Tacoma, WA – “Shinka – Immersive Japanese Car Exhibition” opens March 16th at LeMay – America’s Car Museum.
The word “kyogen” means “evolution” or “progress” in Japanese. The name of the exhibition itself reflects the theme and direction that ACM has taken with this new exhibit, highlighting the history, progress, and profound impact that Japanese automakers have had on the automotive industry and the rest of the world throughout history. and ultimately shaped the global automotive industry into what it is today.
“We are excited to bring such a unique and immersive exhibit to our community here in the Pacific Northwest,” said Gary Yamamoto, executive director of the LeMay American Automobile Museum. “At Shinka, we decided to showcase these amazing and unique cars like never before, taking the definition of a ‘car show’ to new heights. When you visit the museum to see the new exhibits, you can see these vehicles displayed along with cultural and artistic elements in a way that stimulates many of your senses at once. By displaying these vehicles in this more immersive environment, we hope museum visitors will feel a deeper connection and appreciation for these vehicles. This is a must-see exhibit to truly appreciate these amazing vehicles. ”
Shinka is the largest undertaking in ACM’s 12-year history. The exhibit spans the entire top floor of the museum’s famous Showcase Gallery and features approximately 50 vehicles, ranging from original Japanese cars such as the legendary Toyota 2000GT to iconic cars of the era.
There’s even a combination of ’90s like the Nissan Skyline GT-R and modern performance like the new Acura NSX.
Although the focus is on the vehicles, there are many other immersive and artistic components on display throughout the exhibit that complement the vehicles while also drawing on modern anime, historical samurai, and the peaceful Japanese countryside. It pays homage to various parts of Japanese culture, including the countryside. , the lively streets and nightlife of Tokyo.
In the ever-evolving world of the auto industry and culture, the American Automobile Museum, located just three hours from the “Mount Fuji of the West,” is excited to offer the Pacific Northwest community an exhibit that reflects the current times. Masu. A hot market for Japanese cars and JDM culture.
The museum will host a special exhibit preview event on Friday, March 15th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., the night before the exhibit’s public opening. Guests attending the preview event will enjoy a self-guided tour of the new exhibit, watch a Japanese-inspired performance by the Seattle Kokin Takio Taiko Group and Ishiyama Jinkoryu Battojutsu Japanese Style Kenshu, and enjoy a delicious selection of sake and sushi. I can. by Thekoi Japanese Cuisine is located in downtown Tacoma, just down the street from the museum. Tickets to attend the preview event are on sale now at americascarmuseum.org.
For more information about the upcoming Shinka exhibit and LeMay – America’s Car Museum, visit americascarmuseum.org.
