15 Years After the Disaster, Making Fukushima a Touring Sanctuary! 'Fukushima TT' Confirmed for October 2026: A Safety-Focused GPS Rally on Airport Runways and Circuits

[Event Overview]

The Earth Try Organization (Location: 45-6 Igasuba, Niwasaka, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative Director: Kunito Sato), as an adopted project of the 'Fukushima Innovation Program 2025' in collaboration with Fukushima Prefecture and Toho Bank, will hold 'Fukushima TT (Tourist Trophy),' a new form of touring event staged across Fukushima Prefecture over three days from Saturday, October 10 to Monday (public holiday), October 12, 2026.

To realize this event, a crowdfunding campaign will run for 45 days starting June 15, 2026.

[Background: 15 Years Since the Disaster, Fukushima's Next Stage]

In 2026, marking the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Fukushima is advancing to its next stage of 'regional revitalization and communicating its charm' beyond reconstruction. However, the true appeal of Fukushima's tourism resources—its spectacular scenic roads, hot springs, and cuisine—is not yet fully known nationwide.

Kunito Sato, the initiator and a rider himself, launched this project with a strong desire to share the magnificence of this region with motorcyclists across the country. The goal is to establish Fukushima as a 'touring sanctuary' to achieve continuous regional promotion.

[Uniqueness and Commitment to Safety of 'Fukushima TT']

This event is not a speed race. It is a touring rally that balances safety and entertainment by using a proprietary GPS app (RAlly TT) to compete on minimizing the 'difference from the designated time' while strictly observing the speed limit.

- SS: Special Stage (Scenic routes common to all 3 days) Participants will tour four major routes boasting Fukushima's spectacular beauty, such as the Bandai-Azuma Skyline.

- SSS: Super Special Stage (Special daily experiences) 1. Saturday, October 10: Ebisu Circuit Challenge Participants can experience circuit riding in touring gear with a pace car. 2. Sunday, October 11: Bandai Challenge (Inawashiro Ski Resort) A festival at the finish venue with interactions with legend riders. 3. Monday, October 12: Top Gun Challenge (Fukushima Sky Park) An extraordinary experience of riding on an airport runway.

* Riding in light gear such as half-helmets is strictly prohibited across all stages to promote a safe riding culture.

[Regional Revitalization Efforts] The itinerary incorporates dining and sightseeing across the prefecture, setting GPS checkpoints at famous local spots to contribute to the local economy.

[Crowdfunding and Rewards] Starting June 15, 2026. Supporters will receive exclusive rewards such as official replica number plates.

[Organizer and Sponsorship] Organizer: Earth Try Organization Sponsor: Fukushima Prefecture, Toho Bank Venue Cooperation/Sponsor: Ebisu Circuit