Kaido Racers at Bellezza! | Sandals In Japan (4K)

During my time in Japan, I visited Auto Produce Bellezza a handful of times. I've followed the shop's page on Instagram for several years now, and it remained at the top of my list of sightseeing spots since.
Located in picturesque Ibaraki prefecture, it's not the easiest shop to get to without a car. So I waited until a couple of friends came to town, then we rented a car and drove out there. We were immediately greeted by Mr. Yamaguchi and Hina, who were so kind and showed us all of their cars. Mr. Yamaguchi then insisted that we come to a car meeting in the area that night, which ended up being a super fun cruise around Tokyo. It wasn't easy keeping up with all of the kaido racers in our Toyota Rent-A-Car, but we made it.
This video was taken during my last visit to Bellezza. Mr. Yamaguchi offered to pick me up from a nearby train station, and we spent a couple of hours at the shop getting ready for the subsequent night meeting/touring. It was something out of a movie getting to ridealong with everyone in a handful of different cars. We stopped at the PA and I did my best to talk to everyone with my very little knowledge of Japanese, to which everyone was very understanding and kind.
We ended up staying out too late for me to take the train back home, so I stayed in a nearby hotel before heading back to the shop in the morning. The next day was a bit more relaxed, despite being one of the hottest days of the summer. I had a ton of fun hanging out with everyone and goofing off with my new friends, especially Mr. Kuroda who is one of the beloved shop staff.
It was bittersweet leaving, as this was one of my last weekends in Japan and I knew that I wouldn't get the chance to see everyone again for a while. Before taking me back to the train station, Mr. Yamaguchi made sure that I did not go empty-handed and gave me a bunch of goodies to take home with me to Canada. I am beyond grateful for this to have been one of my last experiences during my stay in Japan. Thank you so much to Mr. Yamaguchi and all of my new friends.
They're very busy, so make sure to message them on Instagram first before stopping by. But, if you ever find yourself in Japan and are looking for some cool car accessories, or you just want to see some great cars, I would highly recommend checking out Auto Produce Bellezza!
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[@CheckpointJapan]

Read the article here: checkpointjapan.com/2024/01/05/bellezza-shop-visit-and-kaido-racer-night-touring/

[@AgentZ7]

Another certified Sandals classic for the ages.

[@perplxxd]

sandals in japan is probably the best series on KZbin rn (yes, im glazing)

[@3rdbasskmd]

毎回sandalsチェックしてます❤

[@SandalsRacing]

One of my favourite places in Japan

[@SandalsRacing]

scratch that, one of my favourite places ever

[@steelcityracer-ol7xk]

The green LAUREL. Iam in LOVE.

[@alexanderturnbull1677]

Such a perfect collection of cars in this video, that black Z is probably my favourite car that’s been covered in a Sandals in Japan video so far 🎉

[@edgarguzman1319]

All the cars were a banger. 💥🚀 heck yeah!

[@benbrown1390]

love this video, makes me feel all cozy with all the fantastic boxy cars in the warm japanese sun!! thanks once again checkpoint!!

[@CheckpointJapan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DylanAckimenko]

Looks like fun

[@hustlegarage5069]

Incredible cars

[@TheSwedishCarGuy]

Love this :D Japan is the best place for sure :D Can't wait until I make my trip there!

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very good! 🎵🚗😎 cars cool

[@bencebalig5434]

Amazing video. I always wondered if you would interested in the Kanjo culture. Would be good to see those kind of videos here too. Greetings from Hungary

[@purpleturdracingdivision3726]

The second episode of the Alex in Japan series on their channel he goes to some Honda shops around Osaka

[@CheckpointJapan]

We love the style and history of Kanjozoku culture but it’s not something we’re plugged in with as much as kaido racers and other subcultures. Like what was said above though, Alex did visit a bunch of the popular kanjo tuning shops in Kansei region when he was in Japan around this time last year, you can see that video here: checkpointjapan.com/2023/02/08/visiting-the-craziest-shops-in-japan-pt-2/

[@bencebalig5434]

@@CheckpointJapan Thanks for your time to reply! Since I'm pretty new to the channel, I saw your style and fell in love with it. I'll watch that video!

[@AnotherMotorist]

awesome footage and those glasses are sick LOL! [xxxxx] those glasses arms adhered to retangle cut tinted lexan?

[@351_racing]

What a cool video! It's amazing, that these guys keep those classics alive qnd use them, instead of just letting them collect dust in the corner of a shop or showroom! Thanks for the wonderful clips, Sandals! 🫶

[@CheckpointJapan]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Amazing as always guys. I’m dying to get over there ❤

[@CheckpointJapan]

You won’t regret it when you do 🎉

[@marcinjedrol]

Finally something to watch for the evening!

[@peat2203]

Love this. Boxy japanese cars are something else 🤩

[@kyushalimit5931]

Wicked! that Black S30 is legendary!

[@willotoole4118]

I love kaido racing alot and it's culture

[@mephisto212]

Hilarious, love the ending. Great music, well done!

[@rishabhgautam9]

I love your video style and narration everything look so amazing and fun, i am all invested now ❤

[@BBaSTheTrooper]

Synthwave on point

[@youravantgarde]

Such a underrated channel.

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It’s ok to be sweaty

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Who came here from watching nightride? 👇✅

[@CAA_phauto]

what's all your cam setup pleeaaaseeee

[@perplxxd]

they mentioned it in their new years QnA video‼️

[@muybruno]

What is the olive green coupe?

[@SandalsRacing]

like at 2:25? Nissan Laurel like C130

[@muybruno]

@@SandalsRacing yes that’s the one. What a car.

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Song at 2:30?

[@Nimbus.]

🌤

[@AfroMyrdal]

If your sausage doesn't get hard at bellezza it won't get hard, permanently. That place is WILD!

[@datnippadaz]

Ok, I don’t ever get like this….but when I saw this thumbnail and clicked on it, I saw your face and instantly hit subscribed. If you were here in Sydney and I saw that face, I’d probably chase you all over the place until you finally give in to me… I like the cars, your style, your face and I’m definitely digging the sounds your playing. Anyway, I never do this but I hope this msg makes your day😁

[@aaronwilliamson5059]

Clean up on aisle: this guy’s pants

[@purpleturdracingdivision3726]

Jesus Christ

[@datnippadaz]

😅