Akebono - Your reliable partner for car delivery

Sometimes a car is just a means of transportation.And sometimes it becomes part of a family’s story — the starting point of trips, conversations on the road, and memories that stay with you for years.

At Akebono, we have always seen cars this way. That is why, continuing our tradition, this month we decided to give away a car to one of our customers — not for a loud gesture, but for the meaning it can bring into someone’s life.

We chose the Honda Stepwgn G Honda Sensing. A vehicle designed for families and travel. It is comfortable for everyday use, yet truly reveals itself on the road — when a weekend is ahead, a long route awaits, or there is simply a desire to get away from the city.

Eight seats mean everyone can travel together. The 4WD system provides confidence in any weather, while the economical 1.5L engine allows you to plan long journeys without worrying about frequent stops. Honda Sensing makes driving calmer and safer, especially when children are on board and safety matters most.

The key feature of this Stepwgn is its pop-up camper roof with an integrated tent. It completely changes the way you travel. No need to look for a hotel, rush back, or adjust to schedules. Raise the roof, and you have a ready sleeping space right inside the vehicle. A night by the sea, a morning in the mountains, a roadside stop under the stars — these are the moments that turn into family memories, retold for years.

From the 2nd to the 23rd, everyone who purchases a vehicle through Akebono automatically becomes a participant in the giveaway. No applications or lists — if you make a purchase, you are included. An additional ¥1,000 is added to each purchase during this period — a single mandatory rule for everyone to ensure fairness and transparency.

As always, the finale will be open and transparent. On the evening of the February 23rd, we will go live, and a special guest of Akebono will determine the winner during the live broadcast.

We believe that a car is more than just machinery.
It is time spent together.
It is the road that brings people closer. And perhaps this very Honda Stepwgn will become part of someone’s family and the beginning of new memories.

Sincerely,
The Akebono Co., Ltd. Team

The Green Corner 2.0 platform (GC 2.0) continues to actively develop, becoming a more convenient and efficient tool for purchasing and selling vehicles in Japan.

What Has Been Improved

As part of the platform’s development, the following key improvements have been implemented:

• New photo standards — more details, cleaner images, and clearer presentation of vehicle condition

• Detailed videos with paint thickness measurements — transparent information on paintwork and body history

• Parallel listing in the One Price system — wider exposure and faster sales

• Enhanced promotion through the company’s social channels (Telegram, YouTube, etc.) — additional buyer traffic

• Optimized storage and sales processes — fewer manual actions, greater predictability, and better control

All these improvements are aimed at helping clients make decisions faster, assess vehicles more accurately, and plan next steps more efficiently.

1) Vehicle Storage on GC 2.0

For vehicles purchased from January 2026 onward:

Free storage period

• 4 months — 119 days
  (the purchase date is not included)

Paid storage

• 120–149 days — 500 JPY / day

• 150–179 days — 600 JPY / day

• 180–209 days — 700 JPY / day

• Thereafter — +100 JPY per day for each subsequent month

Storage fees are charged until the vehicle is physically dispatched from the warehouse.

2) Activation of GC Mode

After purchasing a vehicle, the “Activate GC” button remains available until the vehicle is delivered to the Toyama yard.

• Self-activation by the client — 15,000 JPY

• Activation via a manager after arrival at the yard — 20,000 JPY

If GC mode is not activated in time, the vehicle may be automatically assigned to the nearest available vessel and sent to the port.

3) Purchase Commission on GC 2.0

• Purchase with a deposit — 0 JPY

• Second and subsequent purchases — 0 JPY

• First purchase without a deposit — 10,000 JPY

Purchasing vehicles without a deposit is allowed.

What Clients Should Keep in Mind

For any questions, please contact the managers of Akebono Co., Ltd

Akebono Co., Ltd Team

Dear Clients,

We would like to inform you about the current status of vehicles located at the GC (Green Corner 2.0) site.

From our side, we aim to maintain the vehicle storage and sales process in a manner that is as transparent, convenient, and economically reasonable as possible for all participants. In this regard, we kindly ask you to pay attention to the following information.

At present, there are vehicles at the site whose storage period exceeds four months, with some vehicles remaining at GC for more than one year. In order to optimize warehouse operations, ensure timely shipment, and maintain proper storage conditions, we kindly request that you determine the further course of action for such vehicles before the first shipment of 2026, by choosing one of the following options:

• price adjustment (reduction) for sale, taking into account current market conditions and actual prices of comparable vehicles;

• re-listing the vehicle at auction;

• arranging export procedures.

Upcoming scheduled shipment dates:

• PTOLEMY 39 — contract closing: December 26, 09:00

• First shipment of 2026 — approximately January 8

In the event that no decision is made regarding a vehicle by the first shipment of 2026 and the vehicle is not arranged for export, a paid GC storage regime will be applied in the amount of JPY 15,000, in accordance with the applicable storage terms and conditions.

Thank you for your understanding, careful attention to organizational matters, and timely feedback. We highly value our cooperation and look forward to continuing our productive work together.

Sincerely,
Akebono Co., Ltd. Team

Dear Clients,
Please be advised that several JU auction venues have increased their auction fees. The changes were applied selectively and may not appear immediately in personal accounts.

Please keep this in mind when planning your bids. We also recommend reviewing your personal accounts for any additional charges if you have made purchases on the corresponding auctions recently.

Dear Partners,

Thanks to your trust and joint efforts, our project “Green Corner 2.0” continues to grow actively. We help you find buyers and successfully sell your vehicles — our entire team works for you, from search and consultation to transaction support.

Until now, all services within the project have remained free of charge, which has been a significant financial burden for us.

Now, as we move into the second phase of development, we are introducing a few small changes.

Starting November 8, 2025 (as previously announced in our Telegram chat):

• Listing a vehicle on the Green Corner platform will cost 15,000 JPY.

• The payment term after purchase is reduced to 10 business days, the same as for regular purchases.

• All other conditions remain unchanged.

You can read more details via the link provided or consult your manager directly.

We sincerely thank you for your trust and participation in the development of the Green Corner 2.0 project.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Akebono Co., Ltd.

Dear clients,

we would like to remind you that tomorrow (Thursday) our team will be working at USS Tokyo.

A high workload is expected at USS Tokyo — we are already receiving a large number of requests.

Please send your applications as early as possible so that we can process everything efficiently and on time.

Please note: TAA Hokkaido will not be visited tomorrow due to technical reasons.

Thank you for your understanding and prompt cooperation.

We operate at all key auctions in Japan — so that you receive not just a car, but confidence in your purchase.

More details on our Telegram channel.

Contact numbers for consultations:
+818065754343
+817088472727
+817037692929
+818093573030
+818069153232
+817022833434
+817023273535

Sincerely,
Akebono Co., Ltd. Team

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