Japan : Street Life メイハムメディア Street drifting illegal -maiham-media.com

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日本のストリートドリフト。
Every weekend dedicated groups of automotive enthusiasts will gather from midnight until the early hours of the morning to leave rubber on the streets. This is where drifting started, this is grass roots raw street drifting. Getting caught by the local authorities is not an option with fines up to and over 500,000円 ($5,600 USD) and instant loss of your license.
This is just another night of street life.
Film / Edit / Grade : Luke Huxham

[@ten_smudge8514]

In my opinion I think Japan is the coolest country on earth

[@TraxxasBoy520]

It is. A lot more people than New York (I think)

[@budisoemantri2303]

@Maximo Moline haha England is my city

[@uluomu]

I don‘t think so. Might have some very cool aspects, but the work culture and peer pressure is just insane there. Love those street racers though.

[@EnvyOnKbm]

@@budisoemantri2303 lol the usa is my neighborhood

[@Smokie181]

That isn't drifting, that is a pure fucking art.

[@nootyt521]

Drifting is art.

[@mekongman3339]

Jeff W Is it weird my nipples got hard and I get chills watching as thou art flies smoothly across the corner?

[@nagokumassey8984]

Jeff W 😂😂😂 no its not

[@Smokie181]

Nagoku Massey yes...it...is...😠

[@thelegendarykanks3541]

Japanese drifting is way more graceful than american drifting

[@tuchhobal5672]

TheLegendaryKanks Americans can't drift. They only do power slides

[@Mr.timecapsules]

Tuchho Bal you don't know what drifting is do you?

[@niewi3m740]

Japans make drift

[@bennet1295]

But their Drifting all around the World

[@luqmanferry22]

Just a little bit racer from america do for drifting... Remainning all do for Speed battle... It's not different,we only call that "art of racing"

[@Packrus]

u know they are good when the crowd of people dont even flinch

[@tython7253]

2:01

[@yareyaredawa]

It was just one step back ...

[@ShaChiHoko]

Garrett 88 heres the definition... make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise.

[@SirZeck]

Well said.

[@naradhipatiandaru5078]

No, if they're hit, they know they're as good as dead

[@driftshorts]

Drifting in Japan. What more can you ask for? To be there and witness it first hand I guess ..

[@hollowsesh90]

Pretty certain its a jzx100 mark 2, eitherway its a x chassis

[@Mr.timecapsules]

Drift.ro I'd ask for mountain drifting like back then

[@isyma869]

@Maximo Moline in russia every jdm fan knows this car, for me it's like "how are they don't know it?". just a cool fact

[@hjibuloibgiol987]

LMAO, I swear, at 1:17 I thought that they were gunna drift that truck too. I was like, damn that shits gunna tilt over.

[@nawfwesttx_og7134]

If they would of drifted that big ass truck like that then that's how you know you got skill! LOL

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

No, only Russians drift their trucks. And only in the snow.

[@PassioneMotori]

What camera was used? That was great.

[@herobrine2511]

+Passione Motori Mostly it is the lens and the guy behind the camera. This is it what makes movies good.

[@nialltolan8877]

+Passione Motori as KurwaSniper said, for low light environments such as that of a street at night the best option for recording would be a lens that lets in a lot of light. the term for how much light a lens lets in is called aperture and is determined by the F number. The lower the F number the more light the lens allows through. for this video its probably F2.8 or that.

[@jeremykm]

+Niall Tolan probably f1.8. its night time

[@AndreWhite29]

+Passione Motori quando vai a vedere i video Delle ignorantate in Giappone e scorrendo tra i commenti ne trovi uno familiare

[@Oni.media_]

Niall Tolan don't forget about iso

[@iPheezy]

Awesome quality! It's like an actual movie but with real footage and no studio performance with video cutting every half second

[@Rman3196]

That Exhaust Flame pop at 2:28 !!! :D

[@bend.281]

I watched this video ten years ago. Somehow I ended watching it again. Tis is so well edited and captures the scene so beautifully! Still gives me goosebumps!!

[@Neuk__]

I was born in the wrong country.

[@yudapradana6065]

damn. me too

[@nothing-ff6vd]

Me too. sadly

[@_____._..--_]

Neuk Fucking weebs

[@Alex-vz2jz]

@@_____._..--_ ? i don't understand how does that make him a weeb. If he just wanted to be born in japan because the cars are better and drifting at night in the streets of japan sound amazing. Heck i too wish i was in japan. Here in american you can't own an r34 or s15 without papers which takes forever for them to accept it.

[@genesuliguin6591]

Me too

[@OMoneyXL]

When I finally go to Japan I have to find one of these meets!!

[@Mandrag0ras]

+Théo Why? Is it for yakuza only?

[@hksp]

outside daikoku

[@rameshthakur1489]

rusalke Lmfao

[@Mr.timecapsules]

rusalke that's because Tokyo is shit

[@Mr.timecapsules]

Orlando Campbell if you go to Japan, I recommend you go to Gunma where they drift on mountain roads not like these guys, ever seen Initial D? Initial D was based on Gunma mountain racers

[@boomshizzIe]

All those people not even taking a step back when the cars fly by inches away... fuck

[@evanmastermind]

+boomshizzIe They must be those terries.

[@akaDorys]

green car at the end was keeping his combo going haha

[@gihnzo]

Polarcats aaah the good old Underground days

[@yobrethren]

When you tryna clutch this drift event in NFS underground, lol Ahhh, I really want to experience nfs underground 1 for the first time once more

[@Lilmizmayniak]

I grew up in the fast car scene and was always told about the drifting in Japan. I love fast cars and have always wanted to be in one while it was drifting. I can't drive a fast car myself because I'll definitely kill me and everyone in it but I would love it if I met someone who could drive and drift. Looks like I'm gonna have to move to Japan.

[@Jesse_smith679]

Im a musician and i was bought up around the car scene i love drifting oh when your going sideways its like nothing you can imagine

[@Kensoy83]

Check you local area, every state holds a drift event or some sort

[@Lilmizmayniak]

Ken Soy I'm in Australia now and sadly the only thing related to driving here is the V8 super cars.

[@Jesse_smith679]

And Mighty car mods 

[@ashleybontoft8532]

imjustamusician formula drift, archerfield drifts, Queensland raceway has drift nights

[@rayson0101]

Luv it! I like cars, i like filming, and i luv underground stuff. I really luv the way u film the cars, appreciated! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to more from you!

[@jgt8684]

And not a single tofu shop car was found

[@yukit.8421]

とても臨場感がありタイヤスモークのにおいと風を錯覚するほどです。ドライバーたちはまるでリングに上がる格闘家のような精神状態をこの映像から感じることもできます。かっこよくオシャレでさりげなく悪い雰囲気がとても好きです。

[@byDeaLeR16]

Alex Arcoleo - Forest At Night

[@carsandkicks]

Thank you for this camera work

[@JJsAutomotive]

What is the intro tune called? I have been wanting to find out what it is since the first /DRIVE Koenigsegg video.

[@100Denario]

JJ's Automotive song is called forest at night by alex arcoleo

[@mohdjasfitri5188]

This video really inspiring me..the best drifting video ever

[@demonhybrid13]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...

[@x44magnum]

one of the best car videos ive seen on youtube hands down

[@LukeHuxham]

Hey everyone just wanted to say thanks for kind and sensible comments! Expect more footage like this from us this year! We are very busy with client projects but I have a very special personal project I am working on!

[@MrBuddhaspeed]

Awesome well put together video! Subscribed to MaihamMedia channel for sure. keep up the amazing work!

[@wolfcheney84]

Hell I just wanna visit Japan to see the culture and enjoy it. Sure drifting would be nice to see but there is such huge country to explore and love!

[@smokeynope5781]

I love how the music is significantly quieter than the cars. Its there, but it doesn't drown out the *real* music.

[@ironbaby12]

This video on mute (Or low Volume) + The Island Pt 1 by Pendulum = Beast!

[@JoKeRs180sX]

Incredible! Truly incredible! Thanks so much for the upload and keep the videos coming. Some of the shots are amazing. Very nice job! :)

[@eoinocallaghan7704]

The song is....... Alex Arcoleo - Forest At Night

[@juliocesarjaramillo9540]

thanks broo

[@zKroNiikzzGaming]

Have watched this over and over again so many times! Love it, respect from australia

[@TheFoxfy]

That's what you call art :)

[@dodgerpro]

One of the most beautiful video on youtube

[@cxbrv]

The good life

[@IntelligentHorseworldofrandom]

The cool thing is that their country makes those cars. Something to be proud of when driving those cars! Nice job Japan! 🇯🇵

[@maxair14]

Ken Block needs to see this video

[@hirr1]

you're so right ;)

[@misslawless6021]

Revisiting this video feels like home. Hope 2024 treats us all well

[@SK-gm7gr]

くるまですごいです

[@レノンジュリアン]

でしょ

[@marcelmarki]

6 years ild but its such quality wish there where more videos of this kind

[@SmileyLegoGuy]

"Wow look at all this rice" *Sees video is from Japan* "Jk JDM forever bro"

[@williamcarswell2483]

Shut the fuck up please and just watch.

[@tygervoods8358]

SmileyLegoGuy same XD

[@ItsCardo1987]

Got quality? yes sir, video is recorded, edited and presented so great.

[@lee_the_underground_producer]

LOL see i knew they be illegal street racing in Tokyo Alot of fools down here in america dont believe me because im a black african american light skinned when i said after tokyo drift the movie everyone in tokyo has took it to a whole another level STAY FRESH JAPAN YALL ALL A BEAST WHEN IT COMES TO 1SUM IN THE MORNING THE LIFE OF JAPAN LIFE

[@inertiaMS]

Love it mate, i didn't realise this certain spot was still so popular!

[@purplepump5467]

proud to be japanese my brother can drift :/ he said he will teach me when i become 20 im excited 😊😝

[@purplepump5467]

im

[@JDMallianceHonduras]

Luke I found your videos at Vimeo, didnt know you had a KZbin channel! You are one of my inspirations in video filming and editing. I respect your work! Thanks for your great videos!

[@Jo-cb2rd]

let's see if American cars can do this. i think nawwhh

[@DerangedSloth555]

Eric Williamson "drifting as motorsport is a joke" I see no significant difference between the original poster and you.

[@ericwilliamson263]

ClubbySuperCharged sorry, do u watch formula d or d1gp lol? IMO drifting belongs on the streets or on the mountains. not on a sanctioned race track where people compete for the biggest skid. drifting is meant to be free, and to express yourself and have fun. where is the expression in professional drifting? where is the relaxed "just hanging out on fri night" attitude? you can express your sponsors ideals (under great pressure) but where is the personality and originality? pro drifting is almost as boring to watch as nascar. the whole idea of organized drifting to me is stupid and sacrilegious but then again i am a purist.

[@Jo-cb2rd]

well japanese will always do it better than american cars. american cars are too powerful to control the car when it hits a corner and you will spin out.

[@tris592]

I know this an old chain but whatever. It's not the cars that make the difference it's the drivers, Japanese drivers tend to work their way up starting with lower powered cars and mastering car control before they start doing major modifications. Americans on the other hand tend to start with high power and try to master car control later. @Eric Williamson You're literally complaining about the exact thing you're doing. You complain about segregation and hate but call drifting a joke and shit and the Japanese style of modification.

[@legokid55454]

@@ericwilliamson263 lol ok lets look at fd builds how many have v8s almost non. Even the mustangs in there have 2js in em lmao

[@Kensoy83]

Like really like the last shot with the sunrise overview. Nice vid!

[@IhsanMujdeci]

JK The Reaper & Xavier Wulf - Cold Sake

[@tkfrfr7548]

#hollowSquad

[@RottenAce]

I love it! Someones has gotta keep the illegal drifting scene alive! JDM FTW!

[@bence_nagy]

Song name is: Alex Arcoleo - Forest At Night

[@monkey00544]

No worries, I just want to say both Street Life and DRIVE channel one are awesome!!! the music is absolutely suitable for both videos, WELL DONE!! hope to see better production from you guys!!!!

[@teacherJ2]

白のボディに黒いラインの90マークⅡとマイミク(笑) うますぎ。

[@errtime2010]

Nice edit...nice sounds...nice cars...what more do you need! Have fun guys and keep up the good work!

[@Elving_]

Anyone know the name of the song?

[@drowsy444]

Darude-sandstorm

[@Elving_]

Rubberducky43 So original and funny -.-

[@Memorexes72]

Alex Arcoleo - Forest At Night

[@Elving_]

Memorexes72 Thanks alot! =)

[@mizzomentall]

*knows

[@CaptMarceli]

3:12 hahaha someone forgot to turn left :D really nice movie- good job :)

[@Sarowar172]

where are the cops at !!?? sleep?!?

[@JasonCartwright]

Amazingly shot video, nice job Luke. What cameras do you use?

[@wzxutg6786]

I was there with my dad and his friend! Dads car: R32 Friends Car:350z

[@Egor-ej7ww]

Where is it? What city and which part?

[@wzxutg6786]

It was near japan, Thailand. But roads were rocky and dirty, so we had to take the highway.

[@christopherviesca9661]

thailand ? lMAO

[@MrSpinningtardis]

Quick google search...those countries are a 2-3000 mile flight from each other, and a city of Japan doesn't exist in Thailand, or vise-versa.

[@wzxutg6786]

Sorry man, missplaced i believe, the only time that happend was when i was 6

[@FaFa-fz8mm]

welcome to japan

[@cebbyFalbere]

Hello ghost of akina.

[@DeyBLoL]

Купите мне тачку и билет в японию :D

[@bryceexley]

awesome video love the way it way it was shot what kind of camera was used to shoot this?

[@daveschannel49]

Those people watching have balls!!

[@fentonreese6935]

you guys are awsome,one for sankaku ,one for Paul Walker, one for the fast and the furious,pucker up here come The Quik And The Dead...

[@emmanuelguerrero3751]

did anybody see the car at 3:10? lol

[@vedanthhonavarkar_xib_sci.9809]

Crash 😴 😂

[@Unxpekted]

This is such a dope KZbin channel. Thank you for creating this!

[@mouaxiong5558]

ahhaahahaha the car in the end couldnt drift went straight for the wall hahaha

[@Tired_drummer]

brakes locked just so you know

[@Coeb005]

Moua XIONG burst of laugh... HAHAHAHAA

[@mouaxiong5558]

well...maybe all i know is he tried avoiding a collision with the other incoming car and crashed

[@ethownzbh]

love this song its called "the forest" you can find it on sound cloud it was used in the "inside koenigsegg" videos

[@thegreatbezek]

think thats in tokyo?

[@Joeymcbobbersen]

Its in yokohama.

[@KevinBruh]

for some reason, this video seems to be quiet and peaceful. Good vid

[@rodyinjapan]

Guys i'm the drift king of tokyo now :) remember my name ;)

[@wills.junks7]

You got street drifting, you got wangan highway racing and pure Japanese killer machines. What more? A dream place to visit for me in the future

[@neil78b]

Never understood the point of drifting... it doesn't give you an edge up and it destroys your tires...

[@claygreen2024]

+neil Why are you watching this ?

[@neil78b]

Clay Green As with all things in life kid, so that you can see the other side of the story... and then from observation you form a logical and coherent statement, hence my original comment, to convey to others so that they may not make the same mistakes... got it boy?

[@sonumi6272]

That's like asking yourself why you like a certain food. Because of the taste, the texture, the feel, or maybe because you just do. It's the same with drifting. The little details combined together make it so adrenaline rushing and fun, no matter what the cost is. Be respectful about it though. Even if it's not your cup of tea, respect their decisions, opinions, and interests. I personally used to be a street drifter back in the early 2000's when I lived in the Osaka prefecture. I later moved to Toyota for a few years, then moved to America in order to study English and get to know the new culture. What some people may or may not know, some to most drifters have connections with tire companies or used tire salesman. This way they won't have to worry about a full price for sets of tires, and often get them for free or very cheap (:

[@neil78b]

Scrxping Eating is a necessity, lol. Drifting is not. Pointless.

[@MidnightMuzic]

Hopefully I can provide some kind of insight on this. It might not make much sense but think of it in terms of another passion people persue like fashion for example. People wear what suits their needs. If you work in an industrial job it's highly unlikely you'll wear a suit to work. Then there's those who wear certain clothes as a fashion statement. This is mostly what drifting falls under. While yes it might not give you an edge up on a competition that's not the point of it. it's more so a stylistic form of driving. It's not about lap times or crossing a line first.

[@Weser686]

Klimat wylewa się z ekranu 😍

[@Picadillywilly]

Drifting = :D

[@monibstar]

Nice video and i like how u guys blurred multiple number plates at the same time.. How did u guys do tht..??

[@lukazg5929]

That white Afiero at 1:43 was superb, so was that S13 at 2:04

[@gabriellelacerna7439]

i get tingles all over when i see drifting and that tire screeching,music to my ears.

[@Syrus54]

Pretty Decent little video... May I recommend using the KZbin video Stabilizer, though?

[@Penyu-vd6gh]

*****

[@EvokDubstep]

Awesome video coverage. felt like i was in the gallery. Keeep the vids coming. Someone needs to pick up where JDM Insider fell off. :D

[@gamaphobe7]

Great footage and great editing.

[@mzondi1970]

Beautiful. Raw and pure

[@zp1944]

In 2014 Nissan R32 Skylines will be able to be imported, registered and street legal in the US. Emission testing isnt required if your vehicle is over 21 years old, and crash testing isnt required if your vehicle is over 25 years old. So you Skyline lovers out there are in luck. I know im exited about it and ill sure as hell be looking into it.

[@xDANGERxDAVEx]

Song is by Alex Arcoleo it is called "Forest At Night". I have only found his songs on one website and I downloaded every single one of them. Amazing artist. On a side note this is an amazing video. I watch it almost everyday. It makes me want to buy a $100,000 GTR and rip up the streets. Cheers everyone!

[@Nexdex]

They were talking about the Tokyo Drift movie. Although that is incorrect too as it was filmed in Tokyo as well (in addition to LA)

[@LukeHuxham]

Yes I to also noticed that they used the same music that was featured in our video. Our film was released long before their production, I'm sure it was just a coincidence and it doesn't really matter anyway. We love DRIVE.

[@XLR82TheMAX]

I really loved your video. Great post.

[@msahrul13]

Wow...I Love this country. Berbagai budaya dan kaum tetapi tetap harmoni Jom kita jangan bergaduh dan kekalkan keharmonian ini bersama-sama =D

[@DannyTheGuido]

You need a lot more of these videos like this. Please and thank you.

[@Hoglinton]

My uncle has a black toyota chaser and it got imported and its sick love this vid so much new subscriber :D

[@tcarranza82]

First time watching this channel I love ur videos when are u guys uploading another (;

[@victorcitito]

非常に素晴らしい

[@deathstarFMX]

Your english is very good. Such a good point you made "The Japanese police may be considering street drift is very important Japanese subculture." Japan is such an interesting place, I could talk about this kind of thing with someone from Japan all day

[@alifpatria2135]

Never again doubt the existence of real life Tokyo Drift

[@22811944]

Unbelievable they accept and love it in their we could learn alot from them over here to many small minded hatefull people for drifting to grow to the extent it has in japan awesome country and people

[@LukeHuxham]

The car at the end didn't crash, she pulled up just before hitting the barrier. Don't know what other video you seen it in cause no one else was filming at the time.

[@alxforbidden]

When it comes to cars and driving,these guys are like nerds.So precise:)

[@supermario95PT]

Great video and editing.

[@kevinhsu7733]

I played Streets of Rage 2 Soundtrack to this ... I made the right choice =) , love the video

[@monkey00544]

The background music is the same as the series video called inside koenigsegg by drive channel.