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2022.09.08Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Summer Grand Touring 2022 with the Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964 Model) (Part 2)

Following the first part of the article, I’m excited to bring you the second part. Day 3 To Tsumagoi Panorama Line We started our morning in Nagano City, got ready, and checked out. Our first destination was the Tsumagoi Panorama Line. We headed towards Ueda City, taking Prefectural Route 35 south. This road is simply fantastic, offering a delightful driving experience. With well-paved surfaces, light traffic, winding sections, and straight stretches, it packs a variety...

2022.09.08Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2022.09.02Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Summer Grand Touring 2022 with the Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964 Model) (Part 1)

Venus Line The Venus Line is one of Japan’s premier mountain winding roads located in Nagano Prefecture. With its overwhelmingly beautiful scenery, a series of gentle curves, and the most pleasant climate, it captivates car enthusiasts and driving aficionados alike. I’ve visited many times in the past and have driven it with various beloved cars. This time, I felt the urge to take my air-cooled Porsche (964 model Porsche 911) to the Venus Line, so...

2022.09.02Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2022.07.03Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992) Part 6 (Final)

From Miyazaki to Takachiho Having finally reached Miyazaki on this tour, it was time to head home, but first, I decided to take a little sightseeing drive around the Miyazaki area. However, it was pouring rain from the morning. The Cabriolet’s soft top was soaked beyond what its water-repellent treatment could handle. Opening the door quickly to avoid getting wet, I jumped in and started the engine. Leaving Miyazaki city, I sped along K355 and...

2022.07.03Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2022.06.16Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in Porsche 911 (992) ⑤

Famous Road: Ibusuki Skyline The trip is now approaching its final stages. Although I arrived late at the hotel the previous day, I made an effort to wake up early. I was a bit sleep-deprived and felt the fatigue accumulating. After getting ready, I got into the 911 and headed first for the Ibusuki Skyline. In my opinion, the Ibusuki Skyline ranks among the top 5 famous roads in Japan. I had driven it before...

2022.06.16Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2022.06.01Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992) ④

Driving Around Omura Bay Since I arrived at the hotel later than expected yesterday, I started a bit later today. After getting ready and checking out, I decided to spend the day driving around Omura Bay. As soon as I left the hotel, I opened the roof and headed the 911 onto Omura Rainbow Road. Perhaps because it was morning, traffic was light on this fast winding road. Heading toward Isahaya City, I sped through...

2022.06.01Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2022.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992)③

Taking the 911 on a Ferry from Shikoku to Kyushu I had set my alarm for 5 a.m., but woke up even earlier. It seemed to have rained quite a bit last night, but this morning the rain had stopped and the air was refreshingly crisp. I quickly got ready and left with plenty of time to catch the 6:20 a.m. ferry. The hotel was right in the middle of a residential area, so starting...

2022.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.05.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in Porsche 911 (992) Part 2

Starting from Katsurahama The second day began in Nankoku City. The clear skies remained as usual. I had planned to get up early and take a morning stroll along Katsurahama, but I overslept. Hurriedly got ready and checked out. First, I drove the 911 to Katsurahama. After previously visiting the Kaizumi Shrine (Ryuo-gu) there, I felt my luck improved, so this was a thank-you visit. Though the sun was already high, the Pacific Ocean viewed...

2022.05.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.05.13Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in the Porsche 911 (992) Part 1

My Partner This Time: The 992 This year’s Golden Week gave me a rare 10-day holiday, so I decided to go on a long touring trip. Until just before departure, I was undecided about which partner to take—981, or maybe 991, or even a 964? But this time, I chose to take the 992 along. The reason is that although I’ve driven the 992 on long distances and on circuits, I had never really done...

2022.05.13Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2022.05.10Touring Reports, Our Car Life

Top 5 Scenic Drives in Japan I Want to Take with My Wife in a Porsche One Day

During Golden Week, I went on a 6-night, 7-day grand touring trip. Of course, it was a solo journey—or rather, a two-person trip with my Porsche—a trip spent every day chasing out great roads and driving hard. This year I toured Shikoku and Kyushu, and I’ll share a detailed report on that in another article. But this time, while driving, I was thinking about which roads I’d want to drive with my wife someday when...

2022.05.10Touring Reports, Our Car Life

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2022.04.21Touring Reports, Porsche Boxster

Spring San’in Touring with the Porsche Boxster

A Journey with the Boxster When spring break comes, my wife and kids always go back to their parents’ home. March was busy for various reasons, but with work settling down, I decided to take a short tour after a long time. At first, I was thinking about heading toward Wakayama, where the highway has been expanded to four lanes, but the weather forecast showed it would be bad there. Looking westward, the weather seemed...

2022.04.21Touring Reports, Porsche Boxster