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Rolling Adventures: Inside the World of DIY Mazda ‘Bongo’ and Van Living
On 6-7 April 2024, the "Japan's largest collection of DIY Bongos in Minano Town in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture" (official name undecided) was held at the "Bokurano Minano Base" campsite. We spoke to the owner of a Bongo Van with a cabin-style interior and a hammock, who had created a beautiful site at the event.
Unconventional Charm: Exploring Japan’s Compact Car Revolution
1990s to 2000s, Japan experienced an unprecedented minivan boom, but compact cars were also a new phenomenon, with many different models being introduced by various companies. We look back at some of the cars that unfortunately lasted only one generation, but whose individuality shone through.
Mazda ɛ̃fini ‘MS-6’ Legacy: A Brief Yet Impactful Era
The ɛ̃fini MS-6, which went on sale in November 1991, was released exclusively through Mazda's Anfini dealership, as the name suggests. It was a derivative model based on the company's Kronos and adopted the 5-door hatchback style. Once again, we look back at the catalog of the time.
Van Life Bliss: Tales of Camping and Bonding with Bongo
On 6-7 April 2024, the "Japan's largest collection of DIY bongos in Minano Town in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture" (official name undecided) was held at the "Bokurano Minano Base" campsite in Saitama Prefecture. We spoke to a couple from the event who were there with their dog.
Beyond Expectations: Rami Sasaki’s Impressions of the Restored Mazda ‘Luce Rotary Coupe’
This project features 19-year-old female racing driver Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, test-driving a variety of old cars and giving her honest impressions from a young person's point of view. This time, with the cooperation of the Endless 130 Collection in Nagano Prefecture, we took a ride in a Mazda Luce Rotary Coupe.
Retro Cars: Icons of the 1990s Bubble Economy
The 1990s was a period when many domestic cars, now known as neo-classic cars and secretly popular, appeared on the market. Here, we dare to exclude the dominant cars such as the Honda Odyssey, the pioneer of family cars and minivans, and the Toyota Prius, the pioneer of hybrid cars, and introduce the cars that penetrated the youth following the trends of the time.
The Bongo Chronicles: An Epic Gathering of DIY Van Aficionados
On 6-7 April 2024, the "We gathered the most DIY bongos in Japan in Minano Town in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture" (official name undecided) was held at the "Bokurano Minano Base" campsite in Saitama Prefecture. Of course, 'Bongo' refers to Mazda's one-box car, and this time not only the Bongo series, but also its OEM counterparts, the Nissan Vanette and Mitsubishi Delica, were allowed to participate. It was.
Autozam ‘AZ-3’ Was A Longtime Seller In The Shadow Of The ‘AZ-1’
The Autozam AZ-3 was introduced in 1991 as a sibling of the Eunos Presso. While the Presso targeted single men and women who valued their individuality, the AZ-3 was a model with a lighter, sportier flavour. What kind of car was the AZ-3, whose name is not heard as often today as that of the AZ-1?
