JDM Gear for Guys

Very few cars have a community as tight-knit and competitive as true JDM machines. JDM, which stands for Japanese Domestic Market, is a specialized genre of cars that are really only supposed to be sold in Japan, but occasionally find themselves stateside as well.

JDM cars aren't the typical Hondas or Mitsubishis you might see on dealership lots. They are cars that are specifically sold in Japan, have motors that are vastly different from their American counterparts, and are often heavily tweaked with car mods that are police magnets.

This car community is known for street racing and their love of manual transmissions. In other words, they are true car aficionados who know what they love. If you or your boyfriend are a JDM fan, then your love really goes beyond the norm.

Want to show appreciation for the most epic car community in the world? Check out this list of the coolest JDM gear for guys.

Drifting and JDM go together like peanut butter and jelly—or rather, maybe Bonnie and Clyde. JDM Brand is known for being one of the most popular companies to release JDM gear for guys as well as being the makers of Blinker Fluid.

Many of their shirts and skateboard decks pay homage to the most popular JDM cars in history, and frankly, they're incredible. This skateboard deck is a perfect gift for the person who loves WRXs and shredding pavement.

Another popular brand that makes quality JDM gear is Tuned In Tokyo, and their gear tends to veer on the side of racing-ready. This racing hoodie shows subtle pride on JDM while also keeping a strong racing motif in the mix.

Perfect for the person who doesn't want to go "full gearhead" but still wants to show pride in their rotary engine, this vaporwave-style hoodie will be sure to get you compliments wherever you go.

Fans of Initial D will recognize the kanji text that lines the bottom of this shoe, but even if you don't, it's hard to deny how stylish these sneakers are. This is a great gift idea for both Initial D fans and JDM aficionados alike.

The Japanese streetwear vibes these shoes offer make it a wonderful choice for anyone who loves the idea of drifting their heart out—even if it's not in Takumi's AE86.

Sometimes, you don't want to have to deal with subtleties when you're showing your love for your car fandom. When you're ready to shout your love for JDM from the rooftops, this hoodie will do the trick.

It has "JDM" written in big letters front and center, the "Rising Sun" graphic known among JDM circles right next to it, and kanji just below both of them. It's snuggly soft and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor wear.

Oh, and it's also unisex. So, it's great example of quality JDM gear for guys and girls alike.

Password JDM is one of the very few companies that helps promote gear to make JDM car mods alongside their own line of clothing and accessories. And, we'll be honest; their accessories are incredibly appealing.

For the person that wants to show off their JDM community membership in a low-key manner, this beautifully stitched billfold wallet is a great buy. The homage to every Type-R ever will definitely be noticed by fellow JDM gurus, trust us on that.

One of the best ways to show your love of drifting and Japanese Domestic Market is to wear a shirt that tips your proverbial hat to both. This stylishly urban shirt does just that—and also looks incredibly good with any pair of jeans.

Old school yet pointedly modern, this shirt disproves the idea of "tacky racing wear" perfectly. Racing gear never looked so good, and that's why this shirt remains one of the better examples of JDM gear for guys with a serious sense of style.

It's a pretty well-known fact that people who love JDM also tend to be pretty big anime geeks, and that means that there's going to be a little bit of crossover between the fandoms. This tee shirt is a good example of that fact, and it actually pulls it off pretty stylishly.

In the foreground, you see some kanji with a car looking ready to race. In the background, you notice the Osaka skyline and a giant robot seemingly challenging the car. Gundam would be proud.

In Japan, drivers are actually given specialized decals for their cars that signal their skill level. Newbie drivers are given the green leaf, or wakaba, decal. Most Americans will not know this little factoid, but JDM fans absolutely will.

This wakaba air freshener comes straight from Japan and smells like squash flower. This is obviously not a "male-only" JDM gift; we can assure you that any fan of JDM culture will find this to be an amazing way to add a little more authenticity to their car's look.

Did you know that all JDM cars come standard with manual transmission? It's true; and, of course, when you drive stick, you have to use three pedals in order to shift gears.

This hat is a great gift idea for people who drive stick as well as for people who want to casually flaunt their JDM car driving skills. If you're a fan of driving manual transmission or just really want to drive home your drifting skills, this hat's for you.

No JDM fan would dare say that they haven't at least considered adding turbo to their car. It's just the way JDM car culture rolls! That's why you'll see a lot of JDM gear for guys who want to flaunt their turbo engines on the market.

Guerilla Tees has a nice line of shirts that let you flaunt your turbo installation in a cheeky but cool way. If you put that turbo in yourself, then you already know why owning a shirt to flaunt it is mandatory. You deserve to flaunt it.