Big in Japan
Small world: Martin Skegg and Michael Oliveira-Salac bleep and squirt their way around Tokyo in search of Japan's cutest goodies
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Portable ashtray No more stubs on the pavement - but would you really want to wear it round your neck? pounds 2.50 from Tokyu Hands
Mobile phone strap In rugged camouflage, perfect for attaching to the ubiquitous combat pants. pounds 1.80 from Tokyu Hands
Sony Sports Personal Cassette/Radio The latest product to get the translucent treatment, with glowing headphones to match. With FM radio. pounds 40 from Omoden Store, Akhihabara
Pioneer PCR 30-G speaker kit Comes in a range of bright colours and folds down flat for easy portability. pounds 15 from The Loft or Kiddy Land
Panasonic TY-RM30 This teddy-bear face is actually a remote for the TV. pounds 4.40 from Omoden Store, Akihabara
Lovegety His/Hers Japanese youngsters simply press a button on their Lovegety to attract someone they fancy. Lights flash and buzz on the other person's unit. pounds 14.50, widely available
Nescafe latte This vending machine brew stays warm for 40 minutes. 60p
Lemon Tea C-1000 Hangover cure or cold remedy? With a 1,000mg vitamin C kick it's probably both. 62p
Balance Date meal replacement bar A fraction of the size of our Nutri Grain, but with just as many nutrients. 40p for a pack of three. All available from AMPM stores
Voice Activator Helium in a can - to make your voice change pitch, of course. pounds 3.40 from Tokyu Hands
Bread in a can In four flavours (this is raisin). Will last a lifetime unopened. Yum. pounds 4 from Kiddy Land
None of these products are widely available in the UK, all prices are approximate. Virgin Atlantic fly direct to Tokyo. Call 01293 747 747 for enquiries and reservations
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