Japan auto auction weekly schedule
With over 120 auction venues operating Monday to Saturday, timing is everything. Browse the daily timetable below, with CarStrike's rust-risk rating for every venue to protect your investment.
Busiest days
Tuesday (42+ auctions) is the highest-volume day of the week, followed closely by Thursday and Wednesday.
Specialty auctions
Looking for a particular brand? Monday is dominated by the Honda network, while TAA (Toyota) runs heavily on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Rest days
There are no auctions on Sunday. All times are Japan Standard Time (JST), one hour behind Brisbane.
| Auction house | Start time (JST) | Focus | CarStrike rust assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USS Yokohama 09:30 JST | 09:30 JST | General | Low Rust Risk (Dry) (Kanto) |
| CAA Tokyo 10:00 JST | 10:00 JST | General | Low Rust Risk (Dry) (Kanto) |
| TAA Kinki 10:00 JST | 10:00 JST | Toyota Focus | Low Rust Risk (Dry) (Kinki) |
| USS R-Nagoya 09:30 JST | 09:30 JST | General | Low Rust Risk (Dry) (Chubu) |
| SAA Sapporo 11:00 JST | 11:00 JST | General | Snow Country (Check Rust) (Hokkaido) |
| Arai Sendai 11:00 JST | 11:00 JST | General | Snow Country (Check Rust) (Tohoku) |
Why the rust rating matters: cars from snow country (Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Japan Sea coast) drive on salted roads for months each winter. Read the auction sheet guide or browse upcoming lots.