Monthly Archives: January 2025

QotW: What car and color combo is the perfect fit?

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Steve Chang

Today, January 6, is Color Day in Japan because the first syllables of ichi (one) and roku (six) color, can be combined to spell iro, which is “color” in Japanese. Color on cars is interesting, because the right combo can … Continue reading →

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Nissan Technical College students build a modern Kenmeri Skyline, U11 Bluebird, and Z wagon for Tokyo Auto Salon

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Steve Chang

It’s almost time for the Tokyo Auto Salon, and that means wild vehicular creations are afoot. The Nissan Technical Colleges around Japan have completed three custom cars that they plan to display at the show, which include a modern Kenmeri … Continue reading →

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Nissan 240SX barn find gets first wash in almost 30 years

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Steve Chang

In Japanese tradition an osoji (literally “big clean”) is conducted to welcome in the new year with a fresh start. Therefore, here is a 45-minute video in which a barn find Nissan 240SX gets a thorough wash and detail. It’s extremely … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from JNC

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Dan Hsu

Hello 2025! The Japanese tradition for ushering in a new year is to wake up early and see the hatsuhinode, the first sunrise of the year. It is said that it is an ideal time to wish for good fortune … Continue reading →

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