Author Archives: San Mamiya

Tokyo Motor Show: The Kawasaki Z900RS is the Kenmeri Skyline of bikes reborn

Posted on November 16, 2017 by San Mamiya

There’s just one more bike story to cover from our visit to the Tokyo Motor Show, but it’s an important one. The Kawasaki Z900RS is a glorious throwback to the heyday of Japanese motorcycling, going all the way back to 1972 … Continue reading →

EVENTS: Automobile Council, Part 03 — Live the Classic Car Lifestyle

Posted on September 13, 2017 by San Mamiya

Now that Automobile Council has somehow swayed a bunch of automakers into putting on a big show about their heritage and getting you all jazzed about living the classic motoring lifestyle, you’re going to need a Japanese nostalgic car. That’s why the show also … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240zg, autech, Automobile Council, c110, coupe 9, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, fd3s, honda, KDR30, kenmeri, Kusaka Engineering, mazda, nissan, R130 Luce Rotary Coupe, r30, RB26DETT, rx-7, S30Z, skyline, stelvio, subaru, subaru 360, super silhouette, z432, zagato | 7 Comments

EVENTS: Automobile Council 2017, Part 02 – Mazda, with heritage guns blazing

Posted on September 8, 2017 by San Mamiya

Now in its second year, Automobile Council gives car companies a chance to flex their heritage a bit. Some seized the opportunity better than others, but none came out with more guns blazing than Mazda.

Posted in events | Tagged 787b, Automobile Council, cosmo, cosmo sport, eunos roadster, familia, familia rotary coupe, le mans, mazda, miata, motorsport, mx-5, r100, rotary engine, rx-5, rx-7, sa22 | 12 Comments

EVENTS: Automobile Council 2017, Part 01

Posted on August 30, 2017 by San Mamiya

Japanese automakers seem to have a newfound passion for their heritage. In the past six months, Nissan, Mazda and Honda have all announced programs aimed at restoring iconic models. We’re not sure if the Automobile Council show has anything to do with it, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged acura, Automobile Council, csp311, datsun, honda, nissan, nsx, prius, silvia, skyline, skyline sport, sports 800, subaru, subaru 1000, subaru 360, toyota, Type 14, V-Motion 2.0, W10, W30, W50, WRX STI | 9 Comments

Sagamiko Forest Highlight: Hakosuka Drift Car

Posted on July 14, 2016 by San Mamiya

The Sagamiko Forest Skyline & Kyusha Meeting had acres of perfectly painted kaido racers, but one that really stood out to us looked like it had been found in a barn. In fact, this Hakosuka is a known drifter and was displayed in … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged Hakosuka, kpgc10, nissan, Sagamiko Forest Resort, skyline | 9 Comments

EVENTS: Sagamiko Forest Skyline & Kyusha Meeting, Part 02

Posted on July 13, 2016 by San Mamiya

Our coverage of the Sagamiko Forest Skyline and Kyusha Meeting continues with even more Skylines (and other Nissans too, but mostly Skylines). Approaching the event, a cardboard sign warned attendees “Do Not Blip Your Throttle”, a favorite activity of kaido racers. Having good … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 510, 610, bluebird, bluebird-u, bosozoku, c10, c110, c210, gurachan, Hakosuka, Hiro Motor, kaido racer, kenmeri, Sagamiko Forest Resort, skyline, Skyline & Kyusha Meeting, skyline japan, yonmeri | 4 Comments

EVENTS: Sagamiko Forest Skyline & Kyusha Meeting, Part 01

Posted on June 16, 2016 by San Mamiya

Recently the Skyline & Kyusha Meeting was held at Sagamiko Forest Resort, put on by the Skyline Yushi-kai, or Skyline Warriors Club. While Skylines accounted for many of the cars that attended, non-Skylines were welcome too, as long as they were of … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240z, c10, c110, c210, datsun, Hakosuka, kenmeri, nissan, r31, s30 z, Sagamiko Forest Resort, skyline, Skyline & Kyusha Meeting, yonmeri | 5 Comments

MILESTONES: Neoclassic Magazine celebrates 50 volumes

Posted on April 29, 2016 by San Mamiya

Our friends at Kousoku Yuen magazine in Japan recently published their 50th volume. The bimonthly publication, whom some of you may know as NeoClassic, specializes in Japanese cars, but you’ll rarely see a 2000GT or Hakosuka GT-R on the cover. Instead, you’re more likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Milestones | Tagged Daikanyama Tsutaya, Glory Akira, japan, kousoku yuen, minicars, tomica, tomica limited vintage, Yoshiaki Hamada | 7 Comments

SAN MAMIYA’S CORNER: My Fairlady Z

Posted on October 23, 2015 by San Mamiya

My Fairlady Z is the second San Mamiya X JNC illustration, following Fuji Speedway, which was released at JCCS. The latest illustration takes a journey through the history of Japanese tuning via the life of one model that was loved by all, the S30 … Continue reading →

Posted in San Mamiya's Corner | Tagged 240z, datsun, fairlady z, Gripz, nissan, s30 z, San Mamiya | 9 Comments