japan in january

General Pub
1

so it looks like i will be travelling to japan in the middle of jan.
i have questions thrice

  • will there be kieren/track races on and how would i find out about them?
  • is it worth buying a frame/parts over there and bothering with the hassles of customs, airlines, etc?
    -any popular places not worth seeing or unknown places well worth it?
2

Thrice, I will supply answers…
Yes, the internet.
Yes, post them home if it looks like trouble.
Yes, the internet.

3

Keirin racing… search for user Tomity on here. He might be able to help you out with dates etc.

Parts and frames, depends what you want. I brought a frame and parts home with me. It wasn’t a huge issue (I managed to get a bike box to pack it in). If it’s under a grand customs can’t charge you extra and weight wasn’t an issue. Shops in Tokyo for frames… Sexon Super Peace, Dreamworks, Punch, W-Base (more so for parts), Carnival (upstairs from W-Base), Tokyu Hands in Shibuya (for fixed gear stuff), Plus Blue Lug and I think there’s a few more. Search for the Keirin shopping in Japan thread.

4

i loved osaka, kyoto and tokyo. hit up <a href=“WeGotWays.com is for sale | HugeDomains”>Kinfolk Lounge</a> when you’re in tokyo.

5

If your skint and you want to pick up a frame or parts consider trading.

Bring your non-jap parts/frame and see if any of the locals will do you a trade.
I’m sure some made in oz frame would get some interest. :mrgreen: