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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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Kinosaki Onsen: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan

2026/7/14    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

As a former conductor on the Kintetsu Railway, my life was once defined by the rhythmic clack-clack ...

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BRZ Odyssey: Chasing the Golden Grasses of Soni Kogen

2026/7/13    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Soni Kogen – The Philosophy of Driving in Japan I spent a decade of my life behind the controls of K ...

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BRZ for the Soul: The Ultimate Driving Guide to Wakayama and Shirahama

2026/7/14    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Philosophy of Driving in Japan: Beyond the Rails As a man who spent the better part of his youth ...

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86 for the Soul: The Ultimate Driving Guide to Kyoto and Miyama – Escaping the Tracks for the Open Road

2026/7/11    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1. 86 for the Soul: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan For years, my world was defined by the relent ...

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Escape the Grid: The Art of Driving Japan’s Hidden Peaks

2026/7/10    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1. The Philosophy of Driving in Japan: Why the Rail Ends Where the Adventure Begins For years, my li ...

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Kyoto’s Hidden Highlands: The Ultimate BRZ Driving Odyssey

2026/7/9    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Philosophy of Driving in Japan: Beyond the Rails As a former conductor for the Kintetsu Railway, ...

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Unveiling Hidden Hyogo: An 86 Driver’s Guide to the Secret Roads of Western Japan

2026/7/9    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hyogo: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan As a former conductor for the Kintetsu Railway, I spent ye ...

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Wakayama: The Ultimate Driving Playground for 86 and BRZ Enthusiasts

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

1. Wakayama: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan As someone who spent the better part of my younger y ...

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Toyota 86: The Ultimate Shiga Driving Odyssey – Unlocking Secret Japan

2026/7/9    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Shiga: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan For most who step foot into the Kansai region, the experie ...

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Unleashing the Spirit of the Subaru BRZ: The Ultimate Guide to Nara’s Secret Highlands

2026/7/5    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Philosophy of Driving in Japan: Beyond the Rails As a former conductor for the Kintetsu Railway, ...

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