Closing Out Tokyo Car Week With Nowhere To Go

We’re a week on from the madness of Tokyo Car Week, so let’s take a look at the event that capped it all off: Peaches ‘Nowhere To Go’. 

This particular event was actually meant to happen mid-Tokyo Auto Salon weekend, but after some unforeseen kick back, it was moved to the following Monday. I think this actually worked perfectly in their favour, that being said.

Peaches were behind both the 2024 and 2025 Underground Tokyo meetings, however, for this year they were out on their own. Luke Huxham, Akira Rambo and team curated their vision of the perfect Tokyo car meet, celebrating all facets of Japan’s car culture. And when I mean all, I mean it… 

Coined ‘Nowhere To Go’, the unfortunate name comes from the struggle we face trying to host such events in Tokyo. What many don’t see from the outside is the difficulty organisers face in finding venues for any sort of automotive event in the city. Whilst Japan’s capital is regarded as one of the most active car scenes in the world, the reality isn’t always as it seems. But with a few key figures, such as Peaches and Takahashi-san of Underground Tokyo as well as a few others, car life continues to prevail.

Over 120 cars and their owners parked up for the meet that was actually held on a national holiday, covering the entirety of Tokyo City Circuit, a go-kart facility located in the heart of the Odaiba district. You may be wondering why the last minute schedule change to Monday was a good thing, and that’s because this event was the closer for a non-stop, relentless week of car related activities.

Attendance was high, and the atmosphere was far more laid back than other gatherings; a chance to actually step back and enjoy, rather than a mad dash for photos, videos and handshakes. Kaido Racers, time attack weapons, classics, stance cars and supercars all rolled in as the sun dropped. There were some familiar faces, but plenty of new-to-the-scene arrivals as well, including this quadruplet of Civics – a personal favourite from the event. 

As with any Japan event, there was no shortage of Porsches. From the familiar 993 Slant Nose to Riko’s USA-imported 993 RWB, there were plenty of flavours to choose from. On the opposite end of the spectrum, these Dekotora (short for decoration truck) vans, looking like Gundam figurines in centre stage. 

A Peaches signature touch these events is their now-legendary light box. This year they managed to level up, suspending the studio lighting from the ceiling of the venue’s main hall, allowing all cars their chance to have photos taken with perfect lighting. It’s a luxury almost never afforded to most owners or photographers. 

The crowds grew into the hundreds, everyone getting their chance to shoot some of Japan’s most infamous cars under the studio setting. Even Adri’s S2000, driven all the way from Spain, made an appearance. 

Year on year, these events one up themselves in quality, venue and attendance. The event name itself poses a good question, though. Is there really anywhere to go from here? Is it possible to top this? I suppose we’ll have to wait until next year to find out.

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