"joeblo" <
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> Jack Davis wrote:
> > I think you would find that "bicycle certification" would be the least of your problems if you
> > try to do an importing and selling business in Japan. Why not ask them your question? Good
> > luck.... JD "joeblo" <
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> > > Does anyone know anything about bicycle certification in Japan? Certification is needed to
> > > sell bikes here if any assembly is required. I'd like to get certified so that I can import
> > > and sell bents but I can't read enough Japanese to take any paper tests.
> > >
> > > Therefore I'd like to know if certification from the two main U.S.A. schools (United Bicycle
> > > Institute and Barnett Bicycle Institute) are accepted in Japan? I contacted these schools
> > > and they didn't know.
> > >
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> I am asking "them" because Japanese people also read this forum. Besides it's the weekend here and
> I thought I could get some answers before Monday when I will contact the government office that
> deals with bicycle certification.
>
> Also I know there are many obstacles. Being certified seem to me to be the first obstacle
> to clear.
>
> Thanks for your valuable advice.
>
You're welcome....and please keep us informed of your progress.... I am sure it will be interesting
to many of our readers in the US as well as those in Japan.
And again, good luck....
jd