Is It a Man’s Job to Pay for Dates? The other day, a woman’s tweet sparked a lively discussion on Twitter. You might ask why men should have to pay for dates. But women spend money on clothes, makeup, and beauty treatments for the occasion. They get up early to get ready because they want to hear you say they look cute. So please keep that in mind and treat her to the date. That...
Last year, a Keeper Labo opened near my home, and I’ve been stopping by regularly to have my cars washed and coated. I’ll go into more detail about the coatings another time, but this article is about Keeper Labo’s Mineral-Off wash. And to be clear, this isn’t a promotional piece for Keeper. I’m simply sharing my experience with a service I paid for myself. What Is a Mineral-Off Wash? Have you ever had a car...
Choosing a Color for My 911 The other day, I wrote about ordering a 911. Ever since I started this blog, I’ve written that “my goal is to buy a Porsche with my own money someday.” So I’ve received lots of messages from readers. Some of you have been following the blog since the early days and told me, “I’m as happy as if it were happening to me!” I’m so grateful for your warmth...
911DAYS Fuji Speedway Track Day For the past few years, my husband has taken part in the 911DAYS Fuji Speedway Track Day each March. Early registration for 911DAYS Club members recently opened, and it looks like he’s already signed up. (I believe last year filled up before general registration even began…) [Seki] The 11th 911DAYS Fuji Speedway Track Day will be held on March 19, 2023. To register, visit the “911DAYS Club Community.” 911DAYS Club...
A Porsche 911 Is Coming Home in 2023 Happy New Year! Thank you for following along with “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” We hope you’ll join us for another year in 2023. At the start of the year, my husband posted what he called his mission statement for the year on Twitter: #今年のミッションステートメント ・Put fun, joy, and whatever makes the heart happy first ・Say yes to things people ask of me ・Act with the intention of making...
I’ve Ordered a Porsche 911 The other day, I finally signed the papers for my first Porsche: a Porsche 911. I can’t share the model or specification details just yet, but I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you one thing: I’ve finally ordered a 911! (The photo at the top is of a GT3 we used to own, so it’s not the car I’ve ordered.) I started this blog in June 2017. At...
A Painful Moment The other day, something happened at work that left me feeling deeply hurt. I did my best to stay calm in the moment. But after I left the building and climbed into my beloved Swift Sport in the parking lot, the tears came pouring out the second I finally let myself breathe. I started the engine, set the destination to home as usual, and did my best to steady my breathing. “Calm...
Driving Fun or Comfort? We used to want a family car that was fun to drive, too. But lately, our priorities have started to shift. Now that we own a Boxster (981 GTS) and a 911 (964 C2), my husband started saying: “We’ve already got more than enough cars for enjoying the drive. Even if we look for a family car with a sporty edge, it still won’t match the way the 981 and 964...
Straight-Talking Test-Drive Reports This blog regularly features test-drive reviews of cars, with a focus on Porsche. Most of these reviews are written by my husband. Every car we’ve featured so far has been either one of our own cars, a car belonging to one of my husband’s friends, or a loaner from a dealership while our car was being serviced. Unlike professional automotive journalists, we haven’t been commissioned by a company or automaker to write...
The Special Bond with Your Car My husband has always said that a car is more than a means of getting around or a manufactured product—it’s a partner. I once wrote an article about how you don’t go touring in a Porsche; you go touring with your Porsche. 『ポルシェでツーリングに行く』のではない、『ポルシェとツーリングに行く』のだという件 In it, my husband said: I’ve driven all kinds of cars, but I don’t think any of them communicate with you from behind the wheel quite...
