CAR & BIKE
2025.08.26
Aesthetic beauty that fulfills my personal time, the choice of AWIN
I want to cherish both work and family, but what I desire the most right now is “time for myself.” The car I spend that time with has a special choice. We followed the lifestyle of a man who chose AWIN (A-WIN) aerodynamic parts as an option for his Nissan Serena.
Invited from the daily hustle and bustle to his own space, AWIN
he slowly puts his arms through a fully tailored suit made by Azabu Tailor. The fabric clings to him, blending in with the slightly cool air.
Mr. Ichinose, 40 years old, has been working at a major company based in Minatomirai for 18 years, finishing a remote meeting in the office. Even on busy weekdays, he values reclaiming his own time in the evenings.
"I want to feel the wind in a place where I can see the night view. I have a favorite spot," he says.
With that, he drives off. His car is a Nissan Serena. "It's a practical choice for taking my 10-year-old daughter and wife to outlets or camping on weekends," he shows a family-oriented side but emphasizes, "I only drive cars that I like." On this day, he decided to take a slight detour on his way home to enjoy some personal time.
Mr. Ichinose, 40 years old, has been working at a major company based in Minatomirai for 18 years, finishing a remote meeting in the office. Even on busy weekdays, he values reclaiming his own time in the evenings.
"I want to feel the wind in a place where I can see the night view. I have a favorite spot," he says.
With that, he drives off. His car is a Nissan Serena. "It's a practical choice for taking my 10-year-old daughter and wife to outlets or camping on weekends," he shows a family-oriented side but emphasizes, "I only drive cars that I like." On this day, he decided to take a slight detour on his way home to enjoy some personal time.
Exiting the multi-story parking lot of the office building, he navigates through the gaps between buildings. This Serena, which he describes as "customized for me," is equipped with an AWIN spoiler that enhances the elegance of the entire body. Dressed in a perfectly fitting outfit, he speeds through the Minatomirai intersection bathed in strong sunlight.
When purchasing his new car, Mr. Ichinose "selected this AWIN spoiler without hesitation." The sharp design reminiscent of a sword's tip, Sword Edge, felt suitable for him.
The city was slowly beginning to quiet from the daytime clamor. Mr. Ichinose, with a slightly open window letting the wind in, genuinely enjoyed the spacious main road.
The destination was a "secret port" to enjoy the night view. Here, I can spend my own personal time, a place where I can regain a different version of myself, away from work and home.
Then, I step outside to admire my beloved car. One of the joys is looking at the details. The spoiler, which is just a part of the body, continues to exude an aura that isn't present in a standard car.
Then, I step outside to admire my beloved car. One of the joys is looking at the details. The spoiler, which is just a part of the body, continues to exude an aura that isn't present in a standard car.
A refined obsession with what I wear
“I have a specific taste for clothes, shoes, and watches.”
It seems that he felt that a standard family car wouldn't suit his personality. In fact, the satisfaction he gets from the spoiler he chose himself is high every time he sees it.
The Serena equipped with AWIN is suitable for urban driving with its dress code. The spoiler from the front to the sides and rear has a sharp Sword Edge line that is striking, and its appearance while driving reflects as if it is slicing through a cluster of buildings. Even when stopped, the beautiful lines stood out against the lights of the buildings.
It seems that he felt that a standard family car wouldn't suit his personality. In fact, the satisfaction he gets from the spoiler he chose himself is high every time he sees it.
The Serena equipped with AWIN is suitable for urban driving with its dress code. The spoiler from the front to the sides and rear has a sharp Sword Edge line that is striking, and its appearance while driving reflects as if it is slicing through a cluster of buildings. Even when stopped, the beautiful lines stood out against the lights of the buildings.
I roll up my sleeves and look at my IWC Portuguese watch.
“The sun will set soon. I love this moment.”
The Portuguese is one of the sculptural beauties that Ichinose likes. It's not just about being able to tell the time. That obsession is a way to keep my back straight.
“The sun will set soon. I love this moment.”
The Portuguese is one of the sculptural beauties that Ichinose likes. It's not just about being able to tell the time. That obsession is a way to keep my back straight.
"This is my time." The moment those words escaped his lips, his cheeks seemed to relax slightly.
The smartphone placed in the passenger seat displayed a smiling photo taken with his family during the holidays. During the week, he leaves home early in the morning to spend his days at the office and returns late at night. There are days when he can't see his child's sleepy face welcoming him home. Still, he has come this far with a sense of pride in supporting his family.
However, when overwhelmed by busyness, he feels as if he is losing himself. In those moments, when he steps out of the car and looks at his feet, he says, "Something like confidence wells up."
The smartphone placed in the passenger seat displayed a smiling photo taken with his family during the holidays. During the week, he leaves home early in the morning to spend his days at the office and returns late at night. There are days when he can't see his child's sleepy face welcoming him home. Still, he has come this far with a sense of pride in supporting his family.
However, when overwhelmed by busyness, he feels as if he is losing himself. In those moments, when he steps out of the car and looks at his feet, he says, "Something like confidence wells up."
After finishing work, he enjoys a time freed from all connections. In the transition from sunset to night, he revels in his own time.
The colors reflecting off the spoiler also change. "I love this time. The gradually changing colors and expressions never get old," he says, casting his gaze at the contrast between deep, lustrous piano black and softly gleaming satin silver, confirming the elegant lines of his beloved car.
Eventually, the sun fully sets, and the Sword Edge line of the spoiler begins to sharply reflect the streetlights. The car's form quietly blends into the night scene. Its silhouette exudes presence and satisfaction increases.
The colors reflecting off the spoiler also change. "I love this time. The gradually changing colors and expressions never get old," he says, casting his gaze at the contrast between deep, lustrous piano black and softly gleaming satin silver, confirming the elegant lines of his beloved car.
Eventually, the sun fully sets, and the Sword Edge line of the spoiler begins to sharply reflect the streetlights. The car's form quietly blends into the night scene. Its silhouette exudes presence and satisfaction increases.
In the passenger seat lies fishing gear prepared while chatting with his child about, "Let's go together next time." In the rear seat, there are travel brochures chosen by the family. The car's interior feels alive with the sounds of family conversations. However, its exterior bears the face of a confident man.
As he looked at the car against the setting sun, it seemed that Ichinose was gaining confidence.
As he looked at the car against the setting sun, it seemed that Ichinose was gaining confidence.
The carefully chosen selections boost my confidence
As I look at the city lights reflecting on the spoiler, I get into the Serena. After restarting the engine and activating Bluetooth, Nujabes' "Luv(sic) Part 3" plays from the speakers. It’s a song I used to listen to during my student days.
"When I hear this song, I always return to my roots and maintain respect for the things I love."
The soft beats blend into the slightly chilly nightscape, and when I close the windows, my own world expands.
"When I hear this song, I always return to my roots and maintain respect for the things I love."
The soft beats blend into the slightly chilly nightscape, and when I close the windows, my own world expands.
“After driving a bit longer at night, I’ll head home.”
I start to accelerate, cutting through the night air, pulling away from the harbor. The beautiful night view, the music, and my favorite car fill my personal time. Mr. Ichinose, feeling satisfied, pressed the accelerator a little more.
I start to accelerate, cutting through the night air, pulling away from the harbor. The beautiful night view, the music, and my favorite car fill my personal time. Mr. Ichinose, feeling satisfied, pressed the accelerator a little more.
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Photography／Hiroshi Nose Text／Takuro Yamashina Cooperation／AWIN Autobacs Seven
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