While the US economy continues it's suffering from the sub-prime fallout, the Japanese economy is really prospering.
Today the US dollar is weak relative to the Yen. As Japan’s export centric corporate sector
(benefiting greatly from lower exchange rates) continues to generate profits, the Japanese workers are starting to
see those profits trickle into their wages.

International shopping on the internet is becoming increasingly popular and the Japanese can find great savings
in the US on goods ranging from toys and electronics to designer clothing and shoes. There are millions of bargains
for online shoppers- paired with free shipping deals domestically on many sites such as: Macy's, Amazon, and ToysRUs.

International Parcel and Mail Forwarding have become increasingly attractive to Japanese buyers. A company called Bongo International offers consumers a US address and global shipping to over 220 countries. For the online shopper in Japan,
they also offer:


The ability to consolidate multiple purchases
Value added services such as:

·         Imaging of purchases

·         A Personal Shopper Service

·         Insurance capabilities

·        Return Services

  The Personal Shopper makes life easy for buyers doing International shopping in need of a US credit card to complete their purchase and check out their shopping cart. If the company you are trying to buy from does not accept international credit cards, then Bongo will buy the item(s) for you on their US credit card.

Online spending may prove to be a key element in bouncing back the US economy. According to Forbes.com writer Lauren Sherman, “Though late to jump on the e-commerce bandwagon, luxury goods companies cater to the growing number of affluent shoppers who prefer to buy their Dolce & Gabbana dresses, Louis Vuitton handbags and Hermès ties online."