Originally Posted by
Pureboy
One thing I like buying in Asia are Sony's retractable headphones. They are awesome for the gym/just walking around, and aren't available anywherein the the US.
I'm a big fan of these things too; my current Panasonic pair with the glossy black finish matches my iPod really nicely. They just make so much sense that I wonder why they wouldn't offer it here in the US.
Originally Posted by
ksandness
Also, be aware that DVDs and DVD players in Japan are Region 2, although they are NSTC. This means that you can play Japanese VHS tapes on a North American VCR (something you can't do with European VHS tapes), but you can't play Japanese DVDs on a North American player unless it's been hacked to be region-free.
The same region-control shenanigans apply in the world of video games. Don't plan on running that "Densha de Go!" game on your North American consoles...