Bought umino (ocean) Japanese on ebay

[Mattl675]

I've been reading about the ocean and just becoming obsessed with it. The US versions are too expensive but I found a nice blue Japanese one on ebay for a decent price and ordered it along with an original clear case. (Plus i thought it would be fun to experience owning a japanese tama) Is there anything I should know about raising it? What are some of the differences between the Japanese and American one? I've heard the American ones are a little harder and that the American adults don't live as long. Also is it true that the motion sensors on these aren't always very responsive?

 

[wendybubbles]

I'm happy to see more people trying the Umino! It's I'm pretty sure the only difference between the American and Japanese one is the growth chart. Unfortunately I don't have an American one so I'm not sure if there's a difference in lifespan or anything... I don't see why there would be. The most important thing is not letting the polar bear get it. It's on a 50-minute schedule, but it doesn't show up every time. The sensor is responsive in both of mine, but occasionally it will fail for no apparent reason.

 

[Mattl675]

What is the difference in growth chart? From what i've seen on google searches it looks the same