Who is Japan’s top tuner?
Founder Kazuhiko Smokey Nagata began his career as a mechanic for Toyota as their youngest employee. He then became a tuner and fabricator at Trust/GReddy. As he began using the Trust shop for his own personal projects in 1978, the name Top Secret was born, as a nickname for his discreet work at the Trust facility. Within the sphere of Japanese domestic market vehicle tuning, few names carry as much weight as the legendary Kazuhiko Nagata, also known as Smokey Nagata. Since 2001, Nagata has commanded the spotlight, spearheading advancements in JDM tuning and performance component developments earning him global recognition.
Who is the famous Japanese car customizer?
Akira Nakai. Akira Nakai (Japanese: 中井 啓, Hepburn: Nakai Akira) is a Japanese automotive tuner, founder of Porsche aftermarket tuning company RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF (RWB), who specializes in the design and installation of custom wide-body kits for classic and modern Porsche models. Nakai later started his own company called RAUH Welt BEGRIFF (which means Rough World Concept) and eventually became known for modifying Porsches, giving them oftentimes extreme body alterations.Known for transforming classic Porsches into one-of-a-kind masterpieces with his signature wide-body kits, Nakai San’s company, RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB), is a global sensation. Enthusiasts travel from around the world for the rare chance to have their Porsche customized by him.