Tokyo Drift in real life: Underground car meet downtown Tokyo

Tokyo Drift in real life: Underground car meet downtown Tokyo | Capturing Car Culture

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Жыл бұрын

People seem to be drawn to Tokyo for many things. For car enthusiasts, it’s definitely for the rich car culture, not just of Japanese cars, but of ones from every corner of the world. In this episode, Larry surrounds himself with quite the unique selection of cars in a not-so-secret secret underground car meet right after Tokyo Auto Salon.
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@MdAli-qf9go Жыл бұрын

The fact even if you own a civic you get 100% respect from a ferrari owner in japan. No one is big or small, everyone is equal. That is why japanese culture is so special

@davrocket5304 Жыл бұрын

in America they call that "ricer" when you try to craft your own part but in Japan is just wow, each car speaks about the owner, it has a story not just buy and put it like in america just to show up.

@casdamman653 Жыл бұрын

not just some owner its car youtuber illiminate

@a1i757 Жыл бұрын

Cause Honda is Japanese?? Nah jk foreal the culture is crazy

@bee3D Жыл бұрын

well the civic owner might be expected to use keigo

@NCRRangerDan Жыл бұрын

Think any car guy even ones with Ferraris can appreciate the amount of work time and money that goes into anything

@thaphreak Жыл бұрын

OMG, I can legit FEEL the energy. Amazing footage guys, mad respect.

@LarryChenPhoto Жыл бұрын

I can feel my brain cells disappearing 🤣

@davrocket5304 Жыл бұрын

@gr8_ambition Жыл бұрын

💯

@chozen_juan Жыл бұрын

Everyone just standing around breathing exhaust smoke..

@ch-yq5yn 10 ай бұрын

No models... meh. Nothing like Toky Drift.

@ZeeBri Жыл бұрын

The mutual respect between the authorities and the enthusiasts is something to be admired

@Lukus04 10 ай бұрын

Because in these circles, no one has anything to prove.

@Lukus04 10 ай бұрын

Now, if people like Larry show this as “how it’s done” and this becomes the norm, the scene will be better for it 👌🏼

@brandynwilkinson5579 Жыл бұрын

This was legit. Off the cuff coverage of a rare & unique moment in car culture. No fancy editing or narrated specs/ facts, just the pure sense of awe & adrenaline shared with the rest of around the world to appreciate.

@AbandonedRaven Жыл бұрын

I really love car culture when it’s handled like this. I like how Larry Chen brought out how respectful everyone was and when the police said to move to a more friendly location they did. In the US I doubt that would happen and we would do those weird burnout “shows” in a 4-way intersection on top of it. I just love how diverse the car cultures are in Japan. I mean this doesn’t even show the other huge meets that include itasha, bosozoku, or giant events dedicated to one specific car (for instance a GTR or something random like a Suzuki Cappucino).

@negativeindustrial Жыл бұрын

It used to be like that here, too.

@brentives4688 Жыл бұрын

Watch 1320 Video if you want to see American street racing culture. They're still careful and generally respectful of others. Takeover culture is its own cesspool.

@dethtour 9 ай бұрын

@@brentives4688 1320 isn't careful or respectful. They just grab anyone footage they can get their hands on and post it regardless of how wreckless it is and street racing isn't something you should be promoting either. People get killed daily doing that stuff and it's usually bystanders

@MV-ri7zu 9 ай бұрын

@@dethtour street racing is ok when done right, which they also do in japan

@NeonPablo76 Жыл бұрын

Dear Hagerty, thanks for colaborating with the "real" gearheads like Cammisa, Catcpole and then Larry chen... I think you need make a special Audi videos with Brian Scotto next time

@Corwinwill Жыл бұрын

Man called a Diablo a gallardo. Real gear heads for real lol

@rylestknuckles Жыл бұрын

@@Corwinwill That was the video guy, not Larry

@NeonPablo76 Жыл бұрын

@@Corwinwill Sir, you need to see Larry chen content about Saleen S7, he knows his stuff 🙏

@cmccormack91 Жыл бұрын

@yooooooooo yeah I want an s7 video

@NeonPablo76 Жыл бұрын

@@cmccormack91 Larry already make that, and the owners is amazing, find that in his channel

@thepilot64 Жыл бұрын

People in Japan, are so clean, quiet, respectful ... All the picture are very clean and perfect ! This is a perfect video !

@jimmycammarano Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos with Larry ever for the fact that the rest of the team capture him losing his mind getting these shots in a way not seen in many videos. Larry is the Real Deal. You can't fake such excitement

@alfredotovar8984 Жыл бұрын

In the first 10 seconds of this video, I already knew it was gonna be extra special, thank you Larry and the whole team involved for making these videos happen! Let’s goooo!!!

@LarryChenPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jackmehoff9909 Жыл бұрын

Only thing missing was all the hot chicks like in the movie

@gusgtawd8247 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry. Amazing Video😮 My respects for your Work!!

@aandreilegaspii 10 ай бұрын

In the first 10 seconds I see a familiar car, and its randy's ferrari ! of @illiminate.. he has a youtube channel too, doing vlogs ! go check it guys, as a long time supporter of randy, hes so cool on fire !! 🔥🔥🙌🏻

@davekizerian Жыл бұрын

Love watching somebody like Larry get super excited about a car meet! He could be very jaded but was genuinely excited

@MC4D. Жыл бұрын

It's funny you say that cause I see Joey Lee as the very jaded/opposite of Larry Chen lol

@collinwiedel 9 ай бұрын

Japanese car culture is crazy. I haven’t been in person so I’m not I can’t speak for what it actually is, but it FEELS like everyone respects each other. And not just that but everyone puts in EFFORT. Nothing is riced or clapped out. Everything that’s at these meets and shows are truly worthy of being shown.

@bryantlugo2101 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this video, I felt so much for Larry. Been following this guy since school and am so grateful for his taste and perspective because he was the first automotive journalist/photographer that covered the stuff I like, rather than what's new and hot rods. I'm from rural Maine so the taste is basically all trucks.

@LarryChenPhoto Жыл бұрын

This means so much to me, thank you 😋

@timotheus343 Жыл бұрын

I'm honored to be Alive watching Larry Chen in his prime, every time he stops it's pure gold!

@LarryChenPhoto Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@mickylawless1941 Жыл бұрын

@@LarryChenPhoto great job. Hagerty and Donut Media are my go to shows for anything automotive. Thank you!

@Cartier2Shiesty 10 ай бұрын

bro capitalized alive

@therealfaintinggoat Жыл бұрын

I remember emailing Larry many years ago to let him know how much of a fan I was of his work with Speedhunters and he actually replied back! It was great to see him become a personality with the Hoonigan guys, then go solo and now his partnership with Hagerty. Larry’s talent and unbridled enthusiasm for car culture is second to none. Videos like this are one of the many reasons I insure my E30 through you. Thank you Hagerty for hiring top talent! Keep car culture alive and please keep sending Larry on more missions.

@fcorivers Жыл бұрын

What Larry does is special, the way he captures the moments, like, I could own the best cameras and never capture the experience like he does.

@UguisuAnko12 Жыл бұрын

Late comment but to witness this culture in Japan makes me really brought into tears genuinely!! Literally no words to describe this one but the only I could say right now is this is the most raw, diverse, genuine and connected car scene I've ever seen!! Just bunch of genuine car enthusiasts out there gathering occasionally and sharing this one same goal which is the love for our cars!!!! This really brought an inspiration to me!!! It makes my inner child awaken and fuels my flame of passion towards these machines even more!!! Thank you for sharing your true passion and connectivity with this scene and hopefully we could be able to preserve this and pass it to the future generations!!

@Louie.Nguyen Жыл бұрын

To see Larry Chen light up like that when he's witnessed car culture all over the world only shows how special Japanese car culture is to him and to so many of us. Loved this video.

@punkindrublic001 Жыл бұрын

Amazing collab with Larry Chen and Hagerty. You guys have been killing it with the content! The energy and love for the culture radiates in this video. Need more of this!

@griffins750 Жыл бұрын

4:34 Albo’s S2000 looking CLEAN!

@devinbrowning5044 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping car culture around , you guys are amazing Hagerty

@zodiac909 Жыл бұрын

Hagerty had been on FIRE lately. Mad respect for all the content.

@MrTransista Жыл бұрын

Larry, I think I speak for everybody. Never stop capturing these moments. Keep doing this. We love you and are all so thankful that we get to see these moments captured through your creative eye.

@FireLysm Сағат бұрын

I just realised USA tries to be Japan, but fails to be respectful. What an absolutely incredible meet! Love it, thank you for sharing!

@RAKUN6 16 күн бұрын

This dude was never unhappy in his life, what a energy.

@mikevaughn21 Жыл бұрын

I gotta say my man the way Japan is with the car culture is beautiful everyone is together with their own unique build and I can't do nothing but respect that to the fullest. I love it no burnouts, uncontrollable drift crashes, dumb high end revs, or no extra showing out like that car meet is the most peaceful meet I've ever seen. Dude I'm happy you took those photos because they look live and legit I love the way these cars look my goodness.

@henryrothman1982 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the coolest videos I think I’ve ever seen. Tokyo Auto Salon is now on my bucket list.

@HooniganG4m3R Жыл бұрын

From 11:00 - 11:11 it gave me goosebumps and literaly made me weak in the knees at the same time . What an amazing machine. L.E. I got to drive a F8 Spider , it's amazing.

@John-sn4hl Жыл бұрын

I love seeing how passionate the photographer is. Excellent job capturing this culture. Thanks!

@seatho3182 Жыл бұрын

I love Japan. Such amazing people and culture. Thanks for bringing us all such amazing content Larry.

@donaldmokgale3123 Жыл бұрын

This partnership with Larry is the best thing for this channel

@Grey_Ghost_GX Жыл бұрын

Truly a "Last night was a movie" moments

@alixhowe8028 Ай бұрын

had a smile on my face the whole time!! Great picsss

@Minecraft-gw1jv Жыл бұрын

I LOVE Japan! Nothing but Love and Respect for your People and Culture!!🙏❤️🙏

@thomasgurchiek3301 Жыл бұрын

The sound of the Ferrari at 11:00 is my absolute favorite all day any day. Just straight goosebumps anytime I hear that scream. I still have some of the import/street racer magazines from the late 90's early 2000's. A couple of them have articles and stories covering the Japanese underground car scene. Truly amazing. Glad it looks like it hasnt changed for decades. Mad respect.

@shashy8796 4 ай бұрын

what was the name of that ferrari can you help me?

@carenthusiastlover453 4 ай бұрын

@@shashy8796 Ferrari 360

@shashy8796 4 ай бұрын

@@carenthusiastlover453 thank you

@carenthusiastlover453 4 ай бұрын

@@shashy8796 welcome

@l8er Жыл бұрын

I freaking love seeing your excitement and enthusiasm Larry. I felt like that too and I’m watching this days into the future and hundreds of miles away

@-hawtzauce-1108 Жыл бұрын

That dumped baby blue amg mercy is ganggang gangsta af

@christravelsbytaco5771 Жыл бұрын

For someone who's been to a lot of big events and to still have such enthusiasm it's really cool to see and shows a genuine appreciation and love for cars.

@mc1738 Жыл бұрын

This was epic, Larry. Thanks for bringing us along.

@thebilgehan 9 ай бұрын

Video clearly conveys "Pure Passion" without the use of words. Energy, photos, people, cars... It's just fantastic!

@DDMSteveB Жыл бұрын

I’m glad any time Larry gets to do anything. People cannot hire or pay him enough. He’s so excellent.

@leonong6280 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this more real approach to the culture and the behind the scenes madness!

@siglinde_raw199 Жыл бұрын

Yellow rx7 and purple-ish nsx nailed it

@dstarkel21 Жыл бұрын

Y’all need to keep making videos with Larry and cammisa. Love when these guys do the videos thank you! So good!

@Hidalgochrsxm Жыл бұрын

I’m convinced the Hagerty/Larry collabs are the greatest automotive culture videos of our time

@Resist_Oppression Жыл бұрын

This was epic to see meets like this again. The energy was felt through thr screen, from the pictures to the cars. Hagerty, you've got a formula no one else has now. Utilize it. 👍🏿

@GuardianSpeed Жыл бұрын

1:42 that Diablo GTR is gorgeous, I wish I could go to one of these car meets irl

@kanggoo57 Жыл бұрын

Thats just a VT.

@BicandFriendsPodcast 10 ай бұрын

THIS IS ONE OF OF GREATEST VIDEOS EVER THIS IS WATCHING A MOVIE SET NO LIE

@CaptureMyDrift Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Mad! I love how excited you were and getting all the car shots possible even when hot and tired. Beautiful cars 😍

@asjadmemoon Жыл бұрын

2:40 thats Kyza on the left, never knew dude was this big.

@latinballa88 Жыл бұрын

Loved seeing Albo’s S2K and Dustin’s R34 make a cameo 🙌

@YusufPetersenCPT Жыл бұрын

theres just so much passion all round here i love it no street shutdowns no super crazyness just pure enthusiasm 9:17 is that Khyzyl?!!

@madfzr Жыл бұрын

Great video. Makes me miss the golden era meets. Pure enthusiasts, no idiots, drama. 👍 100% cool people

@kurtwheller6295 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Love your passionate explanations Larry! ❤

@GetBehindtheWheel Жыл бұрын

EPIC VIDEO! Thank you Larry and team for capturing the events!

@LarryChenPhoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching bud :D

@xacalaca6627 5 ай бұрын

FML what a blast, the footage is unbelievable. What amount of cars, craftmanship, passion and money. You can simply feel it !!!!!!!!

@lhxn5242 Жыл бұрын

Yep I have a new favorite KZfaq video. Thanks Larry & Hagerty, I am now obsessed.

@tamatikaa Жыл бұрын

12:30 : Mad Mike Whiddett just casually hanging out with Robbie Nishida, and checking out Toyko's lowrider scene 😄

@ideaynojodas Жыл бұрын

Man! I love Japan. Culture, people, cars. Everything.

@sameerprashadgond9953 Жыл бұрын

loved the video the, edit, flow and energy all so raw and authentic.. felt like a first hand experience..

@lightofscorpio Жыл бұрын

Larry loves shooting cars, and i love to see people so happy like him enjoying what they're doing. im actually scared for the future, when the car scene might become less about modifying your car and these cars become a rarity. Nice to see Robbie and Mike Whiddett out there too.

@sommelierofstench Жыл бұрын

larry is such a monster. incredible work ethic and surgical precision

@TARS.. Жыл бұрын

I love the inclusion of the people in the shots, really highlights the people factor of car meets.

@Smilesperlap Жыл бұрын

I can feel the energy in that garage, What amazing builds, all one of a kind. Thank you team Hagerty for this awesome video.

@JustinGadue58 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely Love The Passion Larry Chan Has For Cars.. I’d Be Just As Excited..

@vcall6121 Жыл бұрын

In Japan those skylines are so common but those Diablo’s and murci’s were next level and to see them all “hacked up” was epic I love the passion they all have and they actually drive their cars even If it is a Lamborghini Diablo GTR !

@Sonic3rdgen10R Жыл бұрын

What a cool scene and a great video. So much respect for Japanese car culture ❤

@molnarvaleriu3187 Жыл бұрын

Dynamite respect for them e36 guys representing there. Such a great meet. Love the commitment on capturing pics of all those great cars in there 🙏

@DannyBlackFlag Жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best car videos I've ever seen! Love it!

@nobass_stub1394 Жыл бұрын

it's been a depressing week at work... then along comes LC. I couldnt stop smiling through the whole Vlog....... & my wife just doesn't get it Thanks LC :)

@23gt17 Жыл бұрын

Holy sh*t. I was there at that meet - or at least the first part! Wish I could have met Larry Chen in person - the shots here just show how he's such a genius at photography!

@WhatsYourDadSnap Жыл бұрын

This is Legit probably the best car enthusiast video I've ever seen! The car culture in Japan looks amazing!

@nielsreiziger4850 Жыл бұрын

Seeing Larry just OD'ing on car culture makes me hyped, amazing energy.

@Sideways_Singh Жыл бұрын

Japan is super cool. Paradise for car lovers, the Japanese truly understand driving cars on twisty roads and have a real passion for cars. God bless the Japanese, some of the best most fun cars in the world come outta there, and they make the most fun to drive car on public roads that u can buy right now, the Miata.

@Samuel-xs2yv Жыл бұрын

Damn, the photography is beautiful. You're really capturing a subculture in its raw moments, and it's amazing.

@nolimits7076 9 ай бұрын

awesome video larry!! thanks for showing us so much more about the culture over there

@gumbootrallynz Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the editing on this episode. Esp the fast change photos then videos I was taping along. Great video love your energy Larry

@jesseDM240 Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile in America, they have these “takeovers” reving straight pipe cars at 2am in residential areas waking up my baby up. Japan is an amazing place. My family lives there a month out of the year. I encourage many enthusiasts to visit. Great video Larry!

@geraldoggg7628 Жыл бұрын

Deu para relembrar os momentos no Japão,tem os encontros de carros em estacionamentos, e tem os locais de Drift aí e mais carros de competição japoneses, parabéns pelas imagens.

@isaactan4823 2 ай бұрын

I seriously had so much fun watdching this. Thank you for sharing Larry.

@COMMUTER97 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic direction and kudos to the hardworking people who made this possible. Amazing!

@pahul9449 Жыл бұрын

I love how the car culture i Japan totally accepts heavily modding exotics. Like Randy’s liberty walk Ferrari is insanely cool

@deeolusanya9325 Жыл бұрын

This is what real car meet looks like American young people. Not cars crashing into each other an doing doughnuts in an intersection 🫤👀🙄 Class, style, no-drama.😎

@Random_Banshee Жыл бұрын

Even the most stanced cars in this meet were still able to drive on their own 4 wheels, outrageous! All but unheard of in this decade

@thepiratepenguin_ Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. The car culture in Japan is so diverse and wonderful.

@GG-bl2vm Жыл бұрын

This whole series is so amazing. Keep it going Larry Chan and Hagerty.

@GuyFawkesWitChu Жыл бұрын

11:28 this shot right here is so damn real. It’s Hollywood worthy, if that makes any sense. I could feel this shot.

@420CaptainSlow Жыл бұрын

For real! That sound was insane. The photo at 9:26 is pretty damn impressive too, looked at it for a while because the framing and balance is so nice

@crazywilly85 Жыл бұрын

@@420CaptainSlow Did the same with the GTR in the shadow at 9:06, awesome shot.

@bassboosted9708 Ай бұрын

I want to go to Japan

@expeditionjay Жыл бұрын

What an awesome video. I'm so happy to see this captured in high definition for posterity.

@jasonko3440 Жыл бұрын

Such good content, one of the best car enthusiast content out there imo. If Larry is in it, I'm watching.

@Shreyak_mysor3 Жыл бұрын

5:10 - anyone know what music is playing in the background when he’s shooting the E36s?

@mikebrown307 5 ай бұрын

How does one get an invite?

@Lucianohlegomocs Ай бұрын

Same question

@nemzrepairs Жыл бұрын

larry this was one of your best moments in life i felt i was there just by watching

@Flopsaurus 10 ай бұрын

I've never seen Larry so excited. Looked like a dream!

@jackmehoff9909 Жыл бұрын

Was DQ and Han there also?

@hustleraajaa 27 күн бұрын

It's DK !

@jackmehoff9909 27 күн бұрын

@@hustleraajaa drift queen

@joeljijiolassayil3602 Жыл бұрын

dude called a Lamborghini Diablo a Gallardo😭[ 4:20 ]

@GuardianSpeed Жыл бұрын

to be fair, it had a gallardo replica front bumper

@joeljijiolassayil3602 Жыл бұрын

@@GuardianSpeed yea true, I loved the video, I just found this part funny that's all :)

@carswithaaron Жыл бұрын

I would like to take a moment and appreciate what Hagerty and Larry Chen have brought to us for some amazing content! Exposing this side of car culture, I can only hope wish and dream that the car culture in America can become as good & respectful as these events over seas.

@Vokr01 Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen such cool video with car happiness around, for long long time. Thank you and take care!

@mattstakeontheancients7594 Жыл бұрын

This is really dope to see a car meet handles in such a chill and respectful way. Guess it’s just a culture thing about respecting other folks that we don’t have in the states.