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Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Takaku embraces her culture, relishes Wyoming experiences
While driving a full-size truck may be common in Wyoming, few in Japan ever have the chance to take the wheel of a half ton and head out on country roads. It's likely as common as seeing someone wearing a kimono in Powell. Haruka Takaku, after climbing into and driving a Ford F-150 for the first time, said she understands why people like trucks.
POWELL - Traveling to Park County from the suburbs of Tokyo for a two-year stint at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, Haruka Takaku has a list of goals to accomplish. There are work goals and there are personal experiences she would like to take home with her in 2026.
One of her first goals was to drive a "Wyoming" truck. Enter one Ford F-150 4x4 with the largest cab Ford makes and a 6.5-foot bed.
Takaku doesn't drive in Japan. She takes trains and subways to work each day in Shinjuku; one of the most exciting places on the planet. The commute is about an hour each way, typical of life i...
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