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The Feminine and the Fierce: How a Purple Subaru BRZ Breaks Gender Norms
At the “Gunma Sonic” held on July 6, 2024, a space was set up to display vehicles driven by female owners. The Toyota “86” and Subaru “BRZ” ridden by female owners were all lined up in a row. In this issue, we would like to introduce a lady owner, Ms. “Shuri,” who drives a BRZ.
The Journey of Dedication: 36 Years and 170,000 Kilometers in a 1970 Toyopet Crown
The "Crown" is Toyota's well-known signature car, but Mr. Hisao Akakura owns the last generation called "Toyopet Crown," which now retains its name only as a dealer. Although he has applied for an officially approved modified car, he has an extraordinary passion for the engine. We asked him to introduce his beloved car, which he has owned for about 36 years since he got it.
Tailoring Your Ride: How a Jimny Became a Unique Blend of Classic Looks and Modern Performance
Ms. "maomao" switched from a Suzuki Hustler to a 2023 Suzuki Jimny. Her beloved car, equipped with DAMD's "The Roots" aero parts that have the atmosphere of the old Jimny, is the "XC" model with a 5-speed manual transmission. The reason why she chose it was because she wanted to drive an MT car. Why did she choose a Jimny among MT cars?
Mastering the Canvas: How One Enthusiast Transforms a Impreza WRX STi with Itasha Innovation
Cars with anime characters painted on the body are commonly known as "Itasha," and in recent years the Itasha community has been changing. While most painted cars have been Lancer Evolutions and Imprezas, what are the base cars of the 2025 era? Mr. "Doramata", who drives a Subaru "Impreza WRX STi", also talked about the current situation of Itashas. We also asked him about the specifications of his car.
The Journey of Restoration: Breathing New Life into a Classic Mitsubishi Colt 1000
The "Colt" has long been a symbolic car of Mitsubishi Motors. Since the Mitsubishi "500" was developed based on the national car concept, the displacement was increased with a full model change, and the name "Colt 600" was given to the car, which is still a familiar name today. Its successor, the Colt 1000, is owned by Mr. Sadao Yuzuki. We asked him how he acquired his beloved car.
The Customization Chronicles: Transforming a Jimny Sierra into a Personal Masterpiece
Ms. "KOTO" switched from a Daihatsu Copen to a 2023 Suzuki Jimny Sierra. After much deliberation about the economics of choice between the "Jimny" kei-car and the "Jimny Sierra" passenger car, she chose the Jimny Sierra as her beloved car, focusing on its visual appeal. Here is a car full of originality with customization in progress.
The Revival of a Classic: Restoring the Legacy of the First-Generation Soarer
Toyota's first generation “Z10 Soarer” was launched in 1981. This car was introduced as an ambitious work that claimed to be a super gran turismo. Mr. Sakamoto, the owner of the first-generation Soarer, has dressed it up to specifications that give it a period feel.
The Weight of Heritage: Maintaining a GT-R for the Next Generation
In 2024, the third year of the “RAYS Fan Meeting,” the venue was again filled with cars with new and old RAYS wheels and their owners from all over Japan, who spent their time together under the fine weather, sharing their passion for the same brand. Among the approximately 700 cars that participated in the event, we would like to introduce the Nissan R33 “Skyline GT-R”, which has a strong presence.
