When do Spring sales of telemark & backcountry ski gear start in Tokyo?

If you’re willing to gamble on a proper fit, you could always stay in Korea and just have boots shipped to you from Europe.  Telemark Pyrenees has many boots available and shipping to Korea looks like it runs 50 Euros.  Of course you would have to be pretty comfortable in knowing your Mondo sizing within a certain brand (Scarpa vs. Crispi etc.).

http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/en/

Thanks Doug, but I just booked and paid for my ticket…

Hi Robert,

In Tokyo, you want to go to the sporting goods district centred around Jimbocho subway station on Yaskuni Dori and the backstreets. Clearance sales typically start in March but there are good deals to be found anytime on ski kit. It may hard to find your sizes though if you are above average height and weight.

I have a friend who winters in Japan for the skiing.  I don’t have an email, but his name is Bill Glude and he is on Facebook – you could PM him there.

Many thanks Rick M, and Michael S. for your advice. I’ll certainly check out the Jimbocho area.