USS Tokyo auction lot walk through, checking out and starting up legendary JDM cars!

While the world knows Japan for the bright lights of Shinjuku and the organized chaos of Shibuya, enthusiasts know the real Japan begins where the expressway ends. Last week, I joined the team at Drivers Lounge in Kawasaki for a deep dive into the mountain passes—or "touge"—of Hakone and Izu. Drivers Lounge's Nissan R32 Skyline GTR The Ascent: Hakone Turnpike Our journey began at the base of the Hakone Turnpike (the "MAZDA Turnpike"). Often referred to as Japan’s Nürburgri

If you find yourself driving through the mountain passes of Gunma, there is one stop that is absolutely mandatory for any fan of the rotary engine: D’z Racing Café Garage.