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2014 All Japan Model & Hobby Show

The 2014 All Japan Model & Hobby Show kicks off this weekend at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba.

By Anthony Joh Sep 26, 2014 1 min read

The 2014 All Japan Model & Hobby Show kicks off this weekend at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba. Japanese hobby products have constantly been recognized as being of the highest standards and this event brings together the biggest names in the hobby industry.

From plastic models, train sets, WWII replicas, Air Soft guns, and more, the convention is expecting over 100 exhibitors and over 10,000 different items on display. Drones seems to be particularly popular this year with many companies showing off everything from carbon fibre quad copters to smaller drones the size of your hand.

Access:

Web: http://hobbyshow.co.jp/ [Japanese]
Location: Tokyo Big Sight
Hours:
Sept. 27 (Sat) 9:30 – 17:00
Sept. 28 (Sun) 9:30 – 16:30

Topics: Living in Japan

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