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Daikoku Parking Area in Tokyo is a must-visit for car fans

Daikoku Parking Area in Tokyo is a must-visit for car fans


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TOKYO — I've long been a fan of Japanese cars, particularly modded ones. And even before I had this job, that enthusiasm drove some of my travels. When I was 12, my family had an amazing opportunity to visit Japan for a couple of weeks, and at the top of my list of things to do was to visit the Mazda museum and factory in Hiroshima (and yes, I was already angling for a Miata or RX-7 hopefully as my first car in a few years). Then in college, I had some time and money that let me go to the Tokyo Auto Salon. There are still plenty of things to tick off my Japanese automotive bucket list. And thanks to the generosity of a friend in the area, I've made it to another key destination: Daikoku Parking Area, commonly shorted to Daikoku PA.