Following its opening in 1997, HARLEM continued to support the Japanese hip-hop scene as the “holy land of hip-hop,” and has since become a household name in Japan and around the world. It would not be an exaggeration to call the DJs in charge of the incredible dance floor the best in the country for …
Osaka, which is usually pronounced just “Osaka,” is a designated city in Japan’s Kansai prefecture on the island of Honshu. The third most populous city in Japan, after Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama, it serves as the capital and largest city of Osaka Prefecture. It is also the largest part of the Keihanshin Metropolitan …
Roppongi is a district in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, known for its rich Roppongi Hills development area and thriving nightlife. Near Roppongi, there are a few foreign embassies, and the nightlife is popular among both locals and foreigners. It is located in Tokyo’s central district, south of Akasaka and north of Azabu. Numerous bars, nightclubs, …
Drifting got its start in Japanese auto racing. The All Japan Touring Car Championship races were the most popular. Kunimitsu Takahashi, a famous motorcycle turned driver, was the pioneer of drifting methods in the 1970s. He won multiple championships as a result of this, as well as a legion of followers who relished the spectacle …
The Japanese Grand Prix is a Formula One World Championship race that takes place in Japan. Japan has traditionally been one of the final races of the season, and as a result, the Japanese Grand Prix has hosted many title-deciding races, with 13 World Champions crowned in the 34 World Championship Japanese Grands Prix that …
In comparison, Japan’s organized criminals make the Mafia look like amateurs. Academics have described yakuza syndicates like the Yamaguchi-gumi and the Sumiyoshi-kai as some of the world’s “most sophisticated and wealthy criminal organizations,” with their own set of rituals, code of honor, and extreme cruelty. Needless to say, yakuza bosses (also known as oyabun or …
The Infiniti G37 was developed not on a drawing board, but on some of Europe’s most famous racetracks, including the iconic Nurburgring. As a result, the chassis is given the sporty character D, which is associated with a luxurious interior and cutting-edge automotive technology. The Infiniti G37 coupe is one of the few dvuhdvernikov capable …
In the United States, the PlayStation generation and a small group of aficionados were well-versed in these vehicles and eager to drink from the rally car well. Subaru’s Impreza WRX arrived in America in 2001, nine years after it made its debut in Japan, and the powerful STi will arrive this summer. Despite Subaru’s reservations, …
Subaru decided to develop a sequel to the WRX project after the first generation Impreza WRX’s success in the World Rally Championship. Many of you have probably wondered what this term means – it officially stands for “World Rally eXperimental,” but it is also known as “World Rally Cross” in some locations. In both cases, …
The Honda Element is a tiny crossover SUV produced by Honda and sold in North America from 2003 to 2011. It is known for its boxy exterior style with bi-parting side doors and its boxy, flexible interior arrangement. The Element was built in East Liberty, Ohio, on a second-generation CR-V platform with front-wheel or all-wheel …