Gear
Club Gear
TnT club tri suits, cycle jerseys, run gear, etc., are supplied by the World Triathlon Store. There will be special, discounted team sale periods two or three times a year; more information will be posted on the TnT forum. Or you can make purchases any time if you pay for the shipping. <Link to store>
Online Shopping
All Sports
Decathlon Japan - online retailer of sports gear, including reasonably price gear for swimming, biking, and running,
Mont Bell - Japanese outdoor company (English website) which sells high quality gear at reasonable prices. This rinko bag (lightweight carry bag for taking bikes on the train) comes recommended by Keren!
Swim
TheMagic5 - custom made googles to fit your face; members get 20% discount (details in TnT Members' Forum)
Swim Outlet - delivers to N. America and Europe
Swans Googles - online prescription googles; buy each lens separately, and a choice of nose pieces
Guard - lifesaving and swim shop in Tsujido; also has online store (in Japanese)
ETP Racemarks - supplier of course marker buoys
Bike
Quintana Roo - specialists in triathlon bikes; members get 20% discount (details in TnT Members' Forum)
Rose - online cycle retailer in Germany; has an excellent range of hard-to-find parts
Bike 24 - another Germany retailer with excellent stock
Flo Wheels - deep section carbon wheels at competitive prices
Recyling Gear
Clothes Drop Box - Higashi Health Plaza, Shibuya has a drop box for repurposing used sports clothing and shoes. When you go in the door, take the stairs on the left (after reception) and go to B1. You'll see the drop box on your left.
UNIQLO Harajuku - There are collection boxes in the basement for used clothes
Earthlete organise occasional running events which include collection of unwanted gear. You can also donate the t-shirts you receive from races. The last event was Sept 2, 2023 in Yoyogi Park.
Reviews
DC Rainmaker - the king of gear reviews; he also has a YouTube channel
220 Triathlon - triathlon-specific gear reviews
Reviews & Shopping - Information on what gear to buy and where to buy it