[h1]Ossu![/h1] In today's devlog, we take you on a journey through Japan. One of our devs recently had the opportunity to visit this beautiful cherry blossom country. Our soundman shares his impressions of the trip and how it will influence the work on [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/][b]Japanese Drift Master[/b][/url]. Let's get started! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/48bd11dca9a30d955879f2da8876a5f8e43ed357.jpg[/img] [h2]Beauty of Japan[/h2] Every aspect of the country is radically different from what we are used to in Europe. The architecture, the customs, the vehicles on the roads, the interactions with people, the peace and order on the streets - these and many other elements made our developer's two-week stay in Japan an unforgettable experience. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/8e186b84a0648a0996679179c93a39753b7bf8ad.jpg[/img] [h2]Magic of sounds[/h2] As Dawid is the main soundman for [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/][b]JDM[/b][/url], this trip was a unique opportunity for him to record the authentic sounds of everyday life in Japan, as well as the sounds of the cars on the track. During the trip, he collected a lot of ambient sounds from the streets and various service locations that are strongly associated with Japanese culture. He also visited world-famous drift tracks (which we discuss below) to record the sounds of cars and bikes competing against each other. In addition to the sound recordings, David actively photographed various elements of the environment to give our graphic designers even more inspiration for their work. This will allow us to create an extraordinary atmosphere in our game. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/7ffaddebe51851d64d0459ce736e969d15737d5e.jpg[/img] [h2]Ebisu[/h2] Considered by many to be the Mecca of drifting, Ebisu is a legendary complex located in Fukushima Prefecture. It is the perfect place for lovers of controlled drifting. Ebisu Circuit offers up to seven completely different tracks, surrounded by a zoo with rare animals such as the albino lion. The area is not only huge but also features large changes in terrain, adding to the unique atmosphere. It is a meeting place for drift enthusiasts from all over the world who want to hone their skills in a unique atmosphere. Below is a video from our developer's channel of his visit to Ebisu. [previewyoutube=ngclxtRRjK0;full][/previewyoutube] [h2]Tsukuba[/h2] The Tsukuba circuit is the quintessential motorsport circuit. Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, it is 2,045km long. There are grandstands at the corners from where you can comfortably watch your favorite section of the track while listening to live commentary from loudspeakers throughout the venue. It is the perfect venue for time trial enthusiasts. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/8e690b23207b57375349e046512d0b0387b0cb2e.jpg[/img] [h2]The dev's story[/h2] While driving back from Ebis, David experienced an incident that was exceptionally memorable. Slowly adjusting to the traffic on the motorway and adjusting his navigation, he noticed a police car at a signal, suggesting he take the emergency lane. He didn't know exactly what to expect and the language barrier made communication difficult, but with the help of an interpreter, everything was clarified. The police officers' attention was drawn to the slow movement of the road and they wanted to make sure that the car was not damaged or the driver had not fainted. After a short conversation and a few jokes, he continued his journey. To this day, he recalls this unusual interaction with the Japanese police as very pleasant and unexpected. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/f8789a7ca442646d059bff1a3ab190f2e37c4f52.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/81c5b36797e56d44756d05d805fe4f0bf1834033.jpg[/img] Our developer's journey through Japan has opened up a whole new horizon of sounds that are sure to bring a unique atmosphere to our game. The beauty of Japan, captured in sound and image, will allow us to further reflect what makes this country so special. As a reminder, the [b]Japanese Drift Master[/b] demo will only be available until the end of January, so make sure you check it out while there's still time! Add [b]JDM[/b] to your [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/]wishlist[/url] on Steam and visit us on [url=https://discord.gg/44VFMPTVtb]Discord[/url] where we're always here to help. See you there! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/4fc8df9321a682a3735a3fabc0ac27509c6646f4.jpg[/img] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/Japanese_Drift_Master/ Let’s Drift! Gaming Factory [url=https://discord.gg/44VFMPTVtb][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44021335/618bfac24d1cff12fafa9b6d2833607b268933a4.jpg[/img][/url]