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Hi all was after some opinions. i am heading to japan in 4 weeks for7 days have been before with the family but this time I am going on my own mainly kyoto I wanted to pick something up that was a little different and worth getting from one of the antique shops there. my budget isn't major anywhere between 500 and 1000 any suggestions for me are appreciated i know its a pretty open question but anyway chris

 

What about a fan or a pair of chopsticks? That ought to be pretty easy.

 

500-1000 Aussie dollars?
Japanese antiques are beautiful, anything is good. Ask around for a reputable shop and let them advise you. Try outside Kyoto rather than in Kyoto, for a better deal.
I think @Antique Inishie could advise you, but I haven't seen him around for a while.
Another one of our Japanese members is @nokita , who I haven't seen here for months.

 

The main rule is buy what you like. If it's cool and you're going to live with it yourself, what it's worth on the resale market isn't all that relevant. Buying for resale ... buy something the baggage gorillas can't smash to bits!

 

a nice older Ikebana basket would be a good purchase that wouldn't break the bank..

 

I wish I could help, but this is not my area at all.
Very cool Komo.

 

ooh like that will have a look want something for myself so will be something I like appreciate all opinions and I'm sure I will be posting when I'm over there and thanks any will definitelygo to the outer reaches to have a look

 

Kimono...? eh ?

 

Vintage japanese tin toys.....some are even good investments..

 

Japanese prints.....landscape, people, critters......or my favorite...erotica !

 

OH yes!!!

 

Oh my....or...ummmm...hers....

 

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Grooming...like this hair comb...

or tools.....they make some kick ass tools...& kitchen knives...






or ...real steel......

 

or a sweet dance mask.....



or......not so sweet....!

 

Chris, I've only been to Japan once, and it was a very long time ago... (1980!)

What I bought for myself then was fine china - full service for 16. Back then, having china (and silver) was a real thing! Even paying the postage & duty, I spent less than half what it would have cost to buy it in the US.

What would I buy NOW (especially since I have TONS of china!) ? For myself, I'd buy whatever tickled my fancy, particularly if I'd never seen anything like it here at home. (I'd probably also be looking for cool silk fabrics.)

Were I buying stuff to SELL, I'd buy ANYTHING "current Japanese pop culture": pop art, toys, etc. (Even better if it's different from the "American" version: think Pokemon, for instance.)

Just my 2¢ - but WHATEVER you do, and whatever you buy, have FUN!

 

definitely look for these

 

And these also I collect japanese stuff and any collection should have at least one of these as long as your over 18

 

That's funny...have you not heard of sexting ?

 

Thanks sb will keep my eyes peeled.
I went there with my family two years ago and absolutely loved the place. this time took a bit of convincing but I'm going back ON MY OWN for 7 days can't wait looking forward to what I can find.