JAPANESE-BRAND（Japanese Brand） Article List
Timeless Charms: Microcars Reviving Classic Motoring Glamour
The look of the car is the SS100 (Hundred), Jaguar's first car that debuted in 1935, and we present a replica car that is based on the Panther J72, which is a further imitation of the SS100. What is different is its size: this is the BUBU 505-C, a small one-seater moped car about 2.5 meters long.
The Custom Journey: Transforming Toyota’s ‘Vellfire’ with ‘Black and Gold’ Passion
The Wagonist editorial team introduces custom users enjoying the Toyota Vellfire. We take a closer look at the customization that pursues the tastes and individuality of each of them, with their particular footwear makeup as a key point of style. This time, we take a look at Mr. Jinji's Vellfire, which charms and fascinates with its audio system and shiny accessories.
From Generation to Generation: Reviving a Classic Honda ‘Beat Version Z’
368 Honda Beats & S660s gather at the “Holy Land” On October 22, 2023, the “THANKS! Yach […]
Exploring the Next Chapter: Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ Enter the ‘C-Type’ Era
The GR86 & BRZ have been partially improved for the second time now that they are current models. These are the so-called 'C-type' models: the BRZ has undergone only minor changes, while the GR86 has been modified to the point of changing its ride quality. The BRZ also got a new 'STI Sport' model, while the GR86 got a special edition model to mark the 40th anniversary of the AE86's birth.
Time Travelling Mitsubishi: Returning to Youth in the Colt Galant GTO
Mr. Tadayuki Yamamoto says he wanted to drive the same car again as the car he loved in his youth, and it was with this single-minded determination that he acquired the Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO GS-R. He originally drove a Colt Galant GTO MR when he was 19 years old, so why did he decide to own this car?
R33 or R35? Both! A Tale of Two GT-Rs Under the Same Roof
Unique owners and their cars visit a tuning shop that specializes in the Nissan GT-R, Nissan's leading sports car. CREWCH in Mie Prefecture is one such shop. Among the owners who visit CREWCH, we introduce Mr. Hisashi Ishimaru, who has a superb R35 GT-R NISMO with a mileage of just 5,000 km. What is the reason why he still owns his R33, which he could not let go of?
Restoring Subaru Nostalgia: 60’s ‘Sambar’ in All Its Glory
The displacement of light cars was 360 cc in those days. The second generation Subaru Sambar was popular for its design as well as its practicality. We asked Koji Ishikawa, who participated in an old car event with a beautifully restored Sambar, to tell us about its appeal.
20 Years of Regret? On Finally Living and Loving the GT-R Dream
Unique owners and their cars visit a tuning shop specializing in the Nissan GT-R, Nissan's leading sports car. CREWCH in Mie Prefecture is one such shop. We introduce Mr. Koyama, who has been longing for a GT-R for more than 20 years. What is the intense GT-R life he spends with his long-sought-after R35?
