COOL!!!

Bad news.... I was going to order some stuff thru RHD and noticed the increase in price.. If the dollar continues drop in value, I don't think I could afford to go:(

You are right Herblenny,

Of the 3 years I have lived here the average yen exchange rate was in the 113-116 range. However Today it is 97 yen to the Dollar!!! That makes it easier for me to fly back stateside but a pain in the but for you all to come out here.

I know.. I'm PISSED!! Me and my wife were going to goto Spain next month and we decided NOT to because dollar is worth nothing over there.. I remember when dollar was more than Euro.. Dang, the good ole days are GONE!!! Gas is more, jet fuel is more, and plane tickets are going to hit record high.. I have to now wait til next year and see what the prices are going to be,....

First, lets not turn this into a political thread. :D

SEcond, Money is just paper and you only live once and you cant take it with you. Lets go and rock out in the town of Tokyo!!!! lol. :D

Im still down.

My wife and I are interested. Don't forget the Mazda museum too. There isn't enough time to learn the language so you all better start looking for a bilingual person to come with. Maybe have it be the annual RCC-Japan connection.

You don't need learn to speak japanese, just pick up an electronic talking translator. Me and the wife hava been planing on going so who knows we all may go at the same time. we will see what happens.

I was going to go this year until I decided to buy a house, but Im planning on going next year. When are thinking of Going? I know a fair amount of Japanese and am still learning.

well after talking with the wife again over the weekend about it , we are planing on going early next april 2009, so just to let you all know.

John, good to see you made it over here. Things got extremely busy before I left and never had a chance to send the taillights to you.

no problem brent, when you get a chance and are ready you know how to get a hold of me. Stay safe!

I can't wait to go. Not sure how long of a stay most are planing, but I am planning on leaving on a friday and comming back 10 days later sunday or monday. Is this still going to happen with everyone or is this trip dead?

I spent about 3 1/2 weeks in japan (Early Jan to Feb 2nd) Covered Tokyo auto salon, and a ton of rotary stuff.

I might go again in July for a 1 month or so, but it is not 100 percent confirmed at this point.

If anyone has questions i can try my best (w/e i know) to answer. Aol Instant Messenger is better. :)

so what is the best way to get around, train, taxi, someones rx-7 over there :-) hahaha.... I know I will do lots of walking but the stuff that is not in walking distance. what did you do. Also I am looking into an apartment for rent over for the stay, but waiting on more info to come back.

Sent you a PM. Just go ahead and contact me, i will go over it.

Im still planning on going either August or September for 1 month this year. I'll probably stay with my brother for 1-2 weeks in yatsushiro but other than that I'll be searching for the tuner shops, tracks, museums and have a good look at the city's / scenery.

Any places that you suggest I go see would be great seeing as how my brother knows dick all about cars and I need to do some shopping while I'm there. I do plan on going to tokyo, osaka, mt akina, koyoto, hitoyoshi (where my brothers frien lives) and anywhere else that I am told could be exciting.

I do plan on doing some clubbing / partying while I'm in japan, but my brother will take care of that aspect for sure.