JAPANESE-BRAND（Japanese Brand） Article List
The Rise of a 86: From Standard to Show-Stopping in Five Years
The Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting, which will be held for the second time in May 2024, was started last year to create a place where owners can casually gather with other owners, regardless of whether they are fully stock or tuned. The inaugural event last year was quite successful with 50 cars, and this year 150 new and old 86/BRZs participated. Among these Tohoku-centric owners, we would like to introduce one of the Toyota 86s that caught our attention.
The Comeback of a Classic: How One Gold Soarer Reclaimed Its Glory
Mr. Kamahori says the first car he purchased after getting his driver's license was a Toyota Z20" Soarer. Although he had given it up once, he repurchased the Z20 Soarer 15 years ago because it was a car that had many memories for him. He enjoys dressing up the car completely as it was in the nostalgic period, as if he were reminiscing about those days.
Inherited Passion: The Remarkable Journey of a 26-Year-Old and His Five Isuzu Gemini ZZs
Do you remember Isuzu's first generation PF60 "Gemini ZZ"? The "ZZ," which specialized in driving, was once known as the "restive horse" and attracted attention as a hot model that symbolized the era when motorsports began to flourish. We interviewed Mr. "Gemini mag," who owns five such Gemini ZZs, including one that he bought for parts.
Unveiling Toyota’s Hidden Gem: The Alex, a Thrilling Hatchback Adventure
Sports models were capable of exhilarating runs Toyota now offers all its models at any dealer, but until rece […]
Price of Passion: The Auction Journey of a Tuned R33 Skyline GT-R
On May 18, 2024, a Nissan Skyline GT-R was offered at an auction held by Iconic Auctioneers in Northamptonshire, England. The car, which was not a stock car but a tuned car, was well-kept and was in beautiful condition even though it had over 100,000 km on the odometer. The winning bid price was .......
From Stock to Stunning: The Evolution of a Toyota 86 Through Expert Modifications
The Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting, now in its second year, is an event that started in 2023 with the desire to create a place where owners, regardless of whether they are fully stock or tuned, can easily get together. The inaugural event in 2023 was quite successful with 50 cars, and in 2024, as many as 150 new and old Toyota 86s and Subaru BRZs participated. Among these Tohoku-centric owners, we would like to introduce one car of interest. </p
Power of Detail: How One Man’s Dream Toyota Harrier Stands Out
Mr. Takuya Tajika, 31, attended the "Super Carnival Real 2023 in Gifu powered by AUTO MESSE" in Gifu Prefecture with his family, and he has a Toyota "Harrier" as his beloved car. Rather than simply adding parts, he has taken the time and effort to coordinate and modify the car in detail, creating a car that stands out from the crowd. Let's take a look at the interior of the Harrier, which also has a lot of ingenuity.
Quest for Authenticity: Japan’s Subaru Impreza WR Car Hits the Streets
The "Rally Fun Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway CG Park P2 parking lot in October 2023. The event attracted many rally-inspired cars, some of which had "real" owners participating. We spoke with Mr. "GC8kai", the owner of a machine that stands out from the other Subaru "Impreza GC8" cars.
