Hobby shops in Osaka Japan

[Janice Reynolds]

Thanks  Guys ....I undertstand the train system so shouldn't be a big deal
locating .......
----- Original Message -----
From: "Koenig, Tom" <Tom.Koenig at actewagl.com.au>
To: "'Discussion'" <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Hobby shops in Osaka Japan


>
> Janice,
>
> I passed on your request to a friend of mine who flies for JAL and
frequents
> the area.
> Below is his response, hope it helps
>
> Tom
>
>
> > One shop worth a look is at (06) 66443139.  It is  short walk from the
> > Nipponbashi subway station.  Get your hotel to ring them and ask for
> > directions is the easiest way.  I think they are closed Tuesdays.  It is
> > on
> > the second floor so easy to walk past, keep looking up for the JR and
> > Futaba
> > signs.
> >
> > The other option if you are bit more adventurous is the "R/C Adviser"
it
> > is
> > on the end of the Tanimachi subway line but is a bit harder to find.
Its
> > about 10 minutes walk from the Yao-Minami station.  I don't have the
phone
> > number but the hotel should be able to find it for you.
> >
> > Both these stores are major discount chains and also have stores in
Tokyo
> > in
> > the Akiabara "Electric Town" area. Try (03)56881414.
> >
> > Both the stores in Osaka are about 1/2 car, 1/4 fixed wing  and 1/4
Heli.
> > They  in fact have electric car tracks attached to them.  They are set
up
> > like super markets and you wander around with a shopping basket then go
> > out
> > through the checkout!
> >
> > The most interesting sections from a pattern perspective are the
> > accessories
> > like a full range of MK, Tetra, IM and Pilot.  They also occasionally
have
> > bits and pieces from the pattern specialists like Go-model who do engine
> > and
> > pipe mounts. Prices are now pretty good as these discount stores are
> > buying
> > in bulk and the savings are being passed on.  (This is why all the
smaller
> > shops have disappeared)  Just remember they are located in the most
> > expensive cities in the world so don't expect super deals.  Also if you
> > are
> > paying in USD it isn't quite as much fun as it was a few months ago.
> >
> > My experience is there isn't much English spoken in these stores.  So
good
> > luck.  If you are in the Tokyo stores this Sunday I might see you there.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Brian Dooley
> > Japan Airlines
> > Wollongong,
> > Australia
> >
> >
> > > > ----------
> > > > From: ed.schummer[SMTP:ed.schummer at sbcglobal.net]
> > > > Reply To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, 16 December 2003 16:18
> > > > To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > > > Subject: Re: Hobby shops  in Osaka Japan
> > > >
> > > > Janice -
> > > >
> > > > Depends on what you are interested in.  Most shops offering the
fixed
> > wing
> > > > stuff have moved out of the major metropolitan centers (Tokyo and
> > Osaka)
> > > > and are nearer to where you can fly this sort of thing in Japan
> > (Saitama
> > > > and Shizuoka prefectures).  Osaka has a few shops that concentrate
on
> > car
> > > > stuff and some on helicopter parts and accessories.  Best bet for a
> > > > current listing is to pick up one of the major R/C magazines and
look
> > for
> > > > a listing of shops in the back.  Pick one up at the airport and you
> > can
> > > > use the time on the bus for some creative reading...
> > > >
> > > > Anything with an (06) area code is in Osaka proper.  Most shops have
> > at
> > > > least one person that speaks passable English...
> > > >
> > > > My experience anyway.  If anyone from Japan is monitoring this list
> > and
> > > > has more current information, please chime in..
> > > >
> > > > Ed
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Janice Reynolds
> > > > To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > > > Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 6:27 PM
> > > > Subject: Hobby shops in Osaka Japan
> > > >
> > > > Does anybody know of a good hobby shop in Osaka Japan?
> > > >
> > > >
> >
>
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