Hello, everyone. I live in Japan. This is my first time using this forum. I repair cassette players as a hobby, but I’ve run into a problem I can’t solve on my own, so I came here for help. I’m Japanese and not very good at English, so I’m using a translation tool. Translated with DeepL
こんにちは、咲夜さん。 I am sure you will find someone here who can help you and hopefully you may be able to help us with some Japan related questions as well!
ようこそ、咲夜さん。ここにおられる多くの方々は、カセットやカセットプレーヤーの黄金時代とは、それらが日本で設計・製造されていた時代のことだと考えています。咲夜さんのご年齢からすると、その時代のご記憶はないかもしれませんね。 Welcome Sakuya San. Many people here believe the Golden Age of Cassettes and Cassette Players was when they were designed and made in Japan. Seeing your age you might not remember this. p.s. I hope Google Translate hasn't made a complete mess of the translation.
Thank you! If you have any questions about Japan, I’ll be happy to help as much as I can. I’m also looking forward to learning a lot from all of you here!
Thank you! I was born a bit later, so I don’t have any firsthand memories of that era. Collecting vintage items is one of my hobbies. I first became interested in cassette recorders after buying a National model, and since then, I’ve developed an interest in all kinds of vintage audio equipment. I also own a Sony MiniDisc Walkman, which I’m quite interested in as well. I really enjoy collecting and repairing vintage Japanese audio equipment. By the way, is that a photo of the old Sony Building in Ginza? Have you ever visited Japan?
Thank you! I'm relieved to hear you say that. Even if my English isn't perfect, I'll do my best to explain things as clearly as possible.
はい、銀座にあるソニービルです。2006年に一度だけ日本を訪れた際に撮影した写真です。 また行ってみたいのですが、妻が2時間以上のフライトを好まないもので……。 古い家電がお好きとのことですので、こちらの動画をご覧になって、日本企業の製品がいくつあるか数えてみてください。 Yes it is the Sony building in Ginza. I took the photo during my one visit to Japan back in 2006. I would like to go again but my wife doesn't like flights more than two hours. Since you like old electronics have a look at this and count how many items were from Japanese companies No it isn't my video but I do like old catalogues Here are loads more https://retromash.com/argos/ JVC = Japan Victor Company = Victor
Thank you so much for sharing the videos and catalogs! Actually, since I used to own a JVC MiniDV camcorder, I’ve known for a while that JVC stands for “Victor Company of Japan.” Besides Sony, there are many other Japanese consumer electronics manufacturers that I’m interested in. I used to own a Sanyo cassette recorder, and I also have a retro PC called the NEC PC-98! Speaking of music-related companies, I’m originally from Shizuoka Prefecture, which has deep ties to major brands like Yamaha, Roland, and Kawai. If you ever have the chance to visit Japan again, please be sure to stop by Shizuoka Prefecture! Also, if you’re a fan of vintage electronics, check out “Hard Off,” one of Japan’s leading secondhand stores. You can find all kinds of old Japanese electronics there.
Longman, I am not sure if this is "Great minds think alike" or "Fools never differ"! I remember going in and admiring the SCD-XA5400ES which I had never seen locally, sadly I think it turned out to be Sony's last ever CD player. Sakuya San, I don't think I quite got to Shizuoka Prefecture, but I must have been mighty close! I have seen YouTube videos of people going to Hard Off too, makes me very jealous!
母が1973年に新品で買ってくれた三洋製の製品を、今でも持っています。 I still have the Sanyo my Mother bought new back in 1973 https://www.stereo2go.com/topic/ind...9377108813478439&board_oid=193392314111653326 フィリップスだけは日本ブランドではありませんが、パナソニックはシンガポール製でした。 Only the Philips isn't a Japanese brand, although the Panasonic was made in Singapore NEC製品は当地ではあまり販売されていませんでしたが、私は1985年に新品で購入した東芝のMSXパソコン「HX10」と、それに対応するミュージックキーボードを所有しています。 ヤマハ製品については、YS100（私の最初のシンセサイザー）、TQ5、TX7、DX200、そしてDGX500を持っています。 最近、DX7が当地のポップミュージックに与えた影響について調べていました。 NEC never sold many products here but I do have a Toshiba HX10 MSX computer and the matching music Keyboard, bought new in 1985 As for Yamaha products I have YS100 (my first synthesizer), TQ5, TX7, DX200, and a DGX500. Recently I was reading up on the impact the DX7 had on pop music here p.s We have these threads you might like https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/old-computers-prev-not-your-conventional-cassette-player.1581/ https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/vintage-computers.7997/ https://stereo2go.com/forums/threads/those-crazy-keyboards-from-the-80s.6260/
