Events Calendar

Japan's most famous spontaneous car meet — modified cars gather nightly (especially Fri-Sun from 8PM) at this highway parking area. Bosozoku, VIP, drift, itasha, and kei builds all appear. Accessible only by expressway. Not an organized event — pure grassroots car culture.

Daikoku Parking Area, Bayshore Route

Japan's largest custom car show features a growing kei truck presence. In 2026, Daihatsu exhibited a HiJet dekotora concept and 'Star Climber' off-road build, while Toyota Gazoo Racing displayed overland kei truck concepts.

Makuhari Messe

Kansai's largest custom car show with 200,000+ annual visitors. Major kei car tuning and customization presence — custom kei trucks and vans regularly showcased by tuner shops. Running annually since 1997.

INTEX Osaka

Monthly meet for kei vehicle owners in the DC metro area, alternating between Maryland and Virginia locations. 7-10PM on the third Thursday of each month (January excluded).

Rotating MD/VA venues

Japan's largest classic car show with 300+ cars and 40,000+ visitors. Classic kei vehicles — Subaru 360, Honda N360, early Daihatsu Midgets — are a regular highlight among vintage car shops and restoration specialists.

PACIFICO Yokohama

18th edition of Nagoya's custom car show featuring custom builds from Chubu region tuners, including kei car and kei truck customs. Music, food stalls, and exhibitor displays.

Port Messe Nagoya

Annual gathering organized by the SoCal Kei Club. Kei cars, trucks, vans, JDM vehicles, and motorcycles. Free admission with music and vendor booths.

SoCal Vibes Co.

1,000+ anime-wrapped cars on display at Odaiba. Kei cars are extremely popular itasha platforms due to their affordability — itasha kei trucks and vans are a growing sub-genre. A uniquely Japanese car culture experience you won't find anywhere else.

Aomi NOP Area, Odaiba

Spring cruise through DC to see the cherry blossoms. Pre-meet at Katie's Cars and Coffee in Great Falls, VA at 7AM, cruise rollout at 9:30AM, main car meet at Hains Point with raffle, prizes, and photo shoots.

Hains Point

Beach-side kei truck festival on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Show, swap meet, beach cruising, and seafood. Camping available.

Gulf State Park

One of Japan's most beloved kei truck markets, held at the famous Yoshinogari archaeological site. 144+ vendor stalls with kei trucks as mobile shops. Running for 16 years with nearly 200 editions.

Yoshinogari Historical Park

Japan's premier classic car event at Makuhari Messe — 200+ cars from dealers, collectors, and manufacturers. Classic kei vehicles (Subaru 360, Honda N360, early Midgets) appear regularly. The 'Hen-ai Owner Meeting' section celebrates obsessive single-model collectors.

Makuhari Messe

The longest-running mini truck show in the Southeast, now in its 32nd year. Top 50 trophies, 14 specialty awards, club games, parts vendors, and the Saturday night 'Drag N Cruise' down Maggie Valley's main strip. Kei trucks welcome.

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

The Midwest's largest overlanding and off-road event. 200+ industry brands, vehicle displays, and gear demos. Kei trucks are increasingly popular in the overland community as compact adventure rigs.

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

Since kei trucks can't be registered on CA roads, we take them off-road. Trail rides, hill climbs, and mud runs on private property.

Hungry Valley SVRA

Grand festival for Honda kei car enthusiasts — 200+ S660, Beat, N-ONE, and Today models with demo cars, food trucks, and parts vendors. A pilgrimage for Honda kei fans.

Miyoshimachizukuri Center

Japan's largest recurring kei truck market. ~130 kei trucks line the Trontron shopping street as pop-up vendor stalls, selling local produce, food, and crafts directly from their truck beds. A cultural institution.

Trontron Shopping Street

Dedicated kei car and kei truck meet in Kyushu. Owners gather in a theme park parking lot to show off their builds, swap stories, and enjoy the Asakura countryside. One of the few purely kei-focused events in southern Japan.

Amagimizunobukamura Theme Park

450 pre-1991 vehicles on display with parade runs through Nagano. Classic kei vehicles are a regular category. Held during Golden Week — a concurrent 360cc kei car meet happens nearby at Ario Ueda (May 4-5).

M-Wave Arena

Buy, sell, and trade kei truck parts, accessories, and whole trucks. Vendors from across the South.

Texas Motor Speedway

Japan's curated automotive showcase highlighting the country's best car builders. Custom kei builds have become a regular presence in recent years. Invitation-only exhibitor selection.

Port Messe Nagoya

The original kei truck market (est. 2005) that started the nationwide movement. Vendors sell food, clothing, crafts, and local produce directly from kei truck beds on a pedestrian-only street. Supported by JAMA.

Yoshare Street

Dedicated meet for vintage 360cc kei vehicles — Subaru 360, Honda N360, Suzuki Fronte, and other tiny classics from the original kei era. Held in a shopping mall parking lot alongside a broader JDM/Euro classic meet. Free and family-friendly.

Ario Ueda Shopping Mall

Biennial commercial truck trade show featuring kei truck body manufacturers, specialty vehicle builders, and parts suppliers. See the commercial side of kei trucks — custom flatbeds, refrigerated bodies, dump conversions, and mobile shop builds.

PACIFICO Yokohama

One of the largest import car shows on the East Coast. Features JDM, Euro, and import vehicles including kei cars and trucks. Car show, swap meet, autocross, and manufacturers' midway.

Carlisle Fairgrounds

The premier overlanding expo with 400+ exhibitors and 175+ classes. Kei trucks have a growing presence — Toyota Gazoo Racing showcased an overland Hijet concept at recent shows. Attendees bring kei truck overland builds.

Ft. Tuthill County Park

Annual meetup for Midwest kei truck owners. Potluck lunch, show and shine, parts swap, and a group cruise through Indiana backroads.

Lucas Oil Stadium Parking Lot

The world's only sprint racing series exclusively for kei trucks. Time-trial format with classes by modification level. Some trucks hit 170 km/h. Organized by GT CAR Produce since 2015.

Motorland Suzuka

38th annual outdoor custom car show by MOONEYES at Odaiba — 1,000+ cars and 100+ swap meet stalls. Custom kei trucks and vans are a growing segment. Same organizer as the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show but spring/outdoor format on Tokyo Bay.

Aomi Parking Area, Odaiba

Concours-style car show with 350 cars across dedicated classes including a kei car category. Kei trucks and kei cars judged competitively alongside VIP, minivan, Euro, sportscar, and supercar classes. Great for seeing high-end custom kei builds.

Nadasaki Lakeside Park

Massive Toyota/Lexus mega-meet with 1,500+ cars at Fuji Speedway. Relevant because Daihatsu is a Toyota subsidiary — Daihatsu kei trucks (HiJet, Atrai) and kei cars (Copen, Midget II) have a natural presence among the displays.

Fuji Speedway

Annual gathering of kei truck owners in the Pacific Northwest. Show and shine, swap meet, and group drive through the Columbia River Gorge.

Portland Expo Center

Pacific Northwest edition of the premier overlanding event. Kei truck overland builds increasingly present among attendees and vendors in the PNW's kei-friendly region.

Deschutes County Fairgrounds

Round 2 of the kei truck sprint racing series. Time-trial competition plus beginner trial classes and general driving sessions open to all kei vehicles.

Sportsland Yamanashi

The largest kei truck and mini truck show in the Southeast. Awards, vendor booths, and a kei truck obstacle course.

Atlanta Motor Speedway

The flagship Wekfest event — 500 curated exhibitor cars and 50 vendors showcasing California's JDM and import car culture. Kei cars regularly featured among the builds.

San Jose Convention Center

Off-road rally through Montana backcountry. Kei trucks only. Two days of trail riding, camping, and community.

Gallatin National Forest

Japan's biggest tuned car festival — 2,000+ modified vehicles and 200 supercars at Fuji Speedway on Mountain Day. Custom kei builds increasingly featured among the wild JDM builds. A window into Japan's overall modified car culture.

Fuji Speedway

Vintage car parade through Nagoya streets followed by a display at Moricoro Park — pre-1991 vehicles only. Classic kei vehicles are a natural fit. Combined with a Nagoya food truck festival. Unique parade format rare even in Japan.

Tokugawa Garden to Moricoro Park

Scenic trail run through the Blue Ridge Mountains. All kei trucks and vans welcome. 30-mile route on gravel Forest Service roads.

Pisgah National Forest

Houston's biggest indoor Japanese festival (300,000+ sq ft, 20,000+ attendees). Hot Import Nights partners for a JDM car show with modified builds, itasha, and Japanese automotive culture. 600+ vendors, cosplay, food, concerts.

NRG Center

Round 3 of the kei truck sprint racing series at Spa Nishi-Ura Motor Park. Includes drift practice categories alongside the main time-trial competition.

Spa Nishi-Ura Motor Park

Annual car show for classic Japanese vehicles (2001 and older) on historic Route 66. All Japanese makes welcome including kei trucks and vans. Two-day event in a charming mountain town.

Downtown Williams

America's first and largest Japanese classic car show, now in its 21st year. Free admission on the Long Beach waterfront. Kei trucks and kei cars regularly featured alongside classic Datsuns, Toyotas, and Hondas.

Marina Green Park

25+ year running off-road expo with hundreds of manufacturers showcasing 4x4, UTV, and overlanding gear. Kei trucks increasingly appearing as compact off-road and farm builds.

OC Fair & Event Center

Scenic fall foliage cruise through Vermont and New Hampshire. Open to all kei vehicles — trucks, vans, and cars.

Woodstock Town Green

Autumn edition of Japan's largest itasha (anime car wrap) showcase. 1,000+ decorated vehicles including kei trucks and vans. Cosplay, food vendors, and anime merchandise alongside the car displays.

Aomi Area, Odaiba

East Coast edition of Overland Expo in kei-truck-friendly Virginia. Overlanding workshops, gear displays, and vehicle builds. Natural fit for kei truck adventure rigs.

Infinity Downs Farm

Formerly the Tokyo Motor Show — Japan's largest automotive industry expo. Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Honda all showcase kei vehicle concepts. The 2025 show featured a dedicated kei truck market (軽トラ市) area organized by Suzuki. Expect similar in 2026.

Tokyo Big Sight

Desert trail riding for kei trucks. 50 miles of scenic desert trails through the Sonoran landscape. Campfire dinner under the stars.

Florence Kelvin Highway

The 2026 championship finale. Circuit trial format at Meihan Sports Land where the year's kei truck racing champion is crowned. Best 3 of 4 rounds determine the title.

Meihan Sports Land

Brave the cold and show off your winter-ready kei truck. Hot cocoa, snow driving demos, and 4WD comparisons in a snowy parking lot.

Loon Mountain Resort

34th edition of Japan's largest indoor custom car and motorcycle show, organized by MOONEYES. International builders and vendors. Custom kei trucks and vans are a growing segment. 2026 theme: 'Look, Listen, Vibes and Smile!'

PACIFICO Yokohama