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 (http://www.pearlriver.com/, http://store.globalexchange.org/, or http://www.ethnicarts.com/). — Mary Jo Bowling