まだまだ知らない日本車が多いと気付いた！４年ぶりの東京オートサロンに行ってみた！I Fell in LOVE with JDM Classics I Never Saw Before at TAS

スティーブ的視点 Steve's POV

23 Jan 202415:31

Summary

TLDRSteve POV attends the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, exploring the extensive custom builds within the exhibition halls. He highlights a wide variety of customized vehicles and appreciates the time and effort invested in each unique build. Steve admires the enthusiasm surrounding TAS, exemplified by thousands eagerly awaiting the opening. He also notes intriguing cultural contrasts, like meticulous cleanliness. Overall, Steve conveys his excitement revisiting TAS, captivated by the remarkable custom car culture.

Takeaways

😊 Steve is excited to be at the Tokyo Auto Salon event after 4 years
👀 There are amazing custom cars and bikes at the event
🚙 Obayashi Factory booth features cool custom builds like a Nissan Leaf
🏎 Steve loves the vintage Datsun and Nissan models at the event
🔧 The engine bays of some cars showcase impressive custom work
💡 The event highlights unique aspects of Japanese culture
🌟 Work Wheels and other brands have great looking wheels on display
🚚 Steve appreciates the vintage Toyota and Daihatsu Kei trucks
🎨 The Kuhl display features creatively designed cars in gold themes
😀 Steve values connecting with people like Kato-san at the event

Q & A

What event is the transcript about?
-The transcript is about the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) event.
What does the narrator say many people are lined up early in the morning for?
-The narrator says many people are lined up early in the morning waiting to get into the TAS event.
What company's booth is the narrator's booth located in?
-The narrator's booth is located inside Obayashi Factory's booth.
What does the narrator thank Obayashi Factory for regarding his booth?
-The narrator thanks Obayashi Factory for inviting him to join them and says he couldn't think of a better booth for Steve's POV to be in.
What custom Porsche build does the narrator say many people have been talking about?
-Many people have been talking about a wide-bodied, twin turbo Porsche build.
What classic Japanese car does the narrator say he loves and would like to own one day?
-The narrator loves the customized 1973 Nissan Cedric with ITBs and custom headers, and says he would love to own one someday.
What does the narrator point out as a difference in culture between Japan and America?
-The narrator points out how in Japan, employees diligently clean and sweep out booths by hand, something not commonly seen in America.
What does the narrator say he likes about the ending of TAS?
-His favorite part is when TAS ends and all the cars leave.
What car brand does the narrator say has a theme of gold/champagne color this year?
-Kuhl has a theme of champagne gold color in their display this year.
What does the narrator compliment about the LED light displays?
-He compliments how the LED technology and designs are far ahead of the states and show great detail.

Outlines

00:00

😃 Arriving at Tokyo Auto Salon

The narrator arrives early morning at the Tokyo Auto Salon event. Thousands of people are already lined up waiting to get in. The narrator is excited to see the crowds and attendees who have come from all over Japan and the world for this event.

05:01

😍 Viewing Custom Cars and Motorcycles

The narrator walks through the event and admires the variety of custom cars and motorcycles on display. This includes a modified Nissan Leaf, Porsche, classic Nissan models, and a custom motorcycle built on a kei truck. The narrator expresses appreciation for the hospitality of Obayashi Factory.

10:02

🤩 Appreciating Classic Japanese Cars

The narrator admires several classic Japanese cars on display including a rare Nissan Cima Y31 and a customized 1973 Nissan Cedric. The narrator notes details such as the stance, wheels, engine, and customizations that make these cars special.

15:04

😁 Viewing New and Old Jimny Models

The narrator compares new and old Suzuki Jimny models, noting their retro styling and off-road capabilities. Even though only 25+ year old cars can be imported to the US, the narrator wishes to own a new Jimny in the future.

😊 Observing Japanese Work Culture

The narrator notes cultural differences between Japan and the US, specifically how Japanese company employees do tasks like meticulous cleaning that would not be expected in the US. The narrator expresses appreciation for this aspect of Japanese teamwork and culture.

🤝 Catching Up with a Friend

The narrator runs into his friend Kato at the event. They joke about both arriving early. The narrator states the best part of the event for him is when it ends and all the custom cars leave.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Tokyo Auto Salon

The Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) is a major annual car show held in Japan that showcases customized vehicles and car culture. The script mentions the excitement and scale around TAS, with people coming from all over Japan and lining up early to attend. This establishes TAS as a premier event for Japanese car culture.

💡Custom cars

The script describes many uniquely customized cars and builds at TAS, including wide-bodied Porsches, VIP-styled Toyota Century models, and creatively modified Nissan Silvias. This highlights the custom car culture in Japan that TAS celebrates.

💡Car brands

Numerous Japanese car brands are mentioned, like Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Lexus. This reflects the significance of TAS for Japanese automobile companies to showcase their models, concepts and custom builds.

💡Obayashi Factory

Obayashi Factory hosted the narrator's booth at TAS. They are known for audio builds and customized unique vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and bikes.

💡Culture appreciation

The narrator positively notes Japanese cultural elements around diligence, teamwork, hospitality and attention to detail during TAS setup/teardown. This ties into the overall appreciation for Japanese car culture.

💡Rare classics

Part of the appeal of TAS is seeing rare classic Japanese cars, like the featured Nissan Cima, Cedric, Toyota Century, and first-gen Silvia. The narrator's interest in these models further reflects Japanese car culture.

💡Customization

All types of customization are shown at TAS - stance, wheels, wide fenders, engine swaps, etc. This extensive tuning and modification is core to Japanese car enthusiast culture.

💡VIP style

VIP style customization (lowered stance, luxury wheels/interiors) is mentioned for the Toyota Century. This form of premium customization has origins in Japanese car culture.

💡Retro designs

Modern models embracing retro design elements are noted, like the Jimnys and Kei trucks. This nostalgia-influenced styling reinforces Japanese car culture spanning old and new.

💡LED lights

Creative LED lighting displays at TAS demonstrate a key aspect of Japanese car culture - advanced lighting technology and innovation.

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