Osaka’s ILLEGAL Street Racing | The Infamous Kanjo Loop Civics (Kanjozoku)

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:14:25 +0000

In this episode, we head to Osaka for a firsthand look at the Kanjo car culture and its roots! The Kanjo scene began in Osaka in the late ’80s and ’90s with the Kanjozoku, street racers who tore up the Hanshin Expressway Loop, also known as the Kanjo Loop, in Honda Civics (EF, EG, EK). These cars weren’t just for show, many were tracked by day and raced the Loop by night. Lightweight, nimble, and built for function, Kanjo Civics were stripped-down, loud, and tuned for tight highway battles. The raw style, stenciled liveries, and underground vibes still influence builds all around the world today.

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