tobacconists

predecessor · July 13th, 2006, 09:33 PM

i don't want this turning into an argument about tobacco. so don't even start

Since i know some people on this board are actually from japan or have been there i thought you guys would know. Are their many tobacconists in japan? i don't mean like your average convenience store.i mean shops that specialize in tobacco products. and carries stuff like shisha

and for a seconed part how easy is it to find kreteks*clove cigarettes* in japan?
thanks in advance for your help

KuroiKenshi · July 14th, 2006, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by predecessor

i don't want this turning into an argument about tobacco. so don't even start

Since i know some people on this board are actually from japan or have been there i thought you guys would know. Are their many tobacconists in japan? i don't mean like your average convenience store.i mean shops that specialize in tobacco products. and carries stuff like shisha

and for a seconed part how easy is it to find kreteks*clove cigarettes* in japan?
thanks in advance for your help

I never personally *saw* a tobacconist, but I do know that they do exist in large cities (Well, I know that there is one in fukuoka, the closest large city to where I'll be staying next year. though i've spent substantial time in larger cities, i've never seen one but assume that if fukuoka has one tokyo must have some too). That said, they are not very common, and none of the people I knew who smoked got their tobacco from anywhere else but the convenience store and/or vending machines. I'm only interested in shisha (and maybe cigars), and so although I do know that those are available, I can't answer about clove cigarettes. good luck finding what you need

hiroaki · July 14th, 2006, 06:56 AM

LostCause · July 14th, 2006, 04:05 PM

They are not uncommon I believe, I remember buying 'portsigar' (the cigarrete holder thingy) there, but it was for 18 cigarettes only which was quite annoying. Don't know about the other stuff though.

predecessor · July 14th, 2006, 04:43 PM

does anyone know how easy kreteks are to find? thanks for the answers about the tobacconists.

Soluzar · July 14th, 2006, 05:02 PM

What's Shisha?

predecessor · July 14th, 2006, 06:03 PM

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What's Shisha?

flavored hookah tobacco

predecessor · July 16th, 2006, 02:13 PM

another question*sorry for double post* but how much are you allowed to travel into japan with? is a carton in your carry on and a pack in your pocket allowed? and lighters. your not allowed to carry them on a plane are you?

Spadesy · July 16th, 2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hiroaki

Ack, Mild Seven...cheapest cigs I ever had. I'll stick to American brands, thanks.

LostCause · July 16th, 2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by predecessor

another question*sorry for double post* but how much are you allowed to travel into japan with? is a carton in your carry on and a pack in your pocket allowed? and lighters. your not allowed to carry them on a plane are you?

It should be really, and it definetely is ok if you choose to buy that cartoon on your way to a plane in the 'duty free' shop. Usually the amount allowed is 2 cartoons and about a litre of alcohol drinks, it varies, but this is on average.
Lighter should be ok in the luggage, but to be on the safe take matches too. All international flights are nonsmoking. The security nowadays are tight, I was made to sign some sort of form just for a pair of manicure scissors.
As for shisha and cretek I don't expect them to be common in Japan, you also might have problems trying to get them through customs, as a lot of folks have no idea what it is and might think its some kind of illegal drugs. If you don't mind lenghty explanations to a custom officer you could bring them with you. Its a good idea to check beforehand if they are allowed.

predecessor · July 16th, 2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LostCause

It should be really, and it definetely is ok if you choose to buy that cartoon on your way to a plane in the 'duty free' shop. Usually the amount allowed is 2 cartoons and about a litre of alcohol drinks, it varies, but this is on average.
Lighter should be ok in the luggage, but to be on the safe take matches too. All international flights are nonsmoking. The security nowadays are tight, I was made to sign some sort of form just for a pair of manicure scissors.
As for shisha and cretek I don't expect them to be common in Japan, you also might have problems trying to get them through customs, as a lot of folks have no idea what it is and might think its some kind of illegal drugs. If you don't mind lenghty explanations to a custom officer you could bring them with you. Its a good idea to check beforehand if they are allowed.

yea i'm mostly worried about the kretek thing. if needed i'll make a lengthy explanation to customs. shisha not so much worried about.

KuroiKenshi · July 16th, 2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by predecessor

another question*sorry for double post* but how much are you allowed to travel into japan with? is a carton in your carry on and a pack in your pocket allowed? and lighters. your not allowed to carry them on a plane are you?

The allowances are as follows:

Cigarettes - 400 foreign made cigs, 400 japanese made cigs

Cigars - 100 cigars

Other Tabacco products - 500 grams

if you are a resident of japan (not just a visitor) these allowances are halved (200/200 for the cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250g of tobacco).

LostCause · July 16th, 2006, 06:04 PM

You will have less problem explaining it if it is nicely packaged with english writing, but ask your travel agent before hand or your airline, they might know the details.
You got alcohol/tobacco forum now?
lol, where have you been a decade ago?

predecessor · July 16th, 2006, 06:23 PM

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lol, where have you been a decade ago?

i was in elementary school.haha. i didn't see a forum so i made one*i didn't look very hard*

and i think theres mostly english writing on the cartons. just the name though. warning is in indonesian i think.

LostCause · July 16th, 2006, 06:51 PM

Rhetorical question, I know your age. No need to rub it in.

You certainly accumulated some knowledge on the subject though

I might visit, probably will feel less of a noob there, then on AN.

July 13th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#1
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July 14th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#5
predecessor Worldwide Rider Fanboy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada! \m/ Posts: 571	does anyone know how easy kreteks are to find? thanks for the answers about the tobacconists. __________________ A realidade é um crutch para os povos que não podem lidar com as drogas The counter to AN Saber Fanboy Siendra

July 14th, 2006, 05:02 PM	#6
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July 16th, 2006, 02:13 PM	#8
predecessor Worldwide Rider Fanboy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada! \m/ Posts: 571	another questionsorry for double post but how much are you allowed to travel into japan with? is a carton in your carry on and a pack in your pocket allowed? and lighters. your not allowed to carry them on a plane are you? __________________ A realidade é um crutch para os povos que não podem lidar com as drogas The counter to AN Saber Fanboy Siendra Last edited by predecessor; July 16th, 2006 at 02:19 PM.

July 14th, 2006, 04:05 PM	#4
LostCause Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: sydney, au Posts: 355	They are not uncommon I believe, I remember buying 'portsigar' (the cigarrete holder thingy) there, but it was for 18 cigarettes only which was quite annoying. Don't know about the other stuff though.

July 16th, 2006, 06:04 PM	#13
LostCause Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: sydney, au Posts: 355	You will have less problem explaining it if it is nicely packaged with english writing, but ask your travel agent before hand or your airline, they might know the details. You got alcohol/tobacco forum now? lol, where have you been a decade ago?

July 16th, 2006, 06:51 PM	#15
LostCause Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: sydney, au Posts: 355	Rhetorical question, I know your age. No need to rub it in. You certainly accumulated some knowledge on the subject though I might visit, probably will feel less of a noob there, then on AN.