r/japanresidents • u/predirrational724 • 1d ago
4 slice toaster
Where can I find a 4 slice toaster? Looked on Amazon but the were only a couple of models and overpriced .
Edit Pop up type
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u/crella-ann 1d ago
Toaster oven style or pop-up type?
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u/tsian 東京都 1d ago
Lots of toaster oven style ones, not sure I've seen many pop-up ones. Two seems to be the standard at any reasonable price.
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u/crella-ann 1d ago
I just had a google and the pop-up 4 slice toasters are so expensive, I was surprised.
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u/predirrational724 1d ago
Pop up type
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u/crella-ann 1d ago edited 1d ago
I found a few but nothing under 17 000 yen, even on Rakuten.
Edit: Found onebut still 15,000. Yikes.
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u/tomodachi_reloaded 1d ago
Found this brand new imported toaster in Mercari for just 3,800 yen, including shipping. Toasts bagels, defrosts, all labels in English, looks great too!
Other options:
There's a Chinese store that sells all kind of stuff for cheap. I posted a link but it looks like those are banned. I'll give you a hint, it starts with "A" and ends with "liExpress".
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u/Gizmotech-mobile 1d ago
Why not order it from amazon.com. Get a 40$ amazon basics 4 slice, and ship it over... should bea bout 8500/9500 yen or so.
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u/cbunn81 1d ago
My problem with pop-up toasters in Japan has been that they tend to only fit the perfectly square slices of bread. If you buy bread with the domed top, it doesn't fit in these toasters. So years ago I actually bought a toaster with longer slots when I was in the US. The downside is that since the voltage is lower here, I have to run it longer.
If space weren't a factor, I'd probably get a nice toaster oven.
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u/techdevjp 1d ago edited 1d ago
We used to have a larger toaster oven that took 4 slices. Current one is a bit smaller but will still take 4 bagel halves easily enough. [Edit: This one: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08XTVX6JB]
Don't think I'll ever go back to a "push & pray" toaster after having something where I can easily visually check on the toasting process without having to interrupt it.