A classic white 2000GT car in a garage with another white car on a lift in the background, hatagallery watermark.

Racing Service Aoyagi

RS Aoyagi is a racing shop located in Fukuoka. Visiting the shop was quite easy as they are within a 10 minute walk from a bus stop. The part of Fukuoka the shop is located in is quite industrial and

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Omiya Madonna Racing – Who are they and where are they now?

Japan has had a long history with marketing people for entertainment based on their image or personality in what is known as an “idol”. The idol industry first starting in the 1960s, but it became more prominent in the 70s

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A late-night gathering of people and cars under streetlights in a foggy environment, with signs and 20km speed limit visible.

2022 New Years Touring – Vancouver B.C.

New Years Touring for the Pacific Northwest promised nothing, yet delivered one of the best experiences to Kaido Racing in North America.

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A convoy of modified JDM cars with R.B.S decals on a highway, surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing car culture.

Checkpoint Japan – Summer Touring

When I wrote about New Year Touring back at the beginning of this year I started my article by saying: “To see a Kaido Racer meeting in our own backyard has left me jittering with excitement for the last few

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Group of people in helmets riding scooters on a sunny day, with desert landscape and tires in the background.

North American Nonsuri 2021

Some of my event coverage from NA Nonsuri 2021. Moonlight Runners along with the help of other local teams put on the first Nonsuri in North America. Nonsuri (ノンスリ) is short for non-slip differential and matsuri (festival). It’s an event

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Modified blue Honda with wide body kit and TRUST sticker on windshield parked on a road.

Uncommon Bases – Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude isn’t a platform you would think could be a kaido racer, but in the 80s the Prelude was a base a few builders used. The second generation Honda Prelude was released in 1982. It came with an

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