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It's July 1st at last!The month I'd been looking forward to has finally arrived.Believe it or not, my mobile data speed was throttled twice during June because I used up my data allowance.It was my own fault—I simply used too much.By the...

Today was the first day of testing ahead of the Suzuka 8 Hours.We have another test day tomorrow.Looking at endurance racing around the world, I think the current trend is moving in the right direction.I've said this for years, but I bel...

The full TSR 2026 team is finally together.Once the people are here,the machines are ready,and the budget is in place,all that's left is to race! The video shows riders doing a lap around the Youth Park after running from the hotel yeste...

I've always had a soft spot for the first train of the day... and the last one, too.After dinner in Tokyo, I took the last train back to Nagoya.Then, early the next morning, I caught the first train to Suzuka.The typhoon passed without c...

Everyone is making their way to Suzuka.Can you imagine how exciting that feels?The photo shows TSR team members arriving from Helsinki.They look just like little kids heading off on a school excursion.Back at TSR Suzuka, the race machine...

Weather.It's raining in Suzuka.I hear a typhoon is approaching as well.I received a phone call from a friend in France.Europe is unbelievably hot right now!It's the complete opposite of Japan.The photo shows the weather forecast in Europe.

Yesterday, while out walking, I came across these flowers.Beautiful, aren’t they?It really reminds me that this season has arrived once again.The Suzuka 8 Hours has returned to July.I can’t even remember how many years it has been, but I...

July 3 (Fri) – July 5 (Sun), 2026 “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race – 47th Edition Limited to 200 Sets! >>>Includes a V1 Reserved Seat Ticket + 3 Official Supporter Items <<< Only a Few Sets Remaining! There's Still...

F.C.C. TSR Honda France was a front-runner for much of the 2026 8 Hours of Spa Motos before a mechanical issue brought its hopes to a premature end. Firmly established in the leading group, the Franco-Japanese team was ultimately forced ...

On the way to the Spa circuit, I had lunch with the FCC team.And this was the receipt we got.All we did was order hamburger sets for six people.Since I paid using a Japanese card, it probably worked out to nearly 200 yen per euro.When yo...

I walked here from the hotel.It’s a bakery in the town near the circuit.The croissants and coffee here are delicious.It feels a little different from the town where I live in Spain.There’s something about it that feels closer to France.M...

We were forced to retire due to engine failure.We’re about to tear the engine down now, so we should soon find out exactly what broke.As for what countermeasures we’ll take heading into Suzuka and the Bol d'Or, I can’t answer that yet.Bu...

I’ve got a funny story to share, so I’m posting it here.My friend Jack sent me an email saying he got a flat tire on the way here and couldn’t make it!!Looks like something absolutely ridiculous got stuck in the tire.I couldn’t help myse...

It feels like kids playing around in the water.Typical Spa weather — raining one moment, stopping the next.It seems some areas of Turkey and Belgium have suffered severe damage from disasters. I sincerely pray for everyone’s safety and f...

While I was working in the media center, a Belgian friend of mine came over and started talking to me.Well, I’d reached a good stopping point anyway, so maybe it’s time to go have a cappuccino with him!A little earlier, Alan Techer appea...

Bruxelles or Brussel?I can never remember which is which or what language each belongs to.But one thing is certain — this is Belgium, where TSR first began racing in Grand Prix competition.I’ve just landed from Barcelona.I’ll meet up wit...

July 3 (Fri) – 5 (Sun), 2026“Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race — 47th Edition Limited to just 200 sets! >>> V1 Reserved Seat Ticket + 3 Official Supporter Goods Included <<< Reservations are now open!! ＼ Order Here ...

There are things in this world that change, and things that never do.I’m sure everyone already understands that without me saying it.I didn’t invent racing or motorcycles.I’ve simply spent my life making use of what already existed.Along...

This is exactly why I say — Honda is incredible.How many times has the machine broken?How many times has it evolved into a completely new specification?Of course, it has been extremely difficult for us as well.But I truly respect Honda’s...

It's hard to notice when you're in Japan, but the world is changing at a tremendous speed. Honda's massive deficit in their financial results is a clear sign of this. Sure, their motorcycle sales volume might be number one in the world. ...