When it comes to the many sights and sounds Japan has to offer — whether you're a regular tourist or bona fide gearhead — the mountainous Japanese city of Nikko, located in the Togichi Prefecture remains one of the most popular areas to visit.
With the many hot springs, museums, and culinary experiences the city has, Nikko offers an endless number of activities to choose from; not to mention the iconic racetrack - and accompanying sports cars - that sit just outside the city limits. Hosting some of Japan's best drifting meets since the early 2000s, Nikko circuit remains a favorite amongst locals for its intimate experience and challenging drifting lines.
So it's no wonder why some of YouTube's favorite drifters like Adam LZ, SAMMIT, and Collette Davis find themselves returning to the track for another Japanese excursion around Nikko — this time with their matching JDM JZX100 Toyota Chasers.
Adam LZ's Favorite Local Circuit: Nikko
After finding their cars neatly parked on the side of the highway — with the keys still inside — these three automotive YouTubers head out for their first day of action at the Nikko Circuit.
Early on the trio meets the fleet of pink S-chassis Nissans, local tuners of Yashio Factory, and it's soon revealed they'll get the chance to slide them around the track. But first, the three find themselves in need of a few warm up runs to get reacquainted with the various elevation changes this small track features.
JDM Racing: Touge Runs Like A Real Japanese Local
Once the group stops for a midday lunch break, they finally get the chance to experience the legendary Yashio Factory cars. Known as pioneers of Silvia tuning in Japan, Yashio Factory remains one of the best part builders and tuners for S-chassis JDM cars — so when these three got the chance to hop in the fleet, it was an opportunity they couldn't pass up.
Starting the next day off at the North course, Adam reveals the trio is set to embark on a day filled with touge runs through the forest-ridden track. But in typical fashion, it didn't take long before one of the drift missiles imploded on itself — this time at the behest of Adam and one of his tires.
Fortunately, with a bit of grinding and rigging, Adam manages to repair the wheel and tire and salvage the afternoon.