Quote Originally Posted by Fishon!SC View Post
Only the first run of the Daiwa Luvias lt is made in Japan. The rest will be made in China.

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Also according to Jun Sonoda of JapanTackle.

I don't really think Daiwa's sales of Luvias will be affected that much. It's still a great little reel for $250, even if it is made in China. Being made in Japan was certainly the icing on the cake.