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Classic Cars
61 Apr 29, 2013 | Comments: Classic Japanese Cars Come to Cali
Old-school Japanese cars took center stage at an exclusive gathering in Alameda County. Tags: Japan Classic Cars Offbeat
Special Edition
11 Apr 20, 2013 | Comments: Mercedes Launches Japan-Only G550
The Night Edition G-Class has been rolled out exclusively for the Japanese market. Tags: Japan Special Edition
Supercars
42 Apr 15, 2013 | Comments: Bugatti Veyron GS at Fuji Speedway
"Knowing the Veyron has so much potential brings you peace of mind." Tags: Videos Japan Supercars
Limited Edition
22 Apr 14, 2013 | Comments: Japan Gets Exclusive BMW 5 Series
BMW has introduced a limited-edition 5er for the Japanese market. Tags: Japan Limited Edition
Racing
26 Apr 04, 2013 | Comments: Say Goodbye to the Honda HSV-010
Honda aborted its front-engined NSX project years ago and turned it into a racecar, but even that's being put to pasture as the new hybrid NSX rolls in. Tags: Japan Racing
Lexus
40 Mar 24, 2013 | Comments: This is Where LFAs are Born
Go behind the scenes of the Lexus LFA factory and see what is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of Japanese perfection. Tags: Videos Supercars Japan
Crash
70 Mar 23, 2013 | Comments: 10 Charged in Supercar Crash
Ten drivers charged for having crashed a convoy of Ferraris in Japan. Tags: Supercars Crash Japan Videos
Special Edition
22 Mar 01, 2013 | Comments: BMW Reveals Japan-Only 116i Fashionista
The Bavarian carmaker is attempting to gain favor with the Japanese by introducing a special-edition 1 Series. Tags: Special Edition Japan
Special Edition
16 Feb 27, 2013 | Comments: Mercedes Launches Special C63 for Japan
35 special-edition C63 AMG models will soon be hitting Japanese showrooms. Tags: Japan Special Edition AMG
Racing
44 Jan 28, 2013 | Comments: Alternative Street Racing in Japan
There are ways to street race without drawing the attention of the cops. Tags: Japan Offbeat Videos Racing
Subaru
60 Jan 27, 2013 | Comments: Subaru BRZ Gazoo RA: For Japan Only
Subaru's BRZ receives a dose of stripped-down loving with the new RA Racing edition, but it's for the Japanese market only. Tags: Japan TRD
Facelift
34 Jan 13, 2013 | Comments: Lexus Updates the HS 250h
The world's first dedicated luxury hybrid may now be sold almost exclusively in Japan, but Lexus has given it a bit of an update to bring it in line with the rest of the lineup. Tags: Facelift Japan
Concepts
37 Jan 13, 2013 | Comments: Toyota Reveals Mark X Carbon Concept in Tokyo
Toyota's Japanese sports sedan gets a carbon-fiber roof and some other exterior enhancements to make it even sportier. Tags: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon Concepts Japan Tuning Videos
Japan
76 Dec 26, 2012 | Comments: Toyota Releases New Crown Sedans in Japan
The flagship Toyota sedan in Japan isn't the Avalon and it isn't a Lexus. It's the Crown Royal and Crown Athlete, which Toyota has just updated for the fourteenth generation. Tags: Japan
Japan
8 Dec 20, 2012 | Comments: Subaru Launches Daihatsu-Built Pleo Plus
Subaru's new kei car - Japanese for city car - is a rebadged Daihatsu. Tags: Japan kei car
Nissan
90 Dec 01, 2012 | Comments: Unearthed: 1996 Nissan 240SX
Nissan's 240SX was part of an era of cheap and fun to drive Japanese sports cars. Fortunately, it looks as though this segment is making a comeback. Tags: Unearthed Classic Cars eBay Japan Tuning
Hybrids
8 Nov 27, 2012 | Comments: Lexus HS 250h Gets a Facelift
The first luxury dedicated hybrid may be gone from the US market, but it's still on sale in Japan, and has undergone a bit of an update. Tags: Hybrids Japan
Japan
12 Nov 21, 2012 | Comments: Mercedes Puts the A in Anime
Bizarre animated movie stars the new A-Class, a mythical noodle truck and a cute female lead. Tags: Japan Offbeat Videos
Japan
21 Nov 17, 2012 | Comments: Legacy STI Wagon and Sedan Launched in Japan
The limited edition Legacy STI sedan and wagon are now on sale in Japan only but there are no major performance upgrades under the hood. Tags: Japan Limited Edition
City Cars
25 Nov 12, 2012 | Comments: Honda Produces Micro Commuter EV
Meet Japan's take on the urban electric car. Tags: City Cars EV Japan
Japan
18 Nov 08, 2012 | Comments: Mugen Mods Honda N-One
Honda's new Kei car may not be a hot hatch, but Mugen is bent on at least making it look the part. Tags: Mugen Japan
Japan
132 Nov 04, 2012 | Comments: Nissan Reveals Revisions for GT-R
Nissan is keeping the GT-R at the top of its game with some minor revisions for the upcoming model year. Tags: Japan
Japan
13 Nov 03, 2012 | Comments: Honda Introduces New N-One Microcar
Developed specifically for the Japanese Domestic Market, Honda has reached back into its archives with the neo-retro N-One city car. Tags: Japan
Classic Cars
10 Oct 20, 2012 | Comments: Leno Drives Toyota's Very First Car
The 1936 Toyoda AA was Toyota’s very first car. Jay Leno drives a replica while visiting Japan. Tags: Classic Cars Japan Jay Leno Videos
Offbeat
21 Oct 14, 2012 | Comments: Japanese Students Build World's Lowest Car
Guiness certifies 45cm-tall roadster as the lowest roadgoing car in the world. Tags: Guinness World Records Videos Japan Offbeat
Jay Leno
9 Oct 09, 2012 | Comments: Leno Drives Rare '66 Toyota 2000GT Convertible
After driving the Lexus LFA Spyder, it was time for Jay Leno to get behind the wheel of another Toyota convertible: the one built for James Bond. Tags: Classic Cars Japan Jay Leno Videos
Japan
33 Oct 08, 2012 | Comments: Jay Leno Drives Lexus LFA Spyder
A limited run of convertible LFAs is in the cards, but this is the only LFA Spyder that Lexus will ever build. Leno got to hoon it around the Fuji Speedway. Tags: Japan Jay Leno Supercars Videos
Classic Cars
9 Oct 04, 2012 | Comments: Jay Leno Drives Datsun 240Z in Japan
The Denim Chin heads off to Japan where he drives a special version of the first Z car and gets the inside scoop on its next successor. Tags: Classic Cars Datsun Japan Jay Leno Videos
Mugen
12 Sep 10, 2012 | Comments: Honda CR-Z GT Debuts in Super GT300
Hybrid racing hatchback impresses on its race debut, scoring pole position in Japan's Super GT series. Tags: Racing Mugen Japan
Japan
30 Aug 28, 2012 | Comments: Toyota Updates JDM Mark X Sedan
Japanese-market Toyota sedan gets a more aggressive look for 2013, while the rest of us are stuck with the Camry. Tags: Japan