Buying electronics in Japan.

[martib]

Is it cheaper ???
just thought I'd ask. I'm heading there at the end of the year

[Moonlighter]

Marine electronics are hard to find over there. So far i have struggled to find any other than real base level stuff in tackle shops. There doesnt seem to be nearly as many recreational boat owners there as we have here - most Japanese people would struggle to have room to store them unless they live on a farm or are very wealthy and have large houses and area for storing boats off the street.

I've found some excellent tackle shops in Tokyo and Nagoya, but you need to know your prices - things like reels etc generally not much cheaper, but the selection of rods and lures, especially things like squid jigs, is mind boggling, and well priced. They aslo have a second hand section in many shops where gear that has been tradd in can be bought, some very tempting gear in great condition can be found.

Which areas will you be visiting?

[scottar]

From the little of it I have seen on imported Japanese longlining vessels, you will typically find that all the keypanels and manuals will be in Japanese as well. My understanding was that, as Moonlighter posted, due to the size and nature of their domestic recreational market, that marine electronics were expensive.

[martib]

Thanks guys. Tokyo to start with.

[Moonlighter]

For fishing tackle In Tokyo, take the circle line train (Yamanote line, pale green) to Shibuya. Several good taclke shops within a short walk from the station.

Tackleberry which has both new and second hand gear, they are a large chain

Sansui which has 3 shops, eqch specialising in different types of fishing and gear. Well worth a visit.

here is some info.

http://rcfishing.blogspot.com.au/201...1-shibuya.html

If you've never been to Japan before and need some more info on where to go, what to see, places to stay, accommodation etc, don't hesitate to send me a PM. You will enjoy the trip, food is great, not expensive, its very safe and the public transport system is simply brilliant. Signs on stations switch between both Japanese and English, and if you stand around looking a bit lost, someone will help out you pretty soon.

Here is a link to a fantastic website for train and bus timetables and fares. We used it all the time to get to the right platform etc:

http://www.hyperdia.com/en/

[chocolatemoose]

man hope you have a fun time!~ japan looks all kinds of crazy cool!!

i would love to go. people would see me as a giant im sure "that and are moose native to japan?"

but for your pleasure if you havnt already seen it. the history of japan

[martib]

Cheers mate. I'll send you a pm later. When I get home

[scuttlebutt]

I'm in Japan at the moment. Electronics and fishing gear is really no cheaper than Aus. When I first came over 10 years ago you could get stellas and saltigas for roughly half the cost in Aus. Not anymore, that all changed a few years back. Great place though