A court project in Japan benefits from agreeing the technical handover before manufacturing begins. Decide who will review the drawings, how the supplied components will reach the venue and which local contractor will connect the court to the building.
VELNUZ Courts is a Singapore-based supplier of all-glass squash courts, glass back wall systems and padel courts, working with manufacturing partners in China. This guide combines linked official information with practical questions for your project team.
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Give the local designer usable information
For a padel or glass squash court, begin with the measured site and the designer’s list of required information. Confirm the drawing language, dimensions, levels, fixing details and revision process. The aim is to resolve the interfaces before delivery, rather than ask the installer to reconcile conflicting sketches on site.
Ask the local structural professional to establish the relevant site design requirements, including any seismic considerations. No generic earthquake-resistance claim should replace a review of the specific structure and anchoring arrangement. Send the resulting criteria with the procurement brief.
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Measure the delivery route as carefully as the room
For a fit-out inside an existing building, show vehicle access, the unloading position, doors, lifts and turning points along the handling route. Check the largest glass and structural components against those restrictions. Avoid selecting the court solely from a floor plan of the finished room.
If the venue is operating during the works, agree delivery hours, protective measures and storage with the building manager. A detailed access schedule helps separate shipment arrival from the day on which assembly can realistically start.
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Identify who will import the equipment into Japan
Japan Customs explains that imports require declaration and permission following the relevant examination. It also publishes clarification of importer eligibility. Establish the importing party and the broker’s information requirements before shipping. Japan Customs import procedures ↗ · Importer eligibility guidance ↗
Give the broker the actual component list and descriptions rather than only the court’s marketing name. Ask what other product requirements apply to the shipment, particularly where lighting or other equipment is included. Confirm the requirements for your importing arrangement directly with the broker.
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Choose the court package around the renovation scope
For a new all-glass squash court, coordinate the complete court with the room and floor. For a conventional court renovation, a glass back wall system is a narrower package and does not include the remaining walls or floor.
For padel court supply, separate the equipment from base construction, electrical work and local installation. Agree the document set and receiving inspection so the Japanese project team can check what has arrived against the approved scope.
BEFORE PROCUREMENT
Japan court supply: your questions.
Can I order before the Japanese designer reviews the connections?
Resolve the required design information and interfaces first. A standard product drawing does not establish suitability for your building or local site conditions.
What information helps with an existing-building installation?
Send a measured layout and handling route, including unloading space, door sizes, lifts, floor levels and restrictions on working hours.
Discuss a court project in Japan.
Send the Japanese site address, court type and quantity, designer’s requirements, building access survey and importer or broker contact.
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