Revenge of The Tourists

Last year 23 Japanese traveling abroad met crime-related deaths. This year Griptone, a Japanese travel-goods company, has opened a store in Osaka, Japan, for the safety-conscious Japanese tourist. Merchandise includes an attache case that gives thieves within 170 ft. a 40-volt electric shock, and safety vests ranging from ice-pick proof to bulletproof. Americans visiting Osaka from New York City might want to pick up a few Griptone products for when they get home.

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