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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Beloved Initial D-themed Fujiwara Tofu Shop in USJ bids farewell this Sep
In the quiet corners of USJ, there's a place that has long been more than just a cafe. Fujiwara Tofu Shop, famed for its lovingly crafted Initial D aesthetic, will soon drift into memory. On Instagram, the owners announced that the shutters will close for good on 28 Sep 2025, offering thanks to the loyal crowd who kept its engine running and inviting everyone in for one last lap before the chequered flag falls. Hidden within the industrial heartbeat of Subang Jaya, the cafe is pure fan service done right, almost like a love letter to Takumi Fujiwara's world. A perfect replica signboard marked the entrance, often flanked by the iconic Toyota AE86 Trueno as though it had just pulled up from Mount Akina. Step inside, and you'd find shelves lined with manga, figurines, steering wheels, and enough memorabilia to make any collector's pulse quicken. With arcade cabinets and racing simulators humming in the background, each visit to the eatery simply begs for a camera to be taken along. The menu, while playfully on-theme, never played second fiddle to flavour. Their signature Homemade Black Tofu, among other tofu options, is a showstopper. It's lightly crisp on the outside, impossibly tender within, and tinted with charcoal for a dramatic monochrome contrast. Other than tofu, they also offer a variety of donburi selections for every kind of appetite. The Chicken Katsu Curry is a hearty choice in its most golden, gravy-slicked form. You can also opt for their Saba Don and Gyoza. Their most famous food item, however, is their signature tofufah. Do be quick if you want to have a taste of this silky dessert, as it's almost always sold out! When the doors close at month's end, Fujiwara Tofu Shop will join the list of places we wish could have stayed just a little longer. Until then, it's a last chance to slip into a scene from your favourite racing manga and savour it before the road disappears behind you. JB's old-school wanton mee brand, with over 20 years of history, lands in Singapore The post Beloved Initial D-themed Fujiwara Tofu Shop in USJ bids farewell this Sep appeared first on
The Drive
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
‘JDM: Japanese Drift Master' Is a New Open-World ‘Initial D' Style Driving Game
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Sim racing is serious stuff, and there's a long list of video games to satisfy our inner pro race car driver. Within that gameplay universe, drifting has a place too, of course. But a newly released game possibly raises the bar on mountain pass racing, drawing heavy inspiration from familiar anime and film legends Initial D , Akira , and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift . Launched this week, JDM: Japanese Drift Master is exactly as its name suggests. Touge-style racing is an expected focus, but the open-world game map offers 250 kilometers (155 miles) of diverse driving roads and iconic landmarks from throughout Japan. These include the Himeji Castle, Mount Akina, Tatara Bridge, and Daikoku Parking Area. The sim racing game features fully customizable vehicles officially licensed from Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, and others. Personalize and tune your drift king in a number of ways, from styling and suspension to powertrain and braking distances. If you don't see something you like from the current crop of 27 cars (oh, come on, race the Acty), feel free to request one. JDM offers two driving physics: arcade and simcade. According to developer Gaming Factory, the arcade model is designed for beginners by offering simplified steering and easy-to-learn controls. Its target audience is also players who want to focus on fun rather than realistic gameplay. The simcade setup offers a more natural car feel and is recommended for players using wheels. Note that in arcade mode, initiating and maintaining drift will be easier, but keeping the car in line during grip events will be a challenge. The opposite will be true in simcade where players will have an easier time maintaining grip but be tested in setting up a drift. As for the game plot, the story focuses on a Polish-born drift racer named Touma. After a personal tragedy, Touma relocates to Japan to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a legitimate drifter. JDM offers 40-plus narrative-driven events as well as storytelling via a manga mode. Gaming Factory Curious about how the new JDM sim drifting game really handles? Stay tuned for our full review coming soon. Adam Ismail has a copy and is going to dig into it as soon as he has time. JDM: Japanese Drift Master is available on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for $34.99 but comes with a 15% discount if purchased within the first two weeks of its launch. Any other car games not called 'Gran Turismo' that we should know about? Hit us up at tips@ Beverly Braga has enjoyed an eventful career as a Swiss Army knife, having held roles as an after-school teacher, film critic, PR manager, transcriber, and video producer – to name a few. She is currently a communications consultant and freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets covering automotive, entertainment, lifestyle, and food & beverage. Beverly grew up in Hawaii but roots for Washington, D.C., sports teams.
