1. A Mazda
   A Toyota
2. A Ford

The first Japanese car in the U.S. was the Toyopet Crown Custom Sedan. And this didn't arrive till 1959!

1. Honda
   Toyota
2. Nissan
   All of the above

These are all in the top 5 Japanese brands. The list is rounded out by Mitsubishi and Mazda.

1. They're always manufactured in Asia
   Their cars are not as fast as other manufacturers'
2. Sometimes they're made in the U.S.

Some Japanese brands are actually made in the USA! This includes Toyota, which employs many U.S. workers.

1. They're affordable
   They're reliable
2. They're safe
   All of the above

American consumers love Japanese cars because they have these characteristics and so much more. Not only that, they have some pretty interesting and innovative features as well.

1. American auto shows
   Auto auctions
2. Junk yards

Japanese cars do really well at auto auctions. In fact, in terms of cheap Japanese cars, there are 150,000 sold per week at auction.

1. Subaru
   Honda
2. Toyota

Honda was the first Asian automaker to begin production in the States, with the Honda Accord. The year was 1982.

1. Teenagers love them
   Poor drivers love them
2. Thieves love them

Thieves love Japanese cars, especially Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. These cars are in high demand for their parts on the black market.

1. Small in size
   Fuel efficient
2. Chrome embellishments
   A and B

Japanese cars are known for being small in size and fuel efficient. That's why people love them so much.

1. The world's third largest auto producer
   The world's smallest auto maker
2. The world's largest auto producer

Japan is currently the world's third largest auto producer, behind China and the U.S.

1. Toyota Camry
   Subaru
2. Nissan Sentra

The Toyota Camry is continually the best selling car in America. It has won the sales crown for many years in a row.

1. Toyota
   Subaru
2. Mitsubishi

Toyota began by making automated looms. Founder Sakichi Toyoda received a patent for his first loom in 1891, at the age of 24.

1. Nissan
   Honda
2. Toyota
   All of the above

All these manufacturers make cars in the U.S.. Some of them even make cars in Mexico!

1. Dangerous
   Expensive
2. Frowned upon

Driving in Japan is quite expensive. For this reason, many people don't have cars. It seems ironic, doesn't it?

1. Toyota
   BMW
2. Lexus

Toyota is the most famous in terms of longevity. It is said that 80% of the cars that were built 20 years ago can still run great!

1. Underdeveloped countries
   Antartica
2. In the military

Japanese cars are re-sold in underdeveloped countries. They are welcome in these countries because they're affordable and reliable.

1. More European style
   More Indian style
2. More Chinese style

European design influences started in the mid-2000s. This was to appeal to the more luxury European market.

1. A great train system
   The gasoline is scarce
2. The roads are bad

Because Japan has such a remarkable train system, there's no reason to drive. Most people take a train to work.

1. 1989
   1997
2. 2002

Scion, a sub-brand of Toyota, began production in 2002. The last Scion was built in the 2016 model year.

1. Tried to get Japanese manufacturing out of the U.S.
   Threw her hands in the air
2. Went to Japan to woo Toyota

Governor Jennifer Granholm went all the way to Japan to speak to Toyota. She said she would welcome a Toyota plant in Detroit.

1. Tolls and taxes are cheaper
   They have the right of way
2. They can be resold for more than the original purchase price

Kei cars are very small, with yellow license plates. The engine has to be less than 660cc. Owners get tax breaks and pay lower tolls.

1. Germany
   France
2. China

Leave it to China to make Japanese look-alikes. Take for instance the NiSSAi. It's like a fake Chanel handbag.

1. A Mitsubishi Outlander
   A Honda Accord
2. A Nissan Sentra

There was a Honda Accord that reached 1,000,000 miles. Granted, the engine was rebuilt once. But that's still quite an accomplishment.

1. Toyota Corolla
   Subaru Tribeca
2. Lexus; any model

The Subaru Tribeca is said to be the safest car for pets. But Subaru, in general, is very pet-friendly.

1. The car is a taxi
   The car failed an emissions test
2. The driver is a beginner

The yellow and green symbol, known as a Wakaba mark, alerts others that the driver of a car is new to the road. Seems like a good idea!

1. Diesel engines
   Better steering
2. Enhanced safety features

The whopping diesel engines gave a real boost to sales in the early 2000s. Honda, Nissan, and Toyota all had success in this regard.

1. Disneyland Japan
   A field in Tokyo
2. Dome

Dome means "a child's dream" and it's where racing cars are made! Dome produces cars for Formula One and Prototype racing.

1. 1890
   1963
2. 1998

Their first car was the T360 pickup. Soichiro Honda was once an employee of Toyota.

1. Tokyo
   China
2. Detroit

Isuzu was originally a joint venture between Tokyo Shipbuilding​ and Tokyo Gas and Electric. It was started in 1916, and now is owned by GM.

1. From Inoshirozama Mazda
   From The Zoroastrian god of wisdom
2. From the Mazda flower

The Zoroastrian god of wisdom is named Mazda! The auto manufacturer went into business in 1920.

1. Suzuki
   Mitsubishi
2. Toyota

It's not pleasant to think about, but Mitsubishi made the planes that attacked Pearl Harbor. In their defense, they make very friendly cars now.

1. They made dirt bikes
   They made sports cars
2. They made station wagons

Mitsuoka was popular in the '60s for making sports cars. These were modeled after Jaguars and Aston Martins.

1. Pug
   Datsun
2. Hochow

Nissan began as Datsun in 1914. The DAT came from three investors - Den, Aoyama and Takeuchi.

1. Toyota
   Chevrolet
2. Lexus

Toyota is currently the world leader in hybrid cars. There were roughly 1,700,000 hybrid Toyotas on the road in 2014.

1. 5
   4
2. 2

There are a whopping 5 production plants! That means they're giving a lot of honest jobs to U.S. workers. Go Toyota!

1. They're coveted
   They're cheap
2. They're expensive

Vintage and old cars are seriously expensive in Japan. No one wants them! You're actually taxed for owning an old car.