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

If you are hunting for a Nissan Skyline GT-R, or simply want to witness a breathtaking collection of "Godzilla" in its natural habitat, you need to add Global Auto in Osaka to your JDM bucket list. I recently visited this renowned shop, and the sheer volume of pristine Skylines waiting in their yard is nothing short of mind-blowing.

Walking up to Garage Defend, you are immediately greeted by a sea of R34s, R33s, and R32s. While they do carry other iconic JDM machines like the Silvia S15, it is clear that the GT-R is their bread and butter.

If you’ve only seen Daikoku Parking Area at night, you’re only seeing half the story. I finally made it out for a Sunday morning meet, and the vibe is legendary. It’s less about the flashing LEDs and neon, and more about the rare, the classic, and the meticulously maintained "daily drivers" of the Japanese car world.

If you want to understand the heartbeat of Japanese car culture, you have to leave the bright lights of the city and head to the fringes. Back in January, during the whirlwind of Tokyo Auto Salon week, I made the trek out to Funabashi Racecourse for Megashow . While the Auto Salon is about the polished, corporate side of the industry, Megashow is about the streets. It’s loud, it’s crowded, and it’s unapologetically JDM. More Than Just a Meet Walking into the racecourse, I qu

Attending the Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) for the first time is a sensory overload that no amount of YouTube videos can truly prepare you for. For the 2026 show at Makuhari Messe, the energy was unreal, feeling less like a trade show and more like a massive celebration of the "Golden Era" of JDM culture. Here is a blog post capturing that first-timer experience. Entrance to Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Sensory Overload: My First Pilgrimage to Tokyo Auto Salon