On the sixth day of my Japan trip, I had the pleasure of meeting our friend Sid in Osaka, which wound up leading to one of the best opportunities on my journey. Sid introduced me to a group of RWB Porsche owners from the surrounding Kansai region, and we embarked on a seven-hour road trip from Osaka to Tokyo.

The RWB Porsche community in Japan is renowned for their devotion to their cars, and I felt privileged to join them on this road trip, that feeling only increased when I later learned that I was the first person involved in Western automotive media that had the opportunity to connect and shoot with their cars. As we hit the highway, I was immediately captivated by the picturesque landscape, encompassing rolling hills, dense forests, and bustling cities that we flew through while listening to the mixture of different Porsche engines.

The group comprised an eclectic mix of Porsche owners, driving vintage air-cooled models as well as more modern water-cooled ones. However, their shared enthusiasm for RWB Porsches was evident. I had the opportunity to converse with each owner and learn about their cars, modifications, and passion for the brand. It was clear that each car was a product of countless hours and inspiration.

As we neared Tokyo, I was awestruck by the enormity of the city. The Porsche owners led us through the busy streets to our final destination – the RWB New Year Party, hosted at the historic Kashiwa Shrine. This event was of my trip, as I was about to witness one of the biggest gatherings of RWB Porsche enthusiasts in the world.