Autonomous trucks and drones should be handling deliveries in Japan by 2030, the government says, showing a path forward for an overburdened field as part of a timeline for a more fully automated soc…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 1 month ago | 3 comments

It’s called sanpatsu, as drift video explainer blogger Noriyaro explains. It’s like a triple-flick to link one corner to another along a bit of a straight. There’s a wide port road built for trucks o…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 1 month ago | 0 comments

Many cities have large commuter rail networks, which function as urban rapid transit and extend into the suburbs. They use mainline rail rather than separate subway tracks, but are identical in other…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 1 month ago | 1 comment

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Feb. 21 installed its first multiple-language, direction-giving ticket-vending machine on a Toei subway line to prepare for a further influx of visitors from abro…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

The 500 Type Eva shinkansen is the result of a collaboration between JR West and the Evangelion franchise, and it's been thrilling passengers since it first started running in November 2015. Now fans…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments

It's been getting easier for foreign travelers to rent a car in Japan. Some places even have car navigation systems that support English. This post explains in detail how you can rent a car while tra…

posted by  Tanuki | 7 years, 2 months ago | 2 comments

With a history spanning back almost four decades, the annual Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) aftermarket and tuning show has become a must-see for any enthusiast. The show is as unique as the market it attem…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 2 months ago | 4 comments

If your image of Japan is based on the Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, then you won’t be disappointed by this event.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 organized by NAPAC is the largest-ever show of custom car…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

According to the report, the Juke e-Power concept will preview the styling of the next-generation compact SUV – which is expected to be revealed late this year or early next – with an exterior design…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments

The Tokyo Motor Show isn't until October, but already, we're hearing rumors about what Nissan will bring to the show. And if the rumors are true, it's going to be A Good Time.

The Juke e-Power conce…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments