Can I use a cell phone bought in Japan in the United States? -

I will be travelling to Japan for several weeks and I need a new cell phone, since mine will not work over there. I need a new phone anyway, since mine is going out, so I m trying to find out if I can buy a phone over there and use it when I get home. What should I look for in a phone while I m there? Any help is greatly appreciated.

just tell that shopkeeper that you have to travel from US to Japan. He will provide you an unlocked cell phone which could be use over there and in US too.

japan uses all different system don t buy one you will be out he cash WILL NOT WORK other then just in japan done that and i was out 560 USD