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The History of Racing Mate and a New JNC Decal

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Ben

It’s hard to believe, but for as long as JNC has been around we’ve only ever made one sticker. We need to rectify that situation stat, so the yotsuba above will soon be joining the red and white inkan. For … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Nos2Days 2011, Part 01

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Ben

News came out today that in the wake of the Tohoku tsunami, Japan’s new car sales have returned to what they were in 1968. Too bad the cars themselves have not! But if they did, the marketplace would resemble the … Continue reading →

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Narusawa Village Showa Version 2 Gallery

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Ben

Reason number 4,197 why Japan is awesome. No matter how miniscule the meet, wicked metal still shows up. Here’s a small gathering called Showa Version 2 that took place at the base of Mt. Fuji last November.

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Mooneyes Toyota Crown Picnic

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ben

The Mooneyes Crown Picnic took place before the tragedies of March 11, but we thought it’d be nice to share the pics now. Besides, who doesn’t like the Toyota Crown?

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VIP S120 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Ben

Mid-80s Toyotas are rather unappreciated, but subtle expression is the key to customizing an S120 Crown. And you thought the Cressida was boxy… [Image: ezbbs.net]

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Friday Video: Pentax Commercial Starring Honda N360 and Japan’s 1960s GT Legends

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Kev

Check out this commercial for Pentax Cameras, which has many things making it awesome. Let’s see: chick is cute drives a mod looking rally-modified Honda N360 Toyota 2000GT Mazda Cosmo Sports Nissan Fairlady Z Toyota S40 Crown police car vintage … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 03: Sedans, Saloons, Four-Doors

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Dan

Whether you prefer a relaxed ride, enjoy the extra roominess, or require three yakuza enforcers with you at all times, a nostalgic sedan can be a practical yet stylish choice. For example, everything about Mooneyes‘ S50 Toyota Crown — the … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 01: Honda is the Featured Marque

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Dan

Happy new year to all our JNC readers on the lunar calendar. Although modern Japan officially considers January 1 their starting point for another orbit around the sun, some Japanese still have a nostalgic feeling for the lunar calendar. Thus, … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2011: Toyota Takes the Stage

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Ben

Perhaps the biggest surprise of Toyota’s exhibition at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon was not a car, but a person. Company president Akio Toyoda took the stage and spoke about how driving the Lexus LFA in the 24hrs of Nürburgring … Continue reading →

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True Gangster: Chinchilla Dash & Seat Covers

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Ben

The chinchilla is a squirrel-like creature that has the misfortune to possess a thick, warm, velvety coat of evenly-colored fur. As a result, this native of the Andes Mountains region in South America has been nearly hunted to extinction. Around … Continue reading →

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