Events In Japan In April?

[frogman]

Can anyone advise if there are events, big or small, on in April. Most likely the start of the month, somewhere around the Tokyo area.

Any info would be great!

[ausdrift]

try here www.metropolisjapan.com

[GH05T]

cherry blossom season isnt it, everything happens in japan during cherry blossom season.

[frogman]

thanks ausdrift, some random stuff on there... looking for car shows/events, don't seem to be any on there though.

Yeah it is cherry blossom season... so $$$ too...

hopefully I can get over there!

[ausdrift]

They are harder to track. I used to browse the latest issue Drift Tengoku or Option and see what's advertised and what's in the event listings. Either get from Amazon or this place in Melbourne, kangakanga.com . Always try to get the most up to date mag closest to your travel time. Obviously these are written in Japanese, so you'll need some problem solving skills for this, but hey, that's what the internet is for.

If you just wanna see a local drift practice day, get drift tengoku and see what events are run at what tracks while you are there, then organize to rent a car for the day and drive up. If you are new to Japan and intimidated by its f**king crazy freeway network (you are forgiven) I have caught the train (easy) to Mobara station and caught a 25? min taxi to Mobara circuit before. You'll get back somehow, perhaps even get a lift like I did. Just be friendly and interested; not hard under the circumstances.

Also you can visit Toyota Megaweb in Odaiba

And how can you miss D1 Grand prix Odaiba round, April 18/19

While you are at it, there is a Super Autobacs in next to Shinonome station, 2 out from Odaiba. Its less super than it was a decade or two ago, but good to check out (Chain motorbike accessory shop right next to it too)

Lastly if you know the names of circuits (eg Fuji circuit, Nikko circuit, Motegi etc) you can use yahoo.co.jp to search by name and see what's there. The bigger ones even have some English.

Dude, you are making me jealous!!! (note- I lived there for 7 years, but moved back to Melbourne 3 years ago) Now I wanna go.

And now , the best till last, and two I was considering doing next time I'm over

check out - omoren.com/en/

and

www.facebook.com/IDRjapan

[frozenwaffles]

this is good info. I will be in japan from April 8th to 11th. hopefully I can find some drift events! I wanted to do a day with Team Orange, but apparently its not possible. maybe they are getting ready for the D1GP.

[geetea-are]

Let me know what you guys find I will be there from the 3rd to the 11th

[frozenwaffles]

I haven't found anything specific yet...

keep in touch via here for now

[frogman]

sadly not going to get to go over any more :-(

[frozenwaffles]

oh that sux man...