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Women: All clothes. My wife complains about this all the time. She has given up trying to buy clothes here because the sizes are too small.
Men: Footwear if you have large feet, i.e. larger than 10, 26 or 42 (depending on which size scale you use.
1. Anti-perspirant deodorant and toothpaste. Deodorant here is weak and doesn't last long. The toothpaste is grainy and doesn't work as well.
2. Contraceptives.
Digital cameras and tripods are cheaper here. When I bought a new digicam last year and I compared prices for the same model in Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Australia. Japan won hands down. Tripods are almost a joke, they are so cheap. I just bought a SLIK SDV-10 for 1500 yen (USD14).
Here are some tips for people coming to Osaka on a long term-basis.
There are numerous grocery items that are difficult to obtain here or are only available in specialist import shops. In other cases, they are just too expensive. A common talking point among expats is where you can obtain certain food, drinks etc.
Cereal, oatmeal, baked beans, flavoured milk, soda pop (other than coke and a few unuusal local varieties) and good quality tomato ketchup.
Here are some things that are noticeably cheaper (I am comparing to Australia, Canada and the UK). Don't bring any of the following, as they will be cheaper here (even if you are buying them duty free):
Cigarettes, spirits (whiskey, vodka, bourbon), wine, men's ties, stationery, electronic devices. All of these things are cheaper in Japan. Canadian Club is half the price in Japan that you pay in tax-obsessed Canada. It's all about the tax, baby.
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 by kat_on_moray
Japan has recently legalised the pill, but I would recommend taking enough to last you throughout your stay, however long. Have a medical check-up before you go. I found that Japanese dentists were quite efficient and not too expensive just as long as you have some type of insurance. Disposable contact lenses are readily available and the price does not differ much from prices in Australia.
You can get any kind of photo equipment that you want in Japan - a full range of fun, cheap disposable cameras, the latest hi-tech digital cameras, etc...
Take a copy of Alex Kerr's book 'Lost Japan'. You could read it before visiting the Kansai region, but it will mean more to you if you read it while you are there. It prompted my friend, Annie and I to go on a search for 'Bakudan Yuki'!!!!
If you are Australian, don't worry about packing Tim Tams as you can now buy them from Sony Plaza!!! You can buy Yowies too! Leave a Comment
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 by kiwigal_1
Rainy Season is around June/July and rain weather gear is essential. I just use an umbrella but there have been times that I have got completely soaked!! I can't buy shoes in Japan so I have had to think carefully before I came about what kind of footwear to buy. Note: Easy to slip on and off shoes are best and if you are going to work in a public building you will need 'indoor' shoes to wear. The Japanese always take their outdoor shoes off before entering their house or work.
Most things you will need can be purcahsed here. I don't recommend going to a hospital in Japan unless you really need to. In most cases the pharmacist will be able to help you if you tell them what is wrong and what kind of medicine you are looking for (a phrase book will have this in it).
Japan is a great place to buy a camera. They are pretty reasonably price and there is a good range available. In Osaka you should check out Den Den Town. Leave a Comment
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 by Sharrie
American Express! Don't leave home without it :-)))
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Umbrella! In Osaka weather is usually very hot with rainy season in June. Weather can be so
strange in this city. I see many people carrying umbrellas even when skys are clear. Weather can change suddenly so I now always bring umbrella or hotel will supply. A good raincoat also is advisable.
Aspirin. I learn from experiance that if you need to get anywhere in Japan, you must go to drug store and the hours are similar to bank. Here in USA, you can get aspirin anywhere and at anytime. In Japan, I could not find when I needed until store opened. Grocery stores do not sell, medicine of any type. Must get from drug stores only.
In Tokyo, I have heard there are 24 hour pharmacys?
In Japan, camera equiptment is readily available.
Some places you can actually get camera's from vending machines! (throwaway types) Film and batteries available everywhere, dept stores, conveince stores, vending machines.
I notice too that if you go to camera shop and find clerk who speaks English, you get get excellent camera tips and advise! I had friends with me who were my interpertors so any time I needed advice I was able to get!!
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tIf you go for long time (e.g. a year like me) it doesn't matter so much what kind of luggage(s) you have. But I prefer to take as large as possible and not pack it all full, because you will have much more things when you go back.
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