In Search Of Japan's Driving Soul, I Found It In A GR Yaris

From Tokyo’s outskirts to the hidden touge of Kanagawa, I discovered the heart of Japan's roads and the car that brings it to life.

I’ve spent years wanting to drive a GR Yaris. It was the first expression of Gazoo Racing as an enthusiast brand, and it was a proper Toyota, unlike the BMW Supra that debuted alongside it. The difference in reverence was obvious—the GR Supra was celebrated but never quite loved by Toyota. Finally, I got the chance to do so—and on the best roads Japan has to offer.

— Chris Rosales, Associate Editor