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When in Japan

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by JohnWhicker, Jul 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM.

  1. Jul 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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    JohnWhicker

    JohnWhicker [OP] New Member

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    What does one buy for his Tundra when in Japan, things you don't find in US? I will be here for 3 weeks and wanna shop for my truck :)
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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    WhiteSR5

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    One buys a 4Runner.

    Tundra is made in America, silly.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Air fresheners, the liquid in bottle type
     
  4. Jul 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Seat covers, dash mat, ext. Trans. Cooler, sumo springs, oem pwr fld tow mirrors
    Oh and tools! Japanese have some amazing automotive tools that are made there.
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, SSEM #5/25, 6 lug enthusiast

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  6. Jul 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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    JohnWhicker

    JohnWhicker [OP] New Member

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    Wife made in China already and she loves me long time :)
     
  7. Jul 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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    WhiteSR5

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    Lol, that’s funny. I was trying to come up with an analogy for buying stuff for a Tundra in Japan.

    The best I could come up with is an American man has a child with a Japanese-American wife born in Texas; yet wants to buy a gift for his American kid while visiting Japan… it would be something anime related.
     
  8. Jul 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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    2020_Tundra

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    Japanese Kit Kats (various flavors) and Japanese whiskey.
     
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    bflooks

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  11. Jul 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Look for a decent 1999 to 2005 R34 Skyline GT-R
     
  12. Jul 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas ⛽️

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    Land Cruiser Diesel :)
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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    BillyB

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    Do they even import the Tundra to Japan?
     
  14. Jul 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    It would be on your own dime.
     
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  15. Jul 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    They have the Hilux available with diesel powertrain.
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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    vmkeith

    vmkeith Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

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    When in Japan, buy Sake...lots and lots of sake. But avoid the habu sake
     
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    Yes, but that's not a full size truck.
     
  18. Jul 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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    I don't know what you should buy... but you should climb (walk up) Mt. Fuji if you get the chance.
    Pretty sweet view from the summit.

    Mt Fuji1.jpg
    Mt Fuji2.jpg
     
  19. Jul 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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    hagrid

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    paynuss stretchers
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    upload_2025-7-18_11-49-7.jpg
     
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  21. Jul 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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    texasrho83

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    Look this guy up! He's near Tokyo I think. Dude loves all things 'Murica....

    Screenshot_20250718-120301.png Screenshot_20250718-115920.png
     
  22. Jul 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Brought back Habu Sake from Okinawa via . NAS Cubi Point, PI to USA. A fellow Marine was handling customs. Let me bring it. :spy:
     
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    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Most geisha are men BTW. It's not what it seems.
     
  24. Jul 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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    :laugh:
     
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    300 hectares on single tank of kerosene
    I'll let this one slide, only because he is an "America enthusiast" though.
     
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    pvmike Home Depot flexing

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    The little ladder is precious!
     
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    6" zone lift. cold air intake. some kind of exhaust... 35x12.5 R20 Fuels
    What in the sweet beautiful for spacious skies....
     
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    Climbed Mt. Fuji starting July 30, 1961. Red stamp on the climbing staff indicates arriving at the summit.

    Mt. Fuji Climbing Staff-01.jpg Mt. Fuji Climbing Staff-02.jpg
     
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    Suntory square bottle is good
     

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