From: bpricem <bpricem <at> GAEA <dot> OCN <dot> NE <dot> JP>
Date: 7 feb 2003
Subject: Re: Tokyo

Hi Graham,

The Renmei is the place to get the full size wooden shogi sets and boards
for foreigners. Check out this website
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/shogi/  to see the prices and inquire  how much the
shipping cost would be, style of pieces and/or board and prices.  Shipping
is a big cost factor from Japan. You might get a better price directly from
the manufacturer, but that is up to you and your Japanese language ability.
Many retail outlets offer sets too, and the prices vary. It is Caveat Emptor
100%.

I hope you can get the set you like.

Regards,
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Allen" <goalkeeper183 <at> COX <dot> NET>
To: <SHOGI-L <at> TECHUNIX <dot> TECHNION <dot> AC <dot> IL>
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: Tokyo


> Thank you Fabien, Bill, and Sam for your guidance and suggestions. I
> will probably end up asking her to purchase a thinner wood board, rather
> than the thick block type, simply because of the weight issue.
>
> GRAHAM
>
>
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> On Behalf Of Fabien Osmont
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 11:34 PM
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> Subject: Re: Tokyo
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> I've bought mine at the Nihon Shogi Renmei (Sendagaya).
> I was quite heavy to carry it. I think she has to take care about this
> point.
>
> My main fear was about the french custom office when I was back.
> Actually they were not so interested by this "big piece of wood". They
> just
> wanted to cut it becaus ethey thought there were something hidden inside
> !!! ;-)
>
> Fabien
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> I have a friend that will be visiting Tokyo soon, and I would like her
> to
> buy me a shogi set. Can anyone tell me where she should go?
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> GRAHAM