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The event that left such a deep impression in spring is coming back to Kobe this autumn. The date is Saturday, October 31 - Halloween itself - and the venue is Takahama Wharf, Kobe. There are 123 general entries decided by lottery, and entry opens at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 4. Only those selected are asked to pay the participation fee.
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On Sunday, May 3, 2026, we gathered at Tetsujin Plaza in Wakamatsu Park, Nagata Ward, Kobe, with around 50 cars in total across lottery-selected participants, invited guests and the Kobe Mazda group. The call to move everything after 2:00 PM an hour earlier because of the rain forecast, the appearance of Kobe Mazda Racing Team (KMRT) car #17, the commemorative pin badge given to every participant, and our gratitude to the town of Shin-Nagata - KRM representative Omori looks back on the day.
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The organizers who ran through the first half of the 2026 season got together for a wrap-up party and review meeting. Over good food we looked back on our events and turned the evening into a positive planning session for what comes next. A new project is already in the works.
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Car #17 of "Kobe Mazda Racing Team (KMRT)", the racing team of Kobe Mazda Co., Ltd., joined the Tetsujin Plaza meeting on May 3, 2026. An active competition car campaigned in the Mazda Group Challenge Cup made its way to Tetsujin Plaza during a break in the racing calendar. KRM representative Omori introduces this genuine race-spec machine, driven by five mechanics from Kobe Mazda dealerships.
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More than 120 Roadsters from 27 prefectures across Japan gathered at Takahama Wharf in Kobe. The performance by Suma Shofu High School Taiko Club "Daichi", the Asahi Shimbun interview, Mr. Yagino's thoughts on recovery from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake - and the issues we as organizers must face head-on.
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Kobe Municipal Suma Shofu High School Taiko Club "Daichi (DAICHI)" will appear as a special guest at jewel of Kobe ~2026spring~ on April 11. Thirty years of tradition since 1994, and drumming born from the recovery from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, will ring out across Takahama Wharf.
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A problem occurred with the entry form immediately after entries for "Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza 2026" opened at 10:00 AM today. It has now been fixed. We sincerely apologize to everyone affected.
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Lottery entry for "Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza" has begun! Limited to 50 cars, decided by lottery. On May 3, why not line your Roadster up at the feet of Tetsujin 28-go? The deadline is 8:00 PM on March 28.
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jewel of Kobe ~2026spring~ is now fully booked. From Miyagi in the north to Kumamoto in the south, more than 120 Roadsters from 27 prefectures across Japan will gather at the port of Kobe on April 11. Look forward to a colourful line-up, from the original NA to anniversary editions.
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The complete guide to "jewel of Kobe ~2026spring~" on April 11. We have put together the schedule of the day, frequently asked questions and what makes the venue special. Read this and you will feel at ease even if it is your first time.
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Entries for jewel of Kobe ~2026spring~ have passed 100 cars. Only a few spots remain, so please apply soon. We also introduce the charms of a venue that offers far more than just the sea.
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Thank you for waiting. From 10:00 AM today, Saturday, March 1, applications for "jewel of Kobe ~2026spring~" are open. Places are first-come, first-served and limited to 120 cars, closing as soon as they are filled, so please apply early.
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As part of the preparations for our new April event, "jewel of Kobe ~2026spring~", we visited the venue at Takahama Wharf, Kobe, to scout the site and take photos for our publicity. Roadsters set against the Port Tower and the Ferris wheel really do look like "jewels of Kobe".
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Roadster friends gathered on the spur of the moment for a "Kobe Night Gathering". "These are the spectacular views you can only capture in the cold of winter!" - that says it all. Under a freezing sky, a bunch of grown adults stood there with cameras, shooting for dear life. It went down so well that we plan to do it again.
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Happy New Year. Last night the KRM organizers held our New Year party at "Tosa Shimizu World". Over the restaurant's famous seared bonito, we talked passionately about our plans for 2026. KRM will be running flat out again this year.
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Popular YouTuber Wat42 came to cover "The 3rd Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza". Footage of the event, including the stunning sight of Roadsters lined up at the feet of Tetsujin 28-go, is now published on YouTube.
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In the cold, clear air of December we headed out toward Tamba-Sasayama and Kyotango on a gourmet touring run in search of piping-hot game meat (wild boar) and rich egg sweets. This time it is a report packed with good food from start to finish.
Read moreThe 3rd Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza came to a safe close without any major incident. "Take that one step, and everyone finds happiness" - those words suddenly came to mind, and looking at the view that day, I felt in my bones that they are true.
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Tomorrow is at last the day of the 2nd Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza. To fire ourselves up for the big day, we organizers took the members and staff joining us tomorrow on a "day-before arrival! Awaji Island loop kickoff tour".
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