The Japanese can get sushi anywhere there. The Mexicans can get tacos anywhere there. When they want an all-American burger they think of McDonard's. Oh boy, now I'm going to get it. Watch, someone will mention it. PS: I actually do know someone of Japanese ancestry who can't pronounce the "l" in McDonald's. That's the honest-to-God truth. And if you don't believe that story, I can make up another one.
My wife is Japanese and you should hear her say Chevro...Chevro...General Motors to say nothing of eucalyptus.
This can't be stated enough. You really need a full chem lab with ventilated hoods and proper lab technique to work with some of the necessary chemicals. That person isn't reading this thread. They've gone and got themselves some books on chemistry and metallurgy, ruined a lot of worthless coins, and already figured it out. Yeah. You want to avoid those.