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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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The Art of the Machine: Exploring Osaka’s Lush Highland Trails in an 86

2026/6/26  

Osaka: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan For years, my world was defined by the rhythm of steel on ...

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Shiga Prefecture: The Ultimate Driving Escape with the Subaru BRZ

2026/6/26  

Shiga: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan As a man who spent years riding the rails of the Kintetsu ...

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Kyoto Unveiled: The Soul of the 86 and the Hidden Paths Beyond the Rails

2026/6/24  

The Philosophy of Driving in Japan: Why Four Wheels Outperform Two Rails For years, my life was defi ...

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Omiwa Shrine, Mt. Miwa, Japan's Oldest Shrine, Nara: A JDM Road Trip to Ancient Spirits

2026/5/16    , , , , , , , , , , ,

Omiwa Shrine, Mt. Miwa, Japan's Oldest Shrine, Nara - The Philosophy of Driving in Japan For years, ...

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Unleash Your Inner Tiger: An Epic JDM Drive to Shigi-san for Good Fortune and Hidden Japan Exploration

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Shigi-san, Chogosonshi-ji, Tiger, Good Fortune, Drive - The Philosophy of Driving in Japan Ah, Japan ...

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Exploring Nara's Sacred Heritage: The Ultimate Yakushiji and Toshodaiji Recommended Driving Course for JDM Enthusiasts

2026/4/14    , , , , , ,

Nara Yakushiji Toshodaiji Recommended Driving Course: A Masterclass in History and Horsepower For ov ...

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Naramachi Retro Revival: An Epic JDM Drive Through Koshi-do, Machiya Cafes & Secret Japan

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Greetings, fellow adventurers and purveyors of the open road! As a former Kintetsu train conductor w ...

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The Ultimate Nara Kakinoha Sushi Honten Recommended Drive Course: A JDM Pilgrimage Through Ancient Japan

2026/3/30    , , , , , , ,

The Ultimate Nara Kakinoha Sushi Honten Recommended Drive Course: A JDM Pilgrimage Through Ancient J ...

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Nara Park, Todai-ji, Deer, Great Buddha, Nara Sightseeing, Beginner-Friendly: Unlock Japan's Ancient Heart with an 86/BRZ Adventure from Osaka

2026/4/14    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Nara Park, Todai-ji, Deer, Great Buddha, Nara Sightseeing, Beginner-Friendly: Unlock Japan's Ancient ...

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The Ultimate Nara Kakinoha Sushi Honten Recommended Drive Course: A JDM Odyssey through Japan’s Spiritual Heartland

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The Ultimate Nara Kakinoha Sushi Honten Recommended Drive Course: A JDM Odyssey 1. Nara Kakinoha Sus ...

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