The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the premier vehicle customizations shows in the world. It also has a reputation for featuring some wild custom builds, many of which with a distinctly Japanese flair. The event happens every year, and damn it, someday I’ll get there. I’ve followed TAS for as long as I can remember. I mean, this event is right up Crankshaft Culture’s alley: Crazy-customized JDM 4WDs and vans? My heart be still.
Until I’m able to attend myself, I watch other outlets’ coverage of this Japanese automotive event.
This year, our friend, Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck + SUV Talk, had ex-pat, Micah Wright, cover the show for his outlet. And, as expected, the vehicles don’t disappoint. From Delica and Hijet, to Jimny and even RAV4—and a whole host of other awesomenesss in between—the rigs of the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon only make me want to visit even more. いつか！
Part 1 is above, part 2 is below. Enjoy!
Andy Lilienthal is an award-winning writer and has written professionally since 1999. He has over 13 years in the automotive aftermarket working at companies including Warn Industries, Bushwacker, and Lund International. Editorial works include writing and photography for off-road print magazines, to new-car reviews online. He’s a photographer with images in multiple magazines, blog sites, and the New York Times.
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