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50 YEAR CLUB: How Honda’s CVCC beat its rivals and made the Civic a household name

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Ben Hsu

Fifty years ago today, at the Akasaka Prince Hotel in Tokyo, Honda revealed the CVCC engine to the world. The engine was still over a year off from mass production in a road car, but Honda was eager to get … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 Year Club | Tagged civic, cvcc, honda, nissan, sunny | 3 Comments

Nissan Skyline tops Japanese survey about dream cars

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Steve Chang

Monday, September 19, was Respect for the Aged Day in Japan. To mark the occasion Kinto, a car sharing service, held a survey to ask drivers of three generations about their motoring habits, including what their dream cars were when … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 117, 2000gt, bellett, bluebird, celica, Cima, corolla, corona, crown, fairlady z, honda, isuzu, Land Crusier, lexus, nissan, prelude, silvia, skyline, soarer, sunny, supra, toyota | 4 Comments

Japanese Classic Car Show 2021, Part 01

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Ben Hsu

To close out 2021, a year where things were finally opening up again, we’re going back to the Japanese Classic Car Show. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, JCCS was back in full form. Perhaps trying to … Continue reading →

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Happy Datsun B210 Day from JNC

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Dan Hsu

Everyone’s obsessed with Zs and 510s, but the Datsun B210 is the true hero of the post-oil crisis 70s. This 1977 ad brags about its 50 mpg highway rating, but that didn’t mean the economy car skimped on features. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged b210, datsun, nissan, sunny | 9 Comments

VIDEO: Behold, a loop of Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway in 1986

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Chris Nicholson

While most people are downing large quantities of Netflix right now, here’s something a bit more relevant to our interests: Home videos of driving through Tokyo in the Showa Era. It’s a clockwise loop of Tokyo’s Shuto, and speaking of … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged bluebird, camry, city, corolla, corona, crown, galant sigma, gloria, honda, kei, mitsubishi, nissan, shuto, skyline, sunny, toyota | 12 Comments

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 | 7 Comments

MOTORSPORT: Touring car classes mix it up at the 1973 Japan Grand Prix

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Ben Hsu

While open-wheeled cars were the main event at the 1973 Japan Grand Prix, the supporting Touring Car races were where the action was. Take the TS-a class, for example. Here were racers based on cars that anyone could afford. Nissan … Continue reading →

Posted in motorsport | Tagged a20, b110, celica, cherry, corolla levin, e20, nissan, Publica Starlet, sunny, toyota | 2 Comments

SHOWA SNAP: Kawaramachi-Sanjo, Kyoto, 1972

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Ben Hsu

Kawaramachi-Sanjo, a shopping and nightlife district just northeast of the historic Gion section of Kyoto, was a lively spot after the sun went down. Sharp cars would cruise down Kawaramachi street, past a Fujiya Grill. On this particular 1972 evening, … Continue reading →

Posted in Showa Snap | Tagged b110, bellett, corona, datsun, isuzu, nissan, rt55, sunny, t40, toyota | 3 Comments

MOTORSPORT: Watch these old Nissans dominate Fuji Speedway

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Ben Hsu

If you’ve ever wondered why Nissan has such a strong following among Japanese enthusiasts, this video snapshot from 1970-71 explains it all. Nissans of all types dominate the field in two major races from those years. Though this was likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1300 coupe 9, 1600gt, 510, a30, b110, bluebird, c10, cedric, Colt F2000, corolla, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, familia rotary coupe, fuji speedway, gloria, Hakosuka, Hiroshi Kubota, honda, Jackie Stewart, JAF Grand Prix, japan grand prix, Kenji Tohira, kpgc10, kunimitsu takahashi, Kuniomi Nagamatsu, masahiro hasemi, mazda, mitsubishi, moto kitano, Motoharu Kurosawa, nissan, pgc10, publica, s30 z, Shogo Omori, skyline, sunny, Toshinori Takechi, toyota | 1 Comment

Happy 310 Day from JNC

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Dan Hsu

You know, even though we have been celebrating holidays like 510 Day for years, we’ve been neglecting the poor Sunny. No more. The sub-Bluebird compact deserves some love too. Happy 310 Day from JNC!

Posted in Holidays | Tagged b310, datsun, nissan, sunny | 3 Comments

The winners and runners up of the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Ben Hsu

The 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon was, like SEMA, largely a big ol’ Supra-fest. However, after the trophies were handed out there were a few highlights from the awards categories that defied convention. Like the teachers said in English class, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Auto Salon | Tagged A80, A90, b310, Blitz, c210, century, crown, csp311, datsun, fairlady roadster, hino, hks, mazda, nissan, re amemiya, rx-7, sa22c, silvia, skyline, sunny, supra, tokyo auto salon, Top Secret, toyota, ts cup | 7 Comments

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Circuit Wolf author Satoshi Ikezawa

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Ben Hsu

If you’re wondering why Japan seems to have an inordinate number of Lotus Europas, the answer can be found in Satoshi Ikezawa’s Circuit Wolf. From January 1975 to June 1979, the wildly popular manga was one of the many car-themed … Continue reading →

Posted in manga | Tagged 2000gt, 240zg, a20, celica, circuit wolf, cosmo sport, europa, fairlady z, Fairlady Z432, ferrari, Lamboghini, lotus, Maserati, mazda, nissan, porsche, rx-2, rx-3, sunny, toyota, toyota 7, ts cup | 3 Comments

VIDEO: How Japan’s best-selling compacts stacked up against the Ford Pinto

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Here is a 1977 Ford commercial that is great on several accounts. First, it pits a Pinto against the best-selling Japanese compacts, which include an E30 Toyota Corolla, first-gen Honda Civic, and Datsun B210 (Honey Bee!). Second, it has none … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged b210, Civic 1G, corolla, datsun, e30, honda, nissan, sunny, toyota | 10 Comments

Japanese Classic Car Show 2019: Upping the Game and Best in Show

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Dan Hsu

We are 60 percent of the way to the point where the JCCS itself, if it were a car, would be eligible for classic status. In its 15 years in existence, the Japanese Classic Car Show has grown from a … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240z, 280zx, 300zx, 410/411, 510, a10, a20, a60, a70, Accord 1G, ae86, aw11, b110, b210, bluebird, carina, celica, corolla, datsun, datsun 1200, dc2, del Sol, e20, e30, e70, fairlady roadster, fc3s, fd3s, fj cruiser, honda, Honda N-Series, integra, Integra Type R, japanese classic car show, kp61, L10, Legend 2g, mazda, mr2, nissan, Prelude 3g, rx-2, rx-3, rx-7, s130, s30 z, sa22, starlet, sunny, supra, T160, te27, tercel, toyota, toyota 86, z31 | 5 Comments

SEMA 2019, Part 02 – The coolest cars at the Toyo Treadpass

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Toyo Tires consistently has one of the best displays at SEMA. It offers the most diverse lineup of cars of any company, from classics to supercars to scratch-your-head stuff like a slammed Mercedes G-Wagen. It also offers a convenient pass-through … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240z, ae86, b110, c10, civic, Civic EA, corolla, datsun, Hakosuka, honda, jimny, lancer evolution, legacy, mitsubishi, nissan, s30 z, sema, skyline, subaru, sunny, suzuki, Toyo Tires, toyota, wagons | 6 Comments

2019 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 06 — Awesome 80s

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Dan Hsu

The 80s were a pivotal time in Japan’s automotive history, and the JCCS did not disappoint with a of turbocharged, retractable-headlight, angular-bodied machines.

Posted in events | Tagged 200sx, 300zx, 910, a60, accord, Accord 3g, ae86, aw11, b310, camry, celica, civic, Civic EA, Civic EF, corolla, corolla levin, cressida, crx, datsun, fc3s, honda, Integra g1, japanese classic car show, kp61, maxima, mazda, mr2, mugen, nissan, Pandem, racing beat, s110, s12, sprinter trueno, starlet, sunny, toyota, V20, x70, z31 | 5 Comments

SHOWA SNAP: Chiyoda, Tokyo, 1972

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Tokyo’s subway system is a confounding wonder, but as late as 1972 the metropolis still had streetcars that drove alongside traffic. Here in the Chiyoda district, 510 Bluebirds, Cedrics, Sunnys, Corona Mark IIs, and kujira Crowns teem among the rails. … Continue reading →

Posted in Showa Snap | Tagged 510, bluebird, cedric, crown, datsun, kujira, nissan, s50, s60, streetcar, sunny | 2 Comments

SHOWA SNAP: Amago Bridge, Iwaki Prefecture, 1977

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Matt De Mangos

For our first Showa Snap of the Reiwa Era, let’s go back to Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture in August of 1977. The Amago bridge traces its origins back to the times of the samurai. It was part of the Hama … Continue reading →

Posted in Showa Snap | Tagged 610, 710, b110, bluebird, c10, c110, c30, cedric, cedric 230, cedric 330, corolla, crown, datsun, e20, fairlady z, Hakosuka, isuzu, isuzu 117, kei, kenmeri, kujira, laurel, Minica Skipper, mitsubishi, nissan, s30 z, s60, Skylines, sunny, toyota, violet | 4 Comments

VIDEO: Nissan celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Tomei Expressway

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Ben Hsu

You are probably sick of hearing about Nissan’s many anniversaries this year, but the company is celebrating one more 50-year milestone — that of the Tomei Expressway. The 215-mile highway traces Japan’s southern coast between Tokyo and Nagoya, following a … Continue reading →

Posted in Nihon Life | Tagged 510, 521, a30, b110, bluebird, c10, cedric, cedric 130, datsun, fairlady z, gloria, nissan, S30Z, skyline, sunny, Tomei Expressway | 6 Comments