れいめいドリフト。If there was one up to date image that summed up my travels, experiences and my feelings towards Japan, this would top it off. It’s one thing to have such a strong interest in the Japanese culture and the crazy car scene that is surrounded in such a tight, busy city however it is a completely different experience to have it come true after decades of reading, researching and watching media thrown all over the internet, not to forget old VHS’ and DVD’s. Shooting meets, drift, circuit days are still of course an adrenaline pump although one thing I’ve come to realise with my travels to Japan the past 3 years is that the excitement and thrill will always get you when you least expect it. The fact that every time I step off into Japanese soil there are so many things running through my mind every other possible thought that was processing a few minutes ago has completely vanished and that pump doesn’t stop until I board the flight home. That is what gives me the drive, motivation to work because at the end of the day it is all worth it and I have images such as this to showcase to the rest of the world. 12 weeks out~ Casey x

Kanto mornings on the coastline x

JZX 100 at Hellaflush Kansai tucking some deep, wide wheels. To see a full shot of this 100 click here x

Nothing in the world compares to sunrise drifting on the streets of Kanto. Can’t wait to get back x

Fixing the car at the local こんびに to make it back out just before the sunrise. Street life x

The worst possible thing about travelling to Japan or any overseas destination for that matter is having to depart and head home. It has been 9.4 weeks since I left from my journey that went on for around 2 months. When I look back on that, it is pretty crazy the lengths I went to, to be able to afford and do what I actually wanted to. Travelling to Japan a few times before I can safely say my last trip was the best experience yet. I could almost say I was there for just the right amount of time to start realising how things actually flow. There is so much to learn and see apart from that mind-blowingly awesome car culture that lies beneath. Writing this and searching through my archives on a daily basis to update the blog for all of you gives me more and more motivation to save up and plan another spectacular trip early next year. The constant days of reading through the most recent issue of Doriten and planning and scheduling the weeks. The variety of events, meets and shows was just perfect.

There are still a stupid amount of photos to show you all so sit tight and keep refreshing for daily updates. Also I hope you’re looking forward to the Shirtstuckedin 2013 Automotive Calendar as much as I am. Casey x

This Mark II was one of my favourite cars in Kanto x

Over the past year I have been following this particular fellow and his JZX 100 build on Minkara. To see it at Hellaflush Kansai was just another heart stopping moment in my books. x

To be honest I don’t really know what to say about this photo, so just enjoy it x

This week marks the two year anniversary of the birth of Shirtstuckedin. The story behind the origins of this site is a humble one – it all started purely as a platform from which I could share with you the photographs that never made it to publication with my employers. In short, it was a creative outlet where I could showcase the remainder of my work and give an insight into what happens ‘behind the scenes’. As for the name – well, it was a cold night, I was riding and my shirt and jumper were tucked in to keep me warm. Silly? Yep, I totally agree. Since these humble beginnings I have dedicated myself to keeping Shirtstuckedin stocked with quality content. I have travelled both nationally and internationally, taking you guys – my valued followers, along for the ride with me. Having returned home just days ago from a two month trip to Japan, I have prepared a couple of celebratory surprises to say thank you for joining me on this amazing two year ride. Casey x

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