About Mikado JDMC
From Sakura and Hanami to the Spanish Peaks
We are often drawn to such places.
Luke 6:12, In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
Mikado JDMC in the World
Paths, Trails, The Way, Pilgrimage..
It's the unknowns and adventures that we take that have the greatest impact on our lives and how we view the world around us. The artistry of creation is awesome in the true sense of the word, it's "awe" inspiring. When we are at peace on the trail, gazing into a campfire, mezmerized by the rolling surf of the ocean, or lost in the magnitude of looking into the night sky, helping a stranger or hangin with family and friends, that's where we find the most meaning in our lives.
Our History
A Story of Restoration & Self-Discovery
Every day is a gift, a blessing.
In the wilder days of my youth I had the privilege of skiing, coaching and competing at the international level, traveling, meeting new people and places, immersing myself into lovin, livin, life. Our first team van was 300 dollars! We all put in 50 bucks, put an old tape player on the dash, and lived the ski bum, hippie life. In this now twilight season of life I think to myself “when did being a hippie, nomad, traveler, wanderer become so expensive?” Mikado was built on the premise that it doesn't have to be. And not only that but we can find some pretty cool rides for you to enjoy the journey. The idea emerged from reflecting on my early childhood years living in Japan with my family. My folks loved Japan as I did. I assimilated into the Japanese culture, spoke the language, adopted traditional practices, appreciated the lifestyle and art. But what I remember most of all was this culture of respect and beauty. Respect for elders, families and each other and this exceptional gift for being at peace, a hard work ethic, clean quiet homes and neighborhoods, and peaceful gardens. After my folks passing a few years ago, I wanted to continue that legacy of how the Japanese culture affected our family in such a peaceful and positive way. Mikado JDMC is my contribution to the memory of my parents, their love for Japan and America, their honest and successful business practices and their love and care for others. And through this reflection I began importing the Mitsubishi Delica, and discovered all kinds of different, fun, adventurous and eccentric motorcars rarely seen here in the U.S. What I discovered was that each find, each import, each project had a story. Sometimes obvious, sometimes mysterious. I want to share that with you, and offer you a ride that will be fun to drive, and practical to get you out there to the trailhead, the lake, the river. Or the soccer game, the symphony and the grocery store. Will you let me share with you what we can discover in the classic era of Japan motorcar design?
We want to serve the Montana Territory and Beyond
What do we have in mind
Mikado longs to be more than a motorcar import and auto refining source. We want to be able to serve our community in various and sometimes unexpected ways. We are currently working hard to bring about all kinds of ways to take care of you and be intentionally present in the community. While we have our own ideas of some of the needs people might have, we would like to hear from you! Ask us a question, inquire about a service you may be looking for. Do you need a ride around town, across the country, transport a vehicle, coffee delivery, run some errands for you, clean and refine your car, or maybe you need a ride home after a night on the town? These are the kinds of things that we are ready and able to do for you.
Enjoy Your Life
