Shopping: bargain Asian

Trendy stores are full of Asian accessories, but we found the same items for a lot less at import stores. While some of these places may not be as glitzy or conveniently located, the savings--and the fun of a scavenger hunt--make a visit worth the effort. Check out how much we saved after a recent trip to San Francisco's Chinatown, Japantown, and Clement Street shopping districts.

INFO: Look under "Importers" in the yellow pages or shop online (www.pearlriver.com, http://store.globalexchange.org, or www.ethnicarts.com).

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