races– archive –

When I started riding motorcycles, it was even legal to ride without a helmet. Depending on the class, there was basically only one type of motorcycle license.Even after I started racing, the hardware has continued to change dramatically...

It's a famous tradition in my hometown! Please check it out. This year, they set a new record—an incredible nine levels! Everyone practices every year for this special day. Humans are amazing! I've uploaded some photos and videos. The vi...

We were lucky to run into some trouble at the end! Let’s solve this issue and get ready for the race. As I mentioned at lunch, I stopped by Alan’s hometown. I guess it’s about halfway between Nice and Cannes. It’s a really beautiful plac...

Alan came too, so I had him ride as well. His house is close to here. Tonight, after the test is finished, we’re thinking of staying overnight in his town.The purpose of this test is to help John learn the circuit, and we’re getting clos...

We finished at 5:00 PM local time on Tuesday, September 1st. The purpose of this test is to get John, who has never raced here before, up to a level where he can be competitive in the race. So I’m satisfied with where we are after the fi...

I’m having coffee at a bakery.It’s my morning routine.Whether I’m in Suzuka, Paris, or anywhere else, I always do the same thing.I couldn’t get a good shot of the moon, so here are two videos I took when it was full.Today is the biggest ...

The test bike was fired up and ready to go.After Spa in June, we got everything prepared and flew to Suzuka.Everyone has been doing a great job.That’s exactly why we have to deliver a result at the Bol d’Or!

My friend has been lending me vehicles from the very beginning! Two vans and a trailer! And when they got old and had a lot of mileage, he replaced them with brand-new ones! I’m so happy!

Why do people drink alcohol? Even I, as someone who drinks, don’t really know. So I’m sure people who don’t drink will never understand! (laughs) Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, so I’m not going to say whether drinking is good...

Do you all know who she is?A little while ago, I was talking about movies with some Spaniards, and I suddenly remembered, “Oh, come to think of it, I have some photos of her.” So I looked for them and found them.She may have been just a ...

Let me share a little of this good feeling with everyone. It was raining this morning. When it was time for me to go to the bakery (7 a.m.), I walked there without even using an umbrella. I always want to be the first one in, but it’s pr...

I’m sure I don’t need to explain to everyone how essential our machines, parts, information, and other resources are for us to keep racing away from Japan.The cardboard boxes in the photo are packed with treasures.So many people in Japan...

We are preparing for the Bol d’Or test on September 1st and 2nd. After returning from Japan, I went to Poland. The Polish team uses the same Honda France hospitality area as us at EWC races. That’s why I often talk with them. That connec...

When I write this, you might think, “So they’re preparing for the Bol d’Or race in September?” That’s right. But when did we actually start preparing? At least over a year ago. And that’s only possible because we already have an organiza...

This is one of my favorite photos. Long ago, I met a woman.I still remember the kiss we shared behind the opera house.

I've been saying for some time that I believe Japan's excellent services are going to start breaking down. Many things we've come to take for granted will probably no longer be possible in the future. Today, I went to send a package by c...

The night before last, after having dinner with FCC, I went for a walk to clear my head. To my surprise, the moon was glowing red, almost as if it were crying. Perhaps it was due to the intense heat, or maybe the air was heavy with haze....

They won!I knew right away because I got a call from Spain. The whole town is going crazy, with fireworks everywhere.Looks like no one’s sleeping tonight! The photo is from Márquez’s Honda days.

The other day, I had lunch with Yamaguchi from Guild. We went out for pasta, and the restaurant was surprisingly stylish. The owner and staff were all very welcoming.We drove there in Yamaguchi's little kei truck, which felt hilariously ...

I went to Honda today.It was around lunchtime, and someone asked if I wanted to grab something to eat somewhere. I immediately replied, "I want to eat at the employee cafeteria!" To my surprise, they had a grilled mackerel set meal. I co...