"Ogiyahagi's Car History NO CAR, NO LIFE!" (BS Nippon TV, Saturday 9pm) is a program where the car-loving comedy duo "Ogiyahagi" delves into the "car histories" of their guests. The end-of-year 2-hour special that will air on December 28th will be the first "Garage Peek Special" since July of last year. With guests Terry Ito and Tamura Ryo from "London Boots No. 1 No. 2", they will visit the unique garages of car enthusiasts and owners in Chiba Prefecture.
The group first visited a garage in Chiba City. They took a look at the owner's prized possessions, who owns more than 10 cars, including classics. There was also a replica Porsche 356, and the owner told us that there was a heart-wrenching story behind it. The owner's particular attention to detail was reflected in the spaces divided into areas, such as the east and west coasts of the United States and Europe. The garage was filled with the ideals of the owner, who retired at the age of 60, and Terry commented, "He's always had good taste..." The couple's dreams for the next four years were also discussed, and Ogi Hiroaki's teasing exploded.
Next, they visited a garage with a Japanese motif. The Volkswagen Beetle matches perfectly with the space, which is reminiscent of a Kyoto townhouse, with its round windows and other features. Behind the sliding doors is an incredible classic car that was released about 100 years ago. A car that belonged to a superstar actor from the Showa era also appears, and everyone is very excited.
Next, we headed to Kisarazu City, where the concept of the owner's garage is the old American national highway "Route 66". The owner has been traveling Route 66 for decades, and not only his garage but also the cafe he operates is Route 66-style. Yahagi Ken commented on his commitment to eliminating Japanese-ness to the utmost extent, "It really does have that atmosphere. It has a bit of an American countryside feel." Many regular car enthusiasts will also be appearing for the program, and when bitter stories about cars and families pop up, Tamura confesses a similar experience.
The last place we visited was the garage, which was like a museum. A selection of carefully selected cars were lined up in a circular space reminiscent of a circus tent. There were chairs set up in the center for spectators, but the owner had a little something special about it. Tamura was left speechless by the many facilities, saying, "I'm lost. It's so amazing..."
