JAPANESE-BRAND（Japanese Brand） Article List
Art of Commitment: Staying True to a GT-R Dream Through Challenges
Introducing the Nissan R32 GT-R, a car with an appearance that foreshadows driving, from among the approximately 700 owner cars that participated in the Rays Fan Meeting. Owner "Kinoshi" purchased his R32 GT-R with a roll bar from the beginning. We asked him about the reason for this and other details.
Bond of Restoration: A Family’s Commitment to Reviving a Classic 180SX
A sibling of Nissan's 5th generation S13 "Silvia," which was a huge hit as a date car during the bubble era, the "180SX" was introduced in 1989. The 180SX, which was discovered at "RETRA JAM Vol. 2" (Retra Jam = Retractable Car Jamboree), is strikingly beautiful in its factory color, yellowish silver. We asked the owner, Mr. Diesuke, about the reason why the car was restored to its original glory after being neglected for 9 years.
Timeless Craftsmanship: The Art of Preserving an Era in an RX-3
In the era when people were crazy about the Fuji Grand Champion Race, the Mazda "Savanna RX-3" dashingly appeared in the racing world and defeated the Nissan "Skyline GT-R" to win the championship in no time. Hiroki Nakasuji has always admired such a racing machine and continues to love it to this day. Let's check out his favorite car in detail, a Savanna RX-3 that he built as an active tuned machine.
Art of Authenticity: Maintaining Original Condition in a Skyline 2000GT-B
The legend of Nissan's “Skyline GT-R,” which began with the Hakoska, is an essential part of the story for those who love touring car racing based on production cars. We spoke with Hideki Matsuzaki, director of the Sepia Collection in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, who owns a non-restored body Prince “S54B Skyline 2000GT-B.
Essence of Purity: Preserving the Authentic Spirit of a GT-R
From among the 700 owner cars that participated in the Rays Fan Meeting, we introduce the owner of a Nissan R33 Skyline GT-R with simple makeup. He bought it because of its styling, but he is also particular about customizing it. We asked the owner about his favorite points.
Legacy of Precision: A Father and Son’s Shared Love for the GT-R
The “RAYS Fan Meeting” held at Fuji Speedway in 2024 was again filled with cars with new and old RAYS wheels and their owners from all over Japan. Among the approximately 700 cars that participated in the event, we would like to introduce the Nissan R33 “Skyline GT-R” which was created by a prestigious store.
The Discipline of Dedication: 7 Years of Competing with a Suzuki Alto
The "Tohoku 660 Series" is a race contested by new standard NA engine-equipped kei-cars and other vehicles. Many motorsports enthusiasts, from students to seasoned veterans, enjoy these races. In this issue, we will introduce a veteran driver who has been involved in motorsports activities for over 30 years and his favorite car, the Suzuki Alto.
The Adventure of Customization: Turning a Jimny into an Off-Road Star
Ms. "Misa" decided to switch from a regular car to a kei-car, and since she wanted 4WD, she chose the Suzuki "Jimny" as her first choice. One of the deciding factors in her decision to purchase her car was that it was equipped with Toyo Tires' Open Country tires. Here is a look at the owner's beloved car, who drives the Jimny herself at off-road driving events and also enjoys customizing it.
