Can't Find ANYWHERE in Japan
Foreign Personal Effects (Antiperspirants, Shaving Creams) (Although there are moderately-priced Japanese alternatives)
Foreign Medications (Cold Medicine, Aspirin, Tums) (Again, there are Japanese brands)
Habanero Peppers (so I bring habanero powder back with me)
Foreign Computer Software (It's available in Japanese)
Cilantro (so I bring dried cilantro flakes back with me)
Sharp Cheddar Cheese (so I bring it back on the plane)
Your local Craft Beers(so I bring it back on the plane)
Clothes & Shoes in my size
Most American Breakfast Cereals (We have Corn Flakes)
Baked Beans
Blackberry Jam
Fresh Raspberries
Fresh Blackberries
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Can't Find in the Countryside--Only available in Cities
Novels in English
Mexican, Indian, Barbecue, Steak Restuarants
Johnsonville Bratwursts
Root Beer
Apple Computer Products (including iPods)
Gummi Worms
Raspberry Jam
Lattes
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Solidly More Expensive in Japan
DVDs
Coffee & Coffee Beans
Food mixes (Cake mix, chili mix, jambalaya mix)
Rice
Pizza Restaurants/ Takeout
Marinara
Celery
Lettuce
Refried Beans
Kidney Beans
Tortilla Chips
Travelling by Train
Gasoline (115yen/liter is about $4/gallon)
Kerosene
Sour Cream
Peanut Butter
Hamburger, Beef
Pork
Cheese, Milk
Real Ice Cream
Late Fees for Video Rentals
Sports Equipment (Golf Clubs / Tennis Rackets / Bags, Clothes)
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Fairly Similarly-Priced
Most fruits and vegetables
Most personal effects
Snack foods
Hamburger Shops
Lattes & Mochas
Ice Cream snacks
Noodles
Spaghetti
Computers
Cameras & Electronics
Cars, New & Used (including sha-ken)
Yogurt
Most groceries, canned & boxed foods
Broadband internet access
International phone calls
Hotel Rooms
Rental Cars
Clothes
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Solidly Cheaper in Japan
Chicken
Sushi
Fish
Pineapple
Car Insurance
Health Insurance
Doctor Visits
Hospital Visits
Dental Visits
International Travel (to Asia)
Common Kitchen Supplies (forks, plates, pans)
Common Bathroom Supplies (toothbrushes, mirrors, holders)
Common Household Supplies (plastic containers, picture frames)
Late Fees on Bills, Accounts
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