JDM Culture in Japan: Driving Nissan Skyline GT-Rs and Kei Cars 🇯🇵🚗

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!JDM culture and driving in Japan. Importing the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Honda Acty Kei van, and Mazda Miata...What is it really like to navigate the neon-lit expressways of Tokyo and the winding mountain roads of Japan as an American expat? For Kelly, a lifelong car enthusiast, it meant relearning how to drive on the left side of the road, squeezing into tiny Kei cars, and discovering a car culture that is as polite as it is passionate. 🇯🇵🍣In this episode, we sit down with Kelly to discuss his firsthand adventures in the Land of the Rising Sun. From white-knuckling a Kei-class Honda through dense urban traffic to channeling his inner Midnight Club on late-night expressway runs, Kelly gives us the ultimate guide to Japanese car life.We also dive into his spur-of-the-moment decision to rent a Mazda MX-5 Miata for a meetup near Mt. Fuji, his love for the Nissan Skyline GT-R, and why roadside "driver's cafes" are the hidden gems of Japanese travel.In this episode, you’ll hear:🇯🇵 Tokyo Driving 101: The reality of driving on the "wrong" side of the road, navigating high-tech parking systems, and the unique courtesy of Japanese drivers.🚗 The Kei Car Experience: Why Kelly grew to love the efficiency of Japan's tiny, boxy Kei cars (and why they are the best way to see the city).🗻 Mt. Fuji & Miatas: The story of renting a convertible Mazda Miata and stumbling upon a local meetup of roadster owners at the base of Japan's most famous mountain.🏎️ JDM Legends: Kelly’s observations on nostalgic 90s sports cars like the Nissan Skyline GT-R still roaming the streets and the enduring appeal of JDM culture.🔧 Restoring the "Christine" VW: Back in the US, Kelly shares the story of reviving a 1973 VW Beetle that tried to kill him (literally) before becoming a reliable daily driver.Kelly's favorite episode is "From Humvee to Home – Conrad’s Patriotic Car Journey and Family Driving Memories" https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16463424Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, dreaming of JDM imports, or just love a good travel story with a side of horsepower, this episode is your passport to Tokyo car culture.🔗 Links & Resources:Visit LinkTree for all of our content: 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carslovedCheck out our Guest-inspired Road Trip Playlist featured on Spotify: https://carsloved.com/playlist📢 Join the Conversation: Have you ever driven in a foreign country on the opposite side of the road? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeConnect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...