Is Provia in 5x7 regularly available in Japan?

[ntenny]

I was looking at the Badger Graphics site for Provia 100F in 5x7, and I see that their price list indicates "last order from Fuji". I don't know if this reflects something about Fuji's plans or Badger's plans, and I'm not going to speculate.

But I have friends in Japan, albeit not photographers, and regular opportunities to have them bring me stuff if I want to. So it occurs to me to wonder, is this something that's a regular off-the-shelf product in Japan? If so, where do I direct a non-photographer to buy some for me (and how expensive is it as compared to the import prices through Badger)?

Thanks

-NT

 

[ntenny]

OK, I answered my own question. It does seem to be regularly sold (e.g., Dead Link Removed), but it's actually slightly more expensive at retail in Japan than through Badger Graphic here.

-NT