Tokyo Auto Salon 2007

[lukits01]

It really takes 3 days to satisfy yourself for TAS??

[Beer Baron]

nah, i just mean if you are going on friday as it's only a half day you should probably go on either the sat or sun also (so 1.5 days total).

could go 3 days if you want but you will be pretty knackered.

[Amaru]

Still tossing up wether to go or not... should know in a few weeks.

[lukits01]

Something that might make a meet up easier, do 3G phones work in Japan?

Ive had mixed answers, was wondering if anyone has actually tried it

[Rezz]

Richard and Nick won't be the enthusiastic nutters anymore that basically shot off into the distance the moment we arrived at the entrance in '04 ... hahaha they're oldskool now.

Well I'll head the 'veterans group' for any of those who want to take it easy (rather than run) and down a few beers while discussing the finer points of the few proper performance cars that are there. /sarcasm

[Amaru]

Well each day that passes its more and more likely that I will be there.

Any reccomendations for accomodation close by?

[Blitz]

Well each day that passes its more and more likely that I will be there.

Any reccomendations for accomodation close by?

Nick, there is a great hotel close to Makuhari Messe that we regularly use, pm me and I will give you the details.

[akeenan]

still reckon 1 day is more than enough time to do it all.

[Blitz]

still reckon 1 day is more than enough time to do it all.

Do-able

Getting in there first thing Friday and spending the first half of the day checking everything out without the wall to wall crowds is the best option if you have the required means to get in

[SKYLVIA]

just wondering, im not 100% sure on how TAS works. is there prelims and final battles? or is it just one show in january?

i wanted to go mid/late 07 but if its only in january... its either that or TAS 08 ive wanted to go to japan since i was in school and its only just become affordable.

also, what is the recommended amount of $$$ for say a weeks stay in tokyo?

[Blitz]

just wondering, im not 100% sure on how TAS works. is there prelims and final battles? or is it just one show in january?

i wanted to go mid/late 07 but if its only in january... its either that or TAS 08 ive wanted to go to japan since i was in school and its only just become affordable.

also, what is the recommended amount of $$$ for say a weeks stay in tokyo?

TAS is one show per year, not like the 'Aussie' Autosalon series.

As for the $$$, thats a hard question and really depends what you intend doing and where you want to stay.

[Mud]

Something that might make a meet up easier, do 3G phones work in Japan?

No .

[SKYLVIA]

are you sure? i know they now run on a completely different thingy, but 3G would just bounce back to the australian satllite wouldnt it?

how are you supposed to use a mobile in japan without it being a FoMa DoCoMo or one of their LG's or whatever?

[Blitz]

Something that might make a meet up easier, do 3G phones work in Japan?

Ive had mixed answers, was wondering if anyone has actually tried it

Phones make life easier, especially if you dont know your way around.

The best option is a prepaid phone which can be had from memory for around 8000 yen but setting them up without being able to read/understand Japanese isnt easy

[Beer Baron]

when I asked vodafone earlier this year they told me my aus 3G phone would work in japan.

my advice is just hire one. you can do it through JAL if you want. There are a few companies that offer it.

[West]

I stayed in Chiba at the Chiba Park Hotel, right near Chiba Upgarage

It was a 10min skyrail ride to Tokyo City, and a 20mins train ride to the Mekuhari Messe, where the Auto Salon is held. id go again if it wasnt going to cost me $5K for a week! haha

Awesome place to visit. Cars/Sights/Culture/Geisha gals, everything you could ask for in a holiday!

How about give us some more info Matt, your package sound like a good idea.

Offcourse Jetstar sounds good but i dont' want to be put on one of those Ex KGB Russian plane , no i'm only kidding, we have our DOT ( Department of transport ) and i'm sure they wont' let that happen. Also like Beer baron said, i'm ain't going to sacrrify luxury for $2 fanta, $1 snack..ect though i couldnt' afford business class otherwise.

Talk about air hostesse, last time while on my way to LA, i stop by at Osaka for a day and a night, i was placed right oposite where JAL air hotesses sit, there is no better place i'm telling you .

Then again, i'm still searching hard for tours package where they put you in OLD TRADITION JAPANESE house, i would like that very much. Japanese country side scenic is also a must. Anyone have any experience with flight centre? They've offer to put together a package for us, i'm still waiting for them to come back to me.

Me and my mates plan to go to Japan for 2 weeks, beside from the Salon, any other things? Night club? No Japanese mafia please, drag events, street drift?

[Blitz]

West, I will be there in January as well for Autosalon and it seems there will be a number of others there also - There is no shortage of things to get up to while you are there so dont worry

[West]

West, I will be there in January as well for Autosalon and it seems there will be a number of others there also - There is no shortage of things to get up to while you are there so dont worry

Mad, can't get any better to tag along with someone that's already been there, done that and love to do it again .

What's the best hotel as in bang for bucks and where is the best place to stay?

[Blitz]

Mad, can't get any better to tag along with someone that's already been there, done that and love to do it again .

What's the best hotel as in bang for bucks and where is the best place to stay?

I can give you a few suggestions depending on what sort of things you want to get up to/see while you are there.

Drop me a pm and I will give you some info

[Parag0n]

Woah... Flashback

Have been super busy with work haven't had time to check the forums in ages !

But good news, I will be heading off to Japan flying over with JAL late december and returning mid January.

I'm going to the Autosalon as well as just exploring around and doing a bit of sight seeing then !!!!! flying up to Sapporo to do a bit of skiiing.

Looking foward to it.