Japan Hobby Shop Tour 2023 Tokyo Yodobashi Camera

Ever wonder what kits are for sale in A Japanese Hobby shop? Join me for a tour of the Yodobashi Camera store in Shinjuku Tokyo Japan. Lots and lots of Aoshima, Fujimi, Tamiya, and even Platz Nunu kits were on the shelves and with the dollar to yen rate so favorable, I could have spent soooo much there.
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[@alancyr3100]

Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Alan👍

[@laurenciozabala4296]

Looks like it's time to add more kits to the stash. Thank you Aoshima!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

They had a very big selection of Aoshima kits there, it was hard to choose just one 👍

[@trevorwhitham6742]

That Honda city r looked adorable

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I think I need one now to complete my Kei car collection 😁. Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment.

[@grooveholmes79]

is that heaven?!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Kinda like I imagine it to be in Heaven👍

[@deanlewis8083]

Probably a good thing for me there is not such a selection here in the usa. I'd go nuts and put a hurting on my wallet. 😅 thanks for sharing James

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

That’s for sure Dean! I’d have real problems staying away from there 👍

[@timemachinesscalemodels]

I could literally find a way to spend a few grand between both stores very quickly. I know my weakness at model shows. I couldn't imagine being in Japan and seeing every Japanese kit I've ever wanted in 2 locations. They'd be shipping model kits to my home address for 6 months straight!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Rob, glad you enjoyed the video. I was restricted with luggage space because shipping would kill the deals to be had. I’ll do a stash add video this weekend.

[@davidchin350]

Where's the footage of you coming out of the store with all those model kits in your arms.😊

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hahaha, you’d be disappointed. I only bought 1 kit that day. I’ll do a stash haul video soon.

[@modelcarmadness5119]

Interesting that that have their announcement in English along with Japanese, I guess they get a lot of American tourists

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I didn’t notice that but you’re right!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

WOW! I don't even have enough funds! lol So, I heard Japanese, English, maybe Chinese and...Korean? They cover all the bases.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi JD, thanks for watching👍 yes they do cover an assortment of languages in the jingle.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Cool to see all those Aoshima kits in one spot. They sure have taken a liking to 1/32 scale lately. I like the music in the back ground with english commercials. Really interesting to see the selection. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I know, right? They had so much Aoshima there. I can’t start buying 1/32. I have so much already in 1/25-1/24 scale plus 1/12. I didn’t notice that the jingle was in English until someone else pointed it out. Funny really😁

[@ParanormalUnboxing]

Hey I wanted to ask, you you know if they have scribers? I wanna customize my gunpla model and I'm visiting japan in february.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Yes, the Yodobashi store in Akihabara has scribing tools. Also the Tamiya store has nice ones. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@motionboy356]

Very familiar with the one up in Sapporo. And the online store? Well, the postman knows us well.😅 Can’t wait to see the treasures ya got James! Thanks for making these vids!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Motion, I would be in real trouble if I had that kind of selection in my home town or could mail order without adding $20 for shipping. 👍

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Nice hobby shop, thanks for sharing James

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Jeff👍

[@warrenbennett1355]

Ok ok ferrari 488 gte please please, yahooo. Ok please. I think thats good. So did i make a good impression.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Yes you did Warren! Thanks for watching 👍

[@a.b.scalemodels]

That’s dreamland!!!!! Thanks for sharing James

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Yes it was AB, thanks for watching.👍

[@thestig1899]

How long did you stay in Japan for ? Did you travel within Japan?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

My wife is Japanese and has family in Tokyo. We get to visit usually yearly. We stay 2-3 weeks when we go and don’t travel too far. Last year we went to Yokohama.

[@bkmodelcars]

Thats just ridiculous. Wow

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

That’s a good word… ridiculous 👍

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

james thanks for sharing i find u in a very cool position to be able to have holidays or trips over Tokyo it would be amazing great shot at getting many of kits scales that are discontinued in rest the world u seen alot rare kits and couple id love to find in my hobby shop i have alot the old school jdm car kits and other ones hope you pick up some awsome kits that u mite not have i liked im sure they ware 112scale the GTR kits big boxs very nice enjoy your trip knew stay safe again thanks for sharing

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Keith, I did see those big scale GTR kits there at the shop but didn’t look at the prices on them. I did notice a salvinos nascar for like $90 in a shop!!!

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

@@ScaleModelExperiment in 112scale or 124thr 125th if below 112scale and it's like 124TH or usually 125th I believe .then wow that's crazy exspensive I liked the excellent 112scale GTR iv definitely got a 112 scale on my wishlist iv few 112scale s2 F1 cars and the porsche on my channel logo in martini wrap full PE and huge decal the kit i like I paid €270for it still that kit is brand new untouched beautiful big model not old it's the repopped.issue but I'm trying to get a swap for it i want to get one of the GTR in 112scale reason been it's oe of my favourite cars cause it's one jdm car i never had money for GTR is others like few Honda civics a integra crx I had nissan GTI-R pulsar but turbo was blown in that id also a altezza replica in white my one was is200.here.. over usa there is300 lexus is the 200 in here Ireland anyway u ever find anyone's interested in brand new full kit all bells whistles on the 935 tamiya kit untouched yeah i always wanted 112scale GTR kit i seen one you built beautifull and one Paul's model scale car channel in England built it i found fujimis 112scale nismo red line decal on side but bidding war i stopped after 200 cause shipping he wanted 150 quid i get hit wit charge for any item priced by sender to be gift over valubover 50euros so that's why I send kits to usa I say no more than 40 but even when mike or anyone does send me kits prices it under the price but I still get customs fee on it once the paul adds up to 50 or more but I don't mind paying it when there kits we trade for or send to each other ye know depends once value is lower than 40 to 50bits what keeps it between 20 to 60 euros custom charge crazy ..but yeah i saw them in video u know how is jumped on to my local to see if they had them thinking they ware been reissued but anyone's ever looking for brand new porsche box mint everything ther u know ware i am and what im trying to get ok great vid thanks once again I appreciate it glad you video it have a great rest to ur week ok 👍Keith

[@shonen3977]

yooo man! Can you please drop the address of this yodabashi camera shopping center? Im coming to japan this December and i would love to get my kits here! Thank you so much!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

There are many in town. The best is in Akihabara right outside the JR line train exit. The other one I go to is near Shinbashi near the train station.

[@shonen3977]

@@ScaleModelExperiment thank you much for the advice!

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

So many cars. Where are all the planes and ships?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Sorry, they had rows of other stuff, I just focused on the cars 😁

[@davidtoups4684]

Good Lord! I'd come out of that place a lot poorer than when I went in!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Yeah! You got that right. It’s hard to remember that you only have so much space in your luggage.

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

Just another glorious place. So many cool kits and accessories. I love it. Thanks again for sharing. Hope you had a great trip. My grandmother was Japanese and I’d really love to visit Japan one day.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Kyle, yes you really do need to visit Japan if you can. It was a wonderful vacation.

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I am so glad!! And thank you for sharing it with us. Very enjoyable videos.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

My pleasure Kyle👍

[@marsgarage8217]

I will go broke at this store lol😂

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

If I had a store like that locally I would be broke for sure👍

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Cool place James ❤

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks brother❤️

[@rayrussell6258]

I saw more I'd want to build in this shop. But, where were the cameras? It was a camera shop. 😉

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Ray, Yodobashi camera is a 9 floor super store with different stuff on every floor. The model kits were just a tiny part of the store.👍

[@rayrussell6258]

@@ScaleModelExperiment ahhhhh, now I see! There were more floors.

[@trevorwhitham6742]

Ooo a classic mini cooper 5:21

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I’m glad that you enjoyed the video Trevor. Thanks for watching.

[@KarlScaleModeling]

Oh wow.. what an amazing selection of car kits right there! Simply amazing having such a huge choice in one store! Thanks for sharing with us all James.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Karl, yes it is overwhelming to only get to pick one kit maybe 2 with all that selection to choose from. Thanks for watching bud.

[@travisweeks7819]

Awesome video

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Travis👍

[@kevinsmith7697]

The hobby is alive and well in Tokyo! Geez JT you get around!! Looks like you are having a great time!!! Get an extra seat for all the kits you’re bringing back 🤤? Living the dream buddy! ✌️😎🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hey Kevin, I truly believe that the hobby is bigger in Japan than the US. More supplies, tools and manufacturers.

[@kevinsmith7697]

@@ScaleModelExperiment yep🫡🇺🇸

[@davidebert8034]

I’m going to Tokyo in August. I plan to spend 2,000 USD on Tamiya, mostly 1:42 scale planes and 1:24 scale cars. Can I fill up 3 suitcases? Cool video!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I recommend going to Akihabara if you want more selection. Yodobashi Camera and Tam Tam hobby are my go to spots for tools and supplies.

[@davidebert8034]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Thank you for the advice! Would Yodobashi be better for paints, too? I’m looking to get some Tamiya aircraft gray-about 10 cans.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@davidebert8034 they won’t sell spray cans to you at the Tamiya Store. You can’t take them on a plane.

[@davidebert8034]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I’m reading that aerosol sprays are allowed for checked baggage, with limitations. I think the Tamiya aerosols will be okay. Could I buy spray Tamiya paints at other stores?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@davidebert8034 yes at tam tam hobby shop they have them.