning or traveling ・ and want to enjoy leisure activities in comfort.

    We value a soft, natural finish that blends in with no makeup, rather than a well-drawn, dark eyebrow.

    We choose dyes that do not discolor easily and perform the procedure with care and safety in mind.

    *New York State Tattoo License ・ The treatment is performed by a licensed esthetician.


    Both treatments ・ and touch-ups will be available at current prices until May 31.


    Please take advantage of this opportunity.


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    ▫︎ Fees

    Powder Brows （ First Treatment ）
    $ 270 （ Tips included ）
    Touch up
    $ 170 （ incl. tip ）


    Payment
    Cash / Venmo / Zelle


    ▫︎ Reservation About
    Reservations can be made by email.


    ▫︎About treatment time

    The treatment time on the day is about 2 to 3 hours （ It depends on individuals ）. Please schedule your appointment well in advance.


    ▫︎ About cooperation in advance

    If you send us a photo of your eyebrows in advance,
    we will be able to suggest the best design and color, which will also shorten the treatment time.
    We would appreciate your cooperation.

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    • Useful info / Medical
    • 2026/03/24 (Tue)

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    Physiotherapy clinic in Japanese ！ Various insurances are accepted ！ Injuries, chronic pain, pre-natal and post-natal, headaches, stiff shoulders, back pain, etc.

    ◉ Flow of the first visit ： https://www.omptny.com/ja/%E5%88%9D%E8%A8%BA%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C
    The first big difference when coming to the US from Japan is the insurance system.
    In Japan, I could easily go anywhere with my insurance card to receive treatment, but in the U.S. this is not the case.
    There are probably many people who have missed out on treatment because they don't understand the insurance system ？

    OMPT NY offers various types of overseas travel insurance as well as American insurance.

    Can I use my insurance ？
    What is the procedure to use my insurance ？
    What do I need for the first visit ？
    How long does it take ？
    I want to feel safe and get well

    The OMPT staff will be happy to answer your questions in both Japanese and English.
    Please check the details on our Website, ask questions, make an appointment, or contact us by "sending a message" below ！

    https://www.omptny.com/ja

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