Shinka Through the Lens

January 31, 2025

Shinka - An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit, currently on display at LeMay - America's Car Museum, is a one-of-a-kind exploration of Japan’s automotive heritage that offers visitors unparalleled access to some of the most iconic and important vehicles to come out of Japan. The display features everything from classic models that laid the foundation of the Japanese automotive market, to legends of the ’90s and their modern-day successors, providing Museum guests the opportunity to witness their distinct engineering and aesthetics up close. Here's a few photos from the JDM exhibit that celebrates Japanese car culture.


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