We’re back in the land of the rising sun, this time for the autumn
season.
Wonderful colors of foliage are a delight to see!
Definitely Japan’s autumn offering is second only to the cherry
blossoms spectacle in March.
As a gearhead and enthusiast, travelling also gives me another visual
treat – that of cars, diecasts and bicycles.
I’m delighted to be reunited with this VW Golf MK5, the car of our
generous host in Otsu. This hot hatch now sporting Audi alloy rims!
The VW Golf is a popular car in Japan. Truth be told, it is a
consistent ‘Car of the Year’ winner, and this MK7 (shot in Nagoya) is the current title holder.
Love to see this VW Polo GTi again in Kyoto, same car I photograph last
year. Still, ever hot looking after a year of open air, lifted parking!
Wonderful retro scene, the old district of Japan and the Neu-Beetle (photographed in Kyoto).
Now, for the vintage Volkswagen fans, this pristine panel van is uber
cool. Spotted near Biwa Lake (the biggest lake in Japan), this VW T2 rolls on polished Porsche Fuchs alloy wheels.
I’m happy to find this mint in box, 1976 vintage F-series Tomica Porsche 911 in
Kusatsu! A worthwhile diecast hunt, and a very fortunate discovery. As the shop
attendant relayed, that a single person earlier bought a dozen of these vintage
Tomicas. Good thing, this 911 isn't his preference – lucky me!
Kyosho released a limited edition 1-64 scale of the Lamborghini Veneno bundled with
a pocket book behind the special boxed packaging. Have to get one (Circle K in Otsu), and another
for our gearhead host!
Of course I love bicycles and these two caught my fancy. A Volkswagen
folding bike (behind is a Pinarello road bike) …
…and an ultra fat tire commuter bike, both in the city of Kyoto.
The other two wheeled varieties, both spotted in Nagoya, are wonderful curiosities!
This autumn travel is a truly satisfying gearhead experience and also the
trips to historic temples, the city-scapes…but I wouldn't want to bore my
fellow gearheads :) …. should I?
