> I will be moving in a few months and wondering whets worth taking even if
> the company is paying for the move.  I will be going from a house to a
> standard Japanese 2 bdrm apartment so I will have to get rid of lot's of
> stuff.  I know about 50hz and 100v issues, but will US phones work?
> Anything you wish you brought over or did not.
>
>

U.S. phones work just fine.  Bring as much deoderant/antiperspirant as you
can.  It will tide you over until you can find a local source for westerner
strength.  Japanese body chemistry is different so the stuff they sell here
won't cut it.  When you get here and look for a new favorite toothpaste keep
and eye out for a brand with flouride.  Not all toothpaste sold here does.
The water, at least in my area, is not flouridated so it's especially
important.  Probably a good idea to bring a bunch with you.

DougH