JAPANESE-BRAND(Japanese Brand) Article List

Pursuit of Perfection: Fuel Efficiency Mastery in the Suzuki Alto
In May 2024, more than 200 Alto, Suzuki's proud light car flagship, were gathered at the "Arukusai Festival," where a wide variety of Alto models, old and new, in various styles and tweaks were on display. One of the most unique and customized cars was the "Fuel Economy Junkie Alto," as the owner himself called it. The tuning menu was full of surprises.

Legacy of Mark II: The Toyota Cressida and Its Role in American Car Culture
So-called "zoku-sha" or "gang style" cars are not so common in Japan anymore; many people probably miss them. However, this uniquely Japanese modification culture and the old car boom have attracted attention overseas and become very popular. Inspired by this Japanese modification culture, Javier Bandera, a resident of Los Angeles in the United States, owns a Toyota Cressida. We asked him to introduce us to this highly finished car, which has been thoroughly pursued to look as it did in its day.

Refinement of Simplicity: Perfecting the Balance Between Style and Practicality in a Daihatsu Kei
Even cars with genuine customization have many compromises made to keep costs down because they are mass-produced cars. Therefore, you may feel that something is missing or want to pursue even more coolness. The appeal of a Custom is that you can pursue your ideals and create a one-of-a-kind vehicle that is different from other cars. Amutan", a Daihatsu "Tanto Custom" driver introduced here, enjoys his customization in a mature atmosphere.

Elements of Customizing :The Mitsubishi Triton with KUHL’s KRUISE Aero Kit
20Check out the vehicles of interest at the Hokuriku Custom Car Show held on July 27-28, 2012. In this issue, we will introduce a new aero system to enhance the image of the Mitsubishi "Triton" just released by KUHL (KUHL), famous for its aero parts.

Evolution of Elegance: How One Daihatsu Tanto Custom Redefined Bold Car Modifications
Kenta Suzuki, a Daihatsu Tanto Custom driver, encountered at the "King of K-Car Meeting vol. 9" held at Okayama International Circuit on June 9, 2024. Mr. Suzuki came from Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, to participate in this event to win the "KING OF K-CAR," a competition to determine the best custom mini car in Japan. The form of the car was more courageous, dignified, and confident without losing the stock style.

Mastery of Customization: How One N-BOX Became a Unique Expression of Originality
The Honda N-BOX, a completely original custom, was shown off by "kazukun8181". The original majola color and real flame skull paint were eye-catching. Let's take a look at the powerful bad face of this custom.

Journey of Restoration: The Iconic DR30 Skyline RS and Its Enthusiast
Nissan's 6th generation DR30 "Skyline RS", nicknamed "Tekkamen", is "Mameshiba RS's" favorite car. The early DR30 model was named "Newman Skyline" because it featured actor Paul Newman in its commercials, and the late model was named "Tekkamen" because of its distinctive grille-less design and thin headlights.

Legacy of Legends: Crafting a True Racing Replica of the Hakosuka GT-R
Since its shocking debut, the Nissan "Skyline 2000GT-R," the first generation equipped with the "S20" special engine, has taken the racing world by storm with its "glorious 50 wins" strength. Legendary drivers such as Motoharu Kurosawa and Kunimitsu Takahashi led the machine, which is still called "Hakosuka" and is still a legend, to racing glory. Concerning such legendary machines and racers, we asked the owner of a Hakoska GT-R racer replica to introduce his favorite car.