New Mitsuoka LA1 Preview – Retro-Classic Corvette-Inspired Roadster
By Steve Laser Mitsuoka Motor, Japan’s boutique automaker, is planning to introduce a new model called “LA1” on Nov....
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GAZOO Racing and Sushiro – New GR Toy Cars at Restaurants in Japan
By Steve Laser There are nearly endless combinations of delicious sushi to enjoy in Japan. Yet Toyota GAZOO Racing...
2026 Honda N-BOX Custom Preview – New Sporty Style Accessories
By Steve Laser How popular is the Honda N-BOX? Since the launch of the mini-vehicle in 2011, Honda has...
2026 Nissan LEAF NISMO Preview – Joins ARIYA and Fairlady Z
By Steve Laser Nissan is expanding its NISMO models in Japan with the addition of the new LEAF NISMO....
2026 Nissan Elgrand Preview – Redesigned with e-POWER and e-4ORCE
By Steve Laser The redesigned Elgrand premium minivan is going on sale this week at Nissan dealers in Japan....
Honda N-BOX Series Tops 3 Million Sales – Japan’s Favorite Kei Car
By Steve Laser The popular Honda N-BOX series is celebrating a significant milestone in Japan with cumulative sales topping...
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Preview – New Model Launch in Japan
By Steve Laser The all-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ went on sale in Japan this month. The compact...
Honda WIC & SUU Concepts – Space Magic Flashback from Japan
By Steve Laser Honda has shown an amazing array of concept vehicles over the years at major auto shows...
Honda Dualnote Concept Flashback – V6 Mid-Engine Hybrid Four-Door
By Steve Laser The Honda Dualnote would look right at home on the streets of 2026, had the automaker...
2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV Preview – New Premium Style Accessories
By Steve Laser Honda updated the ZR-V compact SUV lineup in Japan last month. All models now include the...
2026 Nissan Sakura Preview – New Styling for Japan’s Top-Selling EV
By Steve Laser Nissan is giving its popular Sakura EV a fresh new look with styling enhancements to the...
GAZOO Racing GR GT3 – New McDonald’s Happy Meal® Tomica Toy
By Steve Laser The new Toyota GAZOO Racing GR GT exotic sports car, and its GR GT3 racing sibling,...
Honda CR-V Turns 30 – The Original Comfortable Runabout Vehicle
By Steve Laser While visiting Japan in Oct., 1995, we saw the new Honda CR-V for the first time...
2026 Honda Insight EV Preview – New Electric Crossover SUV for Japan
By Steve Laser Honda is bringing back a familiar name for its latest all-electric vehicle. The new Insight EV...
2026 Honda CR-V in Japan – New Premium Accessories from Honda Access
By Steve Laser Last year, Honda celebrated the 30th anniversary of the CR-V. Since 1995, more than 15 million...
2026 Toyota Pixis BEV Preview – New Electric Van Ready for Work in Japan
By Steve Laser Toyota is expanding its lineup of mini commercial vehicles in Japan with the new, all-electric Pixis...
Honda Dog Turns 20 – Honda Access Dog Friendly Accessories in Japan
By Steve Laser Honda Dog began 20 years ago as the tail-wagging destination for dog owners in Japan. Originally...
New Toyota Crown Estate Special Edition – Celebrates Crown’s 70th Anniversary
By Steve Laser Toyota is wrapping up a yearlong celebration that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the original Crown...
Nissan Sakura EV with New Ao-Solar Extender – Japan Mobility Show 2025
By Steve Laser Nissan says the Sakura is Japan’s top-selling EV for the past three consecutive years. Now it’s...
2026 Nissan LEAF AUTECH Preview – Customize Premium Sporty Style in Japan
By Steve Laser The all-new, third-generation Nissan LEAF looks sleek and futuristic with its crossover body style and aero-efficient...
2026 Mitsubishi Delica Mini Preview – Redesigned for New Adventures in Japan
By Steve Laser Mitsubishi Motors is introducing restyled and updated versions of its popular Delica Mini (Kei car) in...
Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon Adventure – New Special Edition is Limited to Just 20 Units
By Steve Laser Mitsuoka Motors, Japan’s boutique automaker, has introduced a special edition of its retro-classic styled Ryugi Wagon,...
Mitsuoka M55 Zero Edition Preview – Honda Civic Reimagined with Classic Dodge Vibe
By Steve Laser As Japan’s long-running boutique automaker, Mitsuoka Motor celebrated its 55th anniversary last year and introduced the...
2024 Mazda Flair Wagon Tough Style Preview – New Hybrid XS and XT Turbo Debut
By Steve Laser Mazda offers a wide choice of vehicles at its showrooms in Japan. In addition to an...
2024 Subaru Chiffon Try Preview – New Outdoor Activity Model Joins Chiffon Custom
By Steve Laser Subaru offers a variety of models with familiar names at its new-car showrooms in Japan. There’s...
2024 Honda WR-V Preview – Customize It With Cool Accessories from Honda Access
By Steve Laser Honda offers nearly a dozen models in Japan, from the popular N-BOX and N-WGN mini vehicles,...
New Toyota Alphard and Vellfire – Next Generation Delivers More Luxury and Technology
By Steve Laser Toyota has introduced the next generation of its popular Alphard and Vellfire in Japan. The minivan...
2023 Tokyo Auto Salon – Toyota AE86 H2, BEV, GR Yaris Rally2, Prius Modellista, Lexus RZ Sport
By Steve & Tamami Laser The Tokyo Auto Salon is called “one of the world’s leading automobile extravaganzas.” The...
2023 Tokyo Auto Salon – 2024 Nissan GT-R, Roox Concept, Fairlady Z, Caravan, Serena, Cube
By Steve & Tamami Laser Now in its 41st year, the Tokyo Auto Salon is the largest custom car...
2023 Toyota Crown Preview – New Crossover, Sport, Sedan and Estate SUV Premiere in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser As one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates, the Crown has been offered as a sedan,...
Chevrolet Fan Day 2022 in Japan – Fuji Speedway Welcomes Corvette and Camaro Enthusiasts
By Steve & Tamami Laser Love for Chevrolet runs deep in Japan, where Corvette and Camaro owners treasure multi...
2022 Toyota Noah and Voxy Preview – Designers Craft New Dream Rides for Families in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Since their debut in 2001, Toyota has sold more than 1 million units of...
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Preview – Plug-In Hybrid Joins Restyled Models in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser Mitsubishi Motors is revamping its popular Eclipse Cross compact crossover for the new model...
2021 Nissan Ariya Preview – Miho Noguchi Hosts World Premiere of New Electric Crossover
By Steve & Tamami Laser The long-awaited premiere of the Ariya, Nissan’s new all-electric crossover, was held at Nissan...
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Preview – Could This All-New Small Crossover Come to America?
By Steve & Tamami Laser Since debuting more than 20 years ago, Toyota has sold some 8.71 million units...
New Nissan Roox Highway Star Preview – Next-Generation Kei Cars Launched in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser The old maxim, “Good things come in small packages,” applies to many varieties of...
2020 Toyota GranAce Preview – New Passenger Van Delivers Premium Luxury Features
By Steve & Tamami Laser Toyota offers a wide array of vans in Japan to meet the needs of...
2020 Toyota Raize Preview – Smaller than C-HR, Looks Like RAV4 – And We Want It
By Steve & Tamami Laser It’s Raize weekend at Toyota dealers across Japan where this new small crossover has...
2020 Nissan Serena Preview – Redesigned Models with New Safety Features Debut in Japan
By Steve & Tamami Laser What’s the best-selling minivan in Japan? According to Nissan, it’s the midsize Serena*. Since...
2020 Honda N-WGN Custom Preview – Next Generation Offers 3-Cylinder Turbo and AWD
By Steve & Tamami Laser With more than 2.3 million sales of Honda’s N-Series in Japan, you’re likely to...
Supra Is Back To Japan Fes – Celebrating the 2020 GR Supra Launch at Toyota Mega Web
By Steve & Tamami Laser To help celebrate the long-awaited return of its iconic sports car to Japan, Toyota...
Restyled Honda Shuttle Hybrid Launched in Japan – Customize It with Honda Access Modulo
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda is planning to introduce the next-generation Fit at the Tokyo Motor Show this...
New Mitsubishi eK X Launched in Japan – Bold New Kei Car with “Cute Beast” Styling
By Steve & Tamami Laser We’re always amazed with the wide variety of mini vehicles, also known as “Kei...
Mitsuoka Rock Star Roadster Goes On Sale in Japan – And We Want It
By Steve & Tamami Laser As we previously reported, Mitsuoka Motors, Japan’s boutique automaker, is shaking things up in...
New Toyota Hiace Relaxbase – 50th Anniversary Special is a Neo-Retro Fun Box
By Steve & Tamami Laser While Toyota offers more than a dozen different varieties of vans in Japan, the...
Lamborghini Day Japan – 200 Cars Converge on Yokohama – Aventador SVJ Premieres
By Steve & Tamami Laser While there are now nine Lamborghini dealers across Japan, spotting one of the supercars...
New Honda Acty Special Edition – Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the T360
By Steve & Tamami Laser Honda has introduced a new variation of its Acty small commercial vehicle that pays...
2019 Suzuki Jimny Preview – Next Generation Authentic Off-Roader Heads to UK
By Steve & Tamami Laser While Suzuki stopped selling its small cars and trucks in the U.S. a few...