"Modelers Core Hobby Shop - Okinawa City"

Inside the Modelers Core Hobby Shop

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Modelers Core - Okinawa City

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Latitude	Longitude
N 26 20.052	E 127 48.127

Modelers Core Hobby Shop - Okinawa City

If you are a toy model enthusiast then Modelers Core in Okinawa City may have what you are looking for. They have an assortment of toy models ranging from air planes, cars, motorcycles, and military vehicles. However, their most prized possession is from one of Japan's most notable anime series, Gundam – a futuristic sci-fiction cartoon where human civilization is at war and mechanized robots are the means to an end. If you are into Japanese-style models then this is the place to check out. The store also carries other model accessories and has a large selection of toy model paint to meet all your model needs. 

Hours. 11am-8pm (Closed Thursday). Open during Holidays.
Telephone. 098 933 1774
Website. Website currently not available
Currency. Yen only.
Credit Card. Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Language. Japanese/Limited English.
Product Type. Toy Models, Toy Model Accessories, model paint. Remote Control vehicles not sold here.

Parking. There are two designated parking spot directly in front of the store. You will see two parking stalls. Parking stalls are parallel to the store (not perpendicular or angular). 

Directions. The store is located a few buildings southeast from the Okinawa City Police Station (near the Koza Music Town Building Intersection - Route 330/Route 20 Intersection). It sits along the same road that takes you to Kadena Air Station Gate 2 if you are going west. 

Other hobby stores in Okinawa. Yonkudou (Okinawa City), R/C Paradise (Kadena). 

"R/C Paradise - (Now Kitanakagusuku)"

R/C Paradise in Kadena

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RC Paradise

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Latitude	Longitude
N 26 21.160	E 127 44.639

R/C Paradise (Now Called R330)

NOTICE!!! SOURCES HAVE INFORMED US THAT R330 IS NOW CLOSED FOR BUSINESS AS OF EARLY FEBRUARY 2013. THIS POST WILL REMAIN OPEN TO INFORM THE AUDIENCE MEMBERS OF THE SITUATION. UPDATES OR CHANGES WILL BE AMENDED UPON NEW FINDINGS.

UPDATE!!!: September 18, 2012. R/C Paradise has officially re-opened in Kitanakagusuku and is now called R330. It is still undergoing internal remodeling. It's current hours are now noon to 5pm due to electrical rewiring. Click on this link for Map Location It is off Highway 330 just north of the Plaza Shopping Center. You can only access the store on the southbound lane. This post will be redone once their shop has been completely remodeled. For current information please visit there website http://rajiten.ti-da.net/.

DIRECTIONS. The store is on Highway 330 just north of the Highway 85 and Highway 330 Intersection on the east side of Highway 330 (right if traveling north). You cannot access it on the northbound lane you have to be in the south bound lane. It is two buildings just north of the Plaza Shopping Center Parking lot. The location will be revisited shortly to see what upgrades have been in place. 

UPDATE!!!: July 22, 2012 - As of July 16, R/C Paradise at the Navel Kadena is CLOSED and pending relocation. The store's new location has not been officially announced. This post will be updated once official information has been announced.

For all you remote control car enthusiasts, R/C Paradise is indeed a 'paradise' come true. It is located on the 3rd Floor of the Navel Kadena building/shopping center in Kadena. They have a myriad of remote control cars, R/C parts, and gadgets to ramp up your R/C hobby delight. In the front and in the back are miniature race tracks to give your remote control car a spin (membership required). Each track is suited for a particular kind of R/C vehicle i.e. drifting vehicles, off-road types, etc. If you are really into remote/radio control vehicles then this is the place to check out.

Track usage. Membership is required to use the race tracks. It is fairly inexpensive. 500 Yen for five hours. 1000 Yen for all day. Membership is not required if you just want to sit and watch.

English. The staff may or may not speak English. However, you are more than likely to find other English speaking customers utilizing the race tracks if you need help or assistance. They are accustom to having many foreigners at their store.

Hours: Open Daily 12pm-11pm (Saturday 11am-11pm)
Phone Number: unavailable
Website/Blog:http://rajiten.ti-da.net/ (Japanese Only)

Directions. R/C Paradise is located on the 3rd Floor of the Navel Kadena Building/Shopping Center (photo of building not available at the moment). Navel Kadena will be spelled out in large letters on their tallest building. The shopping center is on the west side of Highway 58 just north of the Kadena Marina. See Map above.

Other hobby stores in Okinawa. Modelers Core (Okinawa City), Yonkudou (Okinawa City).

"Yonkudou - Awase's Toy Model & Remote Control Car Store"

Yonkudou Toy Model Store in Awase

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YonKudo (Awase Hobby/Model Store)

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Latitude	Longitude
N 26 19.276	E 127 49.711

Yonkudou Hobby Store in Awase

Not an attraction, but a toy model store for those who are model enthusiast. These models are for teenagers and above due to the complexity of the models. The building is a bright yellow. You can't miss it, which is probably why I am writing about it. I was just curious on what they were selling here. I can't vouch for the price comparison with other stores. There is a Toys R Us not far from here, but this store may carry certain models that other stores may not. They also have some remote control cars and planes as well. 

Japan has some really cool toys and this place might be a place to get some unique models and a place to get a cool gift for a model enthusiast back in the U.S. or elsewhere. See the picture album above to see the kind of models they have. They have model war tanks, battle ships, Gundam robots, etc.

The store is next to a grocery market and there is parking space available.

The worker did not speak any English. 

Phone number: 098 934 1264,
website: http://www.geocities.jp/yonkudou/

Other hobby stores in Okinawa. Modelers Core (Okinawa City), R/C Paradise (Kadena).