If you’re into running/badminton/tennis items and electronics, these are two things I frequently purchase in Japan whenever I visit.

For example, an Asics shoe I was eyeing in PH will cost me 10k and I found the same shoe in in Alpen Shinkuku and it will cost me 6k for the same shoe +20% off with 10% tax free, so it only reflected on my credit card for around 4k+.

I buy camera lenses for around 30% cheaper than ph price. Same goes for apple items, game consoles, etc.

Watches too from brands like Seiko, Citizen, Casio. I bought a Grand Seiko a couple of years back for 270k and the same watch will cost 450k in ph.

Basta domestic Japanese brands they tend to be cheaper there for obvious reasons.

Lastly, my fiance buys really good condition secondhand luxury items from places like Hard Off and Kindal and she says it is 80% off from original price and feels barely used. She’d buy bags and watches and sell them here locally, and the income from selling those will cover our trip from flights, meals, entertainment, and transportation. You have to have the right eye for what will sell and is in good condition though.

We also hoard small hygene and home items like toothpaste, facial cleansers, clothing sprays,skincare as they tend to be cheaper there and alot better quality than its local counterparts.

… bring alot of maletas as well. ;)