Kawasaki Motors Japan Ltd. (Headquarters: Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, President: Kenji Saeki) has released content featuring actress Yumi Wakatsuki.

This time, she attended the "2026 MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship Series Round 3 Superbike Race in Kyushu" held on May 31, 2026, at "Autopolis," the only international circuit in Kyushu.

This marks Yumi Wakatsuki's first time attending an All Japan Road Race Championship Series event.

In this content, from the perspective of Yumi Wakatsuki, who visited Autopolis, Kawasaki's home course, to cheer for the "Kawasaki Plaza Racing Team," we deliver the excitement of the race and the atmosphere of the venue.

Her genuine reactions, as a first-time spectator, are also a highlight.

Watch the video here

https://youtu.be/Eme7_rABNc8

▽ About Yumi Wakatsuki ▽

She was active as a first-generation member of Nogizaka46 from 2011 and graduated from the group in November 2018. Afterward, she transitioned to activities as an actress and model, appearing in dramas such as "Kyo kara Ore wa!!" (Nippon TV) and numerous films including "My Boyfriend in Orange."

She has also demonstrated her talent in art, being selected for the Nika Exhibition a total of 9 times, and winning her first Special Award in 2022.

In February 2025, she obtained her regular motorcycle license and began activities related to motorcycles.

Kawasaki Plaza Racing Team

Left: Ryosuke Iwato (#64) Center: Director Osamu Nishijima Right: Gun Yatomi (#43)

The "Kawasaki Plaza Racing Team," established in 2022, is the racing team representing the "Kawasaki Plaza Network" operated nationwide by Kawasaki Motors Japan.

With the aim of sharing the excitement and joy of motorsports with Kawasaki Plaza stores and Kawasaki fans nationwide, the team participates in the "FIM World Endurance Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race SST Class" and the "All Japan Road Race Championship ST1000 Class."

Featured Item

Kawasaki Design Long T-shirt

Wakatsuki is wearing the ivory color (left side of the screen).

The ivory features a back print of the Z1, while the light blue has a subtle Z1 engine print on the left chest.

Made from thick, tightly woven cotton jersey to prevent loss of shape during washing.

Please check out the designs available for each color at the store.

Colors

Ivory, Light Blue

Sizes

M, L, LL, 3L

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

5,720 yen (5,200 yen excluding tax, 520 yen tax)

Material

100% Cotton

Company Profile

Company Name: Kawasaki Motors Japan Ltd. Address: 1-1, Kawasaki-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, 673-8666 President: Kenji Saeki Established: December 15, 1953

Kawasaki Motors Japan Official Website https://www.kawasaki-motors.com/ja-jp/

Kawasaki Online Shop

https://kawasaki-onlineshop.jp/shop/

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FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: Kawasaki Plaza Racing Team