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Normally, I’m not the type of guy who goes out of his way to eat ramen. But there is one sinful ramen joint that irresistibly pulls me back time and time again. That place is none other than "Ramen Fuku," the pinnacle of Nagoya soul food...

Recently, I published an article about spending a rich and memorable time with owners of air-cooled Porsches (993 generation) at the Yahagi Dam parking lot. https://logical-drive-lab.com/porsche-993-air-cooled-911/ This is a continuation...

There are times when a man simply must drive, no matter what. Even if the sky is a dreary, overcast gray. Even if you only have the morning free. You don't hesitate—you violently twist that key. That is the unapologetic, beautiful karma ...

If you live in Nagoya, you’re practically mandated by your DNA to consume Ankake Spaghetti at least once a week. To suppress those withdrawal symptoms, I invaded "Ankakeya" in Ueda, Tenpaku-ku. Let me be clear: The sauce here is the perf...

Let me be clear: The morning chill, the open top, the sheer rush of wind—this is exactly why I exist. During this time of year, the sun turns into a laser beam that’ll roast your skin by noon, but this early morning? This is the VIP seat...

What is the true thrill of driving a manual car? It is, without a doubt, the pure ecstasy of manipulating the gears with your own hands. The S2000's transmission, in particular, is captivating with its short stroke that clicks into place...

Driving a Honda S2000 (AP1/AP2) means living with the constant fear that your steering wheel will turn into a massive lump of lead. It is, quite frankly, the game of a mad aristocrat. For S2000 owners, an Electric Power Steering (EPS) fa...

Let’s start with the conclusion: The other day, while I was drifting through the Motoyama area in Nagoya between jobs, my stomach finally achieved "True Salvation." In today's ramen world, heavy, "fat-is-king" soups seem to rule the stre...

Let’s start with the conclusion: I got locked on by a "Raging Bull" on the highway. The other day, I was having a blast cruising down the highway in my beloved S2000. That’s when it happened. A "red flash" that was clearly not normal fli...

Let's get straight to the point. Food reviews aren't exactly my specialty. But if you're asking whether this is good or bad, it's overwhelmingly "good." Today, I fueled up the S2000 and headed to "Sarashina" out in Gifu Prefecture. Ever ...

[JOY] "Solo Play Permission" Granted by the Absolute Ruler (My Wife) Let's get straight to the point. I was in absolute heaven. Why? Because the absolute ruler of our house—my wife—granted me a miraculous permission: "You can go out and ...

Let’s get straight to the point. I am currently drowning in deep regret. Yesterday, April 15th, marked exactly "27 years" since the birth of the Honda S2000. My beloved yellow partner continues to shine even after a quarter-century. But ...