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Minato, Tokyo
Distance: 130km from Touge Town

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ROPPONGI: TOKYO'S SUPERCAR DISTRICT

Roppongi represents Tokyo's international face—cosmopolitan, upscale, and home to some of Japan's most expensive real estate. The district has long attracted foreign residents and visitors, creating a uniquely mixed atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. It's where East meets West, and where serious money is displayed on four wheels.

The car culture in Roppongi skews toward exotics. Lamborghinis, Ferraris, McLarens, and other supercars cruise the main streets, especially on weekend nights. The intersection at Roppongi Crossing becomes an impromptu car show—pull up to the light in something special, and you'll attract attention. This is performance car theater.

Tokyo Drift featured Roppongi as the domain of the wealthy. The villain's crew, with their expensive modified machines, fit the neighborhood's aesthetic perfectly. The film understood Roppongi's role in Tokyo's car culture hierarchy—JDM legends rule Daikoku, but Roppongi belongs to the exotics. Different scenes, different machines, same passion.

The district has evolved dramatically since Tokyo Drift's release. Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown developments transformed the area, adding world-class art museums, luxury hotels, and corporate headquarters. Yet the late-night supercar culture persists, adapting to the changing environment. Money attracts money; fast cars still prowl these streets.

SUPERCAR SPOTTING

For exotic car enthusiasts, Roppongi offers unparalleled spotting opportunities. Friday and Saturday nights are prime time—wealthy owners emerge to cruise, be seen, and occasionally participate in friendly revving competitions at red lights. Bring a camera; rare specifications appear regularly.

The contrast between Roppongi and Daikoku PA is instructive. Daikoku celebrates tuner culture—modified JDM machines built for performance. Roppongi celebrates wealth—factory supercars representing status. Both have their place in Japan's car culture ecosystem. Understanding both provides a complete picture.