Premium Outlet or ...

Hi,

I'm wondering which one mall to chose, the Sano Premium Outlet, Outlet Mall Rism or Le Fete Tama.

I've been to Rinku Premium Outlet in Osaka but don't really think the prices are as attractive/comparative as the outlet in USA. In the end, I left empty handed.

Greatly appreaciated your suggestion and advice.

I don't go shopping in those outlets often, but from what I heard from other women, the outlets in Karuizawa and Gotemba are nice in terms of finding real bargains. Sano may be good, too, since some people on the Web have said they like it despite the fact that it's located far from everywhere...

I don't know about Rism and I found the Tama outlet just ordinary in terms of pricing. I like the one in Minami-Machida, too, but consider it just another place to go shopping.

Frankly, you can't expect products at these outlets in Japan to be cheaper than in the US considering that retail prices of top fashion items (esp. imported brands) are higher here.

The real bargains come twice a year (January and July) from fashion retailers like Marui and Isetan.