I will be living and working in Japan for a year and I have no idea how to prioritize the weight in my luggage. I've heard there are certain things I should bring from home like fluoride toothpaste and possibly lotion for dry skin. What toiletries have you all found difficult to get in Japan? I'm 5'4 so finding clothes in Japan will not be an issue although I would like to not have to spend a whole lot of my budget on clothes. And it may be hard to find things like tailored suits. Should I ship myself extra clothes (like suits, winter coats, and sweaters)? And what about shoes? I am a size 7 - 7 1/2. That's not very big in America but I don't know how sizes run in Japan. I will also need to get an e-reader since packing a year's worth of books is impossible. Any advice on the Nook or the Kindle? I also have to take omiyage into account and I have no idea what is appropriate. Ahhhhhh. It's all a little overwhelming.
Any advice would be appreciated.
-Katie