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

2026/4/20 Cultural Exploration, Hidden Japan, Japan Road Trip, JDM, Kansai Drive, Koshi-do, Machiya Cafe, Naramachi, Off-the-beaten-path, Osaka Itinerary, Retro Japan, Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, Travel Japan by Car

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

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