JAPANESE-BRAND（Japanese Brand） Article List
From City Streets to Wilderness: Discovering the Dual-Purpose Elegance of Daihatsu’s Atrai by KWORKS
It used to be common knowledge that campers were supposed to be owned in pairs with passenger cars for daily use, but in recent years this idea has changed dramatically, and in addition to the ease of use that makes them useful for daily use, picking up children or shopping, they are also designed to be used conveniently, In recent years, however, this concept has changed drastically, and models that can be used as campers for outdoor activities are appearing one after another. In this context, the kei-camper is now attracting the most attention in the market.
Mastering the Scale: A Deep Dive into the DIY Diet of Suzuki’s “Alto” for the Racing Scene
The 3rd class of the "Tohoku 660 Championship," a race contested by new-standard NA engine kei-cars. To prevent experienced drivers from sitting on the podium endlessly, there is a rule that prevents participation once the number of podium finishes reaches a certain number. We would like to introduce Mr. Tomu Ohori and his Suzuki Alto, which has distinguished itself in these entry-level classes.
Decades of Legacy: Unveiling the Secrets Behind a 46-Year-Old Toyota Celica Liftback
A closer look reveals a Toyota Celica Liftback with various customizations. The owner, Mr. Kobayashi, inherited this car from his brother, and has maintained the original paint job, making it a virtually one-owner vehicle that retains its original appearance. We asked him about the reason for its excellent condition.
Crafted Brilliance: Toyota Estima with Double Stacked Lip & DIY Acrylic Custom Audio
Toyota "Estima" with handmade finish using professional-looking acrylic work. The owner, Mr. "yu-kun" is proud of the custom audio system he created himself. What are the tricks he used to give his Estima the ultimate custom audio system and individualistic style?
Craftsmanship of Customization: Sylvia Parts in a Daihatsu Esse
The popular "Tohoku 660 Series" is a race contested exclusively by kei-cars. We would like to introduce the machine of veteran driver Mr. Takeshi Otsuka, who competes in the Tohoku 660 Championship, which is contested by cars equipped with the new NA (naturally aspirated engine) standard. We will be looking at the secret of his machine makeup, in which he uses parts from vehicles other than mini-cars.
The Legacy Lives On: Uncovering the Journey of Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R Across Two Generations
The Nissan R32 "Skyline GT-R" went on sale in August 1989 and was produced until 1994. Since 24 years have already passed since its birth, it is natural that many of them are over-matured, but at an event, we found a low-mileage car with mileage still less than 30,000 km. We would like to introduce Mr. Chihiro Miyazaki's car, which has been carefully passed down from father to son for two generations.
Quest Fulfilled: The 20-Year Journey to Acquire a Nissan Gazelle
Did you know that the sibling of the Nissan S110 "Silvia" was the "Gazelle"? Here is the story of the owner, Mr. Sarutani, who has been searching for a turbo model of such a Gazelle for 20 years and finally obtained it. What kind of car is this model that he has admired since he was in junior high school?
Art of Racing: From Commutes to Competition in K-Cars
The "Tohoku 660" series is a race for kei-cars only in which many racers, from youngsters to veterans, compete. In this issue, we introduce a young man who has just made his racing debut. He is one of the racers who has experienced the fun of driving as well as the rigors of racing and is looking forward to growing up. What is the practice method he used to improve his driving technique when he was at university?
