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@Vladivar
Hy guys I`m currently living in Tokyo. Indeed the one of the most amazing and crazy places in the world.
And it will be honour to share some travelling tips with dedicated fixed gear community, it is a pleasure to pay my due cos I benefit so much from this forum by now.
So the first of all if you are going to the Tokyo get the proper bilingual street map, I found the best is Tokyo City Atlas bilingual guide 3rd. ed. , otherwise its really easy to get lost and waste you time just running about the tube station looking for the right exit ofcorse unless you got a personal Japanese "hostess" to escort you around.
Be advised not much Japanese speaks English - it worth to learn some everyday expressions - it may helps you a lot,although Japanese quite kind and polite people. Lucky me I've got a japanese girlfriend, it made me easier to get used to the changes.
That's true Japanese bikes pretty weird thing - tons of NJS on the street, many of them absolutely unlocked - looks like nobody stealing the bikes in this country - seems people here still trust to each other ....
Plenty of exclusive parts, but don't' expect any bargains everything in the shops quite overpriced.Good point to check Yahoo auction ( so called japanese ebay ) for pretty NJS stuff but the bad point you cant' buy anything there unless you got an account with them.
Last week went to see Keirin race in Seibuen, guess it's not the best place to see Keirin but it was near the place where I stay.
Can't say I was disappointing but it was completely different from my expectations. Must admit Keirin is totally gambling place - main crowd( if you can call it a crowd - most of the seats were empty ) is a 50+ retired gentleman betting money, blaming racers for the broken hopes. If you desperate to see Kairin , better ask Tomity on this forum for the best place to go, he is definitely more competent in this question.
If anybody got questions for some more tips, will be glad to help with info.