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Takao Kijima: Mazda MX-5 and RX-7 FD3S Engineer
Takao Kijima shaped two of Japan's most important sports cars: the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the RX-7 FD3S. His 'weight-first' philosophy defined a generation of Japanese engineering.
Nismo 400R: The R34 Predecessor You've Never Heard Of
The Nismo 400R is the R33 variant that Nismo built with a 2.8L stroker RB26. Only 44 were ever made. Today they're worth $1 million or more. This is their story.
Keiichi Nakazato's R32 GT-R: The Mid Night Club Legend
Keiichi Nakazato founded the Mid Night Club and raced his R32 GT-R at 300+ km/h on Tokyo's Wangan C1 loop. The legend behind Japan's most disciplined street racing crew.
Masato Kawabata: The 5-Time D1 Champion
Masato Kawabata won 5 D1 Grand Prix championships between 2009 and 2015. He's statistically one of the most successful drift drivers in history, known for driving a drift R35 GT-R.
Mazda RX-7 FD3S: The Rotary Masterpiece Complete History
Mazda's rotary masterpiece was born from Takao Kijima's obsession with weight. It became the most beautiful sports car Japan ever built — and the last great rotary.
Mid Night Club's R32 GT-R Fleet: A Different Story
Beyond Nakazato's personal R32, the Mid Night Club operated multiple GT-Rs throughout the 1990s. Each member's car had unique tuning for the Tokyo Wangan loop.
Toyota AE86: The Humble Corolla That Became the Drift King
The AE86 was a tax-efficient Toyota commuter. Young drivers discovered it was perfect for drifting. Initial D made it globally famous. This is the complete story.
Nissan Skyline GT-R R32: The Birth of Godzilla
In 1989 Nissan brought the Skyline GT-R back after a 16-year absence. Within 36 months it had so thoroughly dominated Group A that the FIA changed its rules.
Isao Tsuzuki: The Supra MK4 Chief Engineer
Isao Tsuzuki led the Toyota Supra MK4 A80 program and made the critical decisions — the 2JZ-GTE design brief, the Getrag V160, the over-engineering philosophy — that defined the car.
Naganori Ito: The R32 and R33 GT-R Engineer
Naganori Ito led the R32 GT-R chassis development — the car that became Godzilla through 52 consecutive wins in Group A racing. Without him, there's no modern GT-R lineage.
JDM Insurance Guide: Insuring Your Right-Hand Drive Import
How to insure a JDM right-hand drive import in the US. Covers Hagerty, American Modern, agreed value policies, and typical annual costs for R34 GT-R, Supra, and more.
eBay vs Bring a Trailer vs JDM Auctions: Where to Buy a JDM Car
eBay vs Bring a Trailer vs Japanese auctions for buying a JDM car. Fees, pros and cons, total cost breakdown, and which platform suits your budget and timeline.
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