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2018.04.08Our Car Life

My First Supercar Meet at Royu: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and More!

A Sunday Morning Supercar Meet at Royu Every Sunday, starting around 8 a.m., supercars gather at the lookout on Royu Driveway. “Meet” might be a bit formal—people seem to come and go as they please, take a drive, and head home whenever they like. It has a relaxed, informal feel. I live nearby—about a 10-minute drive from Royu Driveway—but had never been before. I’d always assumed “there are probably a lot of people who come...

2018.04.08Our Car Life

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2018.04.06Our Car Life, Porsche News

Porsche Turns 70: Celebrations Around the World—but What About Japan?

Porsche Is Celebrating 70 Years of Sports Cars Ferdinand Porsche founded his engineering office in 1931, but the first car to bear the Porsche name—the Porsche 356—made its debut on June 8, 1948. That’s where the Porsche brand’s story began, and this year marks its 70th anniversary. Only 70 years? I’d somehow imagined it had been around longer. The original Porsche 356 is now on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. (I took...

2018.04.06Our Car Life, Porsche News

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2018.04.04Our Car Life, Blog Announcements

“Welcome Home, PORSCHE” Blog Gets a Makeover!

A Fresh New Look for the Blog! Hello to everyone who reads the blog regularly, and to those visiting for the first time. “Welcome Home, PORSCHE” has just had a major makeover. As part of the update, we’ve moved the entire blog from Hatena Blog to WordPress. (All the original article URLs have been preserved, so your bookmarks will still work.) A Blog That Started on a Whim I started blogging in June 2017, after...

2018.04.04Our Car Life, Blog Announcements

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2018.04.02Our Car Life

Is a Car a Pointless Expense—or a Tool That Enriches Your Life?

To Everyone Who Leaves a Comment Lately, I’ve been receiving more comments and messages, and I’m truly grateful. When I first started writing, hardly anyone was visiting the blog, and I used to think, “No one’s reading this Panamera fan blog anyway… (-_-)” Now, when I sit down to write, I can picture the people who’ll be reading. It gives me a real sense of purpose—and I’m genuinely thankful. The people who comment or message...

2018.04.02Our Car Life

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2018.03.21Our Car Life

The Unspoken Bond Between Panamera Owners

Life with a Panamera Among Porsche models, I feel like Panamera owners are a pretty rare breed. The ones I see most often are the Cayenne, Macan, 911, Cayman, and Boxster—which, of course, means pretty much anything but the Panamera! So whenever I spot another Panamera, I feel a curious sense of kinship. I can’t help giving it a good look, and before I know it, the other driver is often looking right back. Sometimes...

2018.03.21Our Car Life

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2018.03.01Our Car Life, Porsche Panamera

Which Porsche Should You Buy: 911, Panamera, or Boxster?

A Female Version of Kazuo Shimizu? The other day, my husband showed my blog to his younger brother, who’s also a car enthusiast. Apparently, he said: “This is basically Kazuo Shimizu, isn’t it? lol” Fair enough… It’s obvious from this blog that I’m a Porsche fan. So, while I’m nowhere near as knowledgeable about cars as my husband, who’s a full-on gearhead, I’m probably more interested in them than the average woman. That got me...

2018.03.01Our Car Life, Porsche Panamera

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2018.02.16Our Car Life

My Brother-in-Law Might Bring Home a Panamera Sport Turismo One Day

Two Brothers Who Love Cars It’s not just my husband—his younger brother is a car enthusiast, too. You don’t come across many families where both brothers are into cars. That said, car lovers come in different flavors: my husband is more of a full-on car nerd, while his brother leans toward the stylish, high-performance end of the spectrum. He seems to have a soft spot for Italian marques like Lamborghini and Maserati, as well as...

2018.02.16Our Car Life

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2018.01.22Our Car Life

Why Porsche Understands Its Strengths and Keeps Evolving

A Porsche Fan’s Musings This blog is called “Welcome Home, PORSCHE,” but lately, my posts have turned into the musings of a Porsche-loving professional who’s wrestling with a few things. Today, I’ve got another little dilemma on my mind. It’s hard to recognize your own strengths. That’s because they often show up without us even realizing it. The things we do almost effortlessly, or the things that bring results without requiring much effort, are often...

2018.01.22Our Car Life

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2018.01.19Our Car Life

The True Greatness of the Porsche Panamera: Making Contradictions Work

The Panamera Is Something Special The Panamera is an incredible car. It has power, acceleration, and is an absolute joy to drive. But what truly makes the Porsche Panamera special, I think, is its ability to make seemingly contradictory qualities work together. Luxurious yet sporty. Big, yet surprisingly nimble. Comfortable on the highway, fun on mountain roads. A thrilling escape from the everyday that still works for everyday driving. Bringing together opposing qualities and apparent...

2018.01.19Our Car Life

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2018.01.16Our Car Life

What the Porsche Philosophy Teaches Us About What Matters in Life

Be ambitious. Turn your vision into reality. I once came across these words on the website for the new Porsche Panamera. (For some reason, the page I quoted from has since disappeared.) “Be ambitious. Turn your vision into reality. Don’t just charge down the path you’ve already chosen. Keep challenging yourself to rethink every approach you can imagine. Find a different way. Above all, it takes courage. Break with convention. Face every challenge with unwavering...

2018.01.16Our Car Life