Yuki Nakamura
Contributing Specialist
10 years at Nissan Tochigi Plant as factory technician (1999-2009). Certified JLPT N1 Japanese language. Specialized in R34 GT-R assembly and quality control. Published in Nihon Car Magazine and JDM Monthly.
Yuki Nakamura is an automotive journalist and former Nissan factory technician. She spent 10 years at Nissan's Tochigi Plant working on the R34 GT-R and R35 GT-R production lines before transitioning to automotive journalism. She brings manufacturer-insider knowledge to her writing about Japanese performance cars.
Articles by Yuki Nakamura(12)
2023-2026 Nissan Z RZ34 — Complete Factory Specification
2023-2026 Nissan Z RZ34 — Complete Factory Specification See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.
2009-2020 Nissan 370Z Z34 — Complete Factory Specification
2009-2020 Nissan 370Z Z34 — Complete Factory Specification See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.
Nissan 350Z Z33 Complete Maintenance Schedule (2003-2009)
Nissan 350Z Z33 Complete Maintenance Schedule 2003-2009 See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.
Nissan Z RZ34 Maintenance Schedule (2023-2026)
Nissan Z RZ34 Maintenance Schedule 2023-2026 See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z Z33 — Complete Factory Specification
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z Z33 — Complete Factory Specification See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.
Nissan 370Z Z34 Maintenance Schedule (2009-2020)
Nissan 370Z Z34 Maintenance Schedule 2009-2020 See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.
The 10 Best JDM Drift Cars of All Time (And Why They're Impossible to Replace)
These ten Japanese machines didn't just define drifting — they invented the culture, the techniques, and the community that keeps the sport alive today.
Powerhouse Amuse: Titanium Art and the S2000 GT1
Powerhouse Amuse's S2000 GT1 is the definitive tuned S2000 — a Tsukuba time attack legend. Their R1 titanium exhausts are the most copied exhaust design in JDM history.
Top Fuel S2000: Tsukuba Time Attack Legend
Top Fuel Racing's naturally aspirated Honda S2000 was the fastest NA time attack car in Japan for years. The F20C engineering and aero story behind the Tsukuba laps.
Spoon Sports: Ichishima's Honda Obsession
Tatsuru Ichishima's Spoon Sports has only ever tuned Hondas. Since 1988, the blue-valve-cover workshop has won Japanese N1 championships and built the Honda aftermarket.
Mugen: Hirotoshi Honda's Works Honda Tuner
Mugen was founded by Hirotoshi Honda, son of Honda's founder, in 1973. The company built Formula Junior cars, Formula 1 engines, and the 240-ps Mugen RR Civic Type R — the fastest factory Civic ever.
Toyota Supra MK4 A80 Complete Buyer's Guide — 2JZ-GTE Godzilla Slayer
The Toyota Supra MK4 (A80) with the 2JZ-GTE engine (1993-2002) is one of the most sought-after JDM chassis in the world. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a returning enthusiast, this guide walks through everything you need to know before committing to a purchase: realistic ma