Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza

Together with the symbol of Kobe's recovery

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Date

May 3, 2026 (National Holiday)

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Location

Wakamatsu Park, Nagata-ku, Kobe

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Who can take part

Roadster owners (spectators welcome)

Why "Tetsujin Plaza"?

The stage for our main event is the space in front of the giant "Tetsujin 28-go" monument that towers over Nagata-ku, Kobe. This place carries a special meaning for us.

Tetsujin 28-go was built here as a symbol of recovery from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995, carrying the hopes of countless people. Meanwhile, the Mazda Roadster we love was born in 1989, the first year of the Heisei era. By a happy coincidence, it began its journey together with the dawn of a new age in Japan.

"Tetsujin", the symbol of the strength with which Kobe overcame the earthquake, and the "Roadster", which has raced through the decades. By bringing the two together in one place, we want to express a hope that reaches from the past into the future, and to share the energy of this city. That is why we keep holding this event.

Event InfoEvent Details

Event name	Roadster in Tetsujin Plaza ~2026~
Date	May 3, 2026 (National Holiday)
Arrival time	To be announced
Venue	Tetsujin Plaza (Wakamatsu Park) 6-3 Wakamatsu-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Who can take part	Mazda Roadster (MX-5) owners (NA / NB / NC / ND / RF) * Limited to vehicles that meet Japanese safety standards and pass shaken (vehicle inspection)
Participation fee	¥3,000
Entry status	Coming soon From March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Number of cars	50 cars (by lottery)
Entry period	Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – Saturday, March 28, 8:00 PM
Special participant	Kobe Mazda Co., Ltd.
Special guest	To be announced

About the lottery
Places at this event are decided by lottery. From everyone who applies within the entry period, 50 cars will be selected.
We will let you know by email whether or not you have been selected once the entry period has closed.

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Q.It is my first time. Will I be okay?

Of course you will!
About half of our participants are attending for the first time. Coming on your own, or travelling from far away, is very welcome too.
Our whole staff will give you a warm welcome, so please come along.

Q.How is the lottery carried out?

From everyone who applies within the entry period (March 20–28), 50 cars will be chosen in a random lottery.
We will let you know by email whether or not you have been selected once entries have closed.
It is not first come, first served, so your chances are exactly the same whenever you apply within the period.

Q.My car is modified. Can I still take part?

There is no problem as long as it stays within Japanese safety standards (shaken-compliant).
Illegally modified vehicles — non-compliant exhausts, improper lighting, ride heights below the legal limit and so on — are not admitted.

Q.Can I take part if I am coming from far away?

You are more than welcome!
At past events we have welcomed participants from all over Japan, from Tohoku to Kyushu.

Q.What happens if there is an accident or trouble during the event?

For trouble or accidents between participants, we ask that the parties involved resolve the matter themselves.
The organizer (KRM) cannot accept any liability.
Just in case, we strongly recommend taking out voluntary car insurance.

If there is anything else you are unsure about, please feel free to get in touch.

✉ game-info@rodosta-kobe.jp

May 2025 Event Report

Under clear autumn skies, our memorable first meeting was held. On the day, no fewer than 88 wonderfully individual Roadsters gathered at Tetsujin Plaza! Owners came from all over the country, from Miyagi in the north to Fukuoka in the south, and the venue buzzed with excitement all day long.

This time we also had the cooperation of the local shopping district, and conversation about Roadsters flowed freely across generations and model years,
making it a wonderful day that was never short of smiles.

A participant's voice

"It was my first time taking part, and I was moved by the warm hospitality of the organizers and by how well-mannered the other participants were. Being able to photograph Tetsujin together with my own car is a memory I will treasure for life." (ND owner, Okayama Prefecture)

The atmosphere on the day (May 2025)

Take a look at our first event on video.

November 2025 Event Report

For this third gathering, colourful Roadsters lined up neatly at the feet of Tetsujin 28-go for a truly spectacular sight.
Under the banner of "zero illegally modified cars", it was also a day on which we clearly showed just how well-mannered Roadster owners are.

We received many warm comments from the people of the shopping district and from members of the public who came to watch — "That looks so cool", "Please hold it again" — and we truly felt our bond with the local community grow deeper.

Media coverage

We were covered by the popular YouTuber Wat42! With careful reporting and superb footage, the video conveys every bit of the event's appeal.

The atmosphere on the day (2025.11 by Wat42)

Coverage filmed by Wat42, with a stunning walk-through of every car and interviews too!

Watch directly on YouTube (use this link if the video will not play)

Registration

We will announce the opening of entries on our official website and social media.
Please wait a little longer until entries open.

Apply here

Verify your email and apply during the entry period

Use the button above to fill in the required details on the entry form.

Lottery after the March 28, 8:00 PM deadline

Once the entry period ends, 50 cars are selected by lottery.

Receive your result email → come to the venue

Successful applicants are contacted by email. Come to Tetsujin Plaza with your beloved car.

Photo Gallery

Take a look at the memorable moments from our past events.