Yes, Thomas Distributing only handles the Japan Eneloops. I called to verify before my last purchase a couple of months ago.
They are my go to online store for Eneloops.
I am still looking for the glitter ones hikarinoob :)
Fran, yes they are made in Japan. I might be uploading another video on Youtube with my latest envelope of eneloop goodies including a package of the AA botanics.
I got from Panasonic Canada today a set of BK3MCCA and they have eneloop printed on the side. I also have a set from Japan from a few months ago and they are BK3MCC and have panasonic printed on them. Any difference with these batteries?
@Klrman: the ones sold in Japan had a makeover in 2013. They have the Panasonic printed on the side. Everywhere else have eneloop printed on their side. They can both be the same battery. Some countries have Chinese eneloops, like Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Sputh America and Africa.
I see, thanks ChibiM. Also, I was thinking of getting the AA and AAA glitters for my collection but they are so expensive. Any tips where to find them at a fair price?
Good question! They are rediculous expensive yes. Unfortunately I also dont know. Thereare some available on eBay, but they are expensive... Same in Japan.
I looked at amazon.jp and only found one listing for the HR-3UTGA-8SL but in the title they say it is AAA so not correct in their description. If ordering other than amazon.jp, yeah, not so easy.