About Us
Our vision and our activities
What is KRM ?What KRM Stands For
KRM is short for "Kobe Roadster Meeting".
Based in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, we are a voluntary organization where people who love the Mazda Roadster come together, working to give back to our community and attract visitors to the region through the Roadster.
The abbreviation "KRM", the English name "Kobe Roadster Meeting", and the official Japanese name "Kobe Roadster Meeting" — all of them refer to the same organization. On social media, #KRM and #KobeRoadsterMeeting are widely used as well.
About KRMAbout Kobe Roadster Meeting
Hello, and welcome. We are "KRM (Kobe Roadster Meeting)".
Based in the beautiful port city of Kobe, we are a group of friends brought together by our love of the Mazda Roadster.
Our motto is "Open cars, open city" — using open-top cars to bring energy to the streets.
Through the mysterious charm of the Roadster, a car that simply makes people smile, we want to do more than bring owners together:
we want our activities to attract visitors to the Kobe we love and to contribute to society.
The exhilaration of driving through beautiful scenery, the freedom of the open air, and above all the time spent talking with friends who share the same feelings — these are the things we treasure.
Roadster, the Timeless IconA Car Loved Across the Generations
Since its birth in 1989, the Mazda Roadster has been a lightweight open sports car that continues to captivate fans around the world.
Guided by the development philosophy of "Jinba Ittai" — horse and rider as one — it pursues the pure joy of driving, and that spirit has been carried on consistently across the generations, from the first model (NA) to the current one (ND).
The first generation, with its endearing pop-up headlights; the second (NB), slightly larger and more refined;
the third (NC), which gained strength and a sense of quality; and the current fourth generation (ND), which fuses a return to the origins with the latest technology.
Each model has its own character, and each era has its own owners' stories. KRM brings together Roadsters from every generation, and owners full of character.
The Charm of DrivingThe Everyday Sparkle a Car Can Give
The appeal of the Roadster is not only its specifications or its speed.
Simply opening the roof and driving with the wind on your face turns an ordinary road into something special.
Cruising along the coastline with your favourite music playing, or climbing a road through lush green mountains. Sometimes taking a small detour and discovering a cafe you never knew about is a wonderful way to spend the time.
This is a way of relating to a car not as a means of transport, but as a partner that enriches your life.
We hope to share with as many people as possible the value of those small, beautiful moments that a life with a Roadster brings.
Social Contribution through EventsConnecting with Society Through Events
The core of KRM's activities is the meeting events we hold regularly.
Our events are about much more than lining up cars and enjoying the view.
For example, "Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza", held in front of the Tetsujin 28-go monument that has become a symbol of Kobe, began from a wish to help revitalize Nagata Ward.
By bringing people into the area through our events, we hope to contribute, even in a small way, to tourism and to the local economy.
Looking ahead, we also want to take an active part in charity work, road-safety awareness campaigns and other activities that connect us more widely with society through our shared passion for cars.
A simple love of the Roadster, turning into someone's smile and into energy for the city. That is our wish.