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VIDEO: Hakosuka spotted in Adventure Time

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Dan

A number of readers excitedly informed us recently that Adventure Time had featured a hakosuka. We honestly have no clue what the animated show is about, but in this particular episode, titled “Simon and Marcy,” a wizard and a little vampire girl … Continue reading →

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QotW: What’s the worst thing about loving JNCs?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ben

Aside from the occasional hater, most of you are here because you love Japanese nostalgic cars. But as we all know, what you love most can also hurt you the most. What’s the worst thing about loving JNCs? Being passionate … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Nissan restores the 1947 Tama electric car

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ben

The Nissan Leaf might be making waves as the automaker’s all-electric car of the moment, but it wasn’t its first. Way back in 1947 the Tama E4S-47-1 was produced to serve a gasoline-starved post-war Japan. In a new video, Nissan restoration … Continue reading →

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GRAND TOURING: Mobara Twin Circuit

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Skorj

As some of you might know, I own a dark gray Honda S800M Coupe, and it has landed me right in the middle of Tokyo’s S-car scene. When some friends went out for a day of circuit racing, I decided to … Continue reading →

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MOTORSPORT: The Reincarnation of Lady Blue

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Matt

Anyone who grew up drooling over the Datsun Motorsports catalog knows the original Lady Blue. Going along with the topic of resurrection this week, it appears that she’s been reincarnated and the azure 1973 Datsun 610 spotted last Sunday. 

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WEDNESDAY WALL: High-res Hakos

Posted on March 27, 2013 by John

Do you like GT-Rs? Of course you do. Here are some high-res versions by Rob Shaw from the Skyline Festival at Fuji Speedway. 

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GRAND TOURING: Kanto

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Skorj

Since the opening of the Yamate Tunnel, provided traffic is light of course, traversing Tokyo to join the out-going expressways has become a lot easier. In ten or fifteen minutes, you can join the Joban for a quick run out … Continue reading →

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Happy First Day of Spring from JNC!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dan

It’s the official first day of spring and time for sakura to bloom. Happy Spring Equinox from JNC!

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VIDEO: Man trades Kenmeri for Bluebird in Insurance Ad

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Dan

Is your beautiful car life supported? The auto insurance sales department at American Home Direct would like for you to buy some of their premiums after watching this melodramatic tale. A man must trade in his red kenmeri for a … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 18,000-mile 1978 Datsun 510

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Ben

Raise your hands, who wants a showroom condition Datsun 510? Well, no, it’s not that 510, but the A10 Stanza was a fine machine in its own right. After all, it did win Australia’s Southern Cross Rally three times in a … Continue reading →

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