Exploring Filming Locations of Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift

TLDRJoin me as we visit the filming locations of Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. From the Cabrillo High School to Terminal Island, we explore the iconic spots where the movie was shot. Unfortunately, some locations are now off-limits, but we still get a glimpse of the action-packed scenes.

Key insights

🎥Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift features thrilling racing scenes filmed at real locations.

🎞️The opening scene at Cabrillo High School and the race in Victorville were part of the movie.

🚗The Shangri-La Estates and Southwest Marine were also used as filming locations.

🎢Some scenes were shot at the Hawthorne Plaza Mall, which is now set to be torn down.

🏞️The San Gabriel Reservoir was the setting for the climax race between Sean and DK.

Q&A

Are all the locations in Tokyo?

No, while the movie is set in Tokyo, some scenes were filmed in Long Beach, Victorville, and Terminal Island.

Can visitors access all the filming locations?

Unfortunately, some locations are now off-limits due to renovations or construction.

Are the races in the movie realistic?

While the races are visually exciting, they may not reflect real-life street racing accurately.

Are any of the filming locations iconic landmarks?

The Cabrillo High School and San Gabriel Reservoir are popular spots visited by fans of the movie.

Is there a sequel to Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift?

Yes, the Fast and Furious franchise continued with subsequent movies that expanded the storyline.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Join me as we explore the filming locations of Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift.

05:02The opening scene at Cabrillo High School in Long Beach is a key location in the movie.

10:45Victorville is where the first race between Sean and Clay takes place.

14:13The Hawthorne Plaza Mall, featured in the movie, is scheduled for demolition.

17:58The Southwest Marine and Terminal Island are where Sean learns to drift and races DK.

22:38The San Gabriel Reservoir serves as the backdrop for the climactic race in the movie.

24:44Unfortunately, some locations are inaccessible due to renovations or construction.

28:19Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift was not entirely filmed in Tokyo but features iconic spots in various California locations.