Computer games are a hugely popular hobby for many people these days. But in the central Japanese city of Shizuoka right now, it's all about plastic models.
Around 100 domestic makers of models and related products are displaying their wares at the Shizuoka Hobby Show.
Shizuoka Prefecture accounts for about 90 percent of the plastic models shipped in Japan by value.
One of the creations is a model of the famous DeLorean car used in the movie series “Back to the Future.” Another is a Gundam robot based on a famous samurai warlord.
Foreign buyers are there for the first time in four years, as they were kept away by the pandemic.
Buyers from over 10 countries were seen negotiating at the booth of one Shizuoka City-based model maker. They came from Thailand, Germany, the U.S., and elsewhere.
(Foreign Buyer)
“We've already placed our orders. So, yeah, we're very excited about all the new releases.
◆by value 金額で
◆samurai warlord 戦国武将
◆for the first time in four years ４年ぶりに
◆assailant 襲撃者、攻撃者
◆sheath さや