Popular Post pie-eater 207 Posted March 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2014 Only 6 hours to go and reports of toilet paper being in short supply pretty much everywhere on the island of Japan flooding in. If you have any latest info on places where there's still some toilet paper in stock, do post here. If you run out and miss out on new supplies, perhaps we can use this to post recommendations and tips on what to use instead of toilet paper. I am using old newspapers, but out of choice as I am going to support Abenomics and buy my toilet paper after midnight tonight. I jolly well hope that supplies will come back once this silly pre-consumption tax rush buy has finished. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 There actually was no toilet paper in the local drugstore I use in Muikamachi. Luckily, we have some supplies. Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I bought 2 packs today, the last two on the shelves. The shop had put the price up more than I saved on the consumption tax rise, but it felt great beating the team rise! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Plenty of toilet paper in the shops here, but a bit far from the island of Japan really. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 There was some in Komeri in Sanjo (Niigata) this afternoon, but it looked like it was running out fast. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Amazon might be a solution, presuming you can order at 5% rates http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_ime_i_0_5?__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=トイレットペーパー&hasWorkingJavascript=1&sprefix=といれっと%2Caps%2C315 Obviously though I recommend waiting and taking advantage of the new improved tax rates, Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I can get by with a handful of supple cherry blossoms....at least for a few more days I suspect. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Nepia, the stuff from the island of Japan is still available here. They might recall stocks to help with the supply on the island of Japan when the better prices kick in there. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hopefully, Asahi-chan will give us an update at 9 o'clock. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I hope she isn't finishing up today. 1 more year! 1 more year! 1 more year! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 We haven't had any updates on the current toilet paper situation on the 9 o clock news yet. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Oh here we go, live reports! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 anybody going down the 7-11 to do some shopping at the crack of midnight? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Of course! Got my party hat and poppers ready. Got to be careful to not start at the checkout until just after midnight. I'm expect a few people will be celebrating in the same way so there might be a bit of hussle and bussle. I then plan to come back and order a few large items online. Get up early and go shopping after filling up the car! Hopefully, there'll be some toilet paper. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 You may have forgotten the Champagne. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Of course, will buy that AFTER midnight. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Plenty of toilet paper in the shops in Yamanashi! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Boy...this is just like New Years. It's electric....!! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 At long last, the day is here! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 A real party atmoshpere in the shops just before and after midnight - especially after - and I expect more of the same today. I'm off out shopping! I'll report on the toilet paper situation, though of course my reports won't cover the whole of the island of Japan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I expect that you waited for today to fill up on gas, too. That would be really Abetastic of you.. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Abe-solutely! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 When is the proposed rise to 10% is that due for April next year? Dilemma there pie-eater if you want to buy expensive stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 When is the proposed rise to 10% is that due for April next year? Dilemma there pie-eater if you want to buy expensive stuff. I believe in two years time. Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I was under the impression it was October next year. Link to post Share on other sites
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