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GRAND TOURING: Tohoku, Part 02

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Skorj

In Part 01 of our Grand Tour through Japan’s Tohoku region we headed north from Tokyo, past tsunami-devastated villages and deep into Aomori Prefecture. Normally on such trips the nostalgics we encounter are the most beloved — Skylines, rear-drive Corollas, Honda … Continue reading →

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GRAND TOURING: Tohoku, Part 01

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Skorj

For the last year or more, most of our visits to Tohoku have been single minded – helping with the recovery efforts. This trip was a chance to relax, tour the glorious countryside, meet people and, of course, capture some … Continue reading →

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What the Tsunami Looked Like from a Car

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Ben

DONATION LINK. Here are some more harrowing videos of the tsunami, including an in-car video from a Japanese driver who just happened to be driving along the coast the exact moment the tsunami hits. He remains amazingly calm as his … Continue reading →

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Sportsland Sugo Damaged in Earthquake

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Ben

Japan is still recovering from last week’s record-breaking 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Sadly, reports say one of the nation’s great racetracks, Sportsland Sugo, has sustained damage.  Located in the hard-hit Miyagi Prefecture, Sugo was built in 1975 by … Continue reading →

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“Save Japan” Disaster Relief Campaign from Japan’s Motorsports Community

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Ben

Juichi and Shigekazu Wakisaka, the race car driving “1141″ brothers, have started a relief fund from the Japanese motorsports community for victims of the Tohoku earthquake.  Save Japan has the support of Japanese racers and motorsports personalities of diverse backgrounds, … Continue reading →

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