India, Nov. 13 -- Fridays in Tokyo always carry a special kind of thrill. The city is never short of life, but there is something about the weekend that makes its pulse race brighter, in vivid colours. For car lovers, weekends are almost ritualistic. The ultimate pilgrimage spot is the legendary Daikoku Parking Area, the mecca of automotive culture. But getting into this mecca isn't as simple as pulling up. It takes insider know-how, the right connections, or the splurge of a pricey guided tour. So what's the workaround?

Sometimes, it's the movies that light the way. Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift has long been the gateway into this world. Remember Han's brooding cool and those iconic drifts across Shibuya's chaotic crossing? If you station...