Tokyo Drift in real life: Underground car meet downtown Tokyo | Capturing Car Culture

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • People seem to be drawn to Tokyo for many things. For car enthusiasts, it’s definitely for the rich car culture, not just of Japanese cars, but of ones from every corner of the world. In this episode, Larry surrounds himself with quite the unique selection of cars in a not-so-secret secret underground car meet right after Tokyo Auto Salon.
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  • @MdAli-qf9go
    @MdAli-qf9go Год назад +2686

    The fact even if you own a civic you get 100% respect from a ferrari owner in japan. No one is big or small, everyone is equal. That is why japanese culture is so special

    • @davrocket5304
      @davrocket5304 Год назад +118

      in America they call that "ricer" when you try to craft your own part but in Japan is just wow, each car speaks about the owner, it has a story not just buy and put it like in america just to show up.

    • @casdamman653
      @casdamman653 Год назад +20

      not just some owner its car youtuber illiminate

    • @a1i757
      @a1i757 Год назад +8

      Cause Honda is Japanese?? Nah jk foreal the culture is crazy

    • @bee3D
      @bee3D Год назад

      well the civic owner might be expected to use keigo

    • @MiataManDan
      @MiataManDan Год назад +19

      Think any car guy even ones with Ferraris can appreciate the amount of work time and money that goes into anything

  • @FireLysm
    @FireLysm 3 месяца назад +55

    I just realised USA tries to be Japan, but fails to be respectful. What an absolutely incredible meet! Love it, thank you for sharing!

  • @ZeeBri
    @ZeeBri Год назад +306

    The mutual respect between the authorities and the enthusiasts is something to be admired

    • @Lukus04
      @Lukus04 Год назад +1

      Because in these circles, no one has anything to prove.

    • @Lukus04
      @Lukus04 Год назад +1

      Now, if people like Larry show this as “how it’s done” and this becomes the norm, the scene will be better for it 👌🏼

  • @brandynwilkinson5579
    @brandynwilkinson5579 Год назад +124

    This was legit. Off the cuff coverage of a rare & unique moment in car culture. No fancy editing or narrated specs/ facts, just the pure sense of awe & adrenaline shared with the rest of around the world to appreciate.

  • @thaphreak
    @thaphreak Год назад +1527

    OMG, I can legit FEEL the energy. Amazing footage guys, mad respect.

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto Год назад +10

      I can feel my brain cells disappearing 🤣

    • @davrocket5304
      @davrocket5304 Год назад +1

      in America they call that "ricer" when you try to craft your own part but in Japan is just wow, each car speaks about the owner, it has a story not just buy and put it like in america just to show up.

    • @gr8_ambition
      @gr8_ambition Год назад +1

      💯

    • @chozen_juan
      @chozen_juan Год назад

      Everyone just standing around breathing exhaust smoke..

    • @Crook.
      @Crook. 2 месяца назад

      @@LarryChenPhoto what bro

  • @jimmycammarano
    @jimmycammarano Год назад +44

    One of the best videos with Larry ever for the fact that the rest of the team capture him losing his mind getting these shots in a way not seen in many videos. Larry is the Real Deal. You can't fake such excitement

  • @AbandonedRaven
    @AbandonedRaven Год назад +451

    I really love car culture when it’s handled like this. I like how Larry Chen brought out how respectful everyone was and when the police said to move to a more friendly location they did. In the US I doubt that would happen and we would do those weird burnout “shows” in a 4-way intersection on top of it. I just love how diverse the car cultures are in Japan. I mean this doesn’t even show the other huge meets that include itasha, bosozoku, or giant events dedicated to one specific car (for instance a GTR or something random like a Suzuki Cappucino).

    • @negativeindustrial
      @negativeindustrial Год назад +6

      It used to be like that here, too.

    • @brentives4688
      @brentives4688 Год назад +14

      Watch 1320 Video if you want to see American street racing culture. They're still careful and generally respectful of others. Takeover culture is its own cesspool.

    • @dethtour
      @dethtour Год назад

      @@brentives4688 1320 isn't careful or respectful. They just grab anyone footage they can get their hands on and post it regardless of how wreckless it is and street racing isn't something you should be promoting either. People get killed daily doing that stuff and it's usually bystanders

    • @MV-ri7zu
      @MV-ri7zu Год назад +2

      @@dethtour street racing is ok when done right, which they also do in japan

  • @thepilot64
    @thepilot64 Год назад +15

    People in Japan, are so clean, quiet, respectful ... All the picture are very clean and perfect ! This is a perfect video !

  • @NeonPablo76
    @NeonPablo76 Год назад +1047

    Dear Hagerty, thanks for colaborating with the "real" gearheads like Cammisa, Catcpole and then Larry chen... I think you need make a special Audi videos with Brian Scotto next time

    • @Corwinwill
      @Corwinwill Год назад +13

      Man called a Diablo a gallardo. Real gear heads for real lol

    • @rylestknuckles
      @rylestknuckles Год назад +20

      @@Corwinwill That was the video guy, not Larry

    • @NeonPablo76
      @NeonPablo76 Год назад +8

      @@Corwinwill Sir, you need to see Larry chen content about Saleen S7, he knows his stuff 🙏

    • @cmccormack91
      @cmccormack91 Год назад

      @yooooooooo yeah I want an s7 video

    • @NeonPablo76
      @NeonPablo76 Год назад +1

      @@cmccormack91 Larry already make that, and the owners is amazing, find that in his channel

  • @collinwiedel
    @collinwiedel Год назад +12

    Japanese car culture is crazy. I haven’t been in person so I’m not I can’t speak for what it actually is, but it FEELS like everyone respects each other. And not just that but everyone puts in EFFORT. Nothing is riced or clapped out. Everything that’s at these meets and shows are truly worthy of being shown.

  • @alfredotovar8984
    @alfredotovar8984 Год назад +519

    In the first 10 seconds of this video, I already knew it was gonna be extra special, thank you Larry and the whole team involved for making these videos happen! Let’s goooo!!!

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto Год назад +4

      Thanks for watching!

    • @jackmehoff9909
      @jackmehoff9909 Год назад +3

      Only thing missing was all the hot chicks like in the movie

    • @gusgtawd8247
      @gusgtawd8247 Год назад

      Thanks Larry. Amazing Video😮 My respects for your Work!!

    • @aandreilegaspii
      @aandreilegaspii Год назад

      In the first 10 seconds I see a familiar car, and its randy's ferrari ! of @illiminate.. he has a youtube channel too, doing vlogs ! go check it guys, as a long time supporter of randy, hes so cool on fire !! 🔥🔥🙌🏻

  • @thomasgurchiek3301
    @thomasgurchiek3301 Год назад +20

    The sound of the Ferrari at 11:00 is my absolute favorite all day any day. Just straight goosebumps anytime I hear that scream.
    I still have some of the import/street racer magazines from the late 90's early 2000's. A couple of them have articles and stories covering the Japanese underground car scene. Truly amazing. Glad it looks like it hasnt changed for decades. Mad respect.

  • @davekizerian
    @davekizerian Год назад +165

    Love watching somebody like Larry get super excited about a car meet! He could be very jaded but was genuinely excited

    • @MC4D.
      @MC4D. Год назад

      It's funny you say that cause I see Joey Lee as the very jaded/opposite of Larry Chen lol

  • @fcorivers
    @fcorivers Год назад +18

    What Larry does is special, the way he captures the moments, like, I could own the best cameras and never capture the experience like he does.

  • @timotheus343
    @timotheus343 Год назад +133

    I'm honored to be Alive watching Larry Chen in his prime, every time he stops it's pure gold!

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto Год назад +8

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @mickylawless1941
      @mickylawless1941 Год назад +4

      ​@@LarryChenPhoto great job. Hagerty and Donut Media are my go to shows for anything automotive. Thank you!

    • @Cartier2Shiesty
      @Cartier2Shiesty Год назад

      bro capitalized alive

  • @bryantlugo2101
    @bryantlugo2101 Год назад +12

    Absolutely love this video, I felt so much for Larry. Been following this guy since school and am so grateful for his taste and perspective because he was the first automotive journalist/photographer that covered the stuff I like, rather than what's new and hot rods. I'm from rural Maine so the taste is basically all trucks.

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto Год назад

      This means so much to me, thank you 😋

  • @therealfaintinggoat
    @therealfaintinggoat Год назад +46

    I remember emailing Larry many years ago to let him know how much of a fan I was of his work with Speedhunters and he actually replied back! It was great to see him become a personality with the Hoonigan guys, then go solo and now his partnership with Hagerty. Larry’s talent and unbridled enthusiasm for car culture is second to none. Videos like this are one of the many reasons I insure my E30 through you. Thank you Hagerty for hiring top talent! Keep car culture alive and please keep sending Larry on more missions.

  • @seatho3182
    @seatho3182 Год назад +46

    I love Japan. Such amazing people and culture. Thanks for bringing us all such amazing content Larry.

  • @griffins750
    @griffins750 Год назад +9

    4:34 Albo’s S2000 looking CLEAN!

  • @ShortRibRambo
    @ShortRibRambo Год назад +13

    To see Larry Chen light up like that when he's witnessed car culture all over the world only shows how special Japanese car culture is to him and to so many of us. Loved this video.

  • @punkindrublic001
    @punkindrublic001 Год назад +24

    Amazing collab with Larry Chen and Hagerty. You guys have been killing it with the content! The energy and love for the culture radiates in this video. Need more of this!

  • @RAKUN6
    @RAKUN6 3 месяца назад +1

    This dude was never unhappy in his life, what a energy.

  • @Minecraft-gw1jv
    @Minecraft-gw1jv Год назад +16

    I LOVE Japan! Nothing but Love and Respect for your People and Culture!!🙏❤️🙏

  • @UguisuAnko12
    @UguisuAnko12 Год назад +8

    Late comment but to witness this culture in Japan makes me really brought into tears genuinely!! Literally no words to describe this one but the only I could say right now is this is the most raw, diverse, genuine and connected car scene I've ever seen!! Just bunch of genuine car enthusiasts out there gathering occasionally and sharing this one same goal which is the love for our cars!!!! This really brought an inspiration to me!!! It makes my inner child awaken and fuels my flame of passion towards these machines even more!!! Thank you for sharing your true passion and connectivity with this scene and hopefully we could be able to preserve this and pass it to the future generations!!

  • @ApexHunter5150
    @ApexHunter5150 Год назад +8

    Larry, I think I speak for everybody. Never stop capturing these moments. Keep doing this. We love you and are all so thankful that we get to see these moments captured through your creative eye.

  • @HooniganG4m3R
    @HooniganG4m3R Год назад +17

    From 11:00 - 11:11 it gave me goosebumps and literaly made me weak in the knees at the same time . What an amazing machine.
    L.E. I got to drive a F8 Spider , it's amazing.

  • @donaldmokgale3123
    @donaldmokgale3123 Год назад +6

    This partnership with Larry is the best thing for this channel

  • @latinballa88
    @latinballa88 Год назад +5

    Loved seeing Albo’s S2K and Dustin’s R34 make a cameo 🙌

  • @mikevaughn21
    @mikevaughn21 Год назад +3

    I gotta say my man the way Japan is with the car culture is beautiful everyone is together with their own unique build and I can't do nothing but respect that to the fullest. I love it no burnouts, uncontrollable drift crashes, dumb high end revs, or no extra showing out like that car meet is the most peaceful meet I've ever seen. Dude I'm happy you took those photos because they look live and legit I love the way these cars look my goodness.

  • @tamatikaa
    @tamatikaa Год назад +6

    12:30 : Mad Mike Whiddett just casually hanging out with Robbie Nishida, and checking out Toyko's lowrider scene 😄

  • @henryrothman1982
    @henryrothman1982 Год назад +8

    This is one of the coolest videos I think I’ve ever seen. Tokyo Auto Salon is now on my bucket list.

  • @devinbrowning5044
    @devinbrowning5044 Год назад +5

    Thank you for keeping car culture around , you guys are amazing Hagerty

  • @bassboosted9708
    @bassboosted9708 4 месяца назад +4

    I want to go to Japan

  • @-hawtzauce-1108
    @-hawtzauce-1108 Год назад +2

    That dumped baby blue amg mercy is ganggang gangsta af

  • @GuardianSpeed
    @GuardianSpeed Год назад +7

    1:42 that Diablo GTR is gorgeous, I wish I could go to one of these car meets irl

  • @minkz387
    @minkz387 28 дней назад

    This remains my fav japan car meet vlog on youtube, killed it as always Larry!

  • @siglinde_raw199
    @siglinde_raw199 Год назад +3

    Yellow rx7 and purple-ish nsx nailed it

  • @sv443
    @sv443 Год назад +1

    4:20 "Get the Gallardo" makes me question everything

  • @GetBehindtheWheel
    @GetBehindtheWheel Год назад +7

    EPIC VIDEO! Thank you Larry and team for capturing the events!

  • @Grey_Ghost_GX
    @Grey_Ghost_GX Год назад +1

    Truly a "Last night was a movie" moments

  • @Sideways_Singh
    @Sideways_Singh Год назад +39

    Japan is super cool. Paradise for car lovers, the Japanese truly understand driving cars on twisty roads and have a real passion for cars. God bless the Japanese, some of the best most fun cars in the world come outta there, and they make the most fun to drive car on public roads that u can buy right now, the Miata.

  • @BicandFriendsPodcast
    @BicandFriendsPodcast Год назад +1

    THIS IS ONE OF OF GREATEST VIDEOS EVER THIS IS WATCHING A MOVIE SET NO LIE

  • @asjadmemoon
    @asjadmemoon Год назад +5

    2:40 thats Kyza on the left, never knew dude was this big.

  • @ToraxXxBS
    @ToraxXxBS Год назад +2

    09:10 .. this E34 Touring is perfect! Omg... 😍

  • @leonong6280
    @leonong6280 Год назад +8

    Really enjoyed this more real approach to the culture and the behind the scenes madness!

  • @solomedia8914
    @solomedia8914 5 месяцев назад +2

    Dope video bro, I like the shoots the whole car culture in Japan is amazing. Keep doing what you doing Japan! One Love ❤️💛💚

  • @jesseDM240
    @jesseDM240 Год назад +7

    Meanwhile in America, they have these “takeovers” reving straight pipe cars at 2am in residential areas waking up my baby up.
    Japan is an amazing place. My family lives there a month out of the year. I encourage many enthusiasts to visit.
    Great video Larry!

  • @nielsreiziger4850
    @nielsreiziger4850 Год назад +1

    Seeing Larry just OD'ing on car culture makes me hyped, amazing energy.

  • @TARS..
    @TARS.. Год назад +6

    I love the inclusion of the people in the shots, really highlights the people factor of car meets.

  • @alixhowe8028
    @alixhowe8028 4 месяца назад +1

    had a smile on my face the whole time!! Great picsss

  • @Resist_Oppression
    @Resist_Oppression Год назад +5

    This was epic to see meets like this again. The energy was felt through thr screen, from the pictures to the cars. Hagerty, you've got a formula no one else has now. Utilize it. 👍🏿

  • @Hidalgochrsxm
    @Hidalgochrsxm Год назад +1

    I’m convinced the Hagerty/Larry collabs are the greatest automotive culture videos of our time

  • @vcall6121
    @vcall6121 Год назад +3

    In Japan those skylines are so common but those Diablo’s and murci’s were next level and to see them all “hacked up” was epic I love the passion they all have and they actually drive their cars even If it is a Lamborghini Diablo GTR !

  • @cagusvonson178
    @cagusvonson178 Год назад +1

    that jumpping car is really crazy

  • @kurtwheller6295
    @kurtwheller6295 Год назад +5

    Absolutely amazing. Love your passionate explanations Larry! ❤

  • @hunterplummer1024
    @hunterplummer1024 Год назад +2

    Is that Randy in the Ferrari first clip? That’s dope lol

  • @deeolusanya9325
    @deeolusanya9325 Год назад +6

    This is what real car meet looks like American young people.
    Not cars crashing into each other an doing doughnuts in an intersection 🫤👀🙄
    Class, style, no-drama.😎

    • @Random_Banshee
      @Random_Banshee Год назад

      Even the most stanced cars in this meet were still able to drive on their own 4 wheels, outrageous! All but unheard of in this decade

  • @rikosway
    @rikosway Год назад +1

    Great description of owners who gathered

  • @mc1738
    @mc1738 Год назад +3

    This was epic, Larry. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @dstarkel21
    @dstarkel21 Год назад +2

    Y’all need to keep making videos with Larry and cammisa. Love when these guys do the videos thank you! So good!

  • @Hoonagen
    @Hoonagen Год назад +5

    11:28 this shot right here is so damn real. It’s Hollywood worthy, if that makes any sense. I could feel this shot.

    • @420CaptainSlow
      @420CaptainSlow Год назад +2

      For real! That sound was insane. The photo at 9:26 is pretty damn impressive too, looked at it for a while because the framing and balance is so nice

    • @crazywilly85
      @crazywilly85 Год назад +1

      @@420CaptainSlow Did the same with the GTR in the shadow at 9:06, awesome shot.

  • @leokafig5354
    @leokafig5354 Год назад +1

    LOL Kyza just standing there casually at 2:40

  • @nobass_stub1394
    @nobass_stub1394 Год назад +3

    it's been a depressing week at work... then along comes LC. I couldnt stop smiling through the whole Vlog....... & my wife just doesn't get it Thanks LC :)

  • @4den63
    @4den63 Год назад +1

    I love random car meets

  • @Sonic3rdgen10R
    @Sonic3rdgen10R Год назад +3

    What a cool scene and a great video. So much respect for Japanese car culture ❤

  • @bmunte4646
    @bmunte4646 3 месяца назад +1

    Every picture is fantastic ...

  • @pahul9449
    @pahul9449 Год назад +6

    I love how the car culture i Japan totally accepts heavily modding exotics. Like Randy’s liberty walk Ferrari is insanely cool

  • @cWalkerTHPS
    @cWalkerTHPS Год назад +1

    HOLY! I've been waiting for this!

  • @Samuel-xs2yv
    @Samuel-xs2yv Год назад +4

    Damn, the photography is beautiful. You're really capturing a subculture in its raw moments, and it's amazing.

  • @nemzrepairs
    @nemzrepairs Год назад +2

    larry this was one of your best moments in life i felt i was there just by watching

  • @geraldoggg7628
    @geraldoggg7628 Год назад +5

    Deu para relembrar os momentos no Japão,tem os encontros de carros em estacionamentos, e tem os locais de Drift aí e mais carros de competição japoneses, parabéns pelas imagens.

  • @Flopsaurus
    @Flopsaurus Год назад +1

    I've never seen Larry so excited. Looked like a dream!

  • @23gt17
    @23gt17 Год назад +11

    Holy sh*t. I was there at that meet - or at least the first part! Wish I could have met Larry Chen in person - the shots here just show how he's such a genius at photography!

  • @mrjuniior
    @mrjuniior 3 месяца назад

    Farari’s exhaust note is insane 🙌🙌

  • @mikebrown307
    @mikebrown307 8 месяцев назад +4

    How does one get an invite?

    • @Lucianohlegomocs
      @Lucianohlegomocs 4 месяца назад

      Same question

    • @mourn.
      @mourn. 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Lucianohlegomocs I’d wager a good car gets you verified

    • @Lucianohlegomocs
      @Lucianohlegomocs 3 месяца назад

      @@mourn. yeah. I wanna go to spectate and take photos but probably wont get the chance. Still i’ll try and figure a way. They seem tk have made the meets bigger too so maybe more public. Or they have both underground and public

  • @LisaNaomi24
    @LisaNaomi24 Год назад +1

    I've never seen so much beauty in one video.

  • @jackmehoff9909
    @jackmehoff9909 Год назад +5

    Was DQ and Han there also?

  • @nvmvnsethi
    @nvmvnsethi 3 месяца назад +1

    Man, This feels like a dream

  • @DDMSteveB
    @DDMSteveB Год назад

    I’m glad any time Larry gets to do anything. People cannot hire or pay him enough. He’s so excellent.

  • @thepiratepenguin_
    @thepiratepenguin_ Год назад +1

    This is amazing. The car culture in Japan is so diverse and wonderful.

  • @AndreasLindful
    @AndreasLindful Год назад +3

    0:43 Track name please? :)

  • @baileybrewer1172
    @baileybrewer1172 Год назад +1

    11:06 was such a rad shot

  • @COMMUTER97
    @COMMUTER97 Год назад +2

    Fantastic direction and kudos to the hardworking people who made this possible. Amazing!

  • @l8er
    @l8er Год назад +1

    I freaking love seeing your excitement and enthusiasm Larry. I felt like that too and I’m watching this days into the future and hundreds of miles away

  • @thebilgehan
    @thebilgehan Год назад

    Video clearly conveys "Pure Passion" without the use of words. Energy, photos, people, cars... It's just fantastic!

  • @xacalaca6627
    @xacalaca6627 8 месяцев назад

    FML what a blast, the footage is unbelievable. What amount of cars, craftmanship, passion and money. You can simply feel it !!!!!!!!

  • @TheNatawihardja
    @TheNatawihardja Год назад +2

    This is the most Japan video I've ever seen

  • @j12torts
    @j12torts 2 месяца назад +1

    Its all about showing off craftmanship and mechanical skills while respecting and learning from
    Each other. Japan is the best

  • @gumbootrallynz
    @gumbootrallynz 4 месяца назад

    I really enjoyed the editing on this episode. Esp the fast change photos then videos I was taping along. Great video love your energy Larry

  • @DASHIRS
    @DASHIRS Год назад +1

    And we gonna do it again soon! ❤❤

  • @Ruhaez
    @Ruhaez Год назад

    The blue NSX stole my heart.

  • @DannyBlackFlag
    @DannyBlackFlag Год назад +1

    This has to be one of the best car videos I've ever seen! Love it!

  • @gsantee
    @gsantee Год назад +1

    Larry! we met about a decade ago when you got stranded in a texas airport and found an empty glass there...HAHA! I had to say congrats! You are working harder than ever and the quality shows!!! Just Wow!

  • @cosvwxz.
    @cosvwxz. Год назад +2

    6:05 Vicious! ❤️

  • @CuriousPug12
    @CuriousPug12 Год назад +1

    japan is legit my favorite country ever!

  • @-mako-6018
    @-mako-6018 4 месяца назад +1

    idky but these "tokyo drift in real life" titles are always so funny to me, like the tokyo car scene hasn't been a thing before the movies or smth

  • @arthurgumbochuma9730
    @arthurgumbochuma9730 Год назад

    That ferrari is everything and thar tunnel sound woow

  • @BLAZENYCBLACKOPS
    @BLAZENYCBLACKOPS Год назад

    That Ferrari, my heart melted, the exhaust note is to die for!

  • @carswithaaron
    @carswithaaron Год назад +1

    I would like to take a moment and appreciate what Hagerty and Larry Chen have brought to us for some amazing content! Exposing this side of car culture, I can only hope wish and dream that the car culture in America can become as good & respectful as these events over seas.

  • @Vokr01
    @Vokr01 Год назад +1

    I haven't seen such cool video with car happiness around, for long long time. Thank you and take care!