What to bring back from Japan?

[American Gunner]

I can't believe nobody said soiled high school girl panties from vending machine yet.

Came here to say this.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Any examples of Japanese smartphones that could turn a profit? The selection I see from Docomo and Softbank look just about the same as the US market. iPhone5's are now the craze over there.

I have no clue...it was just a suggestion. There may be other things you could buy cheap fly over and mark up...

A friend of mine used to get all kinds of things from Vietnam and Cairo to sell in the states. He didn't get rich quick, but definitely made money without having to work too hard for it.

 

[zinfamous]

Giant Anime Girl Pillow thing?

my first and only thought...

 

[OverVolt]

I don't think its worth it money wise to bring back anything from Japan.

Bring back stuff that has "cool" factor like Japanese magazines, some weird Japanese food, some real Japanese sake, etc.

 

[indy2878]

All the things mentioned here can be bought in US if you live nearby any metro.

Now that I think about it you have a point. Actually, the stuff you see in newegg and fry's electronics are the same stuff as over there. Okay maybe a few items such as that japanese toilet you can find only there. Also, if you buy something like electronics most, if not all, the stuff you buy from Tokyo are in Kanji or something. The voltage requirements MIGHT be different from here for those gadgets as well. I'm not sure about this though....

 

[OverVolt]

So... just bring back newspapers... magazines, anything distinctly Japanese.

In terms of making money, Japans economy kinda sucks so good luck.

 

[Zeze]

Now that I think about it you have a point. Actually, the stuff you see in newegg and fry's electronics are the same stuff as over there. Okay maybe a few items such as that japanese toilet you can find only there. Also, if you buy something like electronics most, if not all, the stuff you buy from Tokyo are in Kanji or something. The voltage requirements MIGHT be different from here for those gadgets as well. I'm not sure about this though....

Yea. This isn't the 90's. You can buy most of the stuff from Japan in US so so very easily whether at your local Asian store or online.

Did I say it's not the 90's? The electronics of Japan are a shadow of former self. All the top wanted gadgets are either American, Korean, and Taiwanese.

 

[Rakehellion]

What should my mom and niece bring back from Japan?

Herpes.

 

[Midwayman]

Bring them back some bukake.

 

[uhohs]

Bring back one of em Japanese toilets! That will SURELY come in handy someday!
I recommend visiting Akihabara and check out the computers and electronics parts they sell there as that's pretty much the mecca of the consumer market in Japan.
If possible maybe purchase a japanese robot kit or something.... Also perhaps a Samurai outfit will be interesting as well and kimono for the ladies...

Also, can you take pictures and share with us when you get back? Thanks!

akihabara is the mecca of creepy otaku culture, buy electronics/computers in the states.

 

[Peter Nixeus]

Bring back real wasabi (they go for about $300 a pound last time I checked). All the ones we have been eating in USA are fake = green food colored horse radish...

 

[squirrel dog]

A generation two Black Monster .

 

[alkemyst]

a geisha, some ultra thin condoms and tentacle porn.

 

[exdeath]

JRPGs.

 

[iGas]

Thanks everyone.

 

[jhu]

Herpes