The origin of aftermarket modifications of cars can be traced to the invention of the car itself and the automotive industry at large. However, courtesy of several highly rated tuning companies, such as Spoon Sports, the Japanese are redefining the modification game. Notably, from racing and testing cars for Honda back in the days, Tatsuru Ichishima, having secured support from Honda and Mugen for parts, decided to go one better in 1985 by launching an aftermarket modification company for Honda cars, later calling it Spoon Sports.

Ichishima’s foray into tuning started after he souped-up his Honda Civic E-AT for racing.