September 2025: Upcoming Car Events
This September is packed with car culture events in and around Tokyo—from nostalgic Initial D celebrations to world-class motorsports at Fuji Speedway. Here’s what’s coming up.
1. Initial D 30th Anniversary Event
Dates: September 13–14, 2025
Location: Fuji Speedway, Shizuoka
Details: Celebrate three decades of the iconic Initial D series with themed car meets, exhibitions, fan activities, and recreations of legendary mountain-pass battles.
2. Cars & Coffee Fuji – Fuji Motorsports Forest
Date: September 20, 2025
Location: Fuji Motorsports Forest, Shizuoka Prefecture
Details: A relaxed, scenic gathering of enthusiasts showcasing their cars with Mount Fuji as the backdrop—perfect for photography and casual chats.
3. A PIT Autobacs Morning Meeting – Copen & D-SPORT Fair
Date: September 21, 2025
Location: A PIT Autobacs Shinonome, Tokyo
Details: A morning meet-up celebrating the Daihatsu Copen, with a D-SPORT Fair for Kei-car tuning enthusiasts.
🔗 A PIT Autobacs Official Site
4. AUTOMOTIVE WORLD [September]
Dates: September 17–19, 2025
Location: Makuhari Messe, Chiba
Details: A major industry expo covering EVs, software-defined vehicles, and cutting-edge automotive technology. Includes exhibits, part showcases, and technical seminars.
🔗 Automotive World – Official Site
5. Racing & Track Events Across Japan
Suzuka 1000 km (IGTC Round)
- Dates: September 12–14, 2025
- Location: Suzuka Circuit, Mie
- Details: The legendary endurance race returns as part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge.
🔗 Suzuka Circuit Official Site
SRO Japan Cup – Final Round
- Dates: September 12–14, 2025
- Location: Suzuka Circuit (alongside the 1000 km)
- Details: Final round of the SRO Japan Cup, featuring GT3 and GT4 cars.
Super GT Series – Round 6
- Dates: September 20–21, 2025
- Location: Sportsland SUGO, Miyagi
- Details: One of the most competitive rounds in Japan’s premier GT championship.
🔗 Super GT Official Site
Other Notable Races at Fuji Speedway
- Mini Challenge Japan – Round 5: September 6–7
- Formula Regional Japanese Championship – Round 5: September 25–27
- Porsche Carrera Cup Japan – R10 & R11: September 26–27
- FIA WEC – Round 7 (6 Hours of Fuji): September 26–28
Location: Fuji Speedway
Summary
From casual Cars & Coffee meets to historic endurance races, September 2025 is a dream month for car enthusiasts around Tokyo. Whether you’re here for Initial D nostalgia, Kei-car culture, or global racing action, there’s something for everyone.
Event details sourced from JDM Guide, official circuits, and automotive event organizers as of August 2025.