Events & Matsuri

Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.5 Okuibuki Results: Takahashi Wins Again

Kazumi Takahashi won Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.5 at Gransnow Okuibuki (Shiga) on 6 Sep 2026, beating Soshiro Nakamura in the final. Standings, Rd.6 tickets.

Drift Trip to Japan in November 2026: Every Big Date, Planned

Ebisu Autumn Matsuri, the D1 finale, D1 NEXT, FDJ3 and the JDC final — every confirmed drift date from late October to the end of November 2026, by region.

Nikko Drift Victory 2026 & Kanto All-Star GP: How to Enter and Watch

Both FLUKE dates at Nikko Circuit: Drift Victory Rd.3 on 21 Nov (60-car cap, from ¥19,800) and the Kanto All-Star GP repechage on 10 Nov. Checked 4 Sep 2026.

D1 Lights 2026 Rd.7 & 8 Bihoku Results: Nakagawa and Seto Win

Naotaka Nakagawa won D1 Lights 2026 Rd.7 and Daisuke Seto Rd.8 at Bihoku Highland Circuit (Okayama) on 29–30 Aug 2026. Junichi Asano leads on 133, 41 clear.

Drift Events in Japan in December 2026: Every Date and Winter Rate

Every confirmed drift date in Japan for December 2026 — D1 NEXT at YZ on 13 Dec, year-end days at Meihan and YZ on 29–30 Dec — plus Ebisu's ¥5,500 winter rate.

What Is JDC Drift? Japan Drift Champions Explained (2026)

Japan Drift Champions (JDC) is an 86/BRZ-only, solo-judged series run entirely at Bihoku Highland Circuit, Okayama. Final on 29 Nov 2026, ¥500 to watch.

What Is D1 NEXT? Japan's Regional Drift Series Explained (2026)

D1 NEXT is D1's open-entry regional drift tier: six 2026 series, nine rounds left after 4 Sep, spectating from ¥1,500 — how it differs from D1 Lights and D1GP.

Ebisu Drift Matsuri 2026: Every Date & Entry Deadline

Every 2026 Ebisu Drift Matsuri date, advance application window and fee, plus what to book by when — read off the official pages on 18 Aug 2026.

Drift Events in Japan in October 2026: Every Date and Deadline

Every confirmed October 2026 drift date in Japan: the Formula Drift Japan finale at Okayama 2–4 Oct, D1GP at Autopolis 24–25 Oct, deadlines 16 and 23 Oct.

D1 NEXT West 2026 Rd.1 Bihoku Results: Yoshida Wins the Opener

Michio Yoshida (#8) won D1 NEXT West Series 2026 Rd.1 at Bihoku Highland Circuit (Okayama) on 9 Aug 2026, beating Toshihiro Tanaka; 54 cars, Rd.2 on 6 Dec.

D1 Lights 2026 Ebisu Results: Nakagawa Wins Rd.5, Asano Rd.6

Naotaka Nakagawa won D1 Lights 2026 Rd.5 and Junichi Asano Rd.6 at Ebisu Circuit (Fukushima) on 25–26 July 2026, both in the wet; Asano leads by 52 points.

EDS Explained: How to Enter Ebisu's Drift Series in 2026

Round 2 entry closes Jul 31. What EDS is, which class to pick, what it costs, and the payment step that catches out entrants applying from overseas.

How to Enter a Japanese Drift Track Day as a Foreigner (2026)

Booking methods, fees, insurance and unwritten rules of Japanese drift track days — what ¥10,000–15,000 buys you and how to get past Japanese-only entry forms.

D1 NEXT Niigata 2026 Rd.2 Maze Results: Kazama Wins, Inoue Tops Series

Kazama (風間光輝) won D1 NEXT Niigata Rd.2 at Nihonkai Maze Circuit (Niigata) on 19 Jul 2026, beating Sakaguchi in the final. Inoue tops the 2-round series, 37 pts.

D1 NEXT Niigata 2026 Rd.1 Maze Results: Stuart Inoue Wins the Opener

Stuart Inoue won D1 NEXT Niigata Series 2026 Rd.1 at Nihonkai Maze Circuit (Niigata) on 18 Jul 2026, beating Akito Yoshimura in the final; 50 cars, 25 points.

Ebisu Drift Matsuri: The Complete First-Timer's Guide (2026)

2026 Ebisu Drift Matsuri dates, entry fees, spectator prices and how to enter — verified from the official pages, with the English paperwork explained.

Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.4 SUGO Results: Takahashi Wins, Xia Leads

Kazumi Takahashi won Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.4 at Sportsland SUGO (Miyagi) on 12 Jul 2026, beating Masanori Kohashi in the final. Xia leads by 1 point.

FDJ2 2026 Rd.4 SUGO Results: Tokuyama Wins, Nakamura Leads by 103

Shoei Tokuyama won FDJ2 2026 Rd.4 at Sportsland SUGO (Miyagi) on 11 Jul 2026, beating Riki Nakamura in the final. Nakamura leads the standings by 103 points.

D1GP vs Formula Drift Japan: Which to Watch? (2026)

Three D1GP weekends and two Formula Drift Japan rounds are left in 2026. Dates, venue access without a car, and what tickets really cost — compared.

Winter Drifting in Japan: Cheaper, Emptier, Better (2026)

Ebisu's winter rate cuts a drift day to ¥5,500, tracks are quiet and tyres last longer. What opens, what closes and how to plan a winter drift trip to Japan.

D1 NEXT Hokkaido 2026 Rd.2 Kamui Results: Yamaguchi Wins the Finale

Yamaguchi (山口銀平) won D1 NEXT Hokkaido Rd.2 at Kamui Ski Links (Hokkaido) on 5 Jul 2026, beating Okada in the final. Naka (中翔大) tops the 2-round series, 33 pts.

FDJ3 2026 Rd.3 Ebisu West Results: Oike Wins from 9th, Notsu Leads

Minato Oike won FDJ3 2026 Rd.3 at Ebisu Circuit West Course (Fukushima) on 5 Jul 2026, beating Issa Minakawa in the final. Souta Notsu leads on 186 points.

Formula Drift Japan 2026: Rounds, Venues & How to Watch

Formula Drift Japan's 2026 second half: FDJ, FDJ2 and FDJ3 rounds at Okuibuki and Okayama, a four-way title fight, and how to watch — verified from formulad.jp.

D1 Grand Prix 2026 Tsukuba Results: Yokoi Wins Rd.3 and Rd.4

Masashi Yokoi won both D1 Grand Prix 2026 rounds at Tsukuba Circuit (Ibaraki) on 27–28 June 2026, over Naoki Nakamura and Kojiro Mekuwa; he leads on 79 points.

D1 Grand Prix 2026: A Spectator's Guide for Visitors

Three D1 Grand Prix weekends remain in 2026 — Ebisu, Autopolis and a TBA final. Dates, format and how to plan your first D1 trip, verified from official pages.

FDJ2 2026 Rd.3 Ebisu West Results: Riki Nakamura Wins, Leads by 53

Riki Nakamura won FDJ2 2026 Rd.3 at Ebisu West Course (Fukushima) on 21 Jun 2026, beating Manato Mogi in the final, and leads the standings by 53 points.

D1 NEXT Hokkaido 2026 Rd.1 Chitose Results: Tanifuji Wins the Opener

Tanifuji (谷藤克哉) won D1 NEXT Hokkaido Rd.1 at Shin-Chitose Motorland on 14 June 2026, beating Naka in the final; Hirasawa topped the solo runs on 196.

Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.3 Ebisu Results: Sobagiri Wins, Xia Leads

Koudai Sobagiri won Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.3 at Ebisu West Course (Fukushima) on 14 Jun 2026, beating Jake Jones in the final. Xia leads by 22 points.

D1 Lights 2026 Rd.3 & 4 Meihan Results: Casey Wins Both

Dhnaram Casey won D1 Lights 2026 Rd.3 and Rd.4 at Meihan Sportsland (Nara) on 6–7 June 2026, with the series' first 100.00 solo run. Asano led on 75.

FDJ3 2026 Rd.2 Suzuka Twin Results: Notsu Wins from 16th, Takes Lead

Souta Notsu won FDJ3 2026 Rd.2 at Suzuka Twin Circuit (Mie) on 31 May 2026 from 16th in qualifying, beating Muneo Miyachi. He left leading on 164 points.

D1 NEXT Middle West 2026 Rd.2 YZ Results: Kojima Wins from Seed 16

Kojima (小嶋告明) won D1 NEXT Middle West Rd.2 at YZ Circuit East (Gifu) on 24 May 2026 from the last bracket seed, beating Kawase in the final; 60 entries.

D1 NEXT Central 2026 Rd.2 Mobara Results: Tsuyoshi Nakagawa Wins

Tsuyoshi Nakagawa won D1 NEXT Central 2026 Rd.2 at Mobara Twin Circuit (Chiba) on 24 May 2026, beating Naoki Miyazaki in the final from 8th in qualifying.

FDJ2 2026 Rd.2 Suzuka Twin Results: Nakamura Wins, Leads by 3

Riki Nakamura won FDJ2 2026 Rd.2 at Suzuka Twin Circuit (Mie) on 24 May 2026, beating Jayce in the final and taking the points lead by 3.

Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.2 Suzuka Twin Results: Connor Xia Wins

Connor Xia won Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.2 at Suzuka Twin Circuit (Mie) on 17 May 2026, beating Yukio Fausto in the final. Xia led on 140 points.

D1 Grand Prix 2026 Aichi Results: Yokoi Wins Rd.1, Fujino Rd.2

Masashi Yokoi won D1 Grand Prix 2026 Rd.1 and Hideyuki Fujino Rd.2 at Aichi Sky Expo on 9–10 May 2026; Koudai Sobagiri, twice beaten, led on 42 points.

FDJ3 2026 Rd.1 Fuji Results: Peres Wins Qualifying and the Final

Ricky Peres won FDJ3 2026 Rd.1 at Fuji Speedway Drift Park (Shizuoka) on 29 Apr 2026, topping qualifying on 86 and beating Ryu Funabashi. He led on 106 points.

Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.1 Fuji Results: Naoki Nakamura Wins

Naoki Nakamura won Formula Drift Japan 2026 Rd.1 at Fuji International Speedway on 26 April 2026, beating Wataru Masuyama. He opened the year on 104 points.

FDJ2 2026 Rd.1 Fuji Results: Jayce Wins the Opener from 11th

Jayce won FDJ2 2026 Rd.1 at Fuji International Speedway (Shizuoka) on 25 April 2026, beating Riki Nakamura in the final, and led the standings on 103 points.

D1 Grand Prix 2026 RD.ZERO Fuji Results: Matsuyama Wins Exhibition

Hokuto Matsuyama won D1 Grand Prix RD.ZERO at Fuji Speedway on 19 April 2026; Koudai Sobagiri took the solo runs on 99.40. No championship points.

D1 Lights 2026 Rd.1 & 2 Nikko Results: Shimabukuro and Asano Win

Ryoma Shimabukuro won D1 Lights 2026 Rd.1 and Junichi Asano Rd.2 at Nikko Circuit (Tochigi) on 4–5 April 2026. Asano led on 43, one point clear.

D1 NEXT Middle West 2026 Rd.1 YZ Results: Nomura Wins the Opener

Nomura won D1 NEXT Middle West Series 2026 Rd.1 at YZ Circuit East (Gifu) on 22 March 2026, beating Saito in the final; 58 entries, 25 points.

D1 NEXT Central 2026 Rd.1 Nikko Results: Sena Shirakawa Wins Opener

Sena Shirakawa won D1 NEXT Central Series 2026 Rd.1 at Nikko Circuit (Tochigi) on 14 Mar 2026, beating Ren Asami from 16th in qualifying; 58 entries, 25 pts.