Japanese Car Culture is ALIVE! | Alex in Japan (4K)
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Alex in Japan: Episode 1
My recent trip to Japan was a truly eye-opening experience, as I discovered a whole new level of passion and dedication to the craft of car building alongside having the opportunity to finally engage with the culture and history of the country that has been the source of my inspiration for so many years.
The flight from Vancouver to Seattle was quick, Seattle to Haneda not so much (but the constant supply of Asahi helped). We arrived at the airport and were immediately astounded by Japanese efficiency, after getting through customs and collecting our baggage we were off to a great start and were quickly on our way to pick up our most trusty companion; the Toyota Roomy we rented from Toyota Rent-A-Car.
Our first night in Ota City was a quick one, we checked into our hotel, and connected with Harrison (aka @rennworks_) who would be accompanying myself and Paul on this trip. Afterwards, we explored the neighbourhood and ultimately wound up eating an outrageous amount of plates of food from a conveyer belt sushi restaurant nearby.
The next day we left for Nagoya bright and early and had an impressive amount of shops on the list that we wanted to visit. I won't list everything we did here in this article, you will have to watch the video for that haha.
Overall, my first visit to Nagoya was a truly unforgettable experience. The passion and dedication of the car builders in Japan are truly remarkable, and I can't wait to visit more shops and see more of the fantastic cars being built in this country.
This was just the first of many videos in my series on automotive culture in Japan. Stay tuned for more!
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Enjoy!
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Read the article here: checkpointjapan.com/2023/02/01/visiting-the-craziest-shops-in-japan-pt-1/
Somehow my first solo project ever filming was me going to Japan for sixteen days and recording over a terabyte of footage.
@chasejordan5525
Жыл бұрын
I mean you're allowed to go to Japan so be grateful. Lol
@alexanderturnbull1677
Жыл бұрын
@@chasejordan5525 nothing but gratitude here, Japan gave me sixteen of the best days of my life and now I get to share them here
buddy just out here living the dream
Livin the dream
Living the dream
your life is a moooooovie fr
Welcome to Japan
@MovistarMonster
Жыл бұрын
Grazie! 😎😁
@moto6895
Жыл бұрын
prego!😄😊
Epic video guys!
I'm glad you came to Japan！ Greeting from Japan.
@MovistarMonster
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your support 🤘😎🤘
So excited for you to be in Japan ! Cant Wait to see the rest of the video !
Amazing video. In one day you got to experience all of that. I want to go to Japan!
Very excited for this
This is such a great video, it’s truly amazing to see how happy it makes all of you who went to go and experience a dream
Outstanding work guys keep it up!
Hands down the best Japan vlog on KZread. You guys killed this. Loved the quick transitions from site to site. This was amazing! Can’t wait for part 2!
@MovistarMonster
Жыл бұрын
Seen way better 🥴🙈😆
@Barton_Motors_Ltd
Жыл бұрын
@@MovistarMonster too much talking usually! Get to the goods!
Awesome video guys! Cant wait for more to come
beeen waiting for this, lets gooooooo
For those traveling to Japan, rent a car! I was able to see so many places in such a short amount of time. Looking forward to taking my infant son back the place of his conception in a few more years.
Japanese culture is truly amazing
Absolutely crazy content keep it up checkpoint team 👍
This video really inspired me, love the work Alex!!!
So proud of you guys
This was such an amazing video, loved literally everything about it. That yellow Kei car at liberty walk had to be the best though. Can't wait for part 2!
CRAZY!
Dream trip going to Japan and seeing the awesome car scene.
Doesn't get better than this. Glad you guys enjoyed your time in Japan! 🙏
Cannot love this enough! Trip looks amazing and has a feeling alot of the other bigger channels dont have. Honestly akin to Japan in a Van by Juicebox. Think this will be one of my favorites series no matter how long or short it is!
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
We are such huge fans of Juicebox, thank you so much for the complement. The trip was just shy of 3 weeks and this video only covered the first two days, there will definitely be a lot more! ✌🏻
Very inspiring stuff, thanks for sharing.
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
KZread just made a good recomendation . Great video guys i love Japan for their car culture .
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming !!
"..we've made our first friend in Japan.." this hit hard 😭 so cool!
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
That’s what it’s all about. ♥️
YEP
this must be the checkpoint battlepass expansion pack
Love your quality of footage. Our local cars here came with a RB30 turbo from factory. They are single cam. Some guys use to bolt the RB25 twin cam heads on them. VL commodore in Australia had the 3 litre. I wish I could have kept mine.
Been watching you for about a month now, so it's truly awesome to hear you're visiting Japan!
The 2000GT is gorgeous!!
MORE PLEASE!!!! ❤
Crazy cool stuff 🙌🏻
mr2 😍
My new fav u tube channel
welcome
as an frs dork the rocky auto part got me crying
So happy I found your channel, love the music and content!
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Happy you’re here 🤝💖
Living the dream man. Glad you guys are having fun
Bidgin. Hats off to the guy thats getting the film emulation look.
EAT HAMBURGER SUSHI AS REWARD!!!!! AWESOME!!!!
Just thanks for the video, so nice to see.! Soundtrack and visual Material are top notch as always, Love the Channel.! 😌🙌🏻🖤
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Part 2 is coming today 🙏🏻
@deeperatmosphere
Жыл бұрын
@@CheckpointJapan Very nice, looking forward for it.! It's the perfect stuff to watch while donating blood Plasma. 😄👌🏻 Have a good one and Take Care.! ✊🏻🙂
Tryna get outta Van for a bit and Japan is #1 priority. Ty for all the pro tips🫡
That was a lot of r31s. The stories those cars could tell man. What a trip!
What do you guys use for finding info for the trip? Is it mostly just online material or from others with personal experience? I'd love to go in a few years but the language barrier is another concern of mine.
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Honestly doing lots of research before hand and having a clear plan for what you want to do helps. We asked a LOT of questions to people who had been before and that helped a ton. The language barrier is hardly an issue, google translate is a great tool and a LOT of people in Tokyo know basic English!
Checkpoint finally in japan! Been a long time coming lol
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Booked tickets the second they reopened the border 💖
Oh myy, 24 minutes of pure goosebumps! Absolutley phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing, lots of these shops are ones I didnt get to hit when I was there but wanted too! Rocky Auto and everywhere that has the classics was amazing! Also good feels seeing the Kyusha Limit sticker on the case!! The editing is also unreal Dylan! Always making everything so damn dreamy , Love it!
Such a cool video! I would be freaking out the whole time. You have every right to be stoked. Really good job filming and documenting the trip.
I used to live in Omori which is in Ota City, small world lol.
You can't just tease Hibino at the end like that!!!
Rocking the LTT backpack I see :D
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Random fun fact, we’re actually from the same place as LTT! Big fans ✌🏻
you guys are doing amazing things
I will take a shot every time Alex says mental in part 2.
@alexanderturnbull1677
Жыл бұрын
adios pardner
@harrisonrennaker1165
Жыл бұрын
you will be on the ground
Wow. Checkpoint Japan, what amazing JDM content! All these cars really has us car enthusiast in complete awe. What an opportunity to visit these companies! Can't wait to see more content! Subbed.
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the sub
🔥🔥🔥
I love this
another subscriber gained 🦾
We'll be in Japan May 17-31st. Hoping to check out some shops like this as well. G-corp, midori seibi, fujita engineering, top secret etc
OMG that white 117 coupe
Technical question. What filter are you using? Mist 1/2 ? I love the dreamy look of the footage. Really nice 👍
R31s have always been my fucking favorite idc what anyone says, I always applaud Japanese car guys because like you said at R31 they are legit interested in this stuff so much they put so much passion time blood sweat n tears into this game it shall never die it’s fuckin nuts bless y’all hope you had a wonderful time man I still have yet to see one, well a clean one at least lol I’ve seen only 1 but 32-35 are plentiful in the states believe it or not
@brickdinero5468
Жыл бұрын
It’s 3am I deleted forza horizon 2 save to start over all I have is a 98 supra and a 03Ferrari 360 , but I’m bouta turn it on and buy a R31 and start my journey with that
@brickdinero5468
Жыл бұрын
Crazy it must be newer forzas that have it I thought this old classic did I’m stuck with the still very iconic lil sister lookalike the nice evil two tone twin (silvia)
love it! Is there a reason the left channel is a tad louder than the right channel? besides that grading, coloring, and music is perfect.
@alexanderturnbull1677
Жыл бұрын
Equipment issue, I got it sorted out about midway through the day (after R31 house) it’s fixed for the remainder of the videos in this series (thank God 😂)
💯🔥🔥🔥💯🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽
Dylan jumpscare
Look at All that Caaaandy😊😊❤
Was rewatching this and man... What song is it on 18:50?
What is the song at 5:25
What's the ambient song at 18 or 19min into the video?
Does anyone know the name of this song 6:38 ?
How can I get one of those Rocky Auto stickers? My name is Rocky.
What lens are you using on the m50??
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
22 f2
The sunset at Liberty Walk dear god ...
You did a great job with the cameras Alexander, awesome shots! Japan is really amazing
what hotel is that? looking to book for my stay soon
@CheckpointJapan
Жыл бұрын
The hotel in Ota City was Hotel Amanek Kamata Ekimae, if you’re flying into Haneda it’s a perfect first stay.
world famous anita airport lmao
@purpleturdracingdivision3726
Жыл бұрын
what
😂😂😢😮😅😊😊😊 how could a Toyota be sweet? No Toyota is junk
@purpleturdracingdivision3726
2 ай бұрын
Smooth brain comment
❤😂😢😮😅😊😊😊 Porsche is the car not Nissan not Toyota not Acura Porsche is better and looks better and rides better
@purpleturdracingdivision3726
2 ай бұрын
ok
@purpleturdracingdivision3726
2 ай бұрын
♥️😂😂😎😎😎😎😮😮😮🥰🥰🥳🥳🥳🥳😭😭😭😭