Thanks for all the advice/info.
I agree that unless I can do a test ride I'll never know for sure if it will be a correct fit.
six jours - I'm around 150 pounds and will most likely need a frame size under 54cm (I'm only 165cm) So I'll bear this in mind when test riding the araya.
Just wondered if anyone can add further recommendations for randonneurs or any bike for that matter that will manage longish rides around this price point? No doubt this type of question has been asked countless times all over this forum. So I'll will ofcourse search through posts regarding recommended randonneurs around 150,000yen. Bearing in mind that I live in Japan the choices available will ofcourse vary.
Thanks
kohey