Custom car builders are a bit like mad scientists, often spending months locked away working on secret projects, usually under duress of an upcoming large...
Christmas in Japan involves families eating fried chicken and couples spending a romantic evening together. For me, it was the best time to head to Odaiba and...
For those that are scratching their heads at the meaning of the title “Hachiroku Matsuri,” we’ll start with a brief introduction. The Toyota AE86 was an...
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Mooneyes Hot Rod Custom Show at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center. This year’s theme was “Respect our Kulture...
The year 2000 was the inaugural event of what would become one of the greatest impacts on motorsports as we know it. That event was the first All Japan...
When you ask people about what they associate most with the Japanese automotive scene, they’ll usually respond with drifting, VIP and even bosozoku. Rarely...
If stretched tires, camber and pointless modifications make you go into a blinding rage, beware. If you are the type that appreciates cars used as a medium for...
The term “stance” is relatively new in Japan, but the concept has been around for decades. This is a case of Japanese trends being emulated and evolved abroad....
While waiting over on the B&M Kids side, I was a bit confused when the car rolled up with a teen in the passenger’s seat and his mom driving. As it turns out,...
Osaka is well-known (and popular) for a lot of things: its friendly people, amazing local food (try takoyaki or okonomiyaki if you’re ever there), a relaxed...