Thoughts on Porsche

The other day, I casually tweeted, “Porsche is amazing. It instantly connects you with people you’d never normally meet. Somehow, Porsche feels like a passport to a whole new world.” To my surprise, it got quite a few retweets and likes.

It seems many Porsche owners feel the same way:

I really love how it doesn’t matter much about age or status — just being a “Porsche lover” or “Porsche driver” creates this amazing sense of camaraderie.Kei ichi（@Keiloves911）

Exactly this. One of the biggest reasons I recommend Porsche is the connections it brings. It’s truly a wonderful world. Of course, the cars are great, but what keeps me hooked is the community. It’s the best.Yamaken HOC（@yamaken_hoc）

These are just some of the comments I received.

Porsche as a Passport

Since Porsche came into our home, my husband often says that it has “opened up opportunities to meet people from new worlds.” He openly admits, “I’m not very social” (he’s not fond of dinners or networking and usually heads straight home for dinner), yet he actively shows up at events like the Royu Driveway and open car meetups, often coming home excited saying, “Today was full of incredible encounters!”

As for me, I’ve never attended Porsche owner gatherings, so my encounters come less from “driving a Porsche” and more from

starting this “Porsche blog.”

For example, I’ve had the chance to visit Porsche Japan headquarters, interview drivers competing in the PCCJ (Porsche Carrera Cup Japan) such as T.T and TAD JUNJUN, and even receive applications for the Porsche Owners File from some truly impressive people. Through the blog, I’ve connected with Porsche owners all across Japan, from Kyushu to Hokkaido.

What’s more, these relationships aren’t formal “business” or hierarchical connections, but rather “a warm, flat community of people who genuinely love Porsche.” This is something you rarely experience in a work environment.

Of course, I’ve had many meaningful encounters through work—some life-changing, some with mentors I deeply respect.

But the “connections made through Porsche” feel like a warp that easily jumps beyond my usual community… Porsche really feels like a “passport to a new world.”

You can easily connect with people you’d never normally meet, and these encounters lift you up and make life more exciting and expansive.

In yesterday’s “Porsche Owners File” article, a 911 owner wrote that “Porsche isn’t just a lucky charm, it’s a lucky car,” and I truly believe Porsche is a car that gives back.

Debut on the Royu Driveway

When I shared these thoughts with my husband, he said:

There’s definitely a lot of encounters when you drive a Porsche. Beyond tours and meetups, sometimes other Porsche owners strike up conversations at gas stations. And truly, most of them are wonderful gentlemen—business owners, doctors, professionals from various fields.
Some of these connections have even led to business opportunities, and seeing them motivates me to work harder and grow.
(It’s like a real-life version of ‘The Professionals’ or ‘Passion Continent’ TV shows.)
These are truly precious encounters.
Porsche is an incredibly expensive purchase, but the connections and networks you gain from it can’t be bought with money. In that sense, Porsche’s value is truly priceless.

I see. So, as I mentioned briefly in a recent article, I’m thinking of going solo to the Royu Driveway this year.

Also, my husband will be participating in a Porsche driving event at Fuji Speedway soon, so I plan to take our two daughters to watch. I’m sure there will be new encounters there as well, and including watching the PCCJ races, I want to be more mindful of “meeting new people” this year.