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Narusawa Village Showa Version 2 Gallery

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Reason number 4,197 why Japan is awesome. No matter how miniscule the meet, wicked metal still shows up. Here’s a small gathering called Showa Version 2 that took place at the base of Mt. Fuji last November.

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Gallery of Japanese Concept Cars

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ben Hsu

We’ve talked about many of these cars individually, but Pink Tentacle recently collected a bunch of Japanese concept cars all in once place. Here are some of Nihon’s wildest from the golden age of show cars. Above is the 1971 … Continue reading →

Posted in concepts, isuzu, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged 126x, 216x, 270x, ad-1, bellett, concept, cue-x, datsun, ex-1, ex-7, ex-III, f101, isuzu, mazda, mx1600, mx1600-II, nissan, nx-21, rx-500, toyota | 19 Comments

Mooneyes Toyota Crown Picnic

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ben Hsu

The Mooneyes Crown Picnic took place before the tragedies of March 11, but we thought it’d be nice to share the pics now. Besides, who doesn’t like the Toyota Crown?

Posted in events, toyota, wagons | Tagged crown, crown picnic, kujira, mooneyes, ms50, ms55, ms56, ms65, ms75, pickup, rs40, rs46, s30, s40, s50, s60, toyopet, toyota, wagon | 8 Comments

RT50 Toyota Corona Found in Infiniti M Hybrid Ad

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Oversight or subtle jab? In a new Nissan TV spot, the Infiniti M Hybrid speeds through “the last 100 years of hybrid technology.” When it gets to 1978, there’s an RT50 Toyota Corona sitting pretty in a supposed hybrid car … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan | Tagged barikan, corona, g's, gs450h, infiniti, lexus, m hybrid, nissan, rt40, shovelnose, toyota | 10 Comments

Friday Video: Zokusha Cruise Osaka

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Ben Hsu

As Japan recovers, let’s visit a simpler time. Here’s a nice evening commute through Osaka. Judging from the cars the background, it’s mid-1980s. Fun times. Watch the video below the fold.

Posted in bosozoku, Friday Video | Tagged 240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx, bosozoku, c110, c130, c210, corolla, cosmo, cosmo ap, datsun, fairlady z, japan, kenmeri, kgc110, kpgc110, laurel, levin, mango, mazda, nissan, osaka, rx-5, s130, s30, skyline, sprinter, te27, toyota, trueno, zokusha | 5 Comments

Sportsland Sugo Damaged in Earthquake

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Japan is still recovering from last week’s record-breaking 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Sadly, reports say one of the nation’s great racetracks, Sportsland Sugo, has sustained damage. Located in the hard-hit Miyagi Prefecture, Sugo was built in 1975 by … Continue reading →

Posted in japan, motorsports, wagons | Tagged earthquake, japan, juichi wakisaka, miyagi, sports 800, sportsland, sugo, supra, tohoku, toyota, wagons | 3 Comments

“Save Japan” Disaster Relief Campaign from Japan’s Motorsports Community

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Juichi and Shigekazu Wakisaka, the race car driving “1141” brothers, have started a relief fund from the Japanese motorsports community for victims of the Tohoku earthquake. Save Japan has the support of Japanese racers and motorsports personalities of diverse backgrounds, … Continue reading →

Posted in motorsports | Tagged daisuke ito, earthquake, japan, JGTC, juichi wakisaka, kamui kobayashi, kazuki hoshino, kazuya oshima, lexus, manabu orido, sakon yamamoto, sc430, sendai, shigekazu wakisaka, soarer, Super GT, supra, tohoku, toyota, yuji ide | Leave a comment

How the Earthquake is Affecting Japan’s Automakers

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Ben Hsu

In the aftermath of the magnitude 9.0 Tohoku earthquake of March 11, the Japan’s great automakers are mostly at a standstill. Supply chains, transport and shipping facilities have all been affected by the quake and subsequent tsunami. There’s also rolling … Continue reading →

Posted in honda, japan, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, toyota | Tagged akio toyoda, earthquake, honda, japan, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, sendai, tohoku earthquake, toyota | 7 Comments

VIP S120 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Mid-80s Toyotas are rather unappreciated, but subtle expression is the key to customizing an S120 Crown. And you thought the Cressida was boxy… [Image: ezbbs.net]

Posted in toyota, vip | Tagged bbs, crown, s120, toyota, vip | 12 Comments

Toyota FT-86 Concept II Unveiled at Geneva

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Ben Hsu

While America slept the Toyota FT-86 Concept II was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. According to Toyota, this is the best indication yet of what the production version of the RWD reborn AE86/Toyobaru/FT-86 will look like, and during the … Continue reading →

Posted in toyota | Tagged ae86, concept, corolla, ft-86, ft-86 II, geneva motor show, levin, sprinter, subaru, toyota, trueno | 23 Comments

Rare Form: 1974 Toyota Publica Van Deluxe KP36V

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Scouring YJA often brings one across truly rare examples of Japanese steel. Case in point: a 1974 Toyota Publica Van Deluxe, chassis code KP36V. When you see “KP” you think Starlet, but die-hard Toyotaku know that the Starlet was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Rare Form, toyota, wagons | Tagged kp36v, publica, starlet, toyota, van, wagon | 5 Comments

ANNOUNCEMENT: Toyotafest 2011

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ben Hsu

The folks at TORC have announced the date for the 16th annual All-Toyotafest! It’s the biggest Toyota family reunion of the year and it will take place Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Registration … Continue reading →

Posted in Reminder | Tagged toyota, toyotafest | 1 Comment

Friday Video: Pentax Commercial Starring Honda N360 and Japan’s 1960s GT Legends

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Kevin San

Check out this commercial for Pentax Cameras, which has many things making it awesome. Let’s see: chick is cute drives a mod looking rally-modified Honda N360 Toyota 2000GT Mazda Cosmo Sports Nissan Fairlady Z Toyota S40 Crown police car vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in cm, honda, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged 110s, 2000gt, 240z, 260z, 280z, cm, commercial, cosmo sports, crown, datsun, fairlady z, hino, honda, japan, mazda, n360, nissan, pentax, police, s30, s40, toyota, vintage | 5 Comments

Matchbox’s Nostalgic Off-Roader: 1984 Toyota 4Runner

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Dan Hsu

The march of nostalgic toys continues onward like a solid front axle truck over rocks-strewn trails. You can now find Matchbox‘s 1984 Toyota 4Runner in stores. According to the 1:64 scale diecast car maker it’s technically a 2010 model, but … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars, toyota | Tagged 4runner, hot wheels, matchbox, pickup, toyota | 7 Comments

EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 08: Sights & Sounds

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dan Hsu

We’ve shown you a lot of cars from the 2011 New Year Meeting, but the event is much more than that. It’s a celebration of kyuusha kulture, and as you might expect, there’s all sorts of car-related goodies dotting the … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 07: Wagons & Commercial

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dan Hsu

Surf’s up, JNCers! Since today’s installment of our 2011 New Year Meeting coverage coincides with Valentine’s Day, let’s take a look at some of the vehicles with a little more volume in the back. You know, something that Ken and … Continue reading →

Posted in events, honda, mitsubishi, nissan, subaru, suzuki, toyota, wagons | Tagged 2011, 220, 30, 320, asics onitsuka tiger, b210, bluebird, c110, caravan, carry, cedric, cherry, civilian, daihatsu, datsun, delta wide, e10, familia, honda, kenmeri, mazda, midget, minica, minicab, mitsubishi, n360, n600, new year meeting, nissan, nym, pickup, publica, sambar, skyline, subaru, subaru 360, sunny, suzuki, t1500, t2000, toyota, van, wagon | 10 Comments

EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 05: Sport Coupes

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Dan Hsu

Sedans and kei cars might be nice, but we know most of you old schoolers came to see the sports coupes. These compact and lightweight machines are what makes Japanese cars so much fun. Let’s start with what most Americans … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 03: Sedans, Saloons, Four-Doors

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Dan Hsu

Whether you prefer a relaxed ride, enjoy the extra roominess, or require three yakuza enforcers with you at all times, a nostalgic sedan can be a practical yet stylish choice. For example, everything about Mooneyes‘ S50 Toyota Crown — the … Continue reading →

Posted in events, isuzu, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, toyota | Tagged 1jz, a30, a53, a54, amg, b110, b310, bellett, black wats, butame, c10, chaser, colt, corona, cressida, crown, debonair, familia, florian, galant, gc10, gloria, Hakosuka, hayashi, hippari, isuzu, mark II, mazda, mitsubishi, mooneyes, ms55, mx32, nissan, prince, r100, rotary sedan, rs watanabe, s50, skyline, street, sunny, surf line, t100, t140, toyota, watanabe | 6 Comments

EVENTS: New Year Meeting Part 02: Sports & GT Machines

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Dan Hsu

At American shows, Z-cars dominate. At the New Year Meeting, there are surprisingly few, overwhelmed by the vast numbers of Sunnys, TE27s, and especially this year, kei jidosha. Let’s take a look at the sports and GT machines that joined … Continue reading →

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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 →

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