How the hell did I missed this thread?????????
I'm up for a 09 trip if every turns out as planned. 08 would be impossible for me, I've got BOTD in sep. and a south america trip in dec.

Bump!!!

Well, Looks like this idea has been put on hold as our dollar is weak, increase in gas, increase in oil (higher flight cost), etc..

Off season is the key. I will be flying back to Cali in June for 700 round trip which is about what I paid on average over the last 3 years
However I did get a couple great deals at 500 for a round trip!

WOW! thats not bad!!

:iamwithstupid: How did I miss this and I'm up for it in 09!!!

we still planning this? I was reading Wrecked magazine (online mag bout drifting. Uber awesome) and they have some sites and tips there.

www.diddefinger.com - maps of japan in engrish
www.wikitravel.org/en/japan - site for tourist atractions and hotel and such
www.johomaps.com - rail maps in engrish
www.asiarooms.com - hotel rooms.

Im so down for this. Im even thinkin bout cancelling my SEMA trip this year to have that extra cash money.

I'm up for the 09' trip as I was going anyways to visit my girl in Osaka.
If we come up with some dates I'll try and make it a two week thing for
me. If this falls through I'll just be out there for one week.

Bump this to the top...
I'm putting a date out there: Oct 1-14 or 15
I just priced a ticket from Nashville and it was $834 round trip with tax and fees included. I'm still waiting on a couple of things before I commit, but as soon as I do, I will be buying my F1 ticket for the Suzuka GP on Oct 4 as well.

Anyone else have an interest in going still? I know the economy will deter most, just thought I'd check.

That's not bad.. Unfortunately, I don't know if I could go during that time as my wife kill me as our wedding anniversary will be during that time..

But I'll ask just in case :)

Brent, I wont be able to commit to the trip until after my honeymoon(July 1-14th) but I think I can pull this off and I bet Turbo Squirrel here on the forum might want to go as well. Im pretty sure I can swing it as long as the finances are in order. We will talk about it when you get back.

David

Also, isn't Speed4Sale event around this time?

What day is your wedding anniversary Phil? We could prob. adjust the date somewhat.

Honeymoon? There won't be a honeymoon after you put all your money on black in Vegas and it lands on red. :rofl:

Jeremy hasn't set a date yet I don't think, but historically it is at the end of October. I know their GTR/Z/G Nationals are being held on Sept. 24-27th though.

so...I said it before, I'll say it again. LET'S GO!

so i take it the trip never happened?

Chances are slim, with the 89 yen per dollar exchange rate.

I was planning on going again next year...but not sure now.

I've been trying to go to Japan for years now. Heck, I joined the Navy to go there, lol. But, luck stuck me on the East Coast instead of the West Coast. /sigh If we can organize a time frame, I'd be more than interested!

/\ Lol, I thought of doing that too, but there's just an easier way! :D

Hell I volunteered for Iraq to get station of choice (JAPAN) and they are laughing at me!!!!!

ill probably take a hop there sometime