Nov 18, 2025
Your "buy it for life" purchases in Japan
There's a reddit community I really enjoy reading called r/buyitforlife. As the name suggests, people outline purchases that they've made that truly stand the test of time. Kitchen items, clothing, shoes, etc... What have been your "buy it for life" items here?
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on Nov 20
Hmmm, that is a really tough question! The only thing that comes to mind is some of our camping gear. For example, our Pack n Carry Fireplace, made in Niigata I believe! I'd say we'll use that for life. Also, our little camping gas stove, which my husband long before he met me. I'd say it's at least 30 years old and I imagine we'll have that forever and always too.
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on Nov 22
So far, my cookware, especially the stock pot and cast iron items, are buy-it-for-life. I've been using my steel and cast iron since I arrived 25 years ago. A purchase I didn't know would last forever is proper down- and cotton-filled futons. There are futon shops that will "refluff" and recover natural fibre futons.
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