Tag Archives: b10

ART CORNER: These pixel art JNCs are the bee’s knees

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Ben Hsu

There’s probably a pretty big overlap in the Venn diagram of people who are really into Japanese classic cars and people who are really into old video games before the graphics got too realistic. That’s why these pixel art cars … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Corner | Tagged 2000gt, a20, a40, b10, c10, celica, corolla, csp311, datsun, e20, fairlady z, familia coupe, Hakosuka, honda, mazda, mitsubishi, n360, nissan, s30 z, sigma, silvia, skyline, sunny, te27, toyota | 4 Comments

Can you identify these classic Nissan-shaped senbei crackers?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Ben Hsu

Say you’re a hard-core Nissan nut, you’re feeling a bit peckish, and a plain old non-Nissan snack simply won’t do. Fortunately for you, Nissan has officially issued a new line of senbei (rice crackers), one of Japan’s most popular munching options, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ariya, b10, b120, c10, c110, cherry, Cima, cube, datsun, Datsun Type 12, e10, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, figaro, gt-r, Hakosuka, juke, K11, kenmeri, leaf, march, Murano, nissan, patrol, pivo, r32, r35, S-Cargo, s30 z, sanitora, Serena, skyline, sunny, sunny truck, Z11, z32 | 8 Comments

EVENTS: Final New Year Meeting, Part 02 — The End of an Era

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Ben Hsu

After 42 years, the New Year Meeting, once the biggest classic car show in Japan, is no more. The Odaiba venue where the event is held will soon be bulldozed, making way for the future. We’ve covered New Year Meetings … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 117, 240rs, 410/411, 510, a30, b10, b110, b120, b210, bluebird, c10, Cabstar, cedric, Cedric 30, civic, Civic EF, clipper, contessa, corolla, crown, crx, CRX EF, csp311, daihatsu, datsun, Domingo, e10, fairlady roadster, familia, Familia BD, Fellow, fellow max, gloria, Hakosuka, hino, honda, honda N, isuzu, kei, mazda, minica, Minica Skipper, mitsubishi, n10, new year meeting, nissan, porter, prince, publica, pulsar, s110, s50, S500/S600/S800, sanitora, silvia, skyline, subaru, sunny, sunny truck, t360, today, vans, wagons | 13 Comments

EVENTS: 2018 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 08 – It’s a Sunny Day in Long Beach

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Sure, Zs and 510s are great, and all, but they’re a bit, how do you say, common. When it comes to Nissans, these two model lines often make up the vast majority of the field. This year, however, the humble … Continue reading →

Posted in jccs | Tagged b10, b110, B20, b210, b310, datsun, jccs, nissan, sunny | 4 Comments

EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2017, Part 05 — Nissan & Mitsubishi

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Ben Hsu

This year was a special milestone for the New Year Meeting, as it was the show’s 40th year. It was quite a milestone for the event, which started in 1977 at the Tokyo Prince Hotel, a much smaller venue. Back then, no one would … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 510, b10, b110, bluebird, c10, c210, cedric, cedric 130, csp311, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, fto, galant gto, Hakosuka, mitsubishi, new year meeting, nissan, s110, s130, s30 z, safari rally, silvia, skyline, sunny | 5 Comments

GRAND TOURING: Isumi Matsuri

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Skorj

If there’s one thing that gets carriage-loads of people enthused, it’s trains — especially in Japan, where everyone loves trains. So, combining a wide range of Showa Era kyusha with a summer matsuri (festival) and organizing it at the most famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Grand Touring | Tagged 310, b10, B360, bellett, bluebird, cappuccino, cony, corolla, corolla levin, crown, daihatsu, debonair, e10, Expo '70, gemini, gloria, Hakosuka, hijet, hino, honda, Insight, Isumi Matsuri, isuzu, Kurogane, Leo, mitsubishi, nissan, publica, s120, s40, s800, skyline, sprinter, sunny, Taxi, te27, toyota | 24 Comments

EVENTS: Tokyo Bayside Classic Cup season closer

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Ken Lee

One of the great things about owning a classic car in Tokyo is that you can find a car club revolving around almost any make and model you desire. Soon you’re welcomed into the fold with typical Japanese hospitality, and as … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged b10, cedric, corolla, datsun, Ford GT40, H130, honda, levin, mini, nissan, prince, s54, s800, S800M, skyline, Sodeguara Forest Raceway, sprinter, sunny, te27, Tokyo Bayside Classic Cub, trueno | 10 Comments

Old Tokyo photos oozing with Japanese nostalgic cars

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Matt De Mangos

We recently stumbled upon a thread of old Tokyo photos on the architecture site SkyscraperCity. Though the focus was the buildings, we came for the cars. Just look at these pictures and dream of being amongst these machines when they were still new.

Posted in The Vault | Tagged 126x, 510, b10, bluebird, c10, caravan, cedric, corona, crown, datsun, gloria, nissan, s40, s50, skyline, sunny, t40, tokyo, toyota, wagon | 14 Comments

EVENTS: Classic Japan 2012, Part 04: Never Seen in the USA

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Guest Writer

Part 04 of Adam Laws’ Classic Japan 2012 coverage from Melbourne, Australia covers a whole bunch of J-tin that is rarely spotted in the USA. —Dan In Australia the Mazda range in the 70s included both the RX-3 and its … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, isuzu, mazda, nissan, prince, Prince, toyota | Tagged 808, australia, b10, b110, b120, beams, bellett, classic japan 2012, compagno, compagno spider, corolla, crown, daihatsu, datsun 1000, familia, gloria, isuzu, isuzu 117, ke15, KE55, luce, markII, mazda, mazda 1300, mazda 1500, MS85, MX41, prince, rx-3, RX3, s50, s54, s80, savanna, skyline, sprinter, sunny, toyota, wagon | 16 Comments

Grand Touring: Forgotten steel tempts rust in Aichi Prefecture

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Skorj

A few weekends ago, we were again exploring some outlaying areas outside of Nagoya, and in the middle of the rice fields was a small mechanic who had amazed a sizable collection of varied old Japanese cars. As distressing as … Continue reading →

Posted in honda, isuzu, junkyards, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged b10, bellett, c10, carol, crown, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, gc10, Hakosuka, honda, honda z, isuzu, junkyard, kgc10, kpgc10, kujira, mazda, ms65, nissan, s130, s60, skyline, sunny, toyota | 14 Comments

Your gallery of Superdeformed Nostalgics is here

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Ben Hsu

In case you were wondering where you could get your favorite nostalgic drawn in superdeformed anime style, your prayers have been answered. This unnamed master of Choro-Q style illustrations is a master of the form. Peep the gallery and video … Continue reading →

Posted in honda, isuzu, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, prince, subaru, suzuki, toyota | Tagged 110s, 2000gt, 240z, 240zg, 260z, 280z, 430, a20, anime, axio, b10, b210, barikan, c210, cedric, celica, concept, contessa, corolla, corona, cosmo, cosmo sport, coupe 9, crown, datsun, debonair, dome zero, eunos, ex-7, excellent, fairlady z, fronte, galant gto, gemini, hino, honda, isuzu, kujira, laurel, mazda, mitsubishi, ms65, nissan, nsx, pf50, prince, progres, r30, rt40, rx-3, s30, s60, savanna, skyline, skyline sport, subaru, subaru 360, sunny, suzuki, t40, ta22, toyota | 11 Comments

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

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Dan Hsu

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 →

Posted in events, honda, isuzu, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, subaru, toyota | Tagged 110s, 1300, 1600gt, 2011, ape, b10, b110, b310, bellett, black wats, c10, c110, celica, civic, corolla, corona, cosmo sports, crown, datsun, galant gto, Hakosuka, honda, igeta, isuzu, kb310, kenmeri, kgc10, kgc110, kpgc10, kpgc110, kujira, levin, life, mazda, mesh, mitsubishi, monkey, ms65, n360, n600, new year meeting, nissan, pgc10, ra21, ra22, ra25, ra28, reverse mesh, rqe coniglio, rs watanabe, rt55, s30, s360, s500, s60, s600, s800, sb1, sedan, skyline, soarer, sprinter, ssr, stepvan, subaru, subaru 360, sunny, ta21, te27, tn-v, tom's, toyopet, toyota, trueno, ts cup, van, wagon, watanabe, work equip, z10 | 13 Comments

Norwegian Nostalgics at Japan Treff 2010

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Ben Hsu

It’s time once again for the Japan Treff from Norway, a classic Japanese gathering that does not boast a single tsurikawa or boso pipe in the field.

Posted in datsun, honda, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged 230, 330, 410, 510, accord, b10, b210, bluebird, c130, c230, cedric, corolla, crown, datsun, gloria, honda, japan treff, kujira, laurel, mazda, ms51, nissan, norway, s40, s50, s60, sunny, toyota | 6 Comments

Vintage Japanese Car Show at Laguna Gamagori

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Ben Hsu

Laguna Gamagori is a seaside amusement park in Aichi Prefecture. JNC reader Nakazoto went to a vintage car show there recently and snapped a metric buttload of photos. Somehow, a light blue hakosuka looks simultaneously oh so wrong and oh … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, isuzu, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, subaru, suzuki, toyota | Tagged b10, b110, b310, bellett, c10, carol, city, city turbo II, colt galant, corona, crown, datsun, galant gto, gc10, gloria, Hakosuka, honda, isuzu, kgc10, kpgc10, laguna gamagori, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, pgc10, skyline, sports 800, sunny, t360, tn360, toyota | 12 Comments

Introducing Kuroneko; A Lone Sunny

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Skorj

JNC Blog is proud to present a new blogger, Skorj, aka kuroneko, a photojournalist that we know very little about, except that he just cold waltzed in here and wowed everybody with a bunch of killer snaps. Oh yeah, he … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan | Tagged b10, datsun, japan, mato, nissan, sunny | 7 Comments

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Ben Hsu

Nissan Cherry Cab & slammed B10 Sunny: BeeOneOneOh always has killer photos on his blog. That is all. [BeeOneOneOh]

Posted in datsun, nissan | Tagged b10, cherry, cherry cab, datsun, nissan, sunny | Leave a comment