JAPANESE-BRAND(Japanese Brand) Article List

Legends of the Track: Evaluating the TOYO TIRES R888R on a Tuned Nissan GT-R
High-performance radial tire R888R The R888R, the flagship of TOYO TIRES’ global sports tire brand Proxe […]

Craft of Adaptation: The Nissan Crew’s Journey from Taxi to Drift Car
The Nissan Crew debuted in 1993 as the successor to the Nissan Laurel (C32) and Bluebird (910) as a dedicated taxi model. The key feature of this model was the enlarged opening dimensions and maximum opening angle of the left rear door, to enhance its convenience as a taxi. Later 1994, a private-use model, the Crew Saloon, was introduced.

Rarity of Passion: The Story of a Unique Toyota Sprinter Trueno
The Toyota Levin and Trueno were the hot models of the Corolla and Sprinter, respectively. The only popular generations were the fourth generation AE86 models, known as "Hachi Roku", or the first generation TE27 models, which were accepted by enthusiasts as old cars. A rare second-generation TE47 Toyota Sprinter Trueno was spotted in an event venue. We spoke to the owner Mr. Akihisa Kaneko about his car.

Elegance of Exploration: The Toyota TownAce Transformed into a Classic Camper
It was MYS Mystic's Resistro series that introduced the concepts of 'stylish' and 'cute' to the industry, where practical and easy-to-use campers are much sought after. The series is being developed in increasing variations, with types to suit the owner's usage environment and purpose, as well as 'cute' campers that appeal to young people and women.

Passion of Preservation: The Story of a Legendary Daihatsu Collector
At a classic car event, we found a Daihatsu Midget with a huge collection of miniature cars and other goods lined up inside. We thought this collection was something out of the ordinary, so we approached the owner, Mr. Ryoichi Ohashi. He is a collector of Daihatsu Compagno Berlina and Compagno Spyder, and who is well-known in the classic car world.

Legacy of Comfort: The Tale of Toyota’s Family Minivan Trio
When people think of Toyota's "three family minivan brothers", they probably think of the Noah/Voxy/Esquire. The first son, the second son, Noah/Voxy, is still a very popular model, while the third son, Esquire, was discontinued about two years ago, in January 2022. What were these three sibling cars like?

From Scruffy to Stunning: Witness the Resurrection of the Isuzu Florian Aska
A 1983 Isuzu Florian Aska LS 2.0 Turbo was in surprisingly clean condition at the "Famous Cars Gathered on the Miura Peninsula @ Soleil Hill Presented by Revival CAFE" held on December 3, 2023. We spoke to the owner in detail.