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If I were in the market for a new camera and knew I was going to be in Japan, I would wait and buy it there. A lot of Japanese cameras have the option for English menus (not all, but you can ask the clerk)...the selection is great and I found the prices very reasonable. Keep the box and receipt and there is no worry about it being condfiscated if you bought it at a legit camera store (BIG CAMERA, etc...)