The Japanese car culture once again showing how insane it is. Never hold back. All out. Nothing off limits. And all done right. Spectacular and inspirational
I'm wondering how tf they got FPV explorers!!! I've started seeing them on the second hand market, but I never thought I'd see one make it's way to Japan!!!
@@LowMS3the oldest facelift ones like that are 7 years old now, so I'm not too surprised. I'm honestly more surprised to see good condition previously marked Crown Vics over there, since they tend to get driven into the ground here.
Its cool to see some people in japan love US stuff while there is alot of people here who are obsessed with JDM cars. Really close to 700k subs btw, love to see it!
I get it. How many Chevy Blazers you think are running around Japan. Like none. It is a great way to standout. They really love stuff from America just because it came from there. Cool to see them giving life to car that would be in a junkyard here.
The Nissan Altima cop car is funny. The NYPD used to rock a few decked out as a NYC Taxi that would blend in to traffic. The only way to tell is the actual uniformed cop in the drivers seat and the hidden "reds & twos"
That was a Maxima, not an Altima. I can't think of seeing many undercover - only one in the last 15 years here in Maryland, personally, but I'm sure California is running them somewhere.
The Trans am was basically a premium package to the firebird, adding a bigger and better engine and better interior and trim options, but from a distance its pretty hard to tell.
The huge “screaming chicken” on the hood is a 70s Trans Am hallmark. FYI the go fast goodies on the Trans Am were always available on the cheaper Firebird Formula right up to the end, but it didn’t get the cosmetic stuff like the screaming chicken and the turned aluminum dash panel.
not sure the laws in japan, but in the US its illegal to impersonate an officer, and in fact having "police" on the side of the vehicle is enough to get you pulled over and bothered about it. HOWEVER, the only time that using the cherries and berries is illegal is while you're driving. You're allowed to have lights in your car, and depending on the state they can only be activated in show situations. So long as no one is attempting to actually to impersonate an officer, none of them will bother you.
If it's a car modelled after police from a different country, city or state/province/prefecture, it should be fine. So long as they aren't causing trouble or trying to commit police duties while impersonating a police officer themselves.
If only Alexi knew about the suspension on those Ford crown vics. They got lots of steering angle and a watts link rear suspension and a limited slip diff from the factory. Theyre basically a factory drift car in disguise.
The old Cheverolet Blazer, also known as the 2Door Tahoe, is an SUV that I used to have some years back. The best one to have is the one where the top window in the rear opens vertically. It allows you to drive on with that window(Hatch) open on the beach. Don't ask, but that's what we all used to do back in the day.. Nice vid Nori
Some fun facts!: the Roadrunner has a horn that goes 'meep meep!' like the cartoon bird and the Roadmaster was available with the LT1 V8 out of the Corvette
As someone who was a teen in the late 90s early 2000s, those Hondas in the middle of the video brings back so many memories. I remember when JDM was coming stateside and it was more of an austere look (basically swapping USDM to JDM) and those in the know would look down on what was becoming antiquated. Now twenty years later, Japanese dudes are replicating this look! So cool!
I'm a Chevy Corvair owner (look it up), and there are a few guys on our forums from Japan (who live there as well) and have Corvairs. It's always really cool to see their posts with these cars that must be exceptionally rare in Japan. Parts must cost a fortune to ship too.
I was in Japan in May and I saw 3 Ford Exploreres in one day. Two of them were within a few minutes outside of D's Cafe (different colors) and one was on the way to Daikoku. When I got back to my hotel I saw a Charger hellcat and a Chrysler 300
11:12 The return of the Suichuuka mirrors! You did feature those last time it was on your channel. Ever since then I've been spotting the same style shift knobs at local meets; big fan of them.
That Black 2 door SUV at the start of the video is a Chevrolet Tahoe which is the smaller version of the Chevrolet Suburban, the Blazer is a lot smaller and shares the same platform as the Chevrolet S-10. The OJ Simpson vehicle was a 1993 Ford Bronco.
I’ll never forget seeing my first “viper” equipped car. It was a vw bug and as i walked up to it it yelled at me “this vehicle is protected by viper alarms” “step away from the vehicle” my dad was stoked i was so curious i never heard the viper system 🤣🤣🤣
The car with the Raptor Liner for paint is honestly amusing. At my last job we would undercoat Porsche 911's and 914's with the stuff but I would never have thought about using it for the entire car lmao
When I saw the midnight club sticker I thought it might have been the Sydney circle run version. Been a while since I've seen one... they get up to wangan-like behaviour.😂
1:55 I still see a lot of these older Ford cop cars in LA, along with the newer Ford Explorer and Charger cop cars. Surprised that guy was able to get so much gear in the car too, including the riot shield.
Awesome video again man! As always, thank you for explaining the niche aspects of car culture in Japan. Any chance of an EV conversion video in the pipeline?
12:42 1970 Roadrunner. 383 was the typical engine, that has the optional decal package (obviously reproduced) and they are reflective from the factory; the only decal I've not seen is the 383+4 on the hood. Hood has the optional vacuum-operated 'Air-Grabber' scoop - there's a switch on the lower dash that raises it to dump fresh air into the filter.
Portland State!? My daughter is currently a senior at PSU - Portland State Uni. I would s#%* if I was visiting in Japan, and that Caprice drove by with that Portland State sticker on the back lmao.
Freaking Rhino Liner! Ah, that made me laugh. But it should be a durable paint job! Oo! I enjoy seeing the retro turn of the century tuner builds. Basically, his back-up chime is the equivalent to the old K-Mart Blue Light Special. 14:30 This car was on the last Shibuya Crossing Stream. "He's got the juice!" If you think those fins were nuts, you oughta see an old DeSoto!
I’d love to see a video showing the Hawaii style car scene in Japan. I know there’s a small group of people that do up their Toyota pickups there with the super wide mud tire stance look that we get out here.
Wow the guys driving the decom'd police cars legit cleaned up at the LA Police Auction! You can get old cop cars of all sorts of conditions at their auctions. And then the fact they just straight up imported em over is so awesome. Crazy to see how USDM is like JDM in the states!
I feel like the foreign police vehicles is similar to the hardcore airsoft hobby. Gotta get all the right pieces to really feel the look! Raptor liner on a sprinter is kind of crazy!
The truck segment is wild to me. Like, I live about as far North in the US as you can and I forgot that it is not just regular traffic to see lifted pick-ups like that. Even my Forester XT is lifted.
Dude I love this guy so much and what he does I wanna meet him when I’m in Japan someday :P for sure at an event if I see him I’m gonna jump in the clip and beg to be put in the video :)
Most common Interceptor Sedans (Taurus) and Utilities (2013-2019 Explorer) are usually the 3.7L V6 (non-turbo) which is about 300 or so hp. The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost is the TT engine that makes about 365. But these are usually not as common as the 3.7L on the used market. Nowadays the 2020+ Interceptor Utility (Explorer) models with the EcoBoost engine are advertised as making 400hp with the new 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (TT ofc) and from 2015 onwards, AWD is standard on all Interceptor vehicles. 2013-2014 AWD was optional and can be identified based on VIN (same with the Interceptor Sedan).
It might be an ancient dreamcast game, but its great. It is fun seeing American cars in Japan, especially the muscle cars - must be so funny to see them driving around.
1:54 Shoutout to the guy who imported A GOD DAMN MAXIMA to Japan....
It was LHD too.
'' Exotic ''
@@noriyaro Maxima's are a very normal car here. My local Sherriff has a few for undercover work. 100% imported from somewhere off the west coast
they have big altima energry in japan too
It came pre-crashed and full of orange stickers.
"SOMEONE'S TRYING TO BREAK INTO MY RIDE" - I never laughed so hard at a car before in my life XD
The Japanese car culture once again showing how insane it is. Never hold back. All out. Nothing off limits. And all done right. Spectacular and inspirational
I'm wondering how tf they got FPV explorers!!! I've started seeing them on the second hand market, but I never thought I'd see one make it's way to Japan!!!
@@LowMS3the oldest facelift ones like that are 7 years old now, so I'm not too surprised. I'm honestly more surprised to see good condition previously marked Crown Vics over there, since they tend to get driven into the ground here.
@@aprtur Yeah, me too! I see them a little around here in the south, but they're all BEAT, not clean like this one.
WOOP WOOP THAT'S THE SOUND OF DA POLICE
WOOP WOOP THAT'S THE SOUND OF DA BEAST
YES INDEED
i'm an officer of the law. you're under arrest.
Stick em up!!
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Its cool to see some people in japan love US stuff while there is alot of people here who are obsessed with JDM cars. Really close to 700k subs btw, love to see it!
we always want what we can’t have lmao
I wonder if there are Bobby Hill body pillows on Japan...
I get it. How many Chevy Blazers you think are running around Japan. Like none. It is a great way to standout. They really love stuff from America just because it came from there. Cool to see them giving life to car that would be in a junkyard here.
The Nissan Altima cop car is funny. The NYPD used to rock a few decked out as a NYC Taxi that would blend in to traffic. The only way to tell is the actual uniformed cop in the drivers seat and the hidden "reds & twos"
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@@tinto278 dummy head
They used early 5th gens as nypd traffic cop cars with full livery
Weren't the undercover taxis short wheelbase as well?
Edit: for some reason I assumed the taxis were Crown Vics
That was a Maxima, not an Altima. I can't think of seeing many undercover - only one in the last 15 years here in Maryland, personally, but I'm sure California is running them somewhere.
love that viper speaker alarm lmao
10:52 I love how he has an absolutely insane car, with an even more insane engine bay. But he likes his goofy light stick, that's a real one.. 😅
The Trans am was basically a premium package to the firebird, adding a bigger and better engine and better interior and trim options, but from a distance its pretty hard to tell.
The huge “screaming chicken” on the hood is a 70s Trans Am hallmark. FYI the go fast goodies on the Trans Am were always available on the cheaper Firebird Formula right up to the end, but it didn’t get the cosmetic stuff like the screaming chicken and the turned aluminum dash panel.
The Dreamcast console is easily the rarest thing there.
Still got mine to play Jet Set Radio on it, lmao!
@@jasongrundy1717 wow i'm so jealous you must be having a blast
I have a dreamcast still as well, I don't have any games but I have the little controller screen device
@@jasongrundy1717
🎶like this, like that, like this this, like that🎶
Definitely not
thats the cleanest bedliner paintjob ive seen
not sure the laws in japan, but in the US its illegal to impersonate an officer, and in fact having "police" on the side of the vehicle is enough to get you pulled over and bothered about it. HOWEVER, the only time that using the cherries and berries is illegal is while you're driving. You're allowed to have lights in your car, and depending on the state they can only be activated in show situations. So long as no one is attempting to actually to impersonate an officer, none of them will bother you.
pretty sure theyre gonna have a hard time passing off as a real cop with a La county police car in japan lol
If it's a car modelled after police from a different country, city or state/province/prefecture, it should be fine. So long as they aren't causing trouble or trying to commit police duties while impersonating a police officer themselves.
He has shown a Japanese cop car look a likes an all have parody sign, meaning only references to it being police.
@@makina323 true that, in my country i see alot of sheriff/american cop cars but its legal since everybody knows theyre not real cops lol.
If only Alexi knew about the suspension on those Ford crown vics. They got lots of steering angle and a watts link rear suspension and a limited slip diff from the factory. Theyre basically a factory drift car in disguise.
The old Cheverolet Blazer, also known as the 2Door Tahoe, is an SUV that I used to have some years back. The best one to have is the one where the top window in the rear opens vertically. It allows you to drive on with that window(Hatch) open on the beach. Don't ask, but that's what we all used to do back in the day.. Nice vid Nori
That reverse sound melody, i LOVE it! 11:46
BRB, installing Don Quixote theme in my reverse gear
Some fun facts!: the Roadrunner has a horn that goes 'meep meep!' like the cartoon bird and the Roadmaster was available with the LT1 V8 out of the Corvette
As someone who was a teen in the late 90s early 2000s, those Hondas in the middle of the video brings back so many memories. I remember when JDM was coming stateside and it was more of an austere look (basically swapping USDM to JDM) and those in the know would look down on what was becoming antiquated. Now twenty years later, Japanese dudes are replicating this look! So cool!
Man these guys are on another level. Thanks for sharing Alexi!
People in Japan trying to keep the police cars clean, meanwhile people turn them into drift cars in the US😭
I'm a Chevy Corvair owner (look it up), and there are a few guys on our forums from Japan (who live there as well) and have Corvairs. It's always really cool to see their posts with these cars that must be exceptionally rare in Japan. Parts must cost a fortune to ship too.
I was in Japan in May and I saw 3 Ford Exploreres in one day. Two of them were within a few minutes outside of D's Cafe (different colors) and one was on the way to Daikoku. When I got back to my hotel I saw a Charger hellcat and a Chrysler 300
My mind can't process how a Ford Raptor would navigate through Japan. I guess it would just trample everything.
11:12 The return of the Suichuuka mirrors! You did feature those last time it was on your channel. Ever since then I've been spotting the same style shift knobs at local meets; big fan of them.
I was not expecting a pre-runner with a Terra Crew decal on it that's pretty neat to see them out over there.
Always a good day when Noriyaro uploads
That 70 roadrunner is amazing and the belvedere? drag car next to it too, good lord that c10 too
That Black 2 door SUV at the start of the video is a Chevrolet Tahoe which is the smaller version of the Chevrolet Suburban, the Blazer is a lot smaller and shares the same platform as the Chevrolet S-10. The OJ Simpson vehicle was a 1993 Ford Bronco.
Imagine being a tourist and then your local police department fleet shows up
That car alarm is hilarious
Awesome as always. Right at the end at 18:18 there's a sick E36. The next time you see one can you show it off on camera? Pretty please? : )
I saw that immediately. I guess Alexi isn't into bimmers lol
best car in the video
11:47 it's also played at Tamade Supermarket here in Osaka. 🤣🤣
There is something surreal about seeing an LA County Sheriff Police Crown Vic in Japan, watching from LA.
That "american" Corolla screams early 2000s w/ Blink-182 sticker there
The usdm scene in Japan is absolutely sweet
That Viper alarm sound takes me back! My cousin use to have one on his Civic like in 2000.
Dude frankly I've been waiting for this video for years I never thought I would see a panther platform in Japan
I didn't expect to see someone repping Gum from Jet Set Radio
I’ll never forget seeing my first “viper” equipped car. It was a vw bug and as i walked up to it it yelled at me “this vehicle is protected by viper alarms” “step away from the vehicle” my dad was stoked i was so curious i never heard the viper system 🤣🤣🤣
The car with the Raptor Liner for paint is honestly amusing. At my last job we would undercoat Porsche 911's and 914's with the stuff but I would never have thought about using it for the entire car lmao
Ooooh I would've loved to see a bit more of that e36 at the end next to the pickup
please dont ever change japan lol
When your custom car mods for GTA show up ingame.
When I saw the midnight club sticker I thought it might have been the Sydney circle run version. Been a while since I've seen one... they get up to wangan-like behaviour.😂
I just love the 4 cup holder and xxl donuts table on the police car. 🤣
1:55 I still see a lot of these older Ford cop cars in LA, along with the newer Ford Explorer and Charger cop cars. Surprised that guy was able to get so much gear in the car too, including the riot shield.
Awesome video again man! As always, thank you for explaining the niche aspects of car culture in Japan.
Any chance of an EV conversion video in the pipeline?
I SSSOOO want one of those light up Kei plates for my Mira.
Wonder if theres any Ausaboos over there rollin' around in Falcons & Commodores lol
12:42 1970 Roadrunner. 383 was the typical engine, that has the optional decal package (obviously reproduced) and they are reflective from the factory; the only decal I've not seen is the 383+4 on the hood. Hood has the optional vacuum-operated 'Air-Grabber' scoop - there's a switch on the lower dash that raises it to dump fresh air into the filter.
Portland State!? My daughter is currently a senior at PSU - Portland State Uni. I would s#%* if I was visiting in Japan, and that Caprice drove by with that Portland State sticker on the back lmao.
Freaking Rhino Liner! Ah, that made me laugh. But it should be a durable paint job!
Oo! I enjoy seeing the retro turn of the century tuner builds.
Basically, his back-up chime is the equivalent to the old K-Mart Blue Light Special.
14:30 This car was on the last Shibuya Crossing Stream. "He's got the juice!"
If you think those fins were nuts, you oughta see an old DeSoto!
I’d love to see a video showing the Hawaii style car scene in Japan. I know there’s a small group of people that do up their Toyota pickups there with the super wide mud tire stance look that we get out here.
a car alarm that starts rapping when disturbed... there's nothing cooler than that
Whats the story on the "fuck off" sticker on the seat of the Corolla? I've only ever seen it on the runningfree86 guys car before.
My day just got so much better
The best intos of youtube i reckon, feel like im watching day time tv while dads past out on the couch
i love that civic LOL. exactly captured the early 2000s pimp my ride rice, it's actually impressive
Wow the guys driving the decom'd police cars legit cleaned up at the LA Police Auction! You can get old cop cars of all sorts of conditions at their auctions. And then the fact they just straight up imported em over is so awesome. Crazy to see how USDM is like JDM in the states!
seeing a tacoma and a maxima in a japan american meetup is making me LOSING IT RN🤣
LoL so fun to see the Alarm at 8min, had forgotten about that
The random Blink-182 logo on tht corolla though lol
I've seen one those crown vics last time I was in Japan.. They were dressed up like someone out of Miami vice 😂
Ive always wondered if car guys in Japan think our USDM stuff is as cool to them as JDM stuff is to us. This definitely confirms that.
I love the reversing tone, my 3 year old came running over as he recognises it from a Chiikawa episode.
When at all possible, continue to give us viewers these awesome interior footage!
Just imagine if someone customize a Ford Crown Victoria has a Japanese Taxi?
I work for that department and I’m surprised how they were able to import those Crown Vics
Watch this vid in 360p for that full early 2000’s feeling
I feel like the foreign police vehicles is similar to the hardcore airsoft hobby. Gotta get all the right pieces to really feel the look!
Raptor liner on a sprinter is kind of crazy!
This whole video feels like those "American food" sections in foreign supermarkets
I need that reverse tune so when someone hears it and looks for something cheap, they’ll just see my cheap car backing out lol
Typical Saturday night, hanging out at the Kwik E Mart till the cops bust it up.
I love the variety of your content. That portland state state sticker is from portland state university a university in portland, oregon.
The owner of that Sprinter seems so cool and chill
The truck segment is wild to me. Like, I live about as far North in the US as you can and I forgot that it is not just regular traffic to see lifted pick-ups like that. Even my Forester XT is lifted.
LES GO, ITSA NORIYAROOOOOOOOOO
Dude I love this guy so much and what he does I wanna meet him when I’m in Japan someday :P for sure at an event if I see him I’m gonna jump in the clip and beg to be put in the video :)
OMG I cant imaging trying to drive that raptor around over there.
Would have loved to see that E36 at the end
I like how there are car parks right next to the express way, and you guys can actually use them without cops running you off immediately.
I thought the FBI finally got Alexi 😰
aww, Jet Set Radio. Such fond memories from that game!
4:00 Mmm nice flashy lights xD
When he busted out the pelican, I was expecting something else 😅
i love the little blink 182 sticker on that 86
those ford explorer "interceptors" are twin turbo v6 i believe, pretty damn quick. super cool to see that type of car meet out there. epic.
Most common Interceptor Sedans (Taurus) and Utilities (2013-2019 Explorer) are usually the 3.7L V6 (non-turbo) which is about 300 or so hp. The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost is the TT engine that makes about 365. But these are usually not as common as the 3.7L on the used market. Nowadays the 2020+ Interceptor Utility (Explorer) models with the EcoBoost engine are advertised as making 400hp with the new 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (TT ofc) and from 2015 onwards, AWD is standard on all Interceptor vehicles. 2013-2014 AWD was optional and can be identified based on VIN (same with the Interceptor Sedan).
Wasn't aware of the Viper brand. I thought I was hearing the voice of the You'll Cowards rapper for a moment.
God, Crown Vics in Japan is something I didn't expect happening
The Jet Set Radio itasha Crown is easily my favorite car there, is have chatted with the owner for a really long time lol! Such a great stance!!!
Dreamcast car is the highlight of the video for me. Legit cool.
I never miss an episode of noriyaro 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Still love those old head units, much more interesting to look at ❤
It might be an ancient dreamcast game, but its great. It is fun seeing American cars in Japan, especially the muscle cars - must be so funny to see them driving around.
They see me rollin', they hatin'
That bedliner paintjob. Youll find it lurking around every corner. On a car its awesome. On a truck itd a pain to clean after you mud it all up.
That mazda mini van was so phat hahaha I love it
Nice video. Keep up the good work.
Those 13s up front on the Sprinter are SuperStar SS-01
Its so fascinating to see these dudes and how much of US culture that doesnt include cars that they appreciate.