On 26 Apr 2004 01:13:52 -0700, imouttahere@mac.com (Heywood Mogroot)
wrote:

>Summer is slightly less intolerable than the big cities to the south,
>but expect mugginess June -> Sept. Bring enough antiperspirant to last
>the summer! 

Yes, this is an absolute must!

>Also bring enough good deoderant soap, Japanese brands are
>crap. 

Can't say I've noticed...

>Same thing with toothpaste. 

In the last couple of years toothpastes have improved a lot - ie
they've started actually putting flouride into them! However, if the
guy's unfamiliar with Japanese, I suppose it may be difficult to
choose correctly.

>Bring small personal hygiene stuff
>like a Braun powered toothbrush, shavers, etc. 'cuz you can't get
>these in Japan either.

They are available in just about any large electrical shop! Although
they'll be high-priced, local equivalents would be just as good.

Ken