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-Writer's background - Born in Nara in 1990, lived there until age 27 - Graduated from high school in 2009 and started working for Kintetsu Railway - Passed the driver's exam in 2010 and was promoted to conductor - Promoted to express conductor in 2013 In his private life, he didn't want to ride the train, so he bought a car in 2010 to get away from it and discovered his love for driving and tinkering with cars. In his 20s, he set a goal of driving without spending a lot of money, staying in cheap hotels and going on drives every month in search of beautiful scenery. He often went on drives around Shikoku and Nagano Prefecture, so he is confident in creating recommended spots and driving courses.

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Awaji Island Coastal Drive in a Toyota 86: The Ultimate Hyogo Seaside JDM Circuit from Osaka

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1. The Philosophy of Driving in Japan: Why Leaving the Rails Unlocks the True Secret Japan For over ...

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Epic Nara & Soni Highlands Road Trip: The Ultimate 2-Day JDM Winding Drive from Osaka

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There is an undeniable, synchronized magic to Japan’s rail system. Having spent years as a train con ...

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Escaping the Heat in a Toyota 86: The Ultimate Kyoto Miyama Mountain Driving Guide

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1. Kyoto Miyama Driving Guide - The Philosophy of Driving in Japan As a former conductor for the Kin ...

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Driving Wakayama and Shirahama in a Subaru BRZ: The Ultimate Coastal Escape from Osaka

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There is a precise moment when the relentless rhythm of Osaka’s urban sprawl gives way to something ...

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Unlocking Ancient Mysteries by Road: A Subaru BRZ Driving Guide to Osaka and Sakai’s Kofun Tombs

2026/7/29    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Osaka & Sakai Kofun Drive: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan For years, my professional life wa ...

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Ultimate Mount Rokko Night Drive Guide: Conquer Hyogo’s Toughest Touge in a Toyota 86

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Mount Rokko Driving Tour: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan For over a decade, my life was ruled by ...

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Driving Shiga & Hikone in a Subaru BRZ: The Ultimate 2-Day Cultural & Mountain Highway Itinerary from Osaka

2026/7/27    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

There is an indisputable magic to Japan’s iconic rail system. Having spent years wearing the uniform ...

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Cruising Arashiyama in a Toyota 86: The Ultimate Kyoto Driving Guide

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For decades, international travelers have been conditioned to see Japan through a very specific lens ...

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BRZ for Visiting Murō-ji Temple in Nara: The Ultimate Power Spot Driving Journey – The Philosophy of Driving in Japan

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There is a distinct, almost melancholic poetry to the rhythm of Japan’s rail network. For years, I s ...

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Driving Wakayama and Nachi-Katsuura in an 86: The Ultimate Tuna Pilgrimage

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Wakayama and Nachi-Katsuura-The Philosophy of Driving in Japan As I sit here listening to the low, r ...

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