Experience inspired by Japan’s 90s underground car culture welcomes the NISMO community
YOKOHAMA, Japan (23 July, 2026) – As Formula E returns to Japan for the third consecutive season, the unmistakable spirit of Japan’s iconic 90s car scene is having a renaissance during the Tokyo E-Prix, as Nissan Formula E Team will launch The NISMO Pit – a one night pop-up event for fans on Saturday 25th July.
Inspired by the nation’s golden era of street car culture, where passionate enthusiasts gathered to champion community, identity and craftsmanship, The NISMO Pit looks to revive this ritual for a new generation of fans with an immersive experience celebrating Nissan’s motorsport heritage.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see iconic Nissan performance vehicles from the brand’s Heritage Collection, enjoy classic diner-inspired food and soak up live DJ sets. This unique experience will capture the sights, sounds and spirit of the local car scene by bringing the distinctive atmosphere of legendary meet-ups into the heart of the Japanese capital.
Working alongside Tokyo-based car network NowhereToGo, the event will showcase a selection of modified Nissan road cars, highlighting the creativity and individuality that continue to define the automotive world.
The current Nissan Formula E GEN3 Evo car will also be on display, sporting a special one-off NISMO-inspired livery created exclusively for Nissan Formula E Team’s home race weekend. Mirroring the iconic colour palette of Nissan’s NISMO performance road cars, the design combines grey and black with NISMO’s distinctive red accents, while retaining the team’s signature cherry blossom motif. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the unique livery up close as part of the wider celebration of NISMO heritage.
To bring the experience to life, Nissan Formula E Team has collaborated with acclaimed designer Kenichi Minami whose nostalgic artwork rooted in Japanese aesthetics has built a worldwide following. His distinctive style will transform The NISMO Pit into a visual tribute of Nissan’s influence on automotive trends.
Minami shared his pride in being the creative driving force behind the experience, commenting: “It was a real honor to be involved in this project with Nissan Formula E Team. The thing that excited me the most was thinking about how to turn the speed and futuristic feeling of Formula E and NISMO’s culture into a logo and graphic identity. The red rear lights of the Nissan Formula E car and the image of light stretching horizontally became a major cue. I felt that this direction matched the sense of speed and electric atmosphere Formula E delivers. I’m sure it’s going to be an unforgettable event in Tokyo and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
More than just a fan zone, The NISMO Pit has been designed as a tribute to the communities that shaped Japan’s car scene. Attendees will be taken back to the era of late-night meets, where modified cars lined neon-lit streets and friendships were forged over a shared passion for performance. A time where a generation of enthusiasts created a movement that continues to influence automotive design and motorsport around the world.
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About Nissan in Formula E
Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.
In Season 7 (2020/21), Nissan announced its long-term involvement in Formula E and its commitment to the GEN3 era, which will run from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the end of Season 12 (2025/26) of the all-electric racing series.
In April 2022, Nissan acquired the e.dams race team, with the Japanese automaker taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
On 28th March 2024, ahead of the first ever Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan announced its long term commitment to Formula E, becoming the first manufacturer to sign up for the GEN4 era, which runs until 2030, reinforcing its pledge to its Ambition 2030 electrification targets.
Season 11 (2024/25) saw Nissan Formula E Team secure the Drivers’ World Championship with Oliver Rowland as the Brit took seven podiums, including four victories, and three pole positions, winning the title with two races to go.
For Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Nissan Formula E Team drivers are Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato.
Nissan races in Formula E to bring the excitement and fun of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience. As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify every all-new vehicle offering by the early 2030s in key markets. The Japanese automaker aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road for better electric vehicles for customers.