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Is Kanye West a closet JDM car enthusiast?

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Steve Chang

Kanye West’s lyrics have not been kind to Japanese cars. Not only are they jammed with references to typical rapper fare like Mercedes-Benzes and Lamborghinis, he often rips on cars like Nissans and Toyotas. But a recent spate of West … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: The post-bubble 1993 Tokyo Motor Show was subdued but still awesome

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Ben Hsu

By 1993 Japan was in a deep economic slump. As a result, the mood at the Tokyo Motor Show was a bit more sober, according to this Motorweek video. There were still lots of funky concepts, but fewer were geared … Continue reading →

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GRAND TOURING: Mazda Hakone Turnpike and Izu Skyline

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Skorj

While living in Tokyo has many problems, finding a place to go for a drive is not one of them. There are countless skylines, touge, and turnpikes, all challenging and spectacular roads within a short distance of the capital. For this … Continue reading →

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