Friday, 7 June 2013
Capris in Japan
Are there any Capris in Japan? Well, if there are I didn't see any. As you might have observed I haven't posted anything for a few weeks as I have been visiting this wonderful country. I don't have any Capris to show you but I saw some other interesting cars & I will show you a few photos.
This was our taxi in Yokohama. Most are the special Toyota taxi model that are common throughout Asia. They are immaculate inside & outside. The seats have white lace cloth on the headrests with self opening rear doors.
Drivers often wear suits, white shirts & ties, gloves & some wear caps. They are very honest & you pay what the meter says & they take small tips reluctantly. A bit different to our country!
This a Tokyo wedding car at the Meiji Shinto Shrine. There were 20 weddings on the Saturday we visited so these guys were kept pretty busy. This photo doesn't show how the roof also opens up allowing the brides with elaborate head gear to enter with ease. The make was the London Taxi Cab so I don't know who makes this type of vehicle. The building in the background is used for blessing cars. So, if you have a new car & want it blessed it is driven in here for
special ceremony.
I saw this car in one of the
smaller rural towns we visited. It appeared reasonably new but had no markings on it so I don't know what make it was. If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.
The small van/box like wagons are really popular throughout Japan and with their small engine size they have reduced registration costs.
I also have some great pictures from the Toyota Museum in Nagoya which I will post soon.
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