2025.12.10

December

Every year is the same, but somehow December feels special. Maybe it’s because the end of 2025 and the preparations for the start of 2026 overlap. Of course, it’s not like I only started getting ready this month.For example, it’s normal to fight through 2026 while already thinking […]

2025.11.03

Sunday race

This is where it all began for me! When I first started racing, the very first thing I set my mind on was this:winning a Sunday race!! And today and tomorrow, it’s Sunday racing at Suzuka—the 61st NGK Cup.I was so happy to see so many people again […]

2025.11.01

SUZUKA

The morning sun was beautiful, wasn’t it?Did you know you can see the ocean from the circuit? With the rain clearing up from last night, the atmosphere was something special—hard to put into words. And it looks like there’s an 8-hour cycling enduro today.Hundreds… maybe thousands of people.Unlike […]

2025.10.29

Katsunori FUJIWARA

Today we had a track day at Suzuka. I lent Katsunori the bike I built for the CBR Meeting.Well, he seemed really happy and looked like he had a great time.As expected of him! It’s not something an amateur can just hop on and ride easily. On the […]

2025.10.25

JYO SHIMODA

What a cool name. And on top of that—he’s a champion! My mother and his grandfather knew each other through work related to local politics in Suzuka City, and he was always very kind to us. He used to treat me to drinks in Hirata quite often. Congratulations. […]

2025.10.24

CBR is TSR

I built a street-going CBR. I’m riding it to the circuit tomorrow. If it rains… I’ll think about it then (lol). Anyway—just watch this.

2025.10.22

Japan has a new prime minister.

It feels like the beginning of a new chapter in history. I’m honored to have been able to witness this moment, and as a citizen of Japan, I want to contribute to the country through my work and by paying taxes. Even in the world of racing, TSR […]

2025.10.19

WorldSBK Jerez Test

CoCo and Allan are out there riding. They’re working hard. The other day I was talking with people involved at Suzuka as well, and I think unless we build a system that can close the gap between racing in Japan and racing on the world stage, we won’t […]

2025.10.18

Family

That made me really happy! I met them at Honda GO. The father came up to me and said, “My son loves rhinoceros beetles.” They’re three brothers. Their dad rides motorcycles, and their mom drives the car. I think the kids are about eight—give or take a few […]

2025.10.17

SUZUKA

omorrow is Honda GO at Suzuka Circuit, right? I’ll be there too, so I’m looking forward to seeing everyone—please say hi! Feel free to come up and talk to me. It’s not a race day, so I won’t have a scary face on. (笑) As for the photo… […]