Just a 10-minute drive from JR Shin-Kobe Station is the Tyre Technical Center, sharing the same site as Sumitomo Rubber Industries head office building. Kobe Factory, heavily damaged by a major earthquake that struck the region in 1995, once stood here. The Center was inaugurated in 2009, the company’s centenary. Tires were in fact manufactured here in Kobe for about 100 years, long before anyone had ever given a thought to equipping them with noise-absorbing sponge or other high-tech innovations. As the electrification of cars progresses, tires are taking on new roles, becoming ever more sophisticated and versatile. Always relishing a challenge, the Center is eagerly responding to these increasingly complex needs while doing its utmost to enhance productivity.
If you feel your tires vibrating while you drive, this can be an indication of various possible problems. Vibration happens when the inner cords of the tire shift or separate. This may not be visible to the naked eye, but it can become evident once you mount the tire to a balancing machine. You might feel a bit lumpy when driving at low speeds and the vibration increases at highway speeds.



With this brand, customizing the inside of your car has never been easier. We offer car goods and accessories, with a wide variety of colours and patterns for everyone to choose from. The price range was reasonable, between 300 and 500 Japanese yen, which led users to easily being able to access SOFT99 products at coin car washes. The first model of the "Glaco" series, was an instant leader in the glass water-repellent coating market, which used to be dependant on products originally developed for aircraft. However, when the product was first released, the application was difficult as it was based on a method of soaking tissue in the liquid and applying it, this in turn took a long time and it was easy to make mistakes such as uneven painting. Later, these problems led to the creation of the Glaco Roll-On that conveniently combined the container and application tool, and Glaco Washer that can be added to washer liquid tanks.
While critics say tires contain many toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, so far there is only really consensus around one — 6PPD, an antioxidant and antiozonant found in all tires that reduces cracking. Emerging research is showing the toxicity of tires, which on average contain about 200 components and chemicals, often derived from crude oil. When tires make contact with the road, tiny particles are abraded and emitted.

As a result, we are only one manufacture of tire repair material in Japan. Our products have been popular and utilized in Japanese market and also exported to more than 60 counties. Sunline's main business is export and import of tires, wheels, as well as its domestic sales and Internet shop business. Sunline's priority is to provide customer satisfaction through careful information on product inspection, quality guarantee, claim responding and soft container arrangement for shipping. Directly out of the main Yokohama Station’s South East Exit you can find Asobuild!
We have a wide range of used Japanese cars to offer, from 4WD to sports cars, compact cars, trucks and dumps. We are especially specialized in 4x4 and SUV cars, and offer originally customized models for those with specific needs or likings. ETC cards are available for use free of charge with our rental cars in Hokkaido and Narita. Samurai rental cars are equipped with GPS navigators with menus in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Located adjacent to the head office, the Tyre Technical Center, a six-story building with a basement, has a total floor area of 10,520m2.
For more information and prices please do not hesitate to contact us. Japan has resumed to accept parcels to more countries again! We do provide EMS or Surface service for heavy goods with the tracking number!

Mitsuike Park is said to be the best cherry blossom viewing area according to the locals. Be sure to get there early in order to get a good spot for viewing the cherry blossoms. Other viewing spots include the Ookagawa River, Kamonyama Park and Sankeien Gardens. Did you know that ice-cream was first introduced to Japan in Yokohama? Bashamichi Ice, located in the Redbrick warehouse, offers the simple ice cream custard that replicates the taste of traditional ice cream made with eggs, milk and sugar.
When a tire loses air pressure drastically, the car may lose control, which is very dangerous. Today we are a global brand with an ever-growing selection of tires and tubes that range from road, gravel, MTB, e-bike, and wheelchair タイヤ offerings. We have over 30 years worth of experience in purchasing and exporting second-hand tires, as well as collecting scrap tires in Japan. We also have continued business with various international customers.

Instead, he discovered on YouTube that there were vending machines serving hot bowls of udon (wheat noodles) in Japan 30 to 40 years ago. Particles from tires are expected to be the largest source of microplastics potentially harmful to aquatic life by 2050, data prepared for the European Commission shows. The Chinese makers of Rockblade, Mazzini and Ovation — among the worst-performing tire brands on Molden’s list — did not respond to requests for comment. Asked about Euro 7 regulations, Michelin said it wants worldwide standards to squeeze the higher emitting tires, which are usually cheaper, out of the market. Continental advocates a global abrasion standard with transparent labeling for consumers. Compounding those challenges, manufacturers will need to develop tires that emit less for heavy EVs, which Michelin and Goodyear have reported can wear out tires up to 50% faster.
Yokohama is home to the biggest Chinatown in Japan, and it is here you can not only enjoy the views from the anime, but you can also experience authentic Chinese food culture from many many regions. The long 250,000 square meter street is crammed with delicacies from all over China in over 600 different shops. As with many Chinatowns around the world, it offers some amazing events year round such as Chinese New Year parades and mid-autumn festival parties complete with mooncakes. If you enjoy romantic movies or manga, you may have noticed that fun fairs are the place to be for a romantic date. If you or your significant other has ever dreamed of a romantic fun fair date, then Yokohama has you covered with Cosmo World!
Located in central Osaka, we supply used tires ( PC, LT and TBR Truck tires in different sizes ) to several buyers worldwide from grades 50% to 90% tread. We also supply Casing tires and Retread/Recap tires at very reasonable prices. Once stock is ready, for final quality control our skilled in charge go to check the tyres before loading. Up to JPY 30 million per personCompensation will be paid when a passenger sustains an injury (including any complications) or die as a result of a traffic accident, regardless of the existence of negligence on the part of the driver.