{"id":55584,"date":"2026-02-22T18:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/?p=55584"},"modified":"2026-02-22T18:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:25:00","slug":"japanese-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/japanese-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"55584\" class=\"elementor elementor-55584\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-018e896 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"018e896\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf55832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bf55832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- TOPRANK EUROPE \u2013 NEWS & TOPICS (Elementor HTML widget) -->\n<style>\n  :root{\n    --tre-bg:#0B0B0E;\n    --tre-surface:#12131A;\n    --tre-border:rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n    --tre-text:#EDEDED;\n    --tre-muted:rgba(237,237,237,.72);\n    --tre-red:#C8161D; 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Individuals usually buy via a professional company.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n              <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">Inspection culture + standard sheets<\/div><\/div>\n              <p class=\"tre-factText\">Each car receives an auction sheet with grade, diagram, and Japanese notes that drive the price.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n              <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">Mileage is cross-checked<\/div><\/div>\n              <p class=\"tre-factText\">Japan uses \u201cmileage management\u201d systems that store chassis number + km history and flag inconsistencies.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tre-fact\">\n              <div class=\"tre-factTop\"><span class=\"tre-dot\"><\/span><div class=\"tre-factTitle\">Wholesale risk still exists<\/div><\/div>\n              <p class=\"tre-factText\">Auctions are not retail guarantees. The skill is selecting correctly (especially older\/modified cars).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-ctas\">\n            <a class=\"tre-btn tre-btnPrimary\" href=\"\/fr\/auction-purchase\/\">Auction purchase service<\/a>\n            <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/japan-purchase-service\/\">Japan purchase service<\/a>\n            <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/contact\/\">Talk to Toprank Europe<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tre-heroRight\">\n          <!-- NEW: Unsplash direct source (reliable hotlink) -->\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tre-heroImg\"\n               src=\"https:\/\/source.unsplash.com\/PR3V9bP4U0g\/1600x1100\"\n               alt=\"Aerial view of a large parking lot full of cars (auction lot style)\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <div class=\"tre-heroOverlay\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CONTENT -->\n    <div class=\"tre-content\">\n\n      <!-- TOC -->\n      <aside class=\"tre-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n        <div class=\"tre-tocTitle\">On this page<\/div>\n        <a href=\"#what\">1) What are Japanese car auctions?<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#why\">2) Why Japan auctions differ vs USA\/Europe<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#networks\">3) Auction houses & networks (USS\/JU\/TAA\/Aucnet)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#process\">4) The auction process (step-by-step)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#sheet\">5) Auction sheets (\u51fa\u54c1\u7968\/\u691c\u67fb\u7968): what\u2019s inside<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#grades\">6) Grading system explained (0\u20136, A\u2013D, R\/RA)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#codes\">7) Damage codes & diagram symbols (A1\/U1\/W1\u2026)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#mileage\">8) Mileage verification (\u8d70\u884c\u30e1\u30fc\u30bf\u30fc\u7ba1\u7406\u30b7\u30b9\u30c6\u30e0)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#b2b\">9) B2B risks: what can still go wrong<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#toprank\">10) Why Toprank Europe (Japan access + Europe safety)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a>\n      <\/aside>\n\n      <!-- MAIN -->\n      <main class=\"tre-main\">\n\n        <section id=\"what\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">1) What are Japanese car auctions? <span>\u2014 the clear definition<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            A Japanese car auction is a <span class=\"tre-strong\">wholesale trading market<\/span> where professional members buy and sell vehicles.\n            Cars are delivered to an auction venue (\u4f1a\u5834), receive an inspection report (auction sheet), then are sold through a fast bidding process.\n            In many venues, members can also bid remotely through terminals\/software.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-mosaic\">\n            <figure class=\"tre-figure\">\n              <!-- NEW: Unsplash free gavel image (symbolic auction) -->\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/source.unsplash.com\/T69Smz0SJ6w\/1600x1100\"\n                   alt=\"Auction concept image with gavel (symbolic)\" loading=\"lazy\">\n              <figcaption class=\"tre-cap\"><b>Auction culture:<\/b> fast decisions, standardized documents, professional-only access.<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n            <figure class=\"tre-figure\">\n              <!-- NEW: Unsplash parking lot \/ Japan cars vibe -->\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/source.unsplash.com\/8Ej1r2viDUE\/1600x1100\"\n                   alt=\"Many cars parked together (wholesale market vibe)\" loading=\"lazy\">\n              <figcaption class=\"tre-cap\"><b>Supply + turnover:<\/b> auctions are a major wholesale channel in Japan\u2019s used-car ecosystem.<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"why\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">2) Why Japan auctions differ vs USA\/Europe <span>\u2014 structure, not magic<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Japanese auctions are \u201cdifferent\u201d mainly because the ecosystem is built around\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">standardized inspection sheets + professional membership<\/span>.\n            That changes how cars are described, traded, and priced.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Japan auctions vs USA\/Europe auctions comparison\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Topic<\/th>\n                <th>Japan auto auctions (typical)<\/th>\n                <th>USA\/Europe auctions (varies)<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Access model<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"tre-strong\">B2B membership<\/span> (\u696d\u8005\u30aa\u30fc\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3 \/ \u4f1a\u54e1\u5236)<\/td>\n                <td>Often mixed: dealer auctions, public auctions, online marketplaces<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Condition language<\/td>\n                <td><span class=\"tre-strong\">Auction sheet (\u51fa\u54c1\u7968\/\u691c\u67fb\u7968)<\/span> + grade + diagram + Japanese notes<\/td>\n                <td>Inspection reports\/listings vary by channel; not standardized across all markets<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Bidding speed<\/td>\n                <td>Very fast lanes; decisions from sheet + photos + short yard checks<\/td>\n                <td>Varies (live events, timed online auctions, etc.)<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Mileage confidence tools<\/td>\n                <td>Industry mileage-history systems are commonly referenced in the auction ecosystem<\/td>\n                <td>History tools exist but are not uniform across all channels<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Buyer responsibility<\/td>\n                <td>Wholesale rules: <span class=\"tre-strong\">select carefully<\/span><\/td>\n                <td>Also often \u201cas-is\u201d, but consumer channels differ widely by country<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"networks\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">3) Auction houses & networks <span>\u2014 USS, JU, TAA, Aucnet (examples)<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Japan has multiple major auction groups. Names you will commonly see in auction data include:\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">USS<\/span>, <span class=\"tre-strong\">JU<\/span>,\n            <span class=\"tre-strong\">TAA (Toyota Auto Auction)<\/span>, and <span class=\"tre-strong\">Aucnet<\/span>.\n            Each group has its own sheet layout and rules, but the \u201ccore language\u201d is similar:\n            overall grade, interior grade, damage diagram, and inspector comments.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\">\n            <h3>Japanese terms you\u2019ll see<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"tre-mono\">\n              \u51fa\u54c1\u7968\uff08\u3057\u3085\u3063\u3074\u3093\u3072\u3087\u3046\uff09= listing sheet \/ auction sheet<br\/>\n              \u691c\u67fb\u7968\uff08\u3051\u3093\u3055\u3072\u3087\u3046\uff09= inspection sheet \/ condition report<br\/>\n              \u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74\uff08\u3057\u3085\u3046\u3075\u304f\u308c\u304d\uff09= repair history category<br\/>\n              \u8d70\u884c\u8ddd\u96e2\uff08\u305d\u3046\u3053\u3046\u304d\u3087\u308a\uff09= mileage (km)<br\/>\n              \u51a0\u6c34\u6b74\uff08\u304b\u3093\u3059\u3044\u308c\u304d\uff09= flood \/ water history\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"process\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">4) The auction process <span>\u2014 step by step<\/span><\/h2>\n          <ol class=\"tre-list\" style=\"padding-left:20px;\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Vehicle enters the yard<\/span> (\u642c\u5165) and gets a lot number (\u51fa\u54c1\u756a\u53f7).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Auction sheet created<\/span> (\u51fa\u54c1\u7968) with core data and notes.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Inspection<\/span> (\u691c\u67fb): condition check, diagram markings, grades.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Photos published<\/span> to members.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Preview<\/span> (\u4e0b\u898b): quick checks in the yard.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Bidding<\/span> (\u30bb\u30ea): fast sale to highest bidder (subject to rules).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Settlement & pickup<\/span>: payment, paperwork, release, transport\/export.<\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"sheet\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">5) Auction sheets (\u51fa\u54c1\u7968 \/ \u691c\u67fb\u7968) <span>\u2014 what\u2019s inside<\/span><\/h2>\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Identity:<\/span> model, grade, chassis code, year, color, options, transmission, fuel.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Odometer reading:<\/span> km at time of auction + notes if anything looks inconsistent.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Overall grade:<\/span> usually numeric (commonly 0\u20136; exact rules vary).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Interior grade:<\/span> usually A\u2013D.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Damage diagram:<\/span> codes showing dents, scratches, repaint, rust, repairs.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Inspector comments (Japanese):<\/span> often the most valuable line on the sheet.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Importer reality (UK\/AU\/JP): the grade is not the whole story<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              Experienced importers repeat the same rule: don\u2019t buy \u201cby grade only\u201d.\n              The diagram + Japanese notes are what protect you from buying a cheap car that becomes expensive.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"grades\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">6) Grading system explained <span>\u2014 0\u20136, A\u2013D, and R\/RA<\/span><\/h2>\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Auction grades overview\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Mark \/ grade<\/th>\n                <th>Practical meaning<\/th>\n                <th>How we use it<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>5 \/ 6 \/ S<\/td>\n                <td>Very high condition tiers (often newer\/very clean)<\/td>\n                <td>Great candidates if notes + photos confirm the story.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>4 \/ 4.5<\/td>\n                <td>Common \u201cgood condition\u201d band<\/td>\n                <td>Often the best balance depending on the model.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>3 \/ 3.5<\/td>\n                <td>Average condition; more visible wear\/repairs<\/td>\n                <td>Value buys only if the client accepts the reality.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>0 \/ 1 \/ 2<\/td>\n                <td>Low bands \/ special cases<\/td>\n                <td>Only for specific projects (parts\/restoration).<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>Interior A \/ B \/ C \/ D<\/td>\n                <td>Cabin wear\/smell\/cleanliness tier<\/td>\n                <td>We request cabin photos and smell notes when important.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>R \/ RA<\/td>\n                <td>Repair-history category (\u4fee\u5fa9\u6b74)<\/td>\n                <td>Always requires expert review and proof.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"codes\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">7) Damage codes & diagram symbols <span>\u2014 A1 \/ U1 \/ W1 etc.<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Codes vary by auction, but many use similar conventions. Here\u2019s a safe \u201chow importers read it\u201d overview:\n          <\/p>\n\n          <table class=\"tre-compare\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Common auction sheet damage codes\">\n            <thead>\n              <tr>\n                <th>Code<\/th>\n                <th>Meaning (typical)<\/th>\n                <th>Interpretation<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr>\n                <td>A1 \/ A2 \/ A3<\/td>\n                <td>Scratch (small \u2192 large)<\/td>\n                <td>A3 often implies paintwork is likely.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>U1 \/ U2 \/ U3<\/td>\n                <td>Dent (small \u2192 large)<\/td>\n                <td>U3 is usually visible and may need repair.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>W1 \/ W2 \/ W3<\/td>\n                <td>Repair mark \/ wave (light \u2192 visible)<\/td>\n                <td>Often indicates previous paintwork; confirm with photos.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>S1 \/ S2<\/td>\n                <td>Rust (light \u2192 heavier)<\/td>\n                <td>Critical on classics\/older JDM.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n              <tr>\n                <td>X \/ XX<\/td>\n                <td>Panel needs replacement \/ has been replaced<\/td>\n                <td>Verify the reason before paying a premium.<\/td>\n              <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"mileage\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">8) Mileage verification <span>\u2014 why mileage is often more trusted<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            Mileage is a major price driver. Japan\u2019s auction ecosystem references mileage management concepts\n            (\u8d70\u884c\u30e1\u30fc\u30bf\u30fc\u7ba1\u7406\u30b7\u30b9\u30c6\u30e0) where vehicle identity + mileage history can be used to flag inconsistencies over time.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-mosaic\">\n            <figure class=\"tre-figure\">\n              <!-- NEW: Unsplash odometer -->\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/source.unsplash.com\/a3U-6Do1w8k\/1600x1100\"\n                   alt=\"Odometer \/ dashboard close-up\" loading=\"lazy\">\n              <figcaption class=\"tre-cap\"><b>Odometer focus:<\/b> history checks + sheet notes reduce the odds of \u201chidden meter\u201d stories.<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n            <figure class=\"tre-figure\">\n              <!-- NEW: Unsplash plate\/chassis identity style -->\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/source.unsplash.com\/uImHMTRu-ww\/1600x1100\"\n                   alt=\"Vehicle identification detail (plate close-up)\" loading=\"lazy\">\n              <figcaption class=\"tre-cap\"><b>Identity matters:<\/b> chassis\/vehicle identifiers are key when tracking history across auctions.<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-callout\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Honest note<\/h3>\n            <p>\n              No system is perfect and rare edge cases exist, but it\u2019s generally harder to hide mileage manipulation\n              when cars are repeatedly traded through structured auctions with history checks and inspector notes.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"b2b\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">9) B2B risks <span>\u2014 what can still go wrong<\/span><\/h2>\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Mechanical condition isn\u2019t fully guaranteed:<\/span> auction inspection is not a full workshop diagnosis.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Older cars vary massively:<\/span> rust, old repairs, seals, wear, repaint history.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Tuned\/performance cars:<\/span> higher risk (mods, track use, unknown tuning quality).<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">\u201cCheap hammer price\u201d trap:<\/span> repair\/catch-up costs can erase the savings.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"toprank\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">10) Why Toprank Europe <span>\u2014 Japan advantages + Europe confidence<\/span><\/h2>\n          <p class=\"tre-p\">\n            With Toprank Europe, you get the advantages of buying directly in Japan (auction access + market knowledge),\n            with a local point of contact and a company registered in Europe.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <ul class=\"tre-list\">\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Presence in Japan:<\/span> auction ecosystem access and real sourcing channels.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Local support in France\/Europe:<\/span> clear process + communication.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">Auction experience:<\/span> Alexandre LAM has worked directly with Japan auctions and knows how to avoid bad or overpriced cars.<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"tre-strong\">One workflow:<\/span> target brief \u2192 search \u2192 bid strategy \u2192 purchase \u2192 shipping \u2192 Europe delivery.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <div class=\"tre-bottomCta\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n            <h3>Want to buy from Japanese auctions the right way?<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"tre-p\" style=\"margin:0;\">\n              Send us your target model(s), budget ceiling, and priorities (condition, originality, mileage, spec).\n              We\u2019ll propose a sourcing strategy and guide you through the auction process with professional filtering.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"tre-ctas\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n              <a class=\"tre-btn tre-btnPrimary\" href=\"\/fr\/auction-purchase\/\">Auction purchase service<\/a>\n              <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/japan-purchase-service\/\">Japan purchase service<\/a>\n              <a class=\"tre-btn\" href=\"\/fr\/contact\/\">Contact Toprank Europe<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tre-footnote\">\n              SEO keywords covered naturally: Japanese car auctions, USS auction, JU auction, TAA, Aucnet, auction sheet translation, buy cars from Japan, Toprank Europe.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <section id=\"faq\" class=\"tre-faq\">\n          <h2 class=\"tre-h2\">FAQ <span>\u2014 quick answers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>Can individuals bid directly at Japanese auctions?<\/summary>\n            <p>Typically, major auctions are member-only (B2B). Individuals usually buy through a professional company that has access and handles bidding\/export.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>Is the auction grade \u201cguaranteed\u201d?<\/summary>\n            <p>Grades are useful but broad and can vary by auction and inspector. The inspector notes and the damage diagram are often more important than the number.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>What\u2019s the most important part of an auction sheet?<\/summary>\n            <p>The Japanese inspector comments + the damage diagram. That\u2019s where you catch repaint hints, rust mentions, smell notes, and repair history clues.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n\n          <details>\n            <summary>Why is mileage usually more trusted in Japan auctions?<\/summary>\n            <p>Because the auction ecosystem uses mileage-history management concepts (\u8d70\u884c\u30e1\u30fc\u30bf\u30fc\u7ba1\u7406\u30b7\u30b9\u30c6\u30e0) that help flag inconsistencies, and auctions can note suspicious cases on the sheet.<\/p>\n          <\/details>\n        <\/section>\n\n      <\/main>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News &#038; Topics \u2022 Japanese Car Auctions Japanese Car Auctions (Japan Auto Auctions)How it really works: auction houses, auction sheets, grading, and mileage trust Japan\u2019s used-car auctions are a professional (B2B) wholesale market built around standardized inspection reports known as auction sheets (\u51fa\u54c1\u7968 \/ \u691c\u67fb\u7968). This guide explains how it works, what you can trust, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55584"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55588,"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55584\/revisions\/55588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toprankeurope.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}