Tokyo street drifting brings the city’s late-night roads to life, creating Fast and Furious–style scenes that attract car fans from around the world. According to sources, a group of cars was filmed drifting together, and the video quickly went viral.
The view was similar to the popular Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift film.
Culture of Street Drifting in Japan
Car fans in Japan have a great passion for street drifting. Drivers usually take hours before taking out on city streets. There are also drivers who possess signature moves of drifting, making their performance distinctive.
Night Streets as the Stage
The streets in Tokyo are desolate and deserted at night, which renders them ideal cruising grounds. Drivers would make selections of corners that are simple to slide. The drift is beautified by the lights of the city, lengthy roads, and darkness.
A lot of spectators view from within a secure distance. Certain sections even get recognized among the street drifting enthusiasts.
The Cars That Steal Attention
Most Tokyo street drifting cars are popular Japanese models. The Nissan Silvia, Toyota AE86, and Mazda RX-7 are some well-liked cars. Their weight is light and strong, and their weight can be handled easily when drifting.
The drivers usually customize their vehicles with large tires, bright lighting, and suspension to ensure the drifts look even cooler.
Drivers and their control of the cars
Tokyo street drifting is not just about going fast. Drivers should use care to control the car. They slide using the steering, brakes, and gas. A perfect drift is very difficult to make. Any little slip can cause the vehicle to spin or even be in an accident, and thus skill is highly valued.
People are amazed and deeply moved by what they see. Some feel emotional admiration, while others are curious and fascinated about how life is in Tokyo, showing wonder and interest.
A Stunning Nighttime Show
Night street drifting is thrilling to watch. Cars move smoothly around the corners, and the tires smoke the air.
The scene is magical with bright headlights and neon city lights. People who are not car lovers are also amazed to see it.
Tokyo Nightlife Via Drifting
Tokyo street drifting provides an exclusive sight of Tokyo during the night. Silent streets are set up for bold motorists. The videos that are uploaded on the internet enable individuals across the globe to experience the excitement of street drifting in Tokyo, yet police caution people against the practice of drifting in the streets under the pretext of keeping safe. This weird nightlife demonstrates the ability and the beauty of the city during the dark times.
Watch the video here:
@dailymail It may be technically illegal in Japan, but street drift gangs are a pretty common sight late at night 🏎️ One man’s footage went viral of exactly that, as a number of cars drifted elegantly around a street corner, bringing the Fast and Furious film Tokyo Drift to life. Despite being illegal on public streets, Japan is home to some of the biggest and most iconic street drifters in the world. #world #cars #race #asia
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