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Legendary Japanese Garage: MiNe’S – Secrets Behind the Curtain

In this exclusive interview, Mine’s founder Michizo Niikura reflects on the company’s beginnings, its approach to balanced performance, and the philosophy behind some of Japan’s most respected tuned cars.

Lucio Maurizi (Italian in Japan)

GT-R, Interviews, JDM Legends, Special Access

I Broke My Leg at Lamborghini Super Trofeo Fuji, and It Was Worth It

Covering Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia 2026 at Fuji Speedway was already intense: rain, race cars, team media duties, and RPM Generation coverage all at once. Then I slipped on a muddy hill and broke my leg. Somehow, it was still worth it.

Lucio Maurizi (Italian in Japan)

Motorsports, Race Day, Special Access

Concorso d’Eleganza Japan 2026: When the World’s Rarest Cars Took Over a World Heritage Site

Concorso d’Eleganza Japan 2026 at Yakushiji Temple in Nara was my first concours experience, bringing together rare classics, modern supercars, a nighttime parade, cultural performances, and an unforgettable conversation about the Lexus LFA.

Lucio Maurizi (Italian in Japan)

Events, International Car Culture, Special Access