SAVE 80%?! Buy Cheap Prescription Glasses in Japan With Me

[@SavvyGaby]

Honestly loved the clear glasses! But i'm bias as a clear glasses wearer myself lol. However, $200 for all three is such a steal! I pay $145 for just one pair. Loving the videos! Keep up the good work!

[@PocketCams]

Thank you :) I know - it was a remarkable bargain for high index lenses, and tint added to sunglasses too!

[@Binkoro]

I buy most of my glasses when I’m in Japan, too! Love them!

[@PocketCams]

It’s great!

[@dankedozo]

Same coming from the US. I've even got them made in the airport (NRT) in 30 min while I waited for a flight! I get at least two pair every time I go to Japan! Luxottica Group S.p.A has a monopoly in the US and much of the world on the glasses market thus why they're so expensive (except for Asia). South Korea was cheap to!

[@PocketCams]

That's great about getting them made so quickly at Narita Airport! Mine are a little complicated to make so they need 5 days, but so long as you plan, it's super easy and so affordable. Interesting about the monopoly position affecting consumers in the USA. I suspect something very similar in NZ

[@zakspeedf1]

Same here if not worse in Canada. Luxotica has a strangle hold on the market

[@dalinim3976]

Hey, what's the name of the shop that you visited in Narita? I will be going to Japan and flying through Narita. Maybe I can order mine upon arrival, and pick them up on my way out :D

[@petermartin9494]

I was at an NZ optometrist and asked for a quote for progressive lenses. It was more than $600 NZD. I don't think I am paying that. Prices for glasses and lenses seem ridiculous in NZ.

[@PocketCams]

The prices are v steep here in NZ

[@petermartin9494]

That is a hell of a prescription. I would suggest you look into lasik eye surgery.

[@PocketCams]

Don’t fancy it. Also, changing astigmatism and now my age counts against that as an option

[@introvertspeaks]

Friends and I are planning a Japan trip next year and I had to ask them to add this on the itinerary. Just one pair of glasses in NZ can cost over 300NZD with all the additional features. Getting a thinner lense comes with an extra cost.

[@PocketCams]

OOOof - fellow NZer here - that's a good price in NZ. With my prescription, I'd be looking at $500 minimum, as I'd need high-index lenses for sure. For me, well worth getting in Japan :)

[@introvertspeaks]

@@PocketCams yeah. It was even just a part of a deal that's why. The worse your eyesight is, the worse the price will be. 😅

[@zakspeedf1]

My family of 4 each got glasses in Japan last fall. We went to Kamakura's Paris Mikki store. Great service and was amazed they can do eye exams right there with no appointment, literally we just walked in. It was a small store, and not at the same price point as Jin's, but the quality and wrokmanship was 1000% better than the garbage glasses and lenses in Canada. We each got titanium frames and progressive lenses. Japan never ceases to amazze me.

[@PocketCams]

Fantastic for you and your family. I thought about getting progressives, but ended up deciding against it and just getting a pair of reading glasses. How do you find your progressives - and what type where they?

[@zakspeedf1]

@@PocketCams I highly recommedn progressives as they are basically a "all in one" and dont need a seperate pair of reading glasses. It does take a while to get used to tho. Our lenses also had the auto dimming effect in sunlight. the frames were by charmant and all titanium.

[@PocketCams]

Yes - it was the ‘getting used to them’ bit I was concerned about. Can you describe more about that?

[@zakspeedf1]

@@PocketCams sorry fpr the late reply. to read something up close like your phone or piece of paper you will need to move your eyes down as the close up lens is on the lower part of the lens like a bifocal.

[@David-mo8rl]

Thanks for making this video. Coincidently, I’ve been meaning to get stronger lenses in the UK but my wife has told me it would be so much cheaper just to get new glasses when I’m in Japan. I’ll be there for just a week. Could you just briefly clarify the steps you took, please 🙏? For example, how and when did you send Jinns your prescription details. Also…did you have to book an appointment?

[@PocketCams]

Hi there. I just brought a current paper copy of my prescription from NZ. They measured pupilary distance in-store. No appointment necessary - I just rocked up to the store and they did everything there and then. My prescription is a little complex, with astigmatism, but they got it done fine in under a week - one pair took 7 days, the others were 6 days. So, even for more complex prescriptions, if you have a week, you can get it done so long as you start the process on Day 1.

[@David-mo8rl]

That sounds doable. Thank you so much for your help ☺️

[@PocketCams]

@David-mo8rl no worries - good luck on your mission. Where are you going?

[@David-mo8rl]

Thanks. I’m off to Kobe. Can’t wait. Have you been? It’s basically a pretty stylish town set between mountains in the north and beaches in the south.

[@PocketCams]

I have - back in 2009 to study the earthquake recovery there. Ws meeting UN office people there - was a lovely vibe to the city.

[@natashamcgregor3856]

Hey thanks for the video. I’m off to Japan in 3 months. Do you know if they have Louis Vuitton frames?

[@PocketCams]

Sorry - I don't. Check the Jins Japan website, or the other chains and google should translate if using Chrome. Have a great time there - I have lots of other Japan videos to help you plan your trip :)

[@natashamcgregor3856]

@@PocketCams thanks so much. Yay I will go check your other vids out :-)

[@TranceCore3]

One of these days I'll get some Japanese frames. I got some italian frames and they're comfortable. It's crazy trying out different places of origin for frames. I've had a few chinese frames in my life and you get enough variety with them. sometimes they feel and look luxurious, sometimes they don't. But they're never expensive so that's a plus.

[@PocketCams]

Kind of fun right? I got my first japanese frames from a branch of Japanese opticians on Regent Street, London. i have no recollection of how I found them!

[@jollyjudy]

Thanks for the video! Can I just bring in my current US prescription? Will they just take it?

[@PocketCams]

That’s what I did with my NZ prescription. No problems.

[@amandapatton3194]

I wonder if they can do progressive lenses (lineless bifocals) for the same savings. Do you know?

[@ze4037]

It's possible. You may have to pay a little extra, but it's possible. Even economical eyeglass stores such as JINS and Zoff carry high-performance progressive lenses made in Japan.

[@PocketCams]

Thanks - was going to say the same thing. Even paying extra, so much cheaper than elsewhere - because decent progressives are v expensive on NZ, for sure

[@ze4037]

One more thing to note: If you are traveling from overseas, there is a high possibility that you will be exempt from tax.

[@amandapatton3194]

Thanks for all the feedback!!

[@PocketCams]

@ze4037 good point - and yes, I got mine tax free - I think once you spend above ¥5500 - did that at Uniqlo for clothes too

[@kadajawi2]

I want a Japanese made frame, but they aren't exactly cheap. Looking at Masunaga K3... perhaps Taylor with Respect, Barton Perreira... I wonder if the frames are cheaper if directly ordered from Japan. Will go to my optician to get the glasses fitted. Traveling to Japan is a bit more expensive, sadly.

[@mdshojonali2527]

I want to apply for Japan visa. Can you refer visa from there.

[@PocketCams]

No idea, sorry

[@QwertyQwerty-gl4fd]

Any idea if I can order prescription lenses without frame in Japan online? I am looking for 1.74 index as I have high power and I would like to have genuine Japan made lenses. Thanks in advance for any inputs.

[@PocketCams]

Sorry no idea apart from finding this www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/196irmh/is_it_possible_anywhere_in_japan_to_just_have_new/

[@gavinlim3715]

May I ask which Jin you went to as the store assistants seemed to be able to understand and speak English?

[@PocketCams]

Absolutely - it was Asakusa Roku branch. Though in other interactions, a translator device they had was very handy.

[@kathyhoutami]

Why was your order took 7 days. I read on some guides they could get it done in a couple of hours. Do you know what kinds that would take a short time and which that would take a week?

[@PocketCams]

I have a moderately complex prescription

[@kathyhoutami]

@@PocketCams so is it just just the complex prescription that made it longer. What about if you want all the extra protection such at the blue lights, anti scratch, uv. Will that make it longer too

[@PocketCams]

@kathyhoutami I’m not sure / you’d have to ask them!

[@kathyhoutami]

@@PocketCams thank you

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

I have so many different styles shapes from meduim large to oversized lol 🤣

[@PocketCams]

Sounds like you've got a whole wardrobe in there!

[@addicted2baseballrgd21]

You stated designer glasses. Did you mean style or brand? Was wondering if you got Matsuda or Masunaga etc

[@PocketCams]

The clear ones are a Jins x Beams collab. The others I ended up getting were Jins brand.

[@mikebeech5618]

Probably better than Specsavers. But at 6.08min it says 3 pairs frames and lenses for less than 200US$. Did you intend per pair? A bit confusing. It suggests total price, but looking at Jins site the prices don't work for me for sub 200$

[@PocketCams]

No - it really was that cheap. I got it as an instore deal at the Jins in Asakusa - I guess they run in-store promotions from time to time. The high-index lensed were included in the sticker price - which floored me!

[@qtt323]

Jin’s frame is not really designer frame to me😊

[@PocketCams]

They are compared to choice in NZ! 🤣

[@PocketCams]

And I got a pair designed by Beams too

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

Yeah i wear glasses so i use online i have 9 zeelools 3 blue light one tints outside rest basic lol .... And 11 vooglams two blue light blocking two tints outside rest basic standard lol my 12 pair i ordered last night .... And one Zenni optical blue light / tinting outside ones its both blue light and tinting its. A new thing lol 🤣 i got so many i never no what to wear lol now

[@PocketCams]

Wow! Just WOW!!!

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

@@PocketCams not one pair costed me more the 65 bucks

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

@@PocketCams I have codes and deals and flashes sales so

[@demitriuspandi9736]

Before I comment, please understand it's not to be mean, merely to point out some oversights that I think you may have been a bit blind to, as to the usability of the information in this video, & the frustration that the somewhat, (albeit likely unintentional), clickbait nature of it causes. Cost of eyeglasses in your country of residence: Rather high Cost of getting them in Japan: Only 20% of local residence cost PLUS taking time off work to travel to Japan PLUS airfare to Japan PLUS Hotel in Japan PLUS incidentals like food & travel while in Japan, bringing the unaccounted for costs of getting to Japan to even get the cheaper glasses much MUCH higher than the high cost of buying them locally. I mean my guy, I get it. If you buy them in Japan, you get a nice pair with all the bells & whistles, while I paid $500 for 2 pairs that are not as fancy & don't have all the bells & whistles. & that would be great, usable info if I could just walk down the street to some kind of portal that would just zap me to Japan in order to effectively pursue those savings. However, given the fact that in reality, just getting there requires a commitment of at least a few days to fly over, get a place to say while there, & then fly back, not to mention time away from work, it renders the helpfulness of this video to zero to literally anyone that isn't already going to be traveling to Japan for some other reason, & at that point, let's be honest, if you have the money for that kind of international travel, I highly doubt that the cost difference would be relevant enough to people of such wealth that it would make the sacrifice in convenience worth it. I'm not trying to be negative, please understand that, I'm just trying to provide some feedback on how unusable this information is, outside of pure entertainment value, for most of the people that clicked on it, which are areas that you might have been blind to.

[@PocketCams]

Hi. Don’t agree but that’s life. I have had feedback from American colleagues who have very expensive prescriptions in the US that say it could trip them into choosing Japan as opposed to another destination. And although I’m not suggesting a special trip to Japan to get your glasses, they would. Personally, I did mine while I was there. It’s wasn’t a special trip. But it saved me hundreds.

[@demitriuspandi9736]

@@PocketCams Valid. I imagine that for those small few that were already traveling over there for other reasons, it may be worth it to them to wait until they are there to get their glasses. It still only helps the few that were already going to Japan, however, anyway. Now if there was an online purchasing & home shipping option, where those of us that don't have the luxury of being able to travel can still take advantage of those benefits, then I think it would be more worthwhile.

[@PocketCams]

@demitriuspandi9736 and for those people and the audience interested in this - and I don’t think it’s a small few - this video is highly relevant, and the title and thumbnail speak directly to the content.

[@emerortiz13]

Under 200 usd is 10000 php😢😢😢

[@PocketCams]

Yes it’s all relative. Are glasses cheaper in the Philippines?

[@emerortiz13]

We endure chinese glasses,because filipinos are poor😊😊😊

[@techshiblu322]

❤❤

[@PocketCams]

thank you!