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Beyond the Rails: Unleashing Japan's Ancient Heartbeat – A JDM Road Trip to Horyuji, Prince Shotoku, and Nara's Hidden Wonders

2026/4/12 Ancient Architecture, Driving in Japan, Hidden Gems, Horyuji, Japan Road Trip, JDM, Kansai, Manual Transmission, Nara, Prince Shotoku, Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86

Horyuji, World's Oldest Wooden Architecture, Prince Shotoku, Nara - The Philosophy of Driving in Jap ...

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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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Beyond the Rails: Unleashing Japan's Ancient Heartbeat – A JDM Road Trip to Horyuji, Prince Shotoku, and Nara's Hidden Wonders