🎥Most of the filming locations in Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift were not actually in Japan
🌍Filming locations were predominantly in Los Angeles, with some scenes shot in Victorville and San Gabriel Canyon Road
🚗Japanese cars were sourced locally to create an authentic feel
💻Visual effects played a crucial role in creating the illusion of Tokyo, with 768 shots created by multiple companies
🏢The iconic Shibuya street scene was actually filmed on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles
Were any scenes actually filmed in Japan?
—No, the majority of filming locations were in Los Angeles, with only a few scenes shot in Victorville and San Gabriel Canyon Road.
How did they create the illusion of Tokyo?
—Through the use of visual effects and careful production design, the movie successfully created the appearance of Tokyo in Los Angeles.
Where was the iconic Shibuya street scene filmed?
—The iconic Shibuya street scene was actually filmed on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, using a combination of plate shots and visual effects.
Did they use real Japanese cars in the movie?
—While some authentic Japanese cars were brought in, the majority of the cars used in the movie were sourced locally in Los Angeles.
How many visual effects shots were there in Tokyo Drift?
—In total, 768 visual effects shots were created by multiple companies to bring the illusion of Tokyo to life.
00:05Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift used clever techniques to create the illusion of being filmed in Japan
03:58The majority of filming locations were in Los Angeles, with only a few scenes shot in Victorville and San Gabriel Canyon Road
06:12Authentic Japanese cars were used alongside locally sourced vehicles
09:01A total of 768 visual effects shots were created to bring the illusion of Tokyo to life
09:43The iconic Shibuya street scene was filmed on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles
