When I first game to Japan, one of the things that took me by surprise was the large number of original Mini Coopers that I would see driving around. Since seeing older Minis is pretty rare in the states, I was delighted to see them all over the place here. Then again the original Mini was sold in Japan for a LONG time. I guess when you think about

A couple weeks ago, as I was walking around the Tokyo Special Import Car Show, I noticed that there was an unusually large crowd gathered around the booth a company called CRUIZE High Performance. I couldn't understand what could be so popular from a company that makes HID kits and other lighting accessories, but as I got a little closer, I saw

As we wrap up our coverage of the 2008 Tokyo Special Import Car Show, I wanted to show just a little more of the craziness that went down at the Makuhari Messe this weekend during the event. Like I have probably mentioned before, I really admire the Japanese attention to authenticity when it comes to car building. From what I have seen, Japanese people

The Japanese are no strangers to exotic cars, and in the more upscale areas of Tokyo like Roppongi Hills and Ginza, it is quite common to see them cruising around. As for me, as much as I would like to be able to rattle off the spec list of the newest Lamborghini out of memory, I have to admit that I am far from an expert on exotic cars. I also get

It's like Tokyo Auto Salon without all the Japanese cars. That's how I would describe the annual Tokyo Special Import Car Show, which happens to be held in the same location as Tokyo Auto Salon. Taking place in two sprawling halls at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, the Tokyo SIS is a showcase of everything that is happening in the world

Golden Week. In Japan, the first week of May is made up of a series of national holidays that combine to become what is known as Golden Week. All over the country, people leave their jobs as salarymen and office ladies, packing airports, train stations, and highways on their way to a much-needed vacation. May 5, is Kodomo No Hi or Children's Day