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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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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

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

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

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

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

2026/7/25    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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

2026/7/25    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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

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Driving Awaji Island in a BRZ: A Culinary Coastal Odyssey Through Hyogo

2026/7/23    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Awaji Island-The Philosophy of Driving in Japan There is a distinct, melancholic romance to the rhyt ...

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Unlocking the Soul of Japan's Backroads: The Ultimate Nose Driving Expedition in a Toyota 86

2026/7/22    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Nose: The Philosophy of Driving in Japan As a former conductor for Kintetsu Railway, I spent years w ...

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Unleashing the Boxer Spirit: Exploring Uji and Kyoto's Matchless Green Tea Culture by Subaru BRZ

2026/7/22    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Kyoto Uji - The Philosophy of Driving in Japan For years, my life moved strictly on rails. As a form ...

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86 and the Ancient Mist: A Deep Dive into Nara and Dorogawa Onsen

2026/7/20    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1. The Philosophy of Driving in Japan: Beyond the Rails As someone who spent years working as a cond ...

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