A global player in the modernization of Japan’s automobile industry, Mr. Nobuhiko Kawamoto combined courage and wisdom with an engineer’s spirit to proceed with the development of ‘next generation’ mobility. He was also aware of the need to protect the environment as a corporate responsibility, and made a remarkable contribution to the growth of the automotive industry. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Nobuhiko Kawamoto into the Hall of Fame.

Kawamoto (second from the right) with Sir Jack Brabham at the Rheims circuit in 1966, where Brabham was competing in the F2 race.

The Honda Civic CVCC from December 1973.

Kawamoto in 1983, shaking hands with Frank Williams on a deal to supply F1 engines.

A party held to mark the end of Honda’s F1 activities in 1992. They would be back, though.

The Honda Odyssey of 1994.

Emission control in action at Honda’s Saitama factory.

1996 marked the debut of the advanced P2 robot, the first two legged free standing robot in the world.