Our Story

Ginza JDM is a Seattle-based importer of Japanese domestic market vehicles. We source, inspect, and deliver legally-imported JDM classics to enthusiasts across the United States.

What started as a personal love of Japanese cars grew into a full-time operation built around a simple idea: importing a JDM car shouldn't feel like a gamble. Every vehicle we list has been physically inspected in Japan, verified against auction sheets and chassis records, and confirmed compliant with the U.S. 25-year import rule before it ever crosses the Pacific.

How We Source Our Cars

We work directly with trusted contacts at Japanese auctions and private sellers — the same channels professional exporters use, without the markup of a middleman. When a car catches our eye, we send a representative to walk around it in person: panel gaps, undercarriage, service history, the lot. If it doesn't meet our standard, we walk away. The cars you see on our site are the ones we'd happily own ourselves.

What We Handle for You

• Sourcing & inspection — auction bidding, in-person verification, and condition reports.
• Compliance — 25-year rule documentation, EPA/DOT paperwork, and customs clearance.
• Shipping — RoRo or container freight from Japan to the U.S. port of entry.
• Title & registration — guidance through state-specific JDM titling, including states known for tougher requirements.

Why Buyers Choose Us

Importing a vehicle from Japan involves moving parts most dealerships don't deal with — short VINs, kilometers-only odometers, right-hand drive, agreed-value insurance, and lender approval for older imports. We've handled every one of those edge cases, and we walk every customer through them so there are no surprises after the keys land in your hand.

Whether you're buying your first Skyline or adding a Land Cruiser to a collection, we'd rather take the time to get the car right than rush a sale. That's why most of our business comes from referrals.

Have a specific car in mind? Get in touch and we'll start the search. Want to browse what's already on its way? Check our current inventory.