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**Jive-Bomber** · 10-25-2011, 10:13 AM

Right now I'm in Tokyo, Japan for work again, thousands of miles from home. There is a major language barrier, cultural barrier, and our US Dollar is worth less than dirt right now. Yet I can't help feeling a bit at home when I'm here. They have a...

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sammamishsam · 10-25-2011, 10:22 AM

An excellent way to start the morning. Have a safe and successful trip.

**gnichols** · 10-25-2011, 10:25 AM

Neat. When I was there, mid-80s, everything was tuner cars and motorcycles in every variety. Do you know how long the hot rod deal has been going in Japan? Gary

eddie1 · 10-25-2011, 10:27 AM

If that had been posted before I had not seen it. Thanks for posting (or re-posting). Great way to start the work day!

**cactus1** · 10-25-2011, 10:28 AM

Holy hell! That was cool! Was that a hot rod B-400 in there?!?
Or am I seeing things?

Atwater Mike · 10-25-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactus1

Holy hell! That was cool! Was that a hot rod B-400 in there?!?
Or am I seeing things?

That was an A-400! (never saw a '29 type before...must be a 'Phantom'.)
I watched the video 3 times for a better view of that car!

**cactus1** · 10-25-2011, 10:45 AM

Awesome! I'm watching on my phone and I'm like WTF!? Haha!

57dodge · 10-25-2011, 11:29 AM

Them boys have good taste in cars.

weez · 10-25-2011, 11:58 AM

That was bitchin! It's great to see that many rods on the highway together anywhere-

**Second Amendment** · 10-25-2011, 12:08 PM

Great video.
Thanks for posting.

flamingokid · 10-25-2011, 12:10 PM

Cool is universal.And this is definitely a great way to start the day.

Pro Stock John · 10-25-2011, 12:37 PM

Very enjoyable. Being half-Japanese, I know that's a lot of work and money to buy and keep these kinds of cars on the road, it takes a lot of dedication.

Is the Hot Rod scene there mostly in the Southern part of the main Island (Honshu), seems like it. I always hear about Tokyo and Yokohama which are about an hour apart I think.

vonpahrkur · 10-25-2011, 12:39 PM

thanks for posting! Looks like a lot a fun!

N8B · 10-25-2011, 12:56 PM

I was living there in '84 and I can remember it being alive back them. I lived in a small town of 3 million by the name of TSU. It was a huge ship manufacturing district.

I remember being the first white kids in the Japanese school system.
The girls in their school uniforms and the boys in theirs. They would all run home after school and change into their cuft up Levi's and white shirts and puff their hair. At 8 years old.... No lie!

They cling to Americana.
Levi Jeans could be sold for $150 a pair even back then.

I think what they embraced much more than our clothing, music or hot rod culture was the true American spirit of freedom and rebellion.

Fantastic write up. Thanks for bringing back fond memories!

N8

**BISHOP** · 10-25-2011, 12:59 PM

That was great, never seen it before, thanks.

God I have to get my pickup finished.

**fuxl** · 10-25-2011, 01:01 PM

Awesome video, thanks!

Jalopy Joker · 10-25-2011, 01:20 PM

Cool - Thanks. I miss my my chopped '54 Chevy, now pearl white, that I sold a few years back that is there now.

pwschuh · 10-25-2011, 01:27 PM

Lived in Japan for almost three years from 1991 to 1994. Incredible car culture. Obviously most of it revolves around Japanese cars, but there is something there for everyone. Didn't see too many hot rods or customs in the smaller Northern town where I lived, but when you visit Tokyo or Yokohama, you can see anything on the street. When the Japanese pick a hobby, they tend to go all out. So many aspects of their life are regimented, their hobbies are an outlet for uniqueness, and the love of Americana drives many of them (that can afford it) in the direction of American cars.

Tman · 10-25-2011, 01:35 PM

I wonder if our pal Nori has posted here recently?

Yup, I looked and he was logged in today.

seatex · 10-25-2011, 01:36 PM

I bet even Godzilla would approve! Very nice video!

10-25-2011, 10:13 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,419	The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Right now I'm in Tokyo, Japan for work again, thousands of miles from home. There is a major language barrier, cultural barrier, and our US Dollar is worth less than dirt right now. Yet I can't help feeling a bit at home when I'm here. They have a... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

10-25-2011, 10:22 AM	#2
sammamishsam Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sammamish WA Posts: 472	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan An excellent way to start the morning. Have a safe and successful trip. __________________ Steve Life was easier when it was just in primer!

10-25-2011, 10:25 AM	#3
gnichols Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 6,198	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Neat. When I was there, mid-80s, everything was tuner cars and motorcycles in every variety. Do you know how long the hot rod deal has been going in Japan? Gary __________________ Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...p?albumid=2874 http://public.fotki.com/kitbashr/

10-25-2011, 10:27 AM	#4
eddie1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 466	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan If that had been posted before I had not seen it. Thanks for posting (or re-posting). Great way to start the work day! __________________ Rescuing one dog may not change the world , but for that one dog the world will be changed forever.

10-25-2011, 10:28 AM	#5
cactus1 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Kansas City! (And beyond!!) Posts: 5,792	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Holy hell! That was cool! Was that a hot rod B-400 in there?!? Or am I seeing things? __________________ M to the i to the k to the e Check out my '34 Chevy truck build thread here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=371802

10-25-2011, 10:45 AM	#7
cactus1 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Kansas City! (And beyond!!) Posts: 5,792	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Awesome! I'm watching on my phone and I'm like WTF!? Haha! __________________ M to the i to the k to the e Check out my '34 Chevy truck build thread here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=371802

10-25-2011, 11:29 AM	#8
57dodge Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 192	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Them boys have good taste in cars.

10-25-2011, 11:58 AM	#9
weez Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burbank, Ca, USA Posts: 834	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan That was bitchin! It's great to see that many rods on the highway together anywhere- __________________ weez

10-25-2011, 12:08 PM	#10
Second Amendment Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan Posts: 3,120	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Great video. Thanks for posting. __________________ *Participating in a gun buy back program because you believe that the criminals have to many guns is like having yourself castrated because your believe that your neighbors have too many kids.*

10-25-2011, 12:10 PM	#11
flamingokid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe,Kansas Posts: 1,049	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Cool is universal.And this is definitely a great way to start the day.

10-25-2011, 12:37 PM	#12
Pro Stock John Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago North Side Posts: 4,196	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Very enjoyable. Being half-Japanese, I know that's a lot of work and money to buy and keep these kinds of cars on the road, it takes a lot of dedication. Is the Hot Rod scene there mostly in the Southern part of the main Island (Honshu), seems like it. I always hear about Tokyo and Yokohama which are about an hour apart I think. __________________ '51 Mercury Build Thread #2 1949-1951 Mercury Parts Vendors List

10-25-2011, 12:39 PM	#13
vonpahrkur Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 935	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan thanks for posting! Looks like a lot a fun! __________________ i need: 39-40 lincoln frnt backing plate, 32 ford 3-windo door hinges,1940 Merc parts- frnt seat

10-25-2011, 12:56 PM	#14
N8B Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The fastest place on earth Posts: 494	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan I was living there in '84 and I can remember it being alive back them. I lived in a small town of 3 million by the name of TSU. It was a huge ship manufacturing district. I remember being the first white kids in the Japanese school system. The girls in their school uniforms and the boys in theirs. They would all run home after school and change into their cuft up Levi's and white shirts and puff their hair. At 8 years old.... No lie! They cling to Americana. Levi Jeans could be sold for $150 a pair even back then. I think what they embraced much more than our clothing, music or hot rod culture was the true American spirit of freedom and rebellion. Fantastic write up. Thanks for bringing back fond memories! N8 __________________ Halibrand Social Group Complacency kills. Respect is earned. B and B Speed

10-25-2011, 12:59 PM	#15
BISHOP Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blood Stained Texas Posts: 2,502	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan That was great, never seen it before, thanks. God I have to get my pickup finished.

10-25-2011, 01:01 PM	#16
fuxl Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Western VA Posts: 1,591	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Awesome video, thanks! __________________ Instagram

10-25-2011, 01:20 PM	#17
Jalopy Joker Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rodsville, CA Posts: 5,819	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Cool - Thanks. I miss my my chopped '54 Chevy, now pearl white, that I sold a few years back that is there now.

10-25-2011, 01:27 PM	#18
pwschuh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 1,571	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan Lived in Japan for almost three years from 1991 to 1994. Incredible car culture. Obviously most of it revolves around Japanese cars, but there is something there for everyone. Didn't see too many hot rods or customs in the smaller Northern town where I lived, but when you visit Tokyo or Yokohama, you can see anything on the street. When the Japanese pick a hobby, they tend to go all out. So many aspects of their life are regimented, their hobbies are an outlet for uniqueness, and the love of Americana drives many of them (that can afford it) in the direction of American cars.

10-25-2011, 01:35 PM	#19
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,172	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan I wonder if our pal Nori has posted here recently? Yup, I looked and he was logged in today. __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

10-25-2011, 01:36 PM	#20
seatex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside o' Austin Tx Posts: 1,517	Re: The Hot Rod Dedication of Japan I bet even Godzilla would approve! Very nice video! __________________ Nobody is tighter than the "Loosers" !

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