# Discover JDM: Japan Car Events — Find meets, shows & car spots

> Comprehensive guide to Japan car events, meets, and JDM culture spots. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomohiko Sakai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-jdm-japan-car-events/id6759288251 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomohiko Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874279269)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 260 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 19 more
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-jdm-japan-car-events/id6759288251/reviews.md

## What is Discover JDM?

Find Japan car events, meets, circuits, and JDM spots in one app, available in 31 languages. Discover JDM helps car enthusiasts visiting Japan plan trips around over 1,600 events and must-visit car culture locations across the country. Event information is collected from multiple Japanese sources, curated, verified, and translated by a native Japanese car enthusiast with over 30 years of driving experience in Japan.

Browse drift events, grip racing, car shows, and notable JDM destinations by keyword, region, or date. New events are added almost daily, and the interactive map and calendar help you discover what is happening nearby and build your itinerary around the experiences you do not want to miss. New Tours and Spots sections connect you with guided car tour experiences from local guides and help you discover must-visit car culture locations. Selected spots have a crowdsourced Activity Report where you can view or contribute information about whether the location is open, crowded, empty or closed.

The interactive map also highlights 37 notable automotive museums, car spotting locations in Tokyo and other regions including Daikoku Parking Area and Tatsumi Parking Area, notable touge spots such as Asahi Pass parking lot, car culture destinations including car-themed cafes such as the Drift King's D-Base and RacingCafe D'z Garage, stores such as Autobacs A-PIT Shinonome, and race circuits and drift pads across Japan.

Each event page includes practical travel-friendly details including event date and time, organizer links, summaries, a 10-day weather forecast, nearby car culture spots, and useful stops like convenience stores and restaurants. Location names are also provided in Japanese so that it is easy to ask for directions from locals. Save favorites, track places you want to visit, and make your Japan car trip easier to plan.

With Discover JDM Pro, you can collect digital Goshuincho stamps, view nearby events and spots using your location, and receive notifications for nearby destinations as well as newly added, updated, or deleted events. A QR code feature allows you to synchronize "I'm going" and saved events from the tsjapantours.com website to the app.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://tsjapantours.com/discoverjdm-app/privacy

## Key features

- Event discovery by keyword, region, or date
- Interactive map and calendar
- Detailed event information
- New Tours and Spots sections
- Crowdsourced Activity Reports
- Save favorites and track places

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discover JDM Pro | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discover JDM Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-jdm-japan-car-events/id6759288251/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super helpful guide

*2026-04-02*

As a car enthusiast even though I have lived in Japan quite a while this is so helpful and informative! If I have some time I can easily check out what’s on around me, or if there are any cool stores or locations near by. I think it’s a must for not just visitors but locals too! Thanks to the dev!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much! It is my mission to help make the incredible car culture in Japan more accessible to both visitors and locals. Please enjoy the app!

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2026-03-25*

A really useful app for discovering events, even if you're just coming to Japan on vacation.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much!
I visit many Japanese car meets/events every month, and I created the app based on what I wanted to know about an event before I visited it. I hope it is useful while you discover JDM!

## Frequently asked questions about Discover JDM

### What kind of car events can I find with Discover JDM?

Discover JDM helps you find a wide range of car events including drift events, grip racing, car shows, and notable JDM destinations across Japan. New events are added almost daily, ensuring you have access to the latest happenings.

### How does Discover JDM help me plan my trip?

The app features an interactive map and calendar to help you discover nearby events and locations, allowing you to build your itinerary. Each event page includes practical travel-friendly details such as dates, times, organizer links, and a 10-day weather forecast.

### What are the 'Tours and Spots' sections in Discover JDM?

The 'Tours and Spots' sections connect you with guided car tour experiences from local guides and help you discover must-visit car culture locations. Some selected spots also feature crowdsourced Activity Reports where users share information about the location's current status.

### What are the benefits of Discover JDM Pro?

Discover JDM Pro offers enhanced features such as collecting digital Goshuincho stamps, viewing nearby events and spots based on your location, and receiving notifications for nearby destinations or event updates. It also includes a QR code feature for synchronizing events with the tsjapantours.com website.

### How much does Discover JDM Pro cost?

Discover JDM Pro is available through a subscription plan priced at $7.99 per year (P1Y). This subscription unlocks additional features for an enhanced experience.

### Is Discover JDM available on multiple devices?

Yes, Discover JDM is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users. The app is designed to provide a seamless experience across these platforms.

### How often is Discover JDM updated?

The app was last updated on July 20, 2026, with version 3.0.0. New events are added almost daily, indicating a very active content update schedule to keep the information fresh and relevant for users.

### What is the age rating for Discover JDM?

Discover JDM has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience. This rating suggests that the content is generally appropriate for most users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-07-26

- Map page bug fixed.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-07-20

- Added Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Portuguese Brazilian, Spanish (Latin America), and Turkish language support.
- Added Tours section to find car tour experiences provided by local tour guides.
- Added Spots section to browse must-visit car culture locations, each with a detailed spot page. Activity Report feature is available for certain spots.
- Activity Reports available as a Widget. Create a new Widget in the home screen and specify a location to quickly see activity reports at your favorite spots.
- Fixed Calendar page multi-day event display bug and other bugs.
- Fixed missing translations.
- Major refactoring of backend to improve performance and support future new features.

### 2.9.0 — 2026-06-15

Added Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian language support.

### 2.8.0 — 2026-06-10

Added Afrikaans, Romanian, Slovakian, and Slovenian language support.

### 2.7.1 — 2026-06-07

- Fixed bug with event images not displaying properly in some cases.
- Fixed display bug with iPad landscape mode. 
- Backend changes to support new server features.

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