JAPAN - Brick and Mortar Test Equipment Stores - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: home_listening
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2019, 10:46:38 pm
content: Hey Hey,I'll be in Tokyo and Osaka later this year visiting family and have a fairly decent baggage allowance - Just wondering if there were any recommendations for physical stores selling boat anchor test equipment in those cities. Willing to travel for a goldmine!Spent lots of time poking around Yahoo and various other websites, but would like to walk in and have a look in person if possible.Appreciate any suggestions! Thanks

author: kyleaudio
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 14, 2019, 02:14:46 am
content: I haven't found any that I'd consider a goldmine yet, but there are some stores around Akihabara that sell test equipment.I can think of one fairly large store there that sells new and used equipment. They're located directly next to a vintage test equipment themed bar called Gauge. Their website has a maphttp://cn493.sakura.ne.jp/gauge/.

author: Assafl
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 14, 2019, 02:49:27 pm
content: Wow. A test equipment bar. Resistor swizzle sticks?

author: home_listening
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2019, 12:41:48 am
content: Thanks for the tip, looking forward to a Tek Phosphor Martini.

author: home_listening
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2019, 12:50:46 am
content: Poking around google maps, looks like this is the place you mentioned:http://www.keisokuki-land.co.jp/resale/

author: kyleaudio
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2019, 01:59:30 am
content: Yup, that's the place!I like the drink ideas, but being vintage I'd be a little concerned about lead poisoning or something, haha.If you don't already know, there's a lot more in Akihabara that you'd probably be intrested in. Many little stores selling all sorts of electronics parts and tools. This video goes through some of it.

author: TERRA Operative
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2019, 06:25:17 am
content: Here's a few links for places around Akihabara:https://goo.gl/maps/RxHa6c7Fpa8goLSx6Keisokuki-land - High end test gear and second hand stuff, no bargains to be had though, even their 2nd hand stuff is sold at a premium...Good to take a look, but the prices are squarely in the "Oh, you need this old thing to keep your production process running? Pay up sucker" territory.https://goo.gl/maps/P4f8b67sjaKBe73a6Tokyo Radio Department Store - Not so much test gear but multiple floors of parts shops to rummage through.https://goo.gl/maps/P55fRBUwsasuKhkY6Lots of stuff in here right next to the station. Lots of stores inside and out. Fluke, Yokogawa, etc. Along with transformers, cables, hand tools, components, connectors and second hand stuff. Be sure to check it out thoroughly and head up to the second floor for more stuff.https://goo.gl/maps/FvY5ayRrHFfxPH7KASengoku: 4-ish floors (inc. basement) of all sorts of electronics and tools. Awesome shop to check out. They have audio and enough stuff to build your own electric guitar with the amp too.https://goo.gl/maps/7cNGqVNiM1qD8YkP7Akizukidenshi: Another electronics parts shop, got a few tools, including the Der-EE DE-5000 LCR meter and all accessories on the shelf for a good price (Competitive with ebay even), if you ask, they might even have a carry case out the back (I got one recently).https://g.page/pikarikan?shareWell stocked LED store, not so competitive vs online, but if you need an LED now, he probably has it.https://goo.gl/maps/tkaUkDP4EkPGciYv6Marustu: Parts and tools, they sell a lot of Digikey/RS/Adafruit/Sparkfun stuff too.There's a few off the top of my head anyway.The real bargains are to be had on Yahoo Auctions (Japan version of ebay) but you'd need an account and an address for a week or two to be able to receive any deliveries from won auctions.