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Crafting Character: Ms. “Akao”s Story of Customizing her Beloved Toyota ‘Celica’
GIRLS CAR COLLECTION, a girls-only, boys-only event, was held on 23 November 2023 at the UDX Jidoshiba in Akihabara, Tokyo. This time we introduce the 20-something female owners who took part in the event in their bright red Toyota 7th generation Celica.
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.
Tech Triumphs: Inside the Advanced Features of the Lexus SC400 from the 90s
The third generation Toyota Soarer, which appeared in 1991, was developed as a coupe to be sold by Lexus, with the body, which had previously been a 5-number car, now being a 3-number car. The exterior, which until the previous generation had adopted an angular design, now had a rounded, gentle style that renewed the Soarer's image.
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.
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.
In Pursuit of Perfection: Honda Kei-Truck Crawler – Japan’s Hidden 6-Wheel Wonder
On Saturday 24 February 2024, the 2nd "Kei-Truck & Super Cub Meeting" was held in Ibaraki Prefecture. From the venue of this unique event organized by the Super Cub Enthusiasts' association, we spoke to the owners who took part in the event, this time in an Acty Crawler, a genuine manufacturer's six-wheel light truck launched by Honda in 1994.
The Spectacle of Speed: Only One ‘Ultima Can-Am Spyder’ in Japan
Styled like the Group C racing machines that were popular in the 1980s and 1990s, the Ultima Can-Am Spyder from Ultima Sports is the only one of its kind that exists in Japan. We happened to come across such an ultra-rare car at Fuji Speedway.
