After securing a freshly imported Nissan Silvia S15 through @alphaprojectimports.jp third-party service, Joel wasted no time making his way from Osaka toward the mountains. The idea of taking his newly purchased car straight onto one of Japan’s legendary circuits felt almost unreal. With every kilometer, the excitement built—this wasn’t just about owning a JDM icon, it was about experiencing it on the same soil that shaped drifting culture.
That journey brought him to Bihoku Highland Circuit, a track deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese drifting. Nestled in the hills of Okayama, Bihoku has long been a proving ground for grassroots drivers and seasoned pros alike. Its technical layout, elevation changes, and slippery tarmac have hosted countless practice days and drift battles, making it a historic training ground where drifting as we know it today was refined. Driving his own S15 here, with such heritage beneath his tires, made the experience feel like stepping directly into history.
Guided by Toshi (@s15_alpha), Joel dove into private drifting lessons that transformed the car from just a dream purchase into a tool for skill and self-expression. Learning how to balance throttle, steering, and grip, he pushed the Silvia to its limits while discovering the raw dynamics of controlled oversteer. By the end of the day, the “drift bug” had fully bitten. With his heart set on building the S15 into a dedicated drift machine, Joel arranged to have the car shipped to the U.S.—a surreal beginning to what promises to be a lifelong drifting journey.
