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The French-born Kangoo assists people in their hobbies and lifestyles. Vol.11 / Yudai Hashimoto PELLS HAIR
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The French-born Kangoo assists people with their hobbies and lifestyle.
Vol.11 / Yudai Hashimoto PELLS HAIR

Renault is a highly popular car brand born in France. The "KANGOO," which is synonymous with the brand, is one of the most popular vehicles among its many models for its excellent load capacity and attractive design. The driver of this car, which was recently redesigned in March of this year, is Yudai Hashimoto of PELLS HAIR, a hair salon in Daikanyama, Tokyo. To enjoy his hobby of fishing, he drove to Kameyama Lake in Chiba Prefecture with a lot of gear on board.

  • Photo_Fumihiko Ikemoto
  • Text_Yuichiro Tsuji
  • Edit_Yosuke Ishii

It is easy to picture in your mind's eye the narrow path.

. and "Kangoo" arrived at a new spot. . This place has an open view and will be a different style of fishing from the overhangs.

." "It's a big lake here, so it's hard to know where the fish might be. . So you have to try a lot of different techniques. I try to find out where the fish are by targeting different layers of the water, such as the surface, middle, and bottom.

Changing rods and trying different lures, large and small, we researched the water and tried to locate the fish, but again, no hits. Again, in this spot, the battle of wits between man and fish was decided in favor of the latter.

. it's very difficult today. . sometimes there are a lot of fish next to me in the same spot, so I realize how deep the fishing is. Please let me go around one last time."

Yudai gets on the "Kangoo" again and heads for his final spot. His expression shows that he is determined to catch a fish this time. He is realizing how difficult land fishing is, as it is different from the boat fishing he usually does.

I haven't land fished in a really long time . . but it makes me think differently than usual, which is interesting. . It's a real swamp, because a change in environment gives you something new to try. And going around to different spots also gives me a sense of adventure. It reminds me of how I felt as a child.

The "Kangoo" moves smoothly and nimbly along the roads surrounded by lush nature. While behind the wheel, Yudai says, "I've been thinking about the Kangoo for a long time.

. it's a car that turns very well in small circles. I had an image of it as a commercial vehicle, but I think it has something to do with the fact that the new model has a sharper form. . It's easy to picture it going down a narrow road in my mind's eye. . The car responds smoothly to acceleration and braking is very good, so it's very easy to drive. I think my wife would say it's easy to drive.

INFORMATION

Renault Japon

Phone: 0120-676-365 (Hours: 9:00~18:00, open year-round)
www.renault.jp

RENAULT KANGOO INTENS

From 3,950,000 yen (Manufacturer's suggested retail price in Japan)
https://www.renault.jp/car_lineup/kangoo/

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