I’m so behind on coverage of pretty much every event in Japan it’s killing me. Hyper Meeting, still have the last of the HKS Premium Day coverage (which is long overdue), several drift events […]
Category: Encounter
Encounter: Pacific Racing Team x ラブライブ! – ハイパミ 2014!
I mentioned on our Instagram account (@naritadogfight) that Sekinei was at Tsukuba this past weekend covering Hyper Meeting 2014. I initially wanted to post up a bunch of shots from the event but honestly […]
Encounter: Cockpit S15 – 海ほたる Finds
Awhile back one weekend night I had went to Odaiba to hang out with Asami and her friends. We had gone to the Tokyo Trick Art Museum which is a place that […]
Encounter: Auto Gallery Yokohama R32 – Evome Veteran
A familiar face to Tsukuba’s TC2000; the Auto Gallery Yokohama time attack R32. Harumichi’s creation is both powerful and nimble enough to clock a quick 57.371 around Tsukuba. I’ve been a huge fan of […]
Encounter: Hiroshi + Kenichi – The Mak Twins
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, there is no way you haven’t come across these two S15’s at one point or another. Garage Mak, a name whose aero designs […]
Encounter: パン・スピードアタック! – The Pan Speed FD3S
Pan Speed. In the realm of rotary tuning, very few names come before it. They are top tier; specialists in their territory. Their flagship car, seen here, is iconic in both build and […]
Encounter: THE EK – Real Name, No Gimmicks
For as long as I can remember, there has always been one Civic build that I’ve always looked up to. Of course, it was in Japan, and of course I was blessed with seeing […]
Encounter: リバース – Reverse GTR32 – Option Fuji Super Lap
One of the Super Lap cars I was most excited to get to see up close was the Reverse R32. Fans of the site will know my affliction with the Auto Gallery Yokohama R32; well, […]
Encounter: Tsukuba TC1000 FC Brothers
Cruised by TC1000 to watch an open track event while we enjoyed a couple Emerald Mountain Blend’s for a few minutes and spotted these two FC’s. Pretty simple looking, but as you know simple […]
Encounter: No One Said You Have To Like It
Here’s a little weekend treat for you guys – a little something different. I love Japan for many reasons, but as I touched on before, one of my favorite things about the automotive scene […]
Encounter: Candid Style – 86 at Fuji Speedway
I think I was on my way to meet up with friends to grab lunch or something when I spotted this girl playing with some kids behind an 86. This is right in front of […]
Encounter: Mobara Circuit 32 – Girl’s Scheme
Caught this really cool R32 sedan at Mobara a week or so ago at the Team Yamada event. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t surprised that it was owned and driven by […]
Encounter: Tokyo’s Midnight – Civic SiR
Caught this cool, track styled SiR at Tatsumi PA last weekend. I didn’t get a chance to talk in depth with the owner because just about as soon as he parked, the police rolled […]
Encounter: Out Run Mark II – Pro Shop Wave
At the Team Yamada drift event at Mobara Circuit this past weekend, the old D1 Pro Shop Wave JZX100 made an appearance and put in a couple practice runs. It was quick to […]
Encounter: ByKazu-Satou AE86
Fuji’s drift course typically has a wide variety of course at any given event. On this day though, this particular 86 caught my eye. There are a few things about it that appeal to me. […]
Encounter: R-Magic FD – みんカラミーティング
みんカラミーティングで、プロスタッフR-Magicデモカーありました。 このホイールがR-Magic TE37です。 あの日の天機がいいでした。
Encounter: Bad Quality’s Nakagawa-san – TAS 2014
Nakagawa Shuichi’s S13 build is most likely one of the most well known on the internet. In fact, it was even on the cover of this month’s Super Street magazine. What amazes me though, […]
Encounter: Kawashima-san’s セリキャン – Pushing The Limits
Since the picture we posted yesterday of Kawashima’s finished Celica made such a big impact, I figured it would be a good starting point for our coverage of the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon. His car […]
Encounter: USDM Style EK At Tatsumi PA
Looks like the owner of this EK is taking some styling ques from the ‘USDM’ style catalog; with it’s OEM body, and good amount of US based decals. The silver Meisters look great against […]
Encounter: Bayshore Blackout – Shibaura FD3S
The boys cruised through Shibaura PA this weekend to chase after a few cars they saw at Tatsumi earlier in the night. This FD was one of the more interesting ones. Our friend Riyouiti-san […]
Encounter: Studie AG/GSR – Veilside FD
Most certainly when one hears the name Studie AG, or Good Smile Racing, the first thing to come to mind is a BMW of sorts, possibly followed by images of vocaloid sensation Miku Hatsune. I’d […]
Encounter: Okamura-san’s Attack S13 – ガラージブリオ
Here’s another attack enthusiast you don’t see too much of; Okamura-san’s S13. Also a member of the Gokigenja family, this SR powered S13 coupe was built with the help of Hiteq Garage Brio – […]
Encounter: ｺﾞｷｹﾞﾝｼﾞｬｰ Taro-san’s Attack GC8
One contender in Time Attack not seen often is Taro-san’s GC8; hailing from the Gokigenja squad of cars and built in part by Fiber Garage. A very unique chassis in a sport usually dominated […]
Encounter: Muraki Tatsuhiko FD – The Dark Horse
Tatsuhiko’s all black FD sure made a presence at Tsukuba on this cold Sunday morning. A menacing profile that was backed up by sub one minute lap times around TC2000. The buddy club QF’s […]
Encounter: Satou Motors RSP13 – Kohta Satoh
By far the most unique car that attended the NDF Winter Cafe belonged to Satoh-san of Satou Motors in Chiba. I first saw his car browsing みんカラ one day and soon became friends on Facebook. […]
One Shot: Voiture-502 Custom and Service
Voiture-502 Custom and Service Silvia at the Minkara Meeting. One of the two Silvias the shop brought out to show. Looking great with a lowdown style on SSR Longchamps. Very strong Minkara flavor. […]
Encounter: モトダさんとナカタさんのスカイライン
While Motoda-san wasn’t able to make it out to the Winter Cafe, I was glad I got to see him at the G Edition meet at Fuji the next day. He was parked next to […]
Encounter: BEE☆R-Z – みんカラミーティング
Bee☆R had a good showing at the みんカラミーティング at Lake Yamanaka near Fuji, with Imai-san bringing out a couple of his cars… …among them his now iconic Rocket Bunny BRZ. If you […]
Encounter: Winter Time Killer – ユキミツさんのFD3S
One of the most notable cars that attended the NDF Winter Cafe, and personal favorite of mine, was of course, my friend Yukimitsu-san’s time attack spec FD3S. Mr. Hara is the Representative Director at […]
Encounter: Weld 百式MK弐 JZX100 Mark II
If you don’t know Weld, then read up. If you do, then I don’t need to explain to you how great their cars are. Now, I’m not too sure who the owner of this […]
Encounter: Direzza Challenge – Dreamworks FD3S
Dreamworks built FD being prepped for a run around TC2000… A nice departure from the aero saturated Evome series – not that you ever need a break from that…
Encounter: ガレージ マック Fuji
Last Sunday, since we were in the area for the Minkara meeting anyway, we decided to stop by the Stance Nation meet at Fuji Speedway. Park and Matt were there as well so it was […]
Encounter: Sunset Mobara
This afternoon we were in Chiba checking out a few auction sites and decided to swing by Mobara Circuit to check out the tail end of a grip/drift day they were having there. I […]
Encounter: ハンサムS14.3
This handsome looking 14.3 made an appearance at Fuji Speedway during the hellaflush show not too long ago. It’s not too often you see 14.3 executed so well. Very enjoyable. […]
Encounter: 本庄サーキットでのNSXテスト
Typhoon drenched circuits definitely provide ample practice for racing in the rain; as was the case a few weeks ago at Honjo Circuit in Saitama. This NSX and it’s owner wouldn’t let a little […]
Encounter: ストライカー – 痛車34
A little bit ago I was at Tatsumi with Park from HTF, Matt from CF and a couple of the Circuit Soul boys, and we ran into this R34 sedan with an incredible Strikers livery. […]
Encounter: マーキュリーレーシング Z33
Last weekend at Fuji Speedway during Skyline Owners Battle, the Mercury Racing Project built Z33 demo car made an appearance at the Wakos booth. The livery on this car is great; I really like the […]
Encounter: Fuji フェアレディ友達
Last weekend a couple of my friends all went to Fuji Speedway to check out the Slammed Society show, and they got some cool shots of all their cars as well. Pondari, Manabu, Sekinei, and […]
Encounter: Shoji Auto Soarer
Shoji Auto may not have the best website, but they sure built a good looking Z30…
Encounter: サツカワさんの32 – あ〜ぼ〜ムーン
This weekend Sekinei and friends stopped by Fuji Speedway to check out the SSJ show that was being held there. Not typically where you’d find us, but there are plenty of great cars to be […]