This photographic archive documents the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020, showcasing the pinnacle of Japanese automotive culture and custom car tuning. Featuring previously unpublished images, the gallery highlights innovative vehicle builds, aftermarket designs, and performance trends from leading manufacturers. It serves as a visual record of the evolution within the Japanese car scene. A great Japanese…
The Coppa di Tokyo 2024 was a premier regularity rally held on November 23, 2024, featuring nearly 100 vintage European and American classic cars. Starting at Shiodome’s “Italia Street,” the event sent pristine Ferraris, Porsches, and Alfa Romeos through iconic Tokyo districts like Asakusa and Ueno, celebrating automotive history in the heart of Japan. As…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 was a blast. While the venue at Makuhari Messe was filled with jaw-dropping engineering and cutting-edge concepts, veteran attendees might have noticed a shift in the atmosphere. The “hot models” that populated the booths in previous years were noticeably absent, but that just meant the focus remained squarely on the sheet…
Working my way through Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 in a single day required a pragmatic approach to both observation and movement. With 438 exhibitors and approximately 800 vehicles distributed throughout the Makuhari Messe, the scale of the event is significant. During its three-day run from January 10th to 12th, the venue saw a recorded attendance…
Tokyo Auto Salon is Japan’s premier showcase of car customization and automotive excellence. It brings the latest modified vehicles, concept cars, and performance tech to Makuhari Messe. Car enthusiasts from all over the world come to see cutting-edge tuning and motorsports builds to eye-catching designs and industry reveals. For three days they enjoy high-octane and…
Stepping into the Pacifico Yokohama for the 28th Yokohama Custom Hot Rod Show was like entering a different dimension. It was 2019, and the air was thick with the anticipation of thousands of petrolheads in seventh heaven. From the moment I walked in, I was surrounded by polished chrome, thumping music, and a sea of…
The cavernous exhibit halls of Makuhari Messe were electric, overflowing with an outrageous sea of automotive fantasy. Vivid colors and gleaming chrome fought for attention under the constant, frantic strobe of camera flashes going off left, right, and center. Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 was here, and it was more brilliantly overwhelming than ever. The best…
The Tokyo Motor Show 2019 was an event in transition. With a new additional venue, fewer international brands, and a clear shift in focus, it was a glimpse into the future of automotive events. It will eventually lead to its rebranding as the Tokyo Mobility Show. While many reports covered the technical specifications, I walked…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 happened long ago. It was enormous fun, eventually. But my first problem was fixing a tooth problem. I was in tremendous pain and needed a dentist that morning. Luckily, he was free and saw me immediately. That cost me thirty minutes, and I scrambled to the station to make up for…
In March 2025, the air at Tokyo Big Sight was electric with the buzz of thousands of motorcycle lovers, and I was right there in the thick of it. It was my first time going to the Tokyo Motorcycle Show and it did not disappoint. It’s one thing to see bikes online, but it’s another…
The Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show Prep Day offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world’s premier custom car and motorcycle event hosted by Mooneyes. Held at the Pacifico Yokohama, setup day allows enthusiasts to witness the arrival of international invitees and the meticulous staging of Japan’s finest custom culture builds before the public exhibition…
The Tokyo Motor Show 2017 was the 45th edition of Japan’s premier automotive event, held at Tokyo Big Sight. Focused on the theme ‘Beyond the Motor,’ the show highlighted the industry’s shift toward autonomous driving and electric vehicles. This gallery showcases iconic reveals like the Mazda Vision Coupe and Nissan IMx through my camera’s lens….