A Guide to Daikoku PA: Heaven on Earth for Fans of Japanese Car Culture

I’ve been a stalwart fan of Japanese sports cars since I was a teenager. So naturally, one of the first things I did upon arriving in Tokyo in 2009 was to seek out the local car scene. It was easy enough to attend car shows or visit Fuji Speedway for a track day, but living in a city where car ownership is prohibitively expensive meant that it was hard to meet other people who shared my automotive passion. Fortunately, years of wearing that passion on my sleeve finally paid off when <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caylon/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Caylon Neely</a> of <a href="https://www.daveyjapan.com/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Davey Japan</a> let me tag along on a trip to Daikoku PA (Parking Area): hallowed ground and gathering spot for car enthusiasts from throughout the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Read on to learn what it takes to get there, what to do when you arrive, and additional tips for making the most of your experience. <a href="https://medium.com/kokoro-media/a-guide-to-daikoku-pa-heaven-on-earth-for-fans-of-japanese-car-culture-88a07c5e29f5">Learn More</a>