Are camera prices cheaper in Japan than in the US or Europe?
We can no longer give a blanket statement on where camera equipment is cheaper. Once upon a time, it was cheaper in Japan (or Hong Kong). Then it became cheaper in the US. Later, it again became cheaper in Japan. It seems to depend partially on the exchange rate. You also have to factor in other costs such as shipping or plane fare. Now, it could be the same or either way. You’ll just have to compare prices yourself. Note that this would be a question only for people who are able to visit Japan and buy stuff to take back to your home country. It does not apply to mail order shoppers because no camera retailers in Japan sell overseas via mail order. I want to know the street prices of camera equipment in Japan. If you and your computer can read Japanese, see Yodobashi Camera’s Web site at www.yodobashi.co.jp/ or Amazon.co.jp. They list prices of most major camera equipment. Their Website also accepts mail orders but only within Japan.
We can no longer give a blanket statement on where camera equipment is cheaper. Once upon a time, it was cheaper in Japan (or Hong Kong). Then it became cheaper in the US. Later, it again became cheaper in Japan. It seems to depend partially on the exchange rate. You also have to factor in other costs such as shipping or plane fare. Now, it could be the same or either way. You’ll just have to compare prices yourself. Note that this would be a question only for people who are able to visit Japan and buy stuff to take back to your home country. It does not apply to mail order shoppers because no camera retailers in Japan sell overseas via mail order. I want to know the street prices of camera equipment in Japan. If you and your computer can read Japanese, see Yodobashi Camera’s Web site at www.yodobashi.co.jp/ or Amazon.co.jp. They list prices of most major camera equipment. Their Website also accepts mail orders but only within Japan. Their prices are also more expensive than the cheape
