JAPANESE-BRAND（Japanese Brand） Article List
Power of Details: How Pinstripes and Air Suspension Define a Unique Kei
"Yu" pursues a new style based on the Daihatsu Mira e:S. The pinstripes casually placed on the hood, silver foil leaves on the fenders, and tribal graphics leading from the pinstripes to the rear of the car are all lowrider touches. The customization was innovative and cool in a different way from the royal dress-up and was full of originality.
Mastery of Details: From Subtle Base to Bold Custom Suzuki Kei
Based on a 2008 Suzuki 4th generation MH23S Wagon R, "Naokichi" created this car after much thought about how to customize a petite mini car to stand out from a sedan or minivan. Taking advantage of the owner's long history of customization, a bold approach was taken to create a machine that makes a strong statement, both inside and out.
Fusion of Function: Crafting a Military Pickup from a Hatchback Lapin
The “Lapin” is one of Suzuki's most popular hatchback mini cars. Takeyan” has created an open-deck pickup truck based on the extremely popular LAPIN. Since he is fond of vehicles of the Self-Defense Forces, he enjoys customizing them with military taste.
Heart of a Collector: 30 Toyota Sera and a Lifelong Obsession
The "Sera" was launched by Toyota at the end of the bubble era, and although it was a mass-market car, it had glass-top butterfly doors ("gull wing" in the official catalog of the time) like a supercar. It was a model that radiated a futuristic and one-of-a-kind individuality. Mr. Mizuguchi, who has loved the Serra for many years and has driven approximately 30 of them, spent 10 years restoring the Ikebukuro "Amlux" limited edition car, which few people know about today, and recently completed the restoration. Here is the full story of the fantastic Serra.
Essence of Detail: From Bad Boy Hood to Perfect Camber on a Tanto
The Tanto is Daihatsu's popular tall wagon-type minicar. The Tanto's center pillar-less rear passenger side and sliding doors make it very convenient for children to get in and out of the car and for loading and unloading luggage. Chanmoe” has tried to dress up her Tanto with her sense of style, and her customization is subtle and full of charm.
Art of Style: Redefining a Tacoma with a Girl’s Touches
The winner of the Best of Show award at WEKFEST JAPAN 2024, an event that originated in the United States, is Anna Sakamoto's 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The slammed air suspension styling is impressive, but as we talked to her, we found out that every detail of the car was customized to such an extent that it is difficult to find any part of the car that is stock.
The Art of Living: How a Vintage Datsun Defines a Unique Lifestyle
Pickup trucks are popular in the United States and can be used for hobbies such as off-road biking and surfing. Mr. Takato Nakazono, owner of a Nissan 620 Datsun Truck King Cab, who was interviewed for the “Se-no Hon Grand Prix 2024,” enjoys this American lifestyle with his vehicle.
Fusion of Styles: Blending US and Japanese Tuning for an RX-7
The WEKFEST JAPAN event, which originated in the U.S., is a high-level custom car show where only cars that have passed strict screening can participate. 2024 at the venue. We found a Mazda FD3S "RX-7" that uses the "wire tuck and shaved bay" technique, which has become a trend in the American custom scene in recent years. We asked the owner about the details of his customization.
