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The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO has been a hot topic among sports car enthusiasts, combining a nostalgic nod to its lineage with performance upgrades aimed at modern driving. We recently visited Japan for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon and while in the country had the pleasure of touring around in the 2024 Z NISMO courtesy of Nissan.We had the car for about a week and easily put over 300 miles on it. Our tour consisted of a variety of environments, from city cruising through Tokyo to putting the car's handling to the test on the Hakone Sky Line pass. With this range of experiences and the duration of our Test Drive we are able to look at this vehicle through the lens of a potential daily drive sports car — particularly for the Japanese market — considering it's priced at a reasonable 9,200,400 JPY or $...

When it comes to mastering the art of drifting, there’s no better guide than someone who has lived and breathed the culture for years. Earlier this month, while in Japan for Tokyo Auto Salon, we had the privilege of joining Kota The Yoda in Chiba for an unforgettable morning dedicated to learning the fundamentals of drifting. With over seven years of self-taught experience under his belt and a reputation that extends beyond Japan, Kota proved to be an exceptional teacher and an inspiring figure in the world of JDM culture.A Passion Fueled by Fun and PerseveranceFor Kota, drifting isn’t just a skill or a sport — it’s a lifestyle. “I drift for fun,” he told us during a conversation. His enthusiasm is evident not just in his words but also in the way he handles his cars, including his Nissan ...