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A one-day tour of Tokyo with painter Joji Nakamura. A good distance from things you feel in the Twingo.
Painter meets Twingo

A one-day tour of Tokyo with painter Joji Nakamura. A good distance from things you feel in the Twingo.

The French car brand RENAULT's Twingo is an attractive car with a compact size. The Twingo is a compact car with an appealing size that makes it easy to navigate the narrow alleys and lanes of Paris and enjoy driving comfortably. Tokyo, on the other hand, has a unique urban landscape with a complex intertwining of main roads and small streets. The coexistence of large buildings and short, old-fashioned houses is unique to Tokyo. We took a tour of this city with Joji Nakamura, a painter whose works are also exhibited in Paris, in the "Twingo". We spent a day sightseeing in Tokyo, visiting galleries and stores that Mr. Nakamura is familiar with and admiring his favorite views of Tokyo. The "Twingo" played a role in this tour.

People who leave something in their footsteps every time they come here.

After leaving CLASS, "Twingo" headed toward Zoshigaya. Mr. Nakamura said there is another store that he is familiar with here.

We arrived at "CUP AND CONE". The store's original items have music in the background, and that's what they have in common with Mr. Nakamura. He says, "When I look at the clothes, I can feel that he likes punk music. The owner, Ryo Yoda, has known Mr. Nakamura for a long time, and some of his works were displayed in the store.

I like punk and hardcore bands, and Mr. Nakamura used to do artwork for some of my favorite artists. I often saw him at live concerts, and one day, by chance, he came to our store.

Before that, we had never really talked, although we would say hello to each other at live houses from time to time. We became friends when an overseas artist brought me here and said, 'I want to go to this restaurant! I got to know him after an overseas artist brought me here and said, 'I want to go to this restaurant! Yoda-kun was very kind to me at that time.

That's right. Later that day, Joji brought me a drawing on a piece of paper, saying, 'As a thank you. He suddenly took out a piece of paper from his bag and gave it to me. It was completely naked, so it was broken in some places (laughs). Every time I come here, she leaves some kind of footprint.

The two men laugh and chat amiably with each other. Mr. Nakamura bought a T-shirt. He leaves the store looking pleased with his purchase.

INFORMATION

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Renault TWINGO EDC Canvas top

Manufacturer's suggested retail price ¥2,106,000 (tax included)
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Specifications: Right-hand drive electronically controlled 6-speed AT (6EDC)
Overall length x width x height (mm): 3,645 x 1,650 x 1,545
Total displacement: 0,897L
Maximum output (ECE): 68 kW (92 ps)/5,500 rpm

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