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T.R.A Kyoto second time around

Arriving to TRA Kyoto wasn’t easy at all. But after a hard google, minkara and ameblo search finally I get the address to reach one of the most famous places in Kansai area. TRA KYOTO. I never imagined before to find myself here. This is the first view you find when you arrive this sacred place.

There is no big logo of TRA Kyoto over the workshop, no high stylish design of letters or graphics. This place is for design car parts and this is what they do best.

As you has seen before the FRS build is just as awesome as other rocket bunny cars but this is a very special one as this a Scion FRS not Toyota and this car is LHD. Miura San is so american freak as we seen in the the first post Inside TRA Kyoto.

I now understand why this FRS had no bumper, Kei Miura release this week some pictures of the new front bumper design. Which now incorporates new air vents and also day lights.

Super wide car, super wide wheels and super awesome design as TRA Kyoto has used to show. Quality parts. But quality means hard work and the hours in design and fabrications can really be appreciate when you talk for a while with Miura-San.

Even whit his hard work everyday he was so pleasant for the r32taka visit, in fact he showed as many top secrets designs he got for this years. I cannot reveal anything I am sorry. But expect to be very surprised, really.

Original Rocket Bunny now is waiting for new stuff, this is only I can say. I saw the car renders for the future. Miura-San made me very happy, he is one of a kind man.

Another classic, and probably the most well known ＫＡＮＪＯ　ＣＡＲＳ. Long time not running it.

I still have many more pictures of TRA Kyoto, that a really one to post in the next post dedicated to this lovely workshop and his adorable man in charge. He has build big reputation in this car world and deserve most of my attention.

After the visit has been there other days, talked him is very impressive believe me.

Inside T.R.A Kyoto aka Rocket Bunny (r32taka.com)

October 10, 2013May 26, 2016 by José M. López

Garages and advertising logos across Japan

We are all used to seeing the most elite Garages regarding vehicles modifications, I’m talking about the hundreds of times we have seen Spoon Sports, Tra Kyoto, Signal Auto or many others well known Garages. Today is not time for that.

Today I wanted to compile a series of photos with another feeling, a little different and classic feeling but related workshops and some other stuff with this vintage and old flavour. Like old jewellery, and old poster or sign.

This collection is based on a few locations across Japan, being main locations Tokyo and Kyoto. Also some are took in Nara and Hama-Kanaya. It’s a quite nostalgic feeling when walking through these narrow streets and find these old Garages. Many of them are no longer distributing the brands advertised on their signs, others are selling bicycles now, some aren’t open, not anymore.

But there are still many signs and ads there, old ones, leaving that classic image to every brand. Today those ads look very cool to me and that is the main reason to share this post.

Shopping Kyoto, Japan. Don’t slip on this Imperial era shopping street or you’ll be dead in 2 to 3 years. (souvenirfinder.com)
Tokyo, Kyoto, & Nara – Japan. (letsbelost.wordpress.com)
Turning Japanese: Kyoto and Osaka on a budget (rappler.com)

September 12, 2013May 26, 2016 by José M. López

Spending nights in Tokyo

Here are some shots from Tokyo, Japan. When the sun is gone the city turns into a multi-light city. Buildings, advertising screens, cars and the city itself have bright colours. I took many photos during nights, I just love Tokyo when is dark. I decided to share some of them hoping you will like this post.

All pictures are High Resolution.

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September 8, 2013May 26, 2016 by José M. López

Seen in Kyoto Part II

As we saw in Part I of Kyoto-shi or if your still haven’t visited here is the link, Kyoto was a big surprise for me, and I’m not talking about cars you can find in the streets, in general I think Kyoto was the city that most caught my attention. Tokyo is a mention apart.

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July 4, 2013May 26, 2016 by José M. López

Spotted at Tokyo

Kira recently found this Eunos Roadster in the streets of Tokyo. As have said and seen in other post, the USDM trend keeps flooding the meetings in the country.

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July 3, 2013June 30, 2013 by José M. López

Seen in Kyoto Part I

One of the cities that has impacted me more was Kyoto. Kyoto is located in the southern part of the island about 500 km from Tokyo. Is big enough to spend 5 or 6 days visiting both temples and the city itself.