JAPANESE-BRAND（Japanese Brand） Article List
Fusion of Functionality: From Military Jeep to Ultimate Camping Rig
The Jeep Jamboree, held in September 2023 at the Stackland Farm off-road course at the foot of Mt. Fuji, attracted unique Jeeps and owners with plenty of charm, from the old Willys "MB models" to Mitsubishi Jeeps and the latest Jeep Wranglers. This time, we hit a Mitsubishi Jeep with SDF specifications towing a trailer.
Reviving Vintage Glory: The Journey of a Yellow Honda S800 at the Honda Classic Meeting
The Honda S800 was the third model in the S series and was produced between January 1966 and May 1970. We spoke with students from Honda Technical College Kanto who participated in the "Honda Classic Meeting" where classic Honda cars gathered in yellow S80.
DEFACE by DAMD: A Bold New Look for the Toyota Hiace
DAMD, which is popular for its stylish aero parts and has an established reputation in the dress-up world, has launched a new body kit "DAMD DEFACE" for the Toyota Hiace. Here we introduce DAMD's attractive new style, which completes the classic yet rugged front face.
Vintage Elegance: Nissan Sunny and the Return of Weds Racing Forg
WEDS, a famous wheel manufacturer, displayed a 1973 Nissan "Sunny" equipped with "RACING FORG", the first forged 3-piece wheels in Japan reproduced with modern precision/elaborate technology. Here are the details.
Passion of Precision: The Allure of a 4-Door GT-R
At the "Kyushu☆GT-R Meeting 2023" held in Kumamoto Prefecture on October 22, 2023, two of the 4-door Nissan "Skyline GT-R" cars, of which 422 were produced in limited numbers, participated. We asked the owner of one of the cars, Mr. Munetaka Matsumoto, why he chose a 4-door car. We asked him about his thoughts.
Charm of Quirky: The Joyful Journey with a Suzuki Twin
The Suzuki "Twin" stood out among the contest entries at the "Toy Tires Fan Meeting in Fukuoka," with its toy-like form. Here is a detailed introduction to this one-of-a-kind vehicle.
Inside the Award-Winning GR86 Carbon Spec: KAZAMA’s Tokyo Auto Salon Victory
KAZAMA AUTO, which has established itself as a leading company in the drifting field of Toyota "86/GR86" & Subaru "BRZ" tuning, not only in Japan but also in the world, has prepared an amazing state-of-the-art drifting machine that is not limited to the development and sales of drifting-specific parts! The "GR86 Carbon Spec/Drift" won the grand prize in the dress-up sports car category at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024.
The Quest for Performance: Honda L700 with Twin Cam Engine Unveiled
The Honda L700, which was introduced in 1965 as "the light van of the high-speed era" at the beginning of Honda's entry into the four-wheel vehicle market, was a rare car that lasted only about three years. We interviewed Mr. Ariyama, who participated in the "Honda Classic Meeting", using the "LM700," a deluxe version of the L700 with various added features.
