My AE86 in Japan (3): A Long Way Home
I bought a rusty AE86 unseen of yahoo auctions. The car had been sitting for over eight years, has rust,…
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Category: Japan
My AE86 in Japan (2): Desperately Needed Maintenance
I bought a rusty AE86 unseen of yahoo auctions. The car had been sitting for over eight years, has rust,…
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My AE86 in Japan (1): Buying A Car Unseen of Yahoo Auctions
I bought an AE86 shitbox off Yahoo Auctions in Japan, and plan to bring it home.
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How to Transfer Your Car Home in Japan Without Shaken (車検)
If you buy an old car in Japan (for example, on yahoo auctions), there’s a chance that the car doesn’t…
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The Parking Lot of the Tokyo Mobility Show 2023
In today’s blog post, I would like to share my experiences from the Tokyo Mobility Show 2023. However, it may…
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Why I Love the Automotive Section in Japanese Bookstores
As a car guy, the Automotive section in Japanese bookstores is a great place to spend some time. Within the…
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Impressions From Japan’s Largest Classic Motor Show: Nostalgic 2days 2024
After seeing the poster for the Nostalgic 2days (“The largest classic motor show in Japan”) at a 7-11 in a…
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Skyline C211 Awaits Restoration in a Small Workshop in Chiba
In July 2022, I went to pluck strawberries in the Chiba prefecture, two hours from Tokyo, when I spotted today’s…
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Visiting the Largest AE86 Festival 2023 in Japan
Shortly after I moved to Japan in late 2022, I learned about Japans most famous AE86 meetup in Japan: the…
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In Japan, you can Buy This 1/8 Scale AE86 Model Car Kit
Update: follow my AE86 model car build on YouTube. During my weekly visits to the Japanese bookstores, I saw this…
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How to Use PayEasy in Japan
A few days ago, I had to request some tax certificates, which I have done online via the Japanese eTax…
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