Kite clubs and shops in Japan

[tony c]

I am moving to Tokyo in June for a year

Does anyone know of any kite clubs and flying sites

Also any good shops for both modern and traditional kites

Many thanks

TC

[John Barresi]

One primary spot in Tokyo... Kasai, very close to Tokyo Disney.

Local kite shop - http://kiteworld-jp.com/

Owned by a good friend of mine, Akiyoshi Odagawa, or "Aki-san" as I know him.

Get in touch with him, and he'll get you squared away with other flying sites.

Also, you should feel free to reach my fiance Takako, who lives in Tokyo (until Sep/Oct or so), she can also assist... Just send her a PM.

[Litsong]

as little as i know, i have my full respect for team Air-Rex:

people are all really nice there and their flying is inspiring.

we have been to Tokyo Bay Flight Party (the location John gave you on the link) for the past two years

and it was really a good place to hang out, fond memory.

in the past, when i was looking for information about Uchinada kite festival..

Yamashita san of Air-Rex had been very kind and helpful.

i also have a friend Larry who lives in Tokyo and focus on miniature kite making and flying,

Larry is more a traditional kiter and some kiters in his kite club specialize in KAP, if you are interested, let me know.

i will put you in contact with him.

good journey to Tokyo...

[tony c]

One primary spot in Tokyo... Kasai, very close to Tokyo Disney.

Local kite shop - http://kiteworld-jp.com/

Owned by a good friend of mine, Akiyoshi Odagawa, or "Aki-san" as I know him.

Get in touch with him, and he'll get you squared away with other flying sites.

Also, you should feel free to reach my fiance Takako, who lives in Tokyo (until Sep/Oct or so), she can also assist... Just send her a PM.

[tony c]

I am moving to Tokyo in June for a year

Does anyone know of any kite clubs and flying sites

Also any good shops for both modern and traditional kites

Many thanks

TC

[tony c]

Thanks John

will check out the kite shop and flying site

maybe we can catch up in Japan one day

regards

Tony

[John Barresi]

That'd be cool.

[nazu]

Hi John, just add you yesterday on FB!

and also commented with Takako san..so bad that you both moving to US..less flyer in Japan huhuhu..

before that congrats for the wedding ya!

Do you know who else in kite flyer Tokyo? Quit hard to find...(due to communication barrier sigh =(...

trying to create one club...(actually not really a club just for fun..) http://koganeikoenkiteclub.blogspot.com

Cheers all!

[John Barresi]

Hi Nazu, welcome to the Kitelife forum!

Many of the fliers in Tokyo fly at Kasai, not far from Tokyo Disney... It's my usual flying field when I'm there with Takako.

Two Tokyo contacts...

http://www.geocities.jp/airrex_y/ (Tamura-san)

http://kiteworld-jp.com/ (Odagawa-san)

Those two points of contact should put you in touch with the Tokyo kite "scene".