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   dude | Mar 21, 2007 10:51am | #1

   it has been a few years since i was there  but  the thing seems to be  that japanese products are very expensive in japan

   the japanese will tell you to go to hongkong to get deals on japanese products its the way the system works

   probally you can get  what you are looking for in tokyo at the Ginza thats the busness area in tokyo

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   RonInOttawa | Mar 21, 2007 06:25pm | #2

   Tokyu Hands (not Tokyo!) department store in Shibuya district, about 3 blocks from the metro station. The tools section is up on the 3rd or 4th floor. I check it out every time I'm in Tokyo. Interesting selection of saws, chisels, planes, carving gouges, etc.

   Regards,

   Ron

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   MrWilson | Mar 21, 2007 08:41pm | #3

   goto the japan woodworking forums and search for stu ablett. He is an American living in Tokyo and regularly posts on a number of other forums such as woodworking.com. He certainly should know where to buy tools etc.

   This is his personal website. It is filled with great photos and videos of his activity:

   http://www.ablett.jp/workshop/

   Japan wood working forums:

   http://www.ibiblio.org/japanwood/phpBB2/index.php

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   BarryO | Mar 23, 2007 04:50am | #8

   search for stu ablett. He is an American living in Tokyo

   I believe Stu is Canadian.

   He had pics about going to someplace called "Joyful Honda" out in the suburbs.  'looked like a Japanese Home Depot.

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   eric314 | Mar 23, 2007 05:31am | #9

   Thanks to you all for the information!I will stay close to one Tokyu Hands so this will be an obvious choice,
   I will also try to go to Kyoto to see the craftsmen.Cheers,
   Eric

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   dherzig | Mar 22, 2007 05:42am | #4

   There is a store in Nihonbashi Honsho not far from the Nihonbashi stop on the GInza line if you are in that area. The concierge at your hotel should be able to pinpoint it specifically for you. They are usually extremely helpful and almost never give up until they find the answer. I have never found a selection that equals what is available from Japan Woodworker. By the way, if you get down to Kyoto, then go to Shimonzen-dori, where all of the old craftsmen work. Then you should be able to see some of the classic woodworkers; i.e.-holding the wood with their toes while sawing, etc.

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   PADDYDAHAT | Mar 22, 2007 05:58am | #5

   Eric, try getting some help from your host, they will probably jump through hoops to help you. I picked up my stuff in the early 1980's in Kyoto, planes, saws and two magnificent large stainless steel squares. Paddy

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   BruceS | Mar 23, 2007 03:17am | #6

   "BambooCraft"   or  "Rockrer"    ;-)

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   jeremyillingworth | Mar 23, 2007 03:56am | #7

   Tokyu Hands is a chain and they are located all over Tokyo.  There is a whole floor on each devoted to crafts and tools.

   jeremy

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   alan_wang | Sep 19, 2019 11:51am | #10

   check out this blog

   https://www.pineappleheadhub.com/articles/woodworking-tools-in-tokyo-area

   lists some specialty woodworking tool shops in the Tokyo area with address, pictures, and a small synopsis.