Events & Matsuri
Drift matsuri, track days and competitions across Japan — dates, entry fees and how to join or spectate
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Formula Drift Japan 2026: Rounds, Venues & How to WatchFormula 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: 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.