Abroad in Japan
How $250,000 of Japanese Kit Kats Got Stolen in America
Nov 15, 2023
Discussion about insecure webcams and the importance of securing cameras for privacy. A filming trip to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, encountering viewers and annoyance of people only wanting photos. The exorbitant prices of alcoholic beverages in Japan, from $13,000 whiskies to $400 shots of Hennessy brandy. Stacking Kit Kats with a sausage in the middle. Delving into the concept of yōkai in Japan and their favorite aspects of Japanese culture. The process of importing cars from Japan to the UK and the US.
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Quick takeaways
- Navigating the bureaucratic process and language barriers when purchasing and shipping a K truck from Japan to the US.
- The frustration and disappointment caused by the disappearance of thousands of Kit Kats sent from Japan to the US, resulting in a loss of over $250,000.
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Visiting Japan for the first time
American Chris and his wife are planning their first trip to Japan and are considering touring an auto plant and purchasing a K truck to be shipped to the US. They are concerned about the bureaucratic process and language barrier. He seeks advice on the paperwork and requirements for this process.
