8/14/2023 0 Comments Japan tuner cars![]() ![]() ![]() Thanks to the combination of Japanese manufacturers releasing some impressive sports cars such as the Nissan Fairlady Z and Toyota MR-2 (often nicknamed the “Poor Man’s Ferrari”), the tech-bubble-era consumerism reaching unreal levels, and unaffordable entry fees for legally sanctioned race events, illegal street racing’s popularity took off. However, it wasn’t until the ’80s that tuning culture in its rebellious nature really took off. Before we get to this however, let's take a step back and shine a light on the humble beginnings of Japanese tuning culture. ![]() In many ways, the work of the people behind these tuning shops and those who are truly passionate about the act of tuning cars embody the spirit of the Shokunin, as much as those who pursue more “traditional” crafts such as cooking or pottery. Shokunin are those who devote all their time to their craft in order to earnestly pursue a new level or pedigree within their chosen pursuit.Ĭar tuning is essentially a form of craftsmanship that oftentimes requires both engineering precision and an end product that is aesthetically pleasing. However, there is much more to the term than simply describing one’s profession. Shokunin can be described simply as a devoted craftsmen or artisans. This attention to detail presents the perfect time to acknowledge the people behind the shops as “Shokunin”. What is also impressive is the amount of care that goes into ensuring each of these cars look and perform the best they can. From works by industry heavyweights like RAUH-Welt Begriff’s (RWB) Akira Nakai and his armada of custom Porsche cars, to more niche sub-genres like the “Itasha” scene with its custom paint jobs and full-body vinyls gazetting popular anime characters, the car scene in Japan encompasses almost every genre and subculture of automobile there is. ![]()
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