mtbkym01 4008 Posted March 30, 2013 Heading to Japan later this year and starting to consider what I should try and see. What do you guys recommend as far as shops and/or anything else RC related that I should try and see. Gonna be primarily around the greater Tokyo area. Any links would be greatly appreciated, cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted March 30, 2013 WOW , your a lucky man . How long are you going for ? & how much space are you going to have .... I'm sure you will need alot of space .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted March 30, 2013 WOW , your a lucky man . How long are you going for ? & how much space are you going to have .... I'm sure you will need alot of space .... Will be there for 7 days mate, and the priority is a Bruiser, but who knows what else I might find, maybe a trailer for the Aeromax.......or whatever else I see, starting to save already 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4272 Posted March 30, 2013 If you have the time, a visit to the Tamiya museum might be fun... http://www.blackholesun.fr/RC_TamiyaMuseum_US.php 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted March 30, 2013 If you have the time, a visit to the Tamiya museum might be fun... http://www.blackholesun.fr/RC_TamiyaMuseum_US.php Wow, will definately look into that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 30, 2013 Don't forget to share some pictures if you go to the museum! Pretty pleeeeease, hahahahahah. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolRunner 116 Posted March 31, 2013 I just took the virtual tour of the Tamiya museum! Neat how they have the 1:1 cars that later on became Rc models and statics. I am suprised how they kind of just throw them in the cases without any explanations? It would be good if they did this. It also is interesting how a lot of models are sitting on their wheels and tires? I guess they aren't worried about flat spots? Definately it would be interesting to see some local hobby shops if you venture into any! OSR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 31, 2013 Perhaps they need a better curator. I know I'd love the job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolRunner 116 Posted March 31, 2013 Perhaps they need a better curator. I know I'd love the job! No doubt! If you look close the mdels are covered in dust! I am really suprised! OSR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted March 31, 2013 Kozue - http://tokyo.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-tokyo-park/entertainment/index.jsp Aronia de Takazawa - http://www.aroniadetakazawa.com/ Both beyond belief. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjr250 23 Posted March 31, 2013 I am going again in May - might be going to the Shizuoka Hobby Show. In addition to the show Tamiya open up addional areas of the headquarters building and put on some extra displays. Akihabara is the area in Tokyo to go RC shopping. An online guide to the four main shops is http://agusta.ms.u-t.../akihabara.html RC Champ website http://www.rc-champ.co.jp/ Super Rajicon website http://www.super-rc....p/rc/index.html Futaba Sangyo website http://www.f-sangyo.co.jp/ Rakusai website http://www.rakuseimo....jp/onlineshop/ There are some others as well but these are the main four that I go to. There is very little English spoken by the staff in the shops so I arm myself with a list of part numbers. I also go to the Tamiya Plamodel Factory shop in Shimbashi http://www.tamiya.com/english/info/080819factory/index.htm (There is another one in Yokohama as well). If you are feeling adventurious you could always head to one of the best track complexes at Yatabe Arena http://www.yatabearena.com/ but that is a couple of hours from Tokyo near Tsukuba. Hope that this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted March 31, 2013 Phenomenal info guys, cheers. Will send you an email Brad, cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD RACER 566 Posted March 31, 2013 You are one lucky guy. Have fun & bring lots of r/c back. Just like what BJR does & then teases us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted March 31, 2013 You're not going for the Asian Onroad Championships are you Kym? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted March 31, 2013 Stay away from the north and eastern part of Japan. Else you may be stopped by Custom on your return thinking you have a dirty bomb with you. With the yen heading south, you should be able to load up with a few more nib...,which is always good:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted March 31, 2013 Stay away from the north and eastern part of Japan. Else you may be stopped by Custom on your return thinking you have a dirty bomb with you. With the yen heading south, you should be able to load up with a few more nib...,which is always good:-) Yeah, gotta watch those people from Customs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted March 31, 2013 You're not going for the Asian Onroad Championships are you Kym? Actually heading over there with MMI to the 1/8 onroad worlds for a look Yeah, gotta watch those people from Customs! 😆😱😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted March 31, 2013 Actually heading over there with MMI to the 1/8 onroad worlds for a look Nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bakaguyjean 7 Posted March 31, 2013 Actually heading over there with MMI to the 1/8 onroad worlds for a look Boss Speed? If its at boss speed you should visit Nakamura model shop,still has nip Tamiya spares dating back to the first 100,No website and no steady hours but 15 minutes from Boss Speed.Also you have to ask for the parts,one of those shops that wonders why you would want old parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjr250 23 Posted April 1, 2013 Yeah, gotta watch those people from Customs! You do get $900 worth of stuff per person in OZ. It's not just customs that you have to worry about. DAFF (Quarantine) will clean off dirty used RC gear. They will use water and lots of it. I know of at least one person that has bought through a dirty short course truck and wasn't happy that water was used. I just told him that he should of looked after his gear properly and cleaned it after his last run . While you are there I am sure that you will find other shops. Get a hold of one of the RC magazines they also have listings for shops and tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolRunner 116 Posted April 1, 2013 This will be an interesting forum post when you get back! I for one would love to see what RC adventures you get into! I am wondering if you should travel with one just incase you happen upon a track or meet some people to run with. OSR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 596 Posted April 2, 2013 BJR250 is right on the money. Personally my 2 must visits are Tamiya's Plamodel factory (super expensive but a must see) and RC Champ, best selection and prices that I know of in Tokyo. Have fun out there, James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted April 18, 2013 Ok, so confirmed purchases for this trip will be: 1. Bruiser Re-Re 2. Nova Fox And possibles: 1/14 trailer/s of some description Wild Willy 2 Wild One Re-Re Super Clodbuster Euro style 1/14 truck (Man or Scania) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted April 18, 2013 Be careful of the customs man if you're going to bring home a haul like that I would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted April 18, 2013 Be careful of the customs man if you're going to bring home a haul like that I would think. It's all good, most will get (free) freighted, and I'm pretty aware of Australian Customs and Border Protection legislation, in fact it's my job to know it, if you know what I mean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites