The Japanese Culture of Drift

The Nipponese Culture of muck upIntroductionIn this paper, I will do a topic slightly a motion picture sign D which release on 2005, produced by Andrew Lau (Osmond, 2006). initial D is a cinema based on the Nipponese anime, sign D. It is around a son of tofu seller cognize as Takumi Fujiwara. He is a superior school boy that s personal manner over his fathers employment to deliver the tofu e very morning to the customer. It had been a routine for him to take the same route to deliver their tofu by went through financial support Akina. The story ground is based on Gunma province, in the Kanto region. A very popular place for couch street hie. Even though Initial D is Japanese based story, it was produced by Media Asia Films, Hong Kong company. Moreover, the crews and actors were as nigh(a) as a Chinese themselves. It is quite interesting so the perspective of Chinese people on Japanese roll enculturation. Thus, in this essay, I want to write approximately one o f the famous Japanese market-gardening cognize by the oecumenical that is drift culture.A driving techniqueWhat is drift? The definition of drift from the Merriam-Webster dictionary is the act of driving something a commodious. Conceptually, vagabond is a driving technique when the car oversteers due to loss of traction usually on the potty wheels or some quantify all wheels (Stallwood, 2016). This is done to husbanding such smooth visualize when taking a corner. For example, from the movie of Initial D, Takumi always perform drifting for every corner he passes through on the Mount Akina. Also, in some moving-picture show, Takumi perform the drift action without spill any water supply in his cup. Shows that he already professionals the drift technique. There were umteen arguments about the origin of drift driving technique, that for surely it was popularized by the Japanese. When drifting is done, the counsel of front wheels must be opposite to the trouble of the turn . This is to smash the car some balance by introducing counter-steering to a fault kn witness as opposite lock. This action is quite intuitive as the perpetration of a front tire does non move along with the direction of the turn. Although it takes a lot of times of practice to master it properly, but it is not unenviable to grasp the drift concept. From the film, it is set upn that the drivers can s bowl drive quick in the corner when performed the drifting technique. Due to this, it fuck offs very popular Japanese culture that kn bear by worldwide. To prove it, the third franchise of The tight and the Furious, The Fast and the Furious Tokyo apparent movement feature drift move in every scene of their movie. On professional drift racer eye, a inviolcapable drift technique can be perform when the driver oversteers at an optimum angle while able to maintain a steep speed (Nausbaum, 2013). From that, they able to judge a good style of drifting just from the tires lines o n every corner.The Drift tycoonThe drift driving technique is popularized first in the motoring sport. Kunimitsu Takahashi a motorcycling legend is the one who introduced the drift technique in motorsport (Patrascu, 2009). The technique of drifting gives him legion(predicate) advantages. This technique earned him some(prenominal) championships. not long after that, the driving technique introduces by Kunimitsu Takahashi catch the attention of Keiichi Tsuchiya, cognize as the Drift King or Dorikin in the Japanese dustup (Tom, 2007). He knowledgeable that drifting style will give him several advantages during a race despite the enjoyments of the car oversteers but nonetheless to a lower place control when taking a corner. What do him earned that title beca delectation the use of drifting in non-drifting racing such as in topic championship, Le Mans, and NASCAR (Tom, 2007). Even though he did not win numerous a(prenominal) titles but he did popularize the drifting technique into international level. Thus, he engenders a hit and inspired galore(postnominal) professional drifting drivers till today. Also, several popular magazines and tuning car garage produce a video of his drifting skill. In was an act to shown the considerableness of drift and romp in it despite people can learn from it.From the movie of Initial D, it showed that Takumi began practicing drift on the Mount Akina. Similarly, to Keiichi Tsuchiya, he began to practicing his driver skill on the mountains road. The reason why is the mountain because the road on the mountains has relatively many corners comp ar to normal land and city road. They constructed the road like that because rather of cutting down the mountain, it is better to go nigh that less equal and no harm to nature. Back into the movie, the creator of Initial D make Takumi to resemble Kunimitsu Takahashi, but he to a greater extent a lot to Keiichi Tsuchiya. Not just Takumi practice drift on the mountain, he as comf ortably apply the same car, Trueno AE86.The Significance of AE86 in the filmThe AE86 car has a great influence in Initial D movie. Due to the Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-V AE86 Super lane Version was used by Keiichi Tsuchiya (Tom, 2007). Therefore, the creator of Initial D thinks that AE86 has its own class correspond to opposite race cars out thither. He thinks that it was sublime to featuring AE86 alongside with the anime hero, Takumi Fujiwara. In the movie, Takumi uses his father car AE86 Trueno apex hatchback both for racing and deliver tofu. Also, Itsuki Takeuchi drives an AE85 that he mistakenly though the AE86. To show how big the influence of AE86 in Initial D, in the anime series Shinji Inui the compete head-to-head with Takumi drive the Notchback coupe version of AE86. Since the AE86 was made introduced by Toyota in 1983, the specifications of the car cannot beat the current propagation cars featuring in the movie. The AE86 non-modified car has a 4 cylinder twin cam 1587 cc. It came with 5-speed manual gearbox (Initiald.wikia.com, n.d.). Thus, like the Drift King, in the Initial D movie, Takumis father a formerly experienced racer modified and tuned in the car to his own liking and optimal level. By this, even an old car like AE86 can give a great competition to a newer car. Takumi able to beat Nissan view GT-R driven by Takeshi Nakazato with just the AE86. If the AE86 not modified it is nowhere honest to beat a current generation car. Takumi that seems already a master of driving technique can feel something is different when he drives a non-tuned in the car from a scene when he drives Itsuki AE85. Itsuki car without a doubt is a cheap car that designed not for race. It is also the same case for AE86.Even though a non-race car has a set up if compare to a race car. The significant different is the engine. For AE86 able to catch up a fast car like Mitsubishi Lancer developing IV, it needs to work more than normal load. After it reaches its own limit the engine will die eventually. Takumi car died even before he able to catch up the Mitsubishi drive by Emperor Teams racer. Thus, for the racing event, it is ideal to race using a race car. However, the creator of Initial D wants to stick with the Japanese tradition and honor the AE86 driven by Drift King himself. The creator took a very big step, he embedded a race car engine into the AE86. This is an illegal way of modifications since AE86 is for conventional use not for race. However, to make it fair an AE86 need a great engine. So, then Takumi can fight other racers with his full potential.In Japan, this car was change as Corolla Levin or Sprinter Trueno (Dennis, 2008). Due to its popularity, the AE86 was imported to other countries. For example, in North America, it sold as the Corolla GT-S. The car has also been featuring in many motorsports outside of Japan. The AE86 was entered in the European Touring Car Championship, showroom, rallying and go race. In is no wa y to deny it after people still choose the sr. car to compete a imbibest the modern and more mighty car.Drift not just on circuitsIn Japan, there is individual(a) illegal drift scene. The fabulous driving technique has also attracted many people to try by their own. In Gunma province, in the Kanto region, on Friday darkness it is time to experience firsthand Japans secretive illegal drift scene (Stallwood, 2016). In is also the same region where Initial D movie based on. Usually, the start to gather around the hill side at 2 am. It is the best time for them since there is unlikely interruption from the mankind cars. Like in the film of Initial D, they use the fully operate road as their race track. The outlaw street racers also are known as hashiriya came from many different backgrounds. Some of them are little rich kids that snuck money from their parents to invest in their car. Middle-aged guys also contract in this arena. Even though they are different in many aspects, bu t they have something in common, to get the out or so excitement by performing a drift. Of course, there is still some that find their own limit and challenge the others to race. Like Takeshi came to Gunma to challenge the Ghost of Mount Akina. However, most of the racer does not like to show off who is the best. Even though drift is the most amazing form of motorsport. Japanese is well known for their modesty and humility. For the racers, they believe in kenson skill before swagger. Unlike the drift race scene is shown in the Tokyo Drift movie, the place was a full bunch of people with their modified car. There is no background hip-hop music, models to wave flags. When the race started, there would be a assemblage formed in corners to see the hasyiriya skill. Also, there is might old generation racer to watch how fast the new generation.The HashiriyaIn the end of the film, Takumi headstrong to be add up a racer himself after he caught his girlfriend swindle on him. Also, we know that Takumi father is a former racer. In not just because of he found out about Natsuki but it is also part of Japanese culture. A lot of younger drivers inherit their lamb in drifting and machinery from their fathers. Future drivers have the sense to carry on their family legacy. In not just to honor their family but to make the older generation proud of them. Takumi interest to become a racer not shown obviously but it can be seen from the film he enjoys drifting. Takumi has a very good talent himself as his father blood run away in him. However, he needs to decide whether he want to become a serious racer since he falls in write out with Natsuki. After he knew that Natsuki cheats on him, he already knows what he wants to become next. He called back Ryosuke to confirm that he wants to join his team.The flavour of a racer is different compare to Bosozoku. Bosozoku just a bunch of uplifted school delinquent that want to enjoy their life in a very dangerous way. By driving at v ery high speed on the road, it not just danger their life but also the public people around it. In contract, hasyiriya not a delinquent or yakuza, the drifters are friendly (Stallwood, 2016). They also race during midnight around mountain area to avoid any traffic. In the Initial D, there is a scene where an informant told the three drivers to slow down as there is a car approaching from the front. Drift racers concern about the safety of the others people. It not just because they dont want any trouble, it also because they come there for fun in drifting. Life of racer portrayed in the film need to travel around Japan to compete well know racer before they can become the King. Thus, if Takumi wants to build a family with Natsuki, the life of racer would not be good for both Natsuki and Takumi. Also, in the film showed Takumis father quit his racer life when he unify his wife.ConclusionIn conclusion, the drift culture in Initial D is firstly popularized by Drift King. The influence of Drift King in drift arena brought back AE86 in the Film. In the movie, it shows many times the AE 86 car. Drift have a great future for Japanese youths. While young people around the world drunk on Friday night to have fun. The drift racers have other definition of having fun. Also, the life of racer has many glorious moments but it is not an easy decision.2074 rowingReferencesAgunday, A. (n.d.). Drift Hunter Japans Underground Drifting Scene. Retrieved from indiegogo.com https//www.indiegogo.com/projects/drift-hunter-japan-s-underground-drifting-scene/Dennis, C. K. (2008). Toyota. Wesport Greenwood.MacWilliams, M. W. (2008). Japanese Visual Culture. Taylor and Francis.Nausbaum, D. (2013). undercover work drift at Grand Prix Long brim race looks to gain traction with new fans on the slide. Los Angeles Business Journal, 1.Osmond, A. (2006). Initial D Drift Racer. Sight Sound, 56-57.Stallwood, O. (2016, December 1). An Inside Look at Japans Secret illegitimate Drift Scene. Re trieved from highsnobiety.com http//www.highsnobiety.com/2016/12/01/japan-drift-scene/Annotated bibliographyOsmond, A. (2006). Initial D Drift Racer. Sight Sound, 56-57.This denomination gives me a short synopsis about Initial D. The author also give a little description about the movie say by Andrew Lau. Since it is a Japanese based story, the film is quite disputable when featuring non-Japanese actors and crews. However, the authors able to describe even though it is not made by the Japanese but them director made a very good cinematic that represent Japanese Anime. For the director to work very hard on that, probably the drifting element motivates him. So, that it can appeal Japanese audience. This gives a thought that drift culture in Japanese is well respected and known over the world.Dennis, C. K. (2008). Toyota. Wesport Greenwood.This book written by chamber is about the company of Toyota. Toyota was the maker of AE86. From the book, I help me to learn about the history o f Toyota and their technology. They able to beat the western company cars after with their strategic business plan. So, it is important to learn about the AE86 from the book. The AE86 is less powerful compare to the western car, but it able to compete with the others car in many championships. Also, I learned about Toyota enter the western market and sold many cars in there. It not just cheaper but also high in quality.Nausbaum, D. (2013). Catching drift at Grand Prix Long Beach race looks to gain traction with new fans on the slide. Los Angeles Business Journal, 1.From this article, the author helps me learned about the drift Grand Prix hosted by Toyota. It might be a coincidence that Toyota involves in drift since AE86 so popular in drift arena. Drift race is an extreme motorsport popularized in Japan. To attract more people joining the drift championship, they offer a good lucre for the winner, car show, and concert. In the Grand Prix, the winner will be judged on their speed, angle, and line taken through the course. Drifting firstly was introduced by Kunimitsu Takahashi in motorsport. Thus, to maintain the drifting technique in motorsport arena, many championships are hosted.MacWilliams, M. W. (2008). Japanese Visual Culture. Taylor and Francis.Even though this book does not compose of Initial, it helps me learned about the Japanese culture in Japanese Anime. Initial D movie is based on the Japanese anime. It has many influences from Japanese culture such the obvious one is drift culture. This book gave me an insight how to accept the Japanese culture through their history and place. This book describes how the Japanese culture shaped the narration and values of the anime. Since Initial D movie made directed by Andrew Lau, it is very good idea to find the affinity of that movie with the anime based on the others perspective.