Tokyo Model Shops??

[Stonie104]

Hi All,

I am going to Tokyo for a week at the end of the month and wondered if anyone by chance happened to know where I could find any model shops? appreciate any help, thanks

Dan

[aussiedave]

I have never been there, but, here is a link to the Mandarake shops.
http://www.mandarake.co.jp/en/shop/

If you google Akihabara, which seems to be the centre for pop culture, anime, manga, hobby shops/models, electronics goods, etc., then you may find some places, to visit also.

After you have been, please let us know, as my wife and I are planning a visit next year.

[Stonie104]

Thanks Dave, yeah Akihabara seems like the place to go, me and the wife were already planning a trip to that district as we both like manga, will let you know of any cool spots mate, thanks!

[highwayman57]

One thing to consider when you go to Japan is that it's a cash-based society. Outside of the areas that usually cater to foreign tourists, most places don't accept credit cards or traveler's checks, just cash. A friend of mine, an American who lives and works there, told me that he routinely carries the equivalent of $1,000 cash on him most of the time, something that is fairly common. Also, according to my friend, many of the ATMs over there aren't available for service 24/7, although a small number are. Keep all that in mind when you go shopping.

[Stonie104]

Thanks David, I heard similar from a friend, just going to take currency

[Heavy Metal Spike]

You could likely spend a fortune here mate . . .

PSYCHO MONSTERZ (Wataru Mishima)
2-3-22 Kamitakada, Nakano-ku,
Tokyo, 164-0002,
JAPAN

FAX: + 81-3-3389-6648
E-mail: Pmo_infodeskattomonsterz.Net
Store hours: Tue. - Sun. 13:00 - 20:00 (Japan time), closed Wednesday

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Have a wonderful, safe & memorable trip - and if you DO drop by Wataru's place - tell him Spike says hi!

Totally jealous right now!

.

[Stonie104]

Nice, just had a look around the site, will defo have to check the place out just not sure the wife will let me buy anything!! cheers Ian, will say hi for you if I make it there, counting the days!!

[CrazyDude]

Have a good time.

Unfortunately not many small or individual hobby shops left as most closed down or went to online sales only.

Nakano Broadway(Mandarake) is a must visit, akiba(akihabara) has mostly only chain-stores left, tachikawa also has a few good shops. Many shops in akiba moved so you will need to search their new locations.

Yodobashi is good for plastic-models and supplies, many stores but akihabara is a pain.

In kanda(close to Tokyo station) you got Maestro which is worth a visit and speak to the owner(sculptor, pro-modeler).

End of the month is bad for me (family commitments), otherwise I would buy you a pint or two.

[Stonie104]

Cheers Crazydude, thats brilliant info! will endeavor to check out at least a few of these areas!