Going to Japan and buy from Japan

You all miss the point. The man wants to buy a great piece of Japanese equipment while being in Japan. He is not asking for an advice whether to do it or not.

If I visited Japan, I’d hunt down cartridges like DS Audio. Portable and no voltage conversation needed.

Accuphase- seems Audio Cubes offers best prices in both North American and European voltages.

@inna  If I see a stranger about to walk in front of a car, I feel obliged to stop him. I don't wonder if he wanted my help.  🤣  And no one is forcing him to accept our opinions.  But I would point out that so far, no one has chimed with "hey great idea.  I did it and had a wonderful experience".  Cheers.

bigtwin, you are right about your walk in front of a car example, but it's quite different situation.

when someone asks you "how should I buy rotten milk?"

isn't one of the valid responses: "just don't"?

I think it's a fine idea - until you discover all the risks.