USJDM?

Japan's auto culture spans far beyond the traditional "JDM tuning" that has inspired enthusiasts all over the world. Like America, nearly every type subculture of automotive style is present in Japan. From lowriders to exotics to rat rods to pickup trucks and VW's, everything is there. Japanese enthusiasts have always drawn inspiration from the US, and now we are starting that this idea sharing has come full circle. In the early 00's when the body kit, neon light, and vinyl decal trend was in full swing in the US, Japanese began to emulate these cars with their own "spocom" movement which lead to a number Honda Civics in that looked like they just rolled out of Hot Import Nights . Now ,with the mass popularity of Japanese or so called "JDM" style in the US, Japanese enthusiasts  have begun to replicate the "JDM" style cars from the states.
    Pictured above is a Toyota bB featured in the August issue of the Japanese magazine "Custom Car". This bB, by the shop Skills is styled straight from the current SoCal scene sporting a Trust Bolt-On turbo-kit, 15" Work Meister S1's, Yakima Roof Rack, and decals of American Scion websites. The same issue also showcases a Japan market Honda Fit that has been converted to US market bumpers. lights, etc.
    Every spring, an event called USDM JAM is held in Mie Prefecture where fans of US style cars get together. The event features Pickups, Vans, Japanese models not sold in Japan, and now cars built in emulation of the American "JDM" look. It's strange to see people in Japan with "I love JDM" stickers, and fake Japanese license plates. Even though the concept may seem strange from an American standpoint, I admire the dedication, and attention to detail that these guys put into these cars. These guys are true car otaku. Here are some photos from this year's USDM Jam that my friend sent to me-

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As a testament to the dedication of these guys, when I posted these photos on a Honda forum, several people said "That's not Japan, that's in LA or Hawaii, you just flipped the pics in photoshop to make the cars RHD". What do you think?

Comments

[Yukio]

It's Japan no doubt. Type ONO guess that guy is a friend of my friend Ono ken. Well known for his honda cars did a Scion TC for TAS and dating a hot model.