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Old Oct 16, 2024 | 11:31 pm
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Originally Posted by ArthurSFO11

Would someone who reads Japanese be able to help me navigate that PDF? I've spent quite a bit of time translating it through Google Translate, but it hasn't helped me track down a location that has an 86 or GR86 available. From what I can tell, in Tokyo (東京) there's only two listed entities (トヨタモビリティサービス株式会社 and 株式会社トヨタレンタリース多摩) that show availability for the GR86. I think that explains why I can't find availability for the 86 (it's not listed as available in Tokyo in the PDF), and the GR86 isn't listed as an option on the English version of the Toyota site.

What I can't understand is if the two listed entities are specific branches or general businesses under the Toyota umbrella. I've translated those two entities (Toyota Mobility Service Corporation and Toyota Rental Lease Tama Co., Ltd.), but haven't managed to track anything down with those terms. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
While I don't have time to research this in great detail for you, just on the surface, both entities are listed as corporations(株式会社)and not as branches. I'm not sure how knowing whether one is a general business or a branch under the Toyota umbrella will help you. I would suggest calling these reservation numbers listed on their English website 0800-7000-815 (Toll-free within Japan), or+81-92-577-0091 (from outside of Japan). They should have English-speaking Japanese staff, otherwise I don't think they'd list the numbers on their English website.
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