So, Babushka has continued to be the star of the show in the window of the British Luxury Brands Group store in central Tokyo. Chris has been enjoying the hospitality of the Japanese people who have given support whilst he is there. There was the hot springs motel, very traditional, with indoor and outdoor spring. …
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Celebrate the Seven the Movie
Boston, Baykal, Banyas and Breakdowns
Join Chris Blakey and the sputniks as they travel from Corsham to Tokyo in under 5 minutes in this video trailer
Forgotten spare part
Just been checking through various boxes of spare parts that were collected in preparation for the immense challenge of driving across the whole of Russia. How did you manage to complete such an awesome journey without this? (What is it?)
Rugby World Cup Stadium and Ceremony
The Final Leg – Vladivostock to the Tokyo Stadium for Rugby World Cup 2019
The final leg of the journey to the Rugby World Cup 2019. This video covers the adventure from the port of Vladivostock to Tokyo and the Rugby World Cup. It includes meeting Sputnik 6 and the breakdown and rescue of Babushka, a fabulous photoshoot with Mount Fuji as a backdrop, a resting showcase for Babushka …
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Tokyo Video Memories
Final Escorted Drive to a Deserved Rest
Tokyo – triumphant, happy, sad (and really tired)
The final day of driving all the way from the UK to Tokyo began with a photoshoot with mount Fuji as a splendid back drop. Chris is accompanied (in a 4×4) by photographer Junichi. Dear old Babushka was then led into Tokyo by two classic ladies. Chris is now an honorary member of the Austin …
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