Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show brings U.S. builders, like John D'Agostino, over with their cars to share the latest American Trends.

Builders from the U.S. are invited over to showcase the latest American trends at Yokohoma Custom Rod Show.

The famous Yokohama Custom Rod Show roll-in. Invited guests drive into the show offering engine noise and spectacle.

Imagine THIS rumbling around the streets of Tokyo!

Customizing in Japan melds styles. Lace-painted stripes on muscle, usually lacing is seen only on older cars.

Lest you forget we're in Japan... photographing the models isn't as big a thing at Yokohama Rod Custom Show as it is at Tokyo Auto Salon, but there's still a taste.

Open Lest you forget we're in Japan... photographing the models isn't as big a thing at Yokohama Rod Custom Show as it is at Tokyo Auto Salon, but there's still a taste. image in a new window

"Not a Rat Rod" #justincase

Fresh off the shores of Jersey, The Race of Gentlemen travels to Yokohama.

Mixing it up with a Lexus and NSX - with the variety seen at 2015 Yokohama Rod Custom Show it's safe to say that customizing of any sort, regardless of genre, is welcome here.

Open Mixing it up with a Lexus and NSX - with the variety seen at 2015 Yokohama Rod Custom Show it's safe to say that customizing of any sort, regardless of genre, is welcome here. image in a new window

Getting legit vintage garb to match the car is a big deal.

Photo courtesy of Mooneyes Japan.

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Something for Everyone at Mooneyes Japan

December 7, 2015
Story By
Tim Sutton

The 24th Annual Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2015, put on by Mooneyes Japan, brings out the best of customized vehicles from Japan - but also brings over special guest from the U.S. to help share the latest customizing trends. This year's event, held at Pacifico Yokohama, offerend not only vintage nostalgic rides, but custom motorcycle builds, muscle cars, and even a few trucks and "domestics" (read: U.S. imports). Check out the 50+ image gallery above to take a tour.

www.yokohamahotrodcustomshow.com

Something for Everyone at Mooneyes Japan

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