Shopping for radio-controlled (RC) vehicles in Tokyo, Japan, can be an exciting experience, given the city’s vibrant culture and enthusiasm for technology and hobbies. We were fortunate enough to travel to Japan twice in 2023 and, of course, we just had to swing by a few RC shops while we were there.
One thing you’ll notice when browsing the stores in Japan are that you are definitely not in the States any more. The usual names that we see on store shelves are mostly there, but the ratio heavily favors Japanese brands for sure. Of course, Tamiya, Kyosho, Yokomo are the headliners, and as far as accessories, parts and tools are concerned, there are many brands that aren’t offered at your local shops. KO Propo, Futaba and Hitec are all…