Offer both at the same price to do a/b testing, may not be worth the extra skus but would be interresting.
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I would also love to see Framework available in Japan.
Thankfully used Thinkpads are widely available and cheap, but I would prefer to have a Framework, especially when there is an updated version of the AMD Framework 13.
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Attempting to do so can lead to your order being cancelled and payment method blacklisted.
Has this been officially announced by Framework?
I heard someone say that “Japan is a genius in designing regulatory barriers,” but importing computers (and many other electronic gadgets) privately usually incurs no customs or duties.
I really hope Framework doesn’t limit the use of shipping forwarders. I’ve been waiting for almost five years here in Japan. There aren’t many five-year periods in a person’s life.
Most people who choose to use shipping forwarders understand the risk of losing the official warranty. Framework is a DIY-oriented product, so I think most people wouldn’t mind.
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Permanent Resident here. Been waiting patiently since Framework first became a company. Has it been 5 years already!
As a US Citizen though, I imagine even after they open up to the Japanese market it would still be cheaper for me to buy from the US and have it shipped to me. The markup on everything electronic is crazy here. The ARKTax as it’s known locally.
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I’ve been eagerly waiting for an official Japan launch, and now I want it even more as custom keyboards seem to be coming soon!
I don’t want to import it from somewhere else for warranty and support reasons, so I’d really love if a Japan launch was in the cards soon 
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Hey there. I’m also have moved to Japan with my Framework 13 gen 1 and honestly would like to update it for a newer hardware (especially webcam and screen). Though it runs exceptionally well and I probably can wait for years more (but don’t want to 
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If you just need some replacement parts, then Frame Parts is an option: frame-parts.myshopify.com. Worldwide shipping, not-for-profit. Also, on the front page they say: “If you need a part that is not on the website, just get in touch and we can order it in for you”. Some people miss that. Of course, as long as you are living in a region that Framework can’t directly serve, assume no Framework warranty. And Frame Parts can not provide a warranty.
I have no association with them, and have never needed to use them myself.
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Digging this thread up. Would be awesome when Framework is released in Japan. That’s, IMO, the ultimate arena to see how the repairability stacks up to the population. Japan is no stranger to repairable electronics between the 80s and 2000s. If you take, say, portable Minidisc players / recorders, G-Shocks, they’re accustomed to miniaturization and yet repairable. The support infrastructure will be tested as well in a region that, I think, really requires to be in Japanese.
Now, if Framework does open up in Japan, please please please come up with a super cool and crazy ad (in a good way) that suits the Japanese market.
The usual examples:
Want to see Framework products officially available in Japan? Talk is cheap—let’s show Framework the real demand.
We’re running a community “Pledge Drive” to do just that. It’s simple: fill a cart on their website with what you’d buy, then add your voice to our main campaign thread below.
Join the pledge drive here: Help Bring Framework Laptops to Japan!
Every pledge helps build the case!
I think I already know the answer, but I will ask anyway. Any updates on shipping to Japan?
Agree with the sentiment on used ThinkPads in Japan. Old hardware of decent quality is fairly abundant here, even if it’s not always the most upgradeable. Regardless, it’d be great to be able to actually vote with money (to Framework) for a more serviceable future.
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