May 21, 2014 · Loop runners, known better as "Kanjo Racers" or "Kanjozoku," gather at an unspecified location and put their skills to the test in all-out madness on these highways.

Sep 3, 2023 · Over those years I had 2 MK2 Supras, an S13 K’s & S14 K’s, R31 GTSX, R32 Type M & an R33 Type M. The R32 was my favorite and the car I had the longest and put the most money into. Now I’m a boring 49 year old.

Over the years, many Kanjozoku car clubs have come and gone. After the huge crackdown on illegal street racing in Osaka almost a decade ago, many left the Kanjo racing scene altogether and clubs disbanded.

Mar 6, 2025 · Real Company didn’t build Masato-san’s Civic, but they are good friends. Nara is just a stone’s throw from Osaka and the legendary Kanjo Loop, where for decades Civics have raced fiercely on the highway, outgunning and outsmarting the police along the way.

Jun 1, 2021 · Handling is much more important than power in these cars. 200 HP can go a long way in a car that weighs 2000-2500 lb. and handles like a race car. As for wheel/tire, anything from 14”-16” I’ve seen. Typically they run TE37’s, Regamasters/SW388’s, and anything in between on a sticky, thick tire; maybe an R888 or RE71R would be preferable.

Dec 30, 2023 · Kanjo has become a symbol of speed, flair, and an undying passion for racing. Let’s get into more detail about the ins and outs of this famous car subculture. The Kanjozoku has its roots in the crowded streets of Osaka, Japan, in the 1980s.

Apr 28, 2014 · For starters, the original Type R-spec Recaro driver side seat has been replaced in favour of a Recaro SPG bucket – a must-have to contain the driver when weaving through traffic during midnight runs on the Kanjo. There’s also a Nardi steering wheel mounted on a snap-off boss to help getting in and out of the heavily bolstered seat, and a ...

Feb 12, 2014 · Osaka Kanjo is a shadow of what it used to be, thanks to major law enforcement crackdowns over the years. Whoever was left was the dedicated few who decided to carry on the tradition and spirit of Osaka Kanjo Racing.

Mar 12, 2024 · Team Racing Forum’s Playboy-sponsored entry, seen here with a kanjo-inspired twist. Ogata-san’s Type R doesn’t just look fast. Its 1.6L DOHC VTEC B16B engine has received upgraded Toda camshafts, a 70mm throttle body, Mugen air intake and a complete 5Zigen exhaust system.

These days the pool of active Kanjo racers is much smaller, and the guys who still run the loop seem to do it for their own personal reasons more than anything. Many old rivalries between old teams have faded away in the spirit of keeping the scene alive.