All Japan Model and Hobby Show 2022
All Japan Model and Hobby Show 2022 was great fun. It was also my first visit to it. I was impressed. It only took up the 1 and 2 South Halls of Tokyo Big Site, but there was so much stuff. The event was every hobbyist’s dream.
Anything they wanted was there. And what wasn’t, I bet someone who was there could get it. People of all ages flooded the venue.
There are many arenas for it around the country. I hope to go to one in Tsukuba soon, so come back for that article. It should happen soon.
Plastic model makers were there. Tamiya was the biggest. Many kits dealt with military subjects. The World War II ones were popular. Some were giant. The US Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier was 2 meters in length.
Science-fiction-themed models got attention. The Gundam universe was among the frontrunners. They were camera magnets! Everyone made a beeline for them. Bandai’s booth took up a lot of floor space.
Many of their models were for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. It’s a new animation. If you didn’t know, the series has had no major productions for a few years. Fans will love the new models.
All Japan Model and Hobby Show 2022 also had many guns! These replicas looked amazing. Many of them looked like the real thing. If you wanted a Kalashnikov AK 47, you could buy one. Or maybe you wanted to be Dirty Harry and need a Smith and Wesson M29. You could get one of those too. Of course, they had every accessory an enthusiast could want.
It was a great day. I really enjoyed walking around and looking at everything. If I had a larger apartment, I’d take up model building. Unfortunately, I lack the space. Maybe when I win the lottery, I’ll be able to do it.
If you are in Japan in 2023, visit the All Japan Model and Hobby Show. It’ll be at Tokyo Big Site, and the entry fee is very reasonable. I can’t wait to go back.
All Japan Model and Hobby Show Note
The event was photographer-friendly. Every booth welcomed cameras. But video was forbidden in a few areas.
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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