How much do Japanese cellphones cost?

Question:

Planning on buying a cellphone from Japan (to be specific, Osaka) next month. I just wanna know how much they cost, and if possible, where you can purchase them. Thanks. :D

Answer:

Phones in Japan ar expensive and there is no cost savings if you want to take them back home.(The big brands with the exception Sony Ericsson are not Japanese and can be bought cheaply elsewhere). If you are just visiting most (not all) phones can work and roam in Japan. If you can read Japanese and have deep pockets, then by all means

The following guides might be of help to you: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2223.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/map-… (click on the map and locate Japan) http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/co…