Yellow building with signs for Up Garage and Japanese text advertising a used car parts specialty store and a tire store.

Is UpGarage worth visiting in Japan?

Now that Japan is open for tourist visas, many car enthusiasts are excited to either return to Japan or visit for the first time. Over the years there has been a lot of hype around visiting UpGarage and other parts

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Vintage blue-striped car abandoned in a field.

The first kaido racer in the USA?

Recently discovered in Pennsylvania by the Instagram user @all_vehicle is not one, but two rotting Nissan Skyline C211. The first Skyline features Speed Star Racing MKII wheels, a Hakosuka Skyline wing, and an Okinawa Y plate. The second Skyline features

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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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Three women in uniforms holding flowers in front of decorated cars in a Japanese car show. レディース on car windshield.Explanation: The alt text describes the main elements in the image including the women, their uniforms, the flowers they are holding, and the Japanese car show setting to ensure it is relevant and improves SEO.

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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