Originally Posted by
LapLap
Since we’re going down this route (and not for the first time)
When coming to Japan, bring an effective deodorant/anti-perspirant.
Can’t think of anything sadder than a visitor, who used a locally purchased deodorant that morning, trying to quell the stench of their pits at a public restroom sink with standard Japanese tissues.
Not as sad as a long-term resident that has been in Japan so long that they've run out of their usual shampoo and soap and are using Bioré as a substitute, so their hair and skin looks like it's been irradiated with Pu-239 in a dehumidified room.