Anything to do with collectibles
Back in 1969, Nissan brand “Datsun” released the Fairlady, known then as “Datsun Z”. The goal was to create an affordable car comparable to European luxury GT’s and to also expand the Datsun brand in North America. Katayama Yutaka (President of Nissan back in the Read More …
The Yamanote Line is one of Japan’s most iconic lines. Where those in Tokyo ride JR East’s E-235 on the popular loop to get to major stations throughout Japan. I have been riding on the Yamanote Line since I was a young lad in college Read More …
Since 1972, “Otomodachi” (which translates to “Friends”) has been a children’s magazine showcasing a lot of what is popular in anime, tokusatsu, toy lines, etc. And in 2007, the children’s magazne “Otomodachi Gold” which featured similar content but included a packaged toy was released. For Read More …
Since 1969, DHL began its parcel service. Originally based in San Francisco, the company who became interested in offshore and intercontinental deliveries, would entice Deutsche Post by buying shares of the company in 1998 and pretty much acquired all shares of the company by December Read More …
Today’s Tomica review is the Tomica Premium #33: Ferrari FXX-K, based on the high performance limited production track day car manufactured by Ferrari in Maranello, Italy. The car is designed by Marco Fainello, Adrian Mendez and architect Samuel Rodriguez and is based on the street-legal Read More …
I absolutely enjoy Tokusatsu (Japanese word for “special effects”) live action series. May it be sentai series, Ultraman series and also Kamen Rider series. In Japan, currently in theaters is “Shin Kamen Rider”, the most successful Rider film surpassing 2 billion yen yesterday in the Read More …
The One about the J! (Tomica Podcast Edition Ep. 3) – Are you ready for Tomica “Famous Car Collection”?
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 35 – Japanese Train News, Japanese Model Train Sales Rankings and more!
The One about the J! (Tomica Podcast Edition) Ep. 2 – Tomica News, Sales Rankings and Tomica Storage & more! This podcast was created for for people over the age of 13 *NOTE: This podcast has no affiliation with Takara Tomy or TOMICA. We share Read More …
When it comes to affordable, quality die-cast metal cars from Japan, Tomica Premium, is a series that are definitely attractive to collectors. While maybe not as expensive or high quality like it’s predecessor, Tomica Limited (2001-2013) which were realistic and more display-only models, one shouldn’t Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 33 – Train News, Model Train Reviews & More!
The One about the J! (Tomica Podcast Edition) Episode 1 – McDonalds Japan and Tomica collaborate, top 20 Tomica Sales. *NOTE: This podcast has no affiliation with Takara Tomy or TOMICA. We share our love of tomica products through this podcast!
I have been looking to add a Bureau of Transportation – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Model 8000 Train to my collection and Hasegawa MODEMO had released them back in 2015. Known for releasing railcars/trams, MODEMO’s NT143 were among the popular releases and are now quite a Read More …
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 32 – Plarail Real Class announced, ICOCA & More!
“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. For episode 12, Joshitetsu announcer Kuno Tomomi is on location at Kagoshima-Chuo Station in Kyushu. The number of new trains arriving Read More …
Tomika, the die-cast toy vehicles from Takara Tomy has been produced since 1970. While prior to the companies merger in March 2006, Takara was known for its Licca-chan dolls and Beyblade and for vehicles, it would become poular with their Choro-Q electric cards. Tomy on Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 31 – My YouTube reaction to Yuto Hosokyoku’s new diorama layout!
When I went to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, I had the opportunity to learn about the creation of the Hiroshima Carp baseball team through a manga I had purchased about the reconstruction effort after Hiroshima was decimated by an atom bomb. While I’m Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 30 – Japanese train news, tetsudo mokei news, TomyTec releases.