Toshi of Alpha Project Imports - Drifter in Japan | Goodest Cast EP.71

Toshi is well known in the drift community for his driving style. Early on, it was his street drifting, and more recently, his aggressive style on track. Despite facing a few very rough years due to a court case in Japan that seemingly took everything from him, Toshi never lost his passion for drifting. This passion became one of the driving forces behind his determination to prove his innocence. After a three-year battle, he was found not guilty and is now back up and running with his export business. He is attacking drifting full force to make up for lost time. We talk about Toshi’s court case, Japanese prison, the Japanese justice system, drifting techniques, street drifting, and, of course, his origin story.
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[@whosleng]

It’s messed up what happened to Toshi. Been following him for a long time, and was wondering why he disappeared for those three years. Glad that he’s back in the drifting scene and bouncing back from the situation!

[@chase14000]

what happened to him?

[@lucasnast5359]

@@chase14000watch the video. He explains it.

[@aftrnoon.ac326]

@@chase14000did you watch the video?

[@chase14000]

@@aftrnoon.ac326 why did you think i asked? tl;dr for anyone else, he was wrongfully arrested and imprisoned for three years due to a drug-related incident involving a former employee. He was accused of being the mastermind behind the operation, a charge that carried a potential sentence of 6-10 years. Despite maintaining his innocence, the Japanese justice system, with its 99% conviction rate, initially found him guilty and sentenced him to three years in prison. After his release on bail, he faced social stigma and difficulties in rebuilding his life and business. However, he remained determined to clear his name and continued to fight his case. Eventually, after three years of legal battles, his conviction was overturned, and he was found not guilty.

[@Dondrifts]

@@chase14000just listen to the damn podcast

[@sunnychayes]

Love how your guest’s stories intersect and overlap. Getting cool individual POVs on events. Great that Toshi clarified the mystery.

[@Goodestcast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kriswyche]

that's an insane story man, Hiro has a screw loose man, that's cool knowing Toshi came up with Hiro, Jesse, and all them.

[@seattimeheroes]

toshi is a good dude and great driving inspiration for anyone getting into "kansai" style driving. thanks for dropping the episode man

[@Goodestcast]

Of course. It’s a wild ride for sure.

[@Dondrifts]

What does kansai means? Besides the wheel company? 😅

[@seattimeheroes]

@@Dondrifts it’s a region in Japan. It’s where this style of drifting with a snappy entry like you see on meihan videos got popular and practiced. It’s like saying “southern style” of anything that originates or is practiced in the south

[@Goodestcast]

@@Dondrifts the wheel company is Kansei pronounced kan-say, which is a different word with different meaning. Kansai is a region of Japan where Meihan Sportsland is and a bunch or legendary drivers.

[@DRIFT_CORE]

I thought innocent until proven guilty was a worldwide thing . Having to provide evidence for your innocence is crazy work

[@Checkd_playmate]

I did a trip to japan years and years ago and got to drive with a young Toshi, absolutely genuine guy. was such a pleasure to hang and send it with him. also Hiro took me for a lap and was the most eye opening experience in drifting Ive ever had. dude is a mad man!

[@Goodestcast]

Hiro is incredible!

[@DRIFT_CORE]

We always forget how easy we have it for real big up toshi

[@ktcyvis]

Week just got better🙏 glad to see Toshi still being himself

[@ChrisN85]

This dude drives violently, love it.

[@SidewaysLoveJP]

Crazy story from Toshi ~ thank you Goodest for this inspiration 💜💜💜

[@Goodestcast]

One of the craziest!

[@jaseindigo]

“one of the biggest stresses you can put on the human brain is being isolated.” “yeah…. fuck…….. koruworks!” 😭

[@Goodestcast]

@@jaseindigo had to break the ice haha

[@speedjibaro4202]

Finally Toshi 🙌🏽 Glad you were able to clear your name, its fkn stressful not knowing whats gonna happen to you. Keep on getting it man 🤙🏽💜💛

[@th3banditx]

glad you drop this.. 🙌

[@SHUTUPANDDRIFT]

Let’s fire up this Tuesday with a goodest cast!

[@Koukiarch]

This one was wild to listen to, thanks Palmer and Toshi

[@Goodestcast]

of course!

[@midnightrun8696]

board sliding the edge of the track with the frame rails of my car (at my first event ever) at the old grange was a formative experience.

[@Goodestcast]

old Grange was a proving ground

[@cuhraw]

fantastic video. Toshi is that dude!!

[@joeym2357]

Toshi had it rough, glad he's back driving

[@Goodestcast]

Solitary is no joke!

[@grip-breaker]

been waiting for this for a while, good shit Palm-dizzle

[@Goodestcast]

Thank you!

[@franckchalut]

duuude this story is wild !! 😲

[@Goodestcast]

It really is!

[@tomae86]

Yessss🎉

[@thehomieguac]

toshi is a legend!!! super cool dude !!! but forreal the justice system is no good sheesh

[@drvehardpap5996]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@ImKindaPanda]

YES

[@loganthunder56]

hell yeah

[@d-listdrift343]

Guilty!….straight to jail! lol man that shit sound’s rough he has a bad ass wife to stick with him that’s awesome I’m glad he is on his feet!

[@Shredzac]

What's the IG of the dude who did the 4th gear manji's on the road?