With a policy of “when in Rome, do as Romans do,” Mr. Yoji Hamawaki founded a motorcycle production plant in the USA, and developed the market for big Japanese motorcycles overseas. He then turned his attention to importing automobiles into Japan, and made a great contribution to the progress of our automotive society and culture. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Yoji Hamawaki into the Hall of Fame.

The Kawasaki Motor Corporation USA (KMC) office in 1969.

The Kawasaki 900 Z1 was a huge hit in America.

In order to build the Z1 in America, a huge Kawasaki factory was opened at Lincoln (NE) in 1974.

A BMW 320i built for the Japanese market with right-hand drive as led by Hamawaki.