BELOW APPLIES FOR JCCS® 2026 AND JCMS 2026
CDPH’s Health Order for MEGA EVENT (Outdoor, JCCS®)
For VISITORS FAQ school down this page
PARTICIPANTS FAQ (FOR PRE-REGISTERED SHOW- CAR OWNERS)
Q) WHERE IS MY LETTER? HELP!
Expect your letters to arrive in the 1st week of October. Do not worry! Since you have received our previous email confirmation/communication, your name is on our list. JCCS staff will verify your identification and help you upon arrival. Make sure to arrive before 8:30 am. Roll-In Instruction 2026 TBA.
Q) I CAN NOT MAKE IT TO THE SHOW. WHAT CAN I DO? CAN I GET A REFUND?
Sorry that you can not make it. As you agreed upon at the time of your resignation, there is no refund based on JCCS® Cancelation Policy 2026 which you have agreed upon at your time of registration.
You may transfer your registration to a substitute vehicle or another owner by notifying JCCS® prior to September 1, 2026. Since the space is already reserved, the substitute vehicle must arrive by 8:30 AM. Please do not arrive earlier, as other registered vehicles will be staged first.
All substitute (transferred) vehicles are still subject to JCCS® approval. Acceptance at the gate is not guaranteed and will be determined based on the vehicle’s year, model, and condition in accordance with the screening criteria on this page.
Judging Eligibility: Any registration transferred to another owner or any substitute vehicle submitted after September 1, 2026 is NOT eligible for judging. This rule applies even if the vehicle is approved for entry and displayed at JCCS®.
Q) MY CAR CANNOT BE FINISHED ON TIME. CAN I ENTER MY OTHER KYUSHA?
In the event of an emergency where you must bring a substitute kyusha on the day of the show without prior notice, JCCS® staff will review the vehicle at the gate and determine whether it is eligible for entry. We have your spot reserved based on your originally registered kyusha. Bring the physical confirmation letter with you, and you will need to stand-by 8:30am at gate.
Judging Eligibility: Any registration transferred to another owner or any substitute vehicle submitted after September 1, 2026 + on the day of show, is NOT eligible for judging. This rule applies even if the vehicle is approved for entry and displayed at JCCS®.
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You are still welcome to attend JCCS® as a spectator. Please arrive after 9:00 AM, once the event is open to the public.
Regular public parking fees apply, depending on the parking lot you choose. Please see this Visitor Info Page. You can also please pick it up your Registration Omiyage package at the JCCS® Main Booth before 12:00 PM on the day of the event.
This information is also included in your confirmation email and on the JCCS® Rules & Regulations page.
Q) I DON’SEE MY VEHICLE MODEL NAME IN YOUR AWARD CATEGORY. WHY?
JCCS® determines award categories depends on how many models have actually been accepted by a certain time. If your registered kyusha model turned to be a small group, JCCS most likely to combine with other similar models so more chances of awards to be given.
Q) WEATHER SEEMS NO GOOD…
JCCS has been a Rain or Shine event for 20 years. Please be prepared!
Q) HOW AND WHEN WILL REGISTRATION OPEN AND HOW MUCH?
Registration opens on July 7, 2026 to when all the spots are full. Please see this page for more information.
Q) WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFO ABOUT A VENDOR BOOTH SPACE?
Please email us to registration (at) japaneseclassiccarshow.com, with your full name / company name /business information/ website or social channels.
Q) WHAT TIME CAN I ROLL-IN? ANY INFO?
Roll-in Instruction to be announced in September 2026, on our Registration Page.
Q) HOW MUCH IS JCCS® ADMISSION TICKETS?
a) Pre-sales Admission tickets are $20 per adult (Day of show $25) , kids under 12 is free with an adult entry. Tickets are available to purchase online Visitor Info Page.
Q) I have my friend/family riding with me. Does he need to pay?
One show-car registration covers the driver and one passenger, so there is no need for additional payment. However, both must enter together in the registered vehicle during roll-in. Children under 12 are free. Please remember our rule: 2 people per car.
Q) I am registered. Can I bring food?
Yes, you can bring food, but only during the morning roll-ins. Your family or friends cannot deliver food to you later. No exceptions. No cooking, no BBQ, and no littering at the venue, please. Spectators are not allowed to bring any food. Do not sell your items to anybody, that’s called “swapmeet” and it is against our rules.
JCCS will have food trucks available on site
Q) I am registered. Can I bring a bicycle / scooter / kick board / Skateboard / Drone with me?
NO they are all prohibited within the show area.
Q) Can I bring tent / table / chairs?
Yes, you can bring items, but only during the morning roll-ins. You are not allowed to ask your visitors to deliver these items to you later. Please ensure that tents are non-logo branded (blank) and do not conflict with other display vehicles when used, otherwise we will ask to tear it down. Do not install the tent before the public opening at 9 AM.
Q) CAN I SELL MY CAR AND ALSO SOME PARTS, TOYS AT THE SHOW?
No. “For Sale” signs posted on any of your windshields are NOT allowed at JCCS®, as agreed upon at the time of your registration. You cannot sell any items unless you are a registered vendor. Those found engaging in such activities are required to pay a penalty of $1000, as agreed upon at the time of registration, and will be asked to leave the show immediately. Additionally, they will not be accepted in future events.
Q) Can I display a motorcycle on my truck, or in my van?
Yes, only when the Motorcycles are register separately to the JCMC at the show. Please register from the registration page.
Q) Can I put up my sponsors banners, or flags and display items by my car?
a) No. Any business promotion including above activities are NOT allowed unless you are a vendor.
Q) CAN I TAKE MY SMALL DOG WITH ME IN A SHOW-CAR?
a) Sorry, JCCS® can not allow any animals to be in the show-area. Regardless the size. Please do not register if you have no babysitter for a day.
Q) I AM NOT SURE IF MY CAR IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SHOW. WHAT CAN I DO?
a) 2024 Registration has been closed and fully booked. You can send us an e-mail to registration<at>japaneseclassiccarshow.com for 2025 future shows.
Q) WHY DID JCCS® STARTED A PHOTO SCREENING?
a) After ten (10) consecutive years of shows and much consideration, in 2014 JCCS® made the decision to reinforce the existing rules and conditions for its shows because of the number of application registrants and cars to be considered.
Q) I HAD AN ACCIDENT RECENTLY AND THE CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED COSMETICALLY. I PARTICIPATED IN THE PAST SO CAN I JUST BRING MY CAR AS IS?
a) No. Please repair the car and then register.
Q) MY CAR IS STILL IN A SHOP WITHOUT A MOTOR. I WILL TRY MY BEST BUT CAN I STILL REGISTER AND TOW IT IN WITHOUT A MOTOR?
a) No. Show-cars need to be running condition in order to register.
Q) MY PARENTS BOUGHT ME A JAPANESE CLASSIC BUT I’M ONLY 17 YEARS OLD. CAN I REGISTER?
a) How nice!! But your parents need to register on behalf of you.
Q) I NEVER RECEIVED AN AUTOMATED CONFIRMATION E-MAIL.
a) Please contact us at registration<at>japaneseclassiccarshow.com. Jotform.com is the server sending automated emails, but maybe it is blocked by your server or it is in your junk mail box.
Q) I HAVEN’T RECEIVED MY CONFIRMATION “PHYSICAL LETTER” IN A MAIL YET. WHY?
a) Your confirmation letter will be mailed ONLY 1 to 2 weeks before the show. Thanks for your patience. However you are welcome to check your registration status any time. Just reply to our automated e-mail confirmation email.
Q) WHY I COULD NOT PARK ON THE GRASS AREA LAST YEAR?
a) All cars parked by model groups take turns every year. However we consider the entire show-area is in premier ocean front view, all the parking spot is wonderful.
VISITORS FAQ
Q) I WAS IN A VERY LONG LINE TO PURCHASE A TICKET AT THE ENTRANCE. CAN YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?
Last year, our QR Code ticket scanning windows had a much faster flow than the lines for ticket purchasing. Our admission ticket price will increase by $25 on the day of the show, so we recommend pre-purchasing your tickets. Please note that general security checks can also slow down the lines at the entrance from time to time.
Q) DO YOU SELL ADMISSION TICKETS ON LINE and ONSITE?
Yes and it is $25 on site, please expect some lines. You can purchase E-tickets online for your convenience at $20 before 10/1. Please note that both ticket types will use the same line until the line reaches to the sales window.
Q) Why do you have only 1 entrance?
Out of an abundance of caution we will have heightened security, so there will be only one initial entry point on the North/East side. We will have other gates for exit and re-entry with a hand stamp. Be prepared for bag checks and wanding to take place at each entry point by security.
Q) I AM A VISITOR. CAN I BRING FOOD? BACKPACK? CHAIR? ICE COOLRS?
Sorry, no outside food allowed.
Chairs – portable ones are okay. No coolers. Only beverage in small container is allowed.
We have gourmet food trucks available on site!
Q) 日本に住んでいます。参加登録ができますか？
A15) 問題ありません。こちらよりお問い合わせください日本語でご案内いたします。