Tokyo Drift IRL 🤩 JDM culture in Japan is the heartbeat of its car scene, built on passion, creativity, and community. Here’s a breakdown for those who don’t know: JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market, meaning cars and parts made specifically for Japan. Over time, it grew into a global subculture. Origins trace back to the 1980s and 1990s, when cars like the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Toyota Supra, Honda NSX, and Mazda RX-7 became legends. Street racing was a key influence, especially the “hashiriya” who raced on highways (wangan) and mountain passes (touge). Touge battles were popularized by Initial D, where skill, balance, and driver technique mattered more than raw power. Wangan racing on Tokyo’s expressways was about high-speed endurance runs, often at night with modified cars. Car customization is central to JDM culture, with everything from subtle performance tuning to wild aero kits and livery. Drifting emerged from JDM culture, pioneered by drivers like Keiichi Tsuchiya, ...