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Cream/soap, soap/cream - is a personal choice. I use soaps most of the time, but use cream once in a while when the mood strikes. Try a little of both.

Proraso pre-shave is a good multi-tasking...

Try some soap or cream from Colleen at TGQ (see her thread in the Vendor's Corner and email her with questions or an order). I don't know about shipping to Japan, but I'm sure Colleen will let you...