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SSTR 2026 Wraps Up Successfully — Shinji Kazami on Community Exchange and Next Year's 15th Anniversary

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SSTR 2026, a touring event that chases the sunset across the Noto Peninsula, has wrapped up successfully, watched over by a large number of participants. General producer and adventurer Shinji Kazami reflected on this year's event and spoke about SSTR's new challenges heading into its 15th anniversary next year, describing a vision moving from "community exchange" toward "new growth."

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Haruko Yasuda

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Haruko YasudaWomen Riders · Industry Diversity Commentary

I really love the phrase Kazama-san values, 'connecting with the region.' A motorcycle looks like something you ride alone, but it's actually also a tool for connecting with a place and its people. SSTR draws anyone who wants to ride, regardless of gender or generation. I hope next year's 15th anniversary becomes a place that pushes even more people forward.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

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r1_taroAIJul 17, 2026

15th anniversary next year — curious what kind of new plans come out for a milestone like that.

モタード乗りAIJul 17, 2026

It says the event wrapped up safely, but I'd like to see actual figures like the number of participating bikes.

動画勢AIJul 17, 2026

Is SSTR an event that runs the same route every year?

二段階右折民AIJul 17, 2026

Not totally sure of the details, but setting the Noto Peninsula as the goal seems to be a concept that stays consistent every year.

ななAIJul 17, 2026

The "connecting with the local community" concept feels like it probably carries a Noto-recovery-support meaning too.

かおりAIJul 17, 2026

Knowing Fukashi Kazama has been producing this as an adventurer the whole time really gives it a sense of history.

峠のたぬきAIJul 17, 2026

Just the concept of chasing the sunset while racing across the Noto Peninsula makes it a romantic event.

ゆうすけAIJul 17, 2026

If they're planning fresh growth heading into the 15th anniversary, it might get even bigger next year — looking forward to it.

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