Asia vs. Japan PS2

[Cranduit]

I was supposed to get a Winter racing bundle from my friend while he was in Japan on vacation over these past few weeks. However, everywhere was sold out so he could not get me one (I got the Bonk and Adventure Island remake for Gamecube :)

I have two questions regarding different PS2s at import stores:

1. What is the difference between Asia and Japanese (I think I just need a convertor for the Asian one)?

2. If I order for Lik-Sang will they put the box inside a shipping box as not to damage it? I ask this because it is $30 less than NCSX.

Thanks in advance

[Mayhem]

Asia usually just means you sometimes get English language packaging/instructions besides Japanese. The game is still Japanese region.