katorx7

Good tip!! Sounds like "Miata_mx5" is an industry guy who knows his way around. Cool stuff.

I took a cab from my hotel also. About 15 minutes, not too far from the above mentioned JR station.
Coincidently I spotted an FC on the way and got all excited, apologized to the taxi driver the best I can -"gomendesai", and said "RX7" he then drove faster to keep up on the narrow twisty section of road.
Was kind of cool.

Dorifter_LEXX

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Thanks for sharing. I love seeing people's experience, visiting shops. I'm always amaze at their customer service. One day I'll visit.

katorx7

You're welcome.
Have a good adventure on your future travels.

RE-Amemiya

I'm def. taking my brother with me when i go; he speaks Japanese.

katorx7

That should make things much easier.
Have a good trip.

sinned2545

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WOW!!! when i die, I want them to sprinkle my ashes all over that place!!!

Thanks for the Pics and the Info...
And the New Sig

katorx7

Damn hardcore!

Man, thanks for the honor.

Gohan3rdrift

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What's up with these front wheels?
Honestly...I don't know.

katorx7

I would think it is for aerodynamic purposes aiding in making the cars drag coefficient lower to make it faster.

RotaryWeaponSE7EN

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Greats pics, looks like one hell of a trip.

katorx7

Thanks a bunch.
Very memorable trip, hope to make it out there again some time.

Gohan3rdrift

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Do you happen to have a better view of the tires?
I'm curious how wide they are.

Also, did you get to see where they ported/assembled the engines?
That would rock!!
I'm so jealous.

kokoro_toki

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JIZZ IN MY PANTS

katorx7

Sorry. I was so stoked about being there, I just started to snap off pics.
Did'nt get a chance to ask about rotary engine assembly. Man should've, great point. My slipup. Next time.



LOL

bosscobra

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seeing things like that make me want to learn the lanquage just to go there and "talk shop" 7 owners wet dream

Risky Devil

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good that most people can appreciate this.

cool pix

Andrew.

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Awesome! I want to visit Japan this Summer!

katorx7

Would've been a deeper experience if I knew the language and protocols.
I hope I will have some proficiency of the language and culture next time around. Easier said than done...


Thanks!
I'm so glad I was able to share my experience with you folks that have an appreciation for this.


Thanks!
Good Luck on your trip, you won't be disappointed.

7_rocket

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Thanks for sharing your pics, looks like you had fun. How are the ladies there?

katorx7

Thanks glad you liked them.

I'm sure this trip will have a lasting impression that I will remember for life.

Some hott ones for sure. Unmarried, the young ones can be aggressive and actually will do cat calls and are flirtatious. Married, conservative.

In Guam & Saipan where they go to play, even more so and dress more sexy.

Turbo23

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I think RE produced some of the best looking Rx7 ex. the white FC and FD time attack cars. But it also looks as if they produce some rather ugly beasts too. YUCK Im still a huge fan anyways

katorx7

Cool!! Glad to hear you are a fan.

Amazing how another culture is worlds apart from any other.
I definetly felt I was in a time machine in another world.
It was so cool to see another cultures top tuner and how they express themselves through their cars in their engineering, art, philosophy and work ethics.
Would've been greatly disappointed to go clear across the world to discover that there was no differences in their cars.
I feel so fortunate to have experienced something that cannot be found anywhere else.
I've never seen that many FD's at a shop and with such a variety in styling all in one place doing business as usual.

I was so blown away by the ancient arcitechture (castles,temples and shrines), Samurai Swords and armour. 100's of Pics.
I visited Narita, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island (absolutely breathtaking), Osaka and Chiba, such a lasting impression that I will never forget.

Miata_mx5

I wish i had gone to Miyajima. I made the mistake of going in the peak of summer last year and was too tired and hot to do anything.

Oun

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awesome pics. thanks for sharing

katorx7

I've heard summers can be hot and humid.
You will love it. Next time I'm gonna end my vacation there with some extra days at one of the cool inns on the island. Lots of old traditional shops, even an udon noodle shop all alone in the middle of the forest. Bike rentals available too.


Miyajima Island






















Ninoshima Island where most of my mom's relatives live. (taken from Miyajima cable tram)