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Uncovering the charm of Suzuka F1 Japan GP from the raw voices of 50 Japanese fans and 50 foreign fans Live voices of 100 fans at the venue [Round 5]

Survey of 100 fans who watched the 2023 F1 Japan GP at Suzuka
Filled with the charm of Suzuka and F1, and tips for watching the race, reading this will surely make you want to watch the race in person!
  • Name, Address, Age
    Nathan J. Kennedy, Arkansas, United States, 28
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    We started watching the documentary about it on Netflix, and our brother in-law is very big into Formula 1, and so he taught us more about it and introduced us more to it.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell; I started really liking him when he was at Williams.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    We are currently living in Korea. So, it was very easy for us to fly over here and stay over here. It was about a 2-hour flight versus 12, 14, 18-hour flights that we would have taken from the United States. Also, Suzuka, the accessibility of getting onto the track, buying tickets was a lot much cheaper than what we would be able to buy in the States. It would have been probably two or three times the price.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] First time.
    [would like to] Singapore, Austria, Silverstone, Monaco.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    We are currently right now staying and visiting Nagoya.
    How long staying in Japan?
    5 days.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] Chicane.
    [hope] Grandstand, backstraight, DRS zones, 1 to 2 Corner.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    No. It's been a very pleasant experience. We've loved the public transportation. It's a lot more efficient than in the United States. Everything is on time. Everything is so clean.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    I want some Japanese curry. Wagyu, ramen.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    I have a cousin who's maybe 10 or 11 years old who loves Pokémon. And he loves Yu-Gi-Oh! So I would want to get him some trading cards in Japanese.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Yoneda, Kyoto, 12 & 44
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    Seasoned F1 fan myself, I've been longing to come with all my family, however, my son had only eyes to railway trains. In 2019, I begged him to go and watch F1 with me, and bingo! "F1 is way cool than train," he said. The heart of my son is now fully occupied by the love for Suzuka.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Alpine and Pierre Gasly. He drove for his passed friend and got results.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    I strongly determined to come. This special helmet took me 3 months to finish. Some parts can be changed as you like.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Spa, Monza, Zandvoort.
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    Water bottle and T-shirt.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Dominique Doucet, Misaki-ya (Yakiniku), Collection hobby (shop).
    Favorite circuit foods
    Ise Udon.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]V1 (Easy when it rains.)
    [hope]Chicane, 1 Corner
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Kurumazaki Shrine, blessings for entertainment originally, but the word "Kuruma" which means "car" in English might work as well. The main gate of Nanzenji of its dignified appearance is another spot worth visiting.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Filip Spasovski & Frode Melefovs, England & Sweden, 21 & 23
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    My family's kind of always liked F1, my dad especially. So, kind of from the age of like 8 or so. And I like fast things. I like fast cars.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Charles Leclerc.Hmilton's a bit rude, so I don't have a favorite.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    It wasn't really the main thing when we came to Japan. We just realized, like when we were planning the trip, that it was at the same time as the Grand Prix. So, we were just, yeah, why not? A few of us have graduated, so we're all celebrating. We wanted to come to Japan after three years of university.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] -
    [would like to] -
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    Dotonbori at Osaka, Fushimi Inari at Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Tokyo; Harajuku and Ghibli Museum.
    How long staying in Japan?
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] G
    [hope] Start and finish line, Haipin, Chicane.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    No. On the trip between Osaka and Kyoto, we got on the wrong train, but that's about it. It's been very smooth otherwise.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Ramen, wagyu. I mean all of the convenience stores are incredible. You can get it hot, you can get it, it's taken care of. It's well looked after.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    Mario Cup. I love Pokémon. I watch lots of anime, but I've only bought one little thing, but which is fine. We will find something in the shelves. Lots of merch at the end of the trip though, so I will have a full bag.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Hamachi, Hyogo, 30s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    I had watched F1 on TV with my father in the past. When Japanese drivers emerged again, 3-years or so ago, I came back to follow F1.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Yuki Tsunoda. I used be a Ferrari fan.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    Last year we watched the race in the rain. It was cold but fan. So, I deceived I'd come again if we got tickets. As my wife and I are expecting baby next April, I may not have chance to come next year.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Monaco
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    T-shirt. We bought a set of Ferrari gear.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Yunoyama Hot Spring (we stay there.)
    Favorite circuit foods
    Dandan noodle.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]V2
    [hope]V1
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Nankin-machi, Kobe Harborland, Sannomiya (Hyogo Pref.)
  • Name, Address, Age
    Daniel & Samuel & Matthew & Bernadette, Australia, teens & 48
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    It's fun. It's cool, seeing them go around this. A lot of different kinds of drivers to go for.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Daniel Ricciardo, Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    Because we were coming on a holiday to Japan, and it just happened to be at the same time the Grand Prix was on. So, we decided to come.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] First time.
    [would like to] Australia.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    We're going to Kyoto, then Osaka, then Hiroshima, then back to Tokyo. Disney World or whatever. Maybe some shrines and stuff. And just like a lot of food places.
    How long staying in Japan?
    15 days.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] E
    [hope] -
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    No. But sometimes we get confused because of the trains, knowing where to hop on and hop off from that. Or just to find which line to get on.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Ramen, beef sushi.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    We've been to three Pokémon shops.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Yoon, Tokyo (China), 30s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    I'm from Shanghai, went to Chinese GP and saw Fernando Alonso, instantly became F1 fan.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Fernando Alonso. He's great as a driver and I think his concentration is amazing.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    It's my first time to come to Suzuka. I could finally make it thanks to the settlement of COVID.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]Chinese and Singapore GP
    [would like to]-
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    It's shame that Aston Martin items aren't as many as I expected.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Ain't have enough time because of Nagoya stay.
    Favorite circuit foods
    Kebab, fast-food literally, right?
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]V1 where I could see Alonso and Aston Martin pit.
    [hope]Spoon, Degner.
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Lake Yamanakako. I've been there 3 times already. Mount Fuji is very beautiful in the early morning.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Chris & Lucky, UK & Thailand, 39 & 38
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    Growing up, I used to always watch Formula 1 on a Sunday with the family, and then we got into the Netflix documentary, and it sort of brought us back to enjoying Formula 1. This is our first time here.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    English drivers, Max Verstappen.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    We came to Japan because we've never been before. We love Japanese food. We like the culture of Japan. We've always wanted to visit. We've always wanted to go at the F1 also. We thought if we can combine the two, it's a good opportunity for us.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] First time.
    [would like to] Singapore, GPs in US, Silverstone or other European GPs.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    We landed, we flew into Osaka. We had two nights in Osaka. Obviously, we're here for two nights now in Suzuka, and then we're going to go to Tokyo for two nights, and then we'll go back to Phuket, Thailand.
    How long staying in Japan?
    1 week.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] A1
    [hope] V1, V2. We can't find tickets for there.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    No. But sometimes we get confused because of the trains, knowing where to hop on and hop off from that. Or just to find which line to get on.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Sashimi, sushi, beef, wagyu beef. It's caused a bit of a problem because we like sushi a lot but when you come to Japan, you taste real sushi. So, when we go back, it won't be the same as is in Japan.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    Shoes. Since coming to Japan, we see the people dressed so nice. The Japanese people are dressed so well in the designer brands…
  • Name, Address, Age
    Mana, Tokyo, 20
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    I came across Charles Leclerc on Instagram. "Who's this cute guy?" As I dug into it and researched F1.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Ferrari and Charles Leclerc.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    I wanted to see Leclerc so that I had my father come with me.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Spa and Monza.
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    I bought a Ferrari cap somewhere else, however, I later found more shops selling more items inside. Probably I'd made a rash decision, but it's OK in the end. Because I noticed many items sold out even before the race day!
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Circuit only.
    Favorite circuit foods
    I'm lookin' for it.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]V1
    [hope]-
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Kyoto and hot springs, Atami (Shizuoka Pref.) for example.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Josh, London, England, 25
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    Netflix, so Drive to Survive. My sister's a big fan of the Netflix show, and then she got me into it, so I started watching it myself. Before I knew a little bit. I knew some of the drivers, some of the storylines. So when you are listening on the radio about what's going on, like, you know about the Vettels, the Hamiltons, the Rosbergs, and everything.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Lewis Hamilton.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    We were coming to Japan, and we sort of realized that the Grand Prix was on as well, so we were like let's make our way to the Grand Prix. We made this the central point of our holiday.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] First time.
    [would like to] Silverstone. Abu Dhabi.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    We've just been – we were in Tokyo and then we went to Kyoto. After this, we're going to go to Osaka and then back to Kyoto. Hopefully, we're going to go to Disneyland.
    How long staying in Japan?
    12 days.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] P, Chicane.
    [hope] 1 Corner.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    No, no problems at all. Very easy. Everyone is very friendly. Taxi drivers are very nice as well. As soon as you get Suica you are sorted.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Kobe beef, beef cutlet, beef tongue, Unagi, tako kushiyaki, takoyaki.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    I've been looking for chopsticks, engraved chopsticks, with my name on it.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Tomo-chan, Osaka, 30s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    When Takuma Sato was driving in F1, my father watched it on TV and I naturally joined him. I find It's cool that Japanese drivers challenging the top-notch category of the world motor racing.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Yuki Tsunoda.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    When I was a high school student, I came here just to see Takuma's qualifying run. I came back to F1 after COVID and came to know Tsunoda was active in the scene. I thank him bringing back my passion for the sport.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Singapore
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    Cap. I got Red Bull T-shirt last year.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Umm...Suzuka PA only.
    Favorite circuit foods
    Hairpin-Don (Yakitori with rice).
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]West Course and Hairpin
    [hope]Spoon and Degner
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Umeda Sky Building (Osaka).
  • Name, Address, Age
    Greg Bevan & Lisa Beaumont, Channel Islands, UK, 57 & 58
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    When I met her, I used to watch Formula 1, so we went to Silverstone.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    I've always dreamt of coming. We are going around the world on holidays. We go the United Kingdom, Los Angeles, New Zealand, and Japan. Just a holiday of a lifetime. We chose this time so we could come to the Grand Prix.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] Silverstone, Valencia, Magny-Cours.
    [would like to] Monza, Spa and everything.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    We've been to Shibuya, teamLab Planet and Nogoya.
    How long staying in Japan?
    7 days.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] A1
    [hope] 130R, Spoon, Degner.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    At the start, we were shocked and confused, but then when you just stand back and look at it, everything is quite easy to follow. It's all very good. Incredible, since we don't speak Japanese, we don't read Japanese, but the Japanese make it possible to follow, I think.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    In Shibuya, we had an evening tour with a young Japanese gentleman and another family, and we went to three bars. Ramen.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    Just something symbolic of Japan, just something small, something we can put in the house and remember we went to Japan. Model cars.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Hiromi, Tokyo, 40s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    I watched F1 on TV for so long, and then met my husband who was a big F1 fan. He'd got job transfer to US later on, and we enjoyed IndyCar race where Takuma Sato was showing remarkable performance. That's why all my family fell in love with motorsport. We've been here since last year because our children got old enough.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    We realized last year at our first visit here that the atmosphere of F1 was so special. Spectators dressing up in such a fanciful costume, for instance. We've got addicted in a way and said, "We'll come again, for sure!"
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Monaco
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    Cap and AlphaTauri T-shirts.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Just between hotel and circuit.
    Favorite circuit foods
    Curry with beef tendon.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]S (family seat). We're looking forward to "Kids Walk".
    [hope]V or Turn-1
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Ise Jingu.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Rin & Evelyn & Stephanie & Michelle, Taiwan, 30s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    Because I love Toto Wolff. He's very intelligent. Kakkoii. Ikemen… Well, I began to watch Formula 1 from Netflix, the ‘Drive to Survive.’
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Lewis Hamilton, Max Vestappen, Lando Norris and Toto Wolf.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    We love Japan. We travelled many times.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] Australia.
    [would like to] Silverstone, Canada, Singapore.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    Some of us are going to Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera.
    How long staying in Japan?
    5 to 7 days.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] V2
    [hope] VIP area and next to Toto!
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    I have one problem. I gain too much weight from eating so much food.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Tonkatsu, tempura, sparkling sake.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    Cofee beans, chopsticks, hand fans, kimono.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Matsu, Osaka, 15
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    My father watched it when I was little. The speed of F1 has brown me away!
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Ferrari, Charles Leclerc.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    The 4th time now, and it's my regular event already. Plus, Suzuka is near from Osaka.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Monaco
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    Nothing.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    No plan.
    Favorite circuit foods
    Bread from Dominique Ducet
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]A1
    [hope]Grandstand
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Ginkakuji Temple in Kyoto.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Manuel Tony & Vandana Thomas, India, 27
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    We actually started watching the Drive to Survive. That's when we started watching but then, after that, we just stopped watching it, we're completely watching the races through the F1 site now, so it's more the website now.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    Because there's something that Sebastian Vettel once said, "This track was designed by the Gods. This track was designed by the Gods." Sebastian Vettel said that once, so it has always been a dream to attend the Suzuka F1. I wanted the first F1 to be special, so here we are.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] First time.
    [would like to] Monza, Zandvoort, Monaco.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    We actually went to Tokyo, Kyoto. We're going to Osaka, Dotonbori next. We already finished Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hakone. Senso-ji, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu temple etc.
    How long staying in Japan?
    10 days.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] L, M, N.
    [hope] 130R.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    Absolutely nothing. It has been smooth so far.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Ramen, round sushi.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    Magnet, KitKat Matcha.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Yoshi, Tokyo, 40s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    When I was in junior high, it was the heyday of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. The battle was really interesting and I've watched it for more than 30 years.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Used be Jean Alesi in Ferrari, now Max Verstappen and other 2nd generation drivers.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    COVID was settled, and the timing was OK for me. Yuki and HONDA are other motivations to come. I have been to here more than 10 times.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Spa
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    Red Bull towel and Teddy bear for my daughter.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Circuit only.
    Favorite circuit foods
    Curry.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]130R
    [hope]-
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Ginkakuji Temple in Kyoto.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Maria & Steven & Rohith, Germany, 30s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    Excitement, history, sports, entertainment, technology, action, fun, I don't know, those are the reasons. I think 2002, when Michael Schumacher was…
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Charles Leclerc for Ferrari. I miss still Seb Vettel, but I like Albon and Alonso as well.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    And for me, Suzuka has always been an epic track ever since I was small, and I always played F1 games first with Suzuka track, and I always wanted to come here. Since they had plans to come to Japan and I said, okay, fine, I'll make a holiday with Japan, so they got the tickets for us, so we all just came for the Grand Prix.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] Hockenheimring.
    [would like to] Monza, Hungary, Zandvoort, Canada.
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    Osaka, Hiroshimia, Kamikochi, Kyushu. Beppu, many onsens in Kyushu and Nagasaki, Arita we're going.
    How long staying in Japan?
    2 to 5 weeks.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] 130R and spoon.
    [hope] S Corner.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    We arrived at 12 o'clock in the night and we realized from there to go to the hotel there is no public transport. And for a city which is 20 million people, I couldn't believe that there is no public transport to take you in the city, so we had to wait for… Only taxis and we had to wait for a taxi also for like 40-45 minutes with everyone, so it was very unexpected for the biggest city in the world.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Natto, Ramen, Sushi, Japanese curry.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    Mug at Suzuka, ceramics at Arita, Japanese knives for the kitchen, Electronics by Sony, makeup brush.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Bukichi, Aichi, 30s
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    My parents taught it to me. It was the Ayrton Senna era but I was too young to fully understand his supremacy. I rerun the video when I grew up, and reaffirm it all over again. It's quite an era, wasn't it?
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Ayrton Senna.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    I'd lived in Kanto area for long and then moved to Nagoya, and the access to Suzuka got easier for me. I knew the track already through touring car races, but the sound, atmosphere and everything else were splendid when it comes to F1 It's worth buying a ticket even if it's felt expensive.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Monza and Interlagos (in association with Senna).
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    I came here empty-handed, so I'm gonna get a full set of memorabilia.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Only circuit.
    Favorite circuit foods
    Yakisoba noodles.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]C
    [hope]Grandstand (Surprised it's sold out pretty quick.)
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Toba Aquarium. Can feed the sea otters.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Sam & Vini, New Zealand, 32 & 38
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    I have always been a fan of motorsport and I always used to follow it when I was a kid but when ‘Drive to Survive’ started, that's when I really started following it again.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Verstappen and Hamilton. We're really looking forward to seeing Liam Lawson come through as well.
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    We really wanted to come to Japan and so we've been travelling in Japan for the last week or two and so we thought why not go to the Formula 1 at the same time. We've also been to Singapore F1 and Melbourne as well. But Suzuka is one of the traditional circuits. It has been around for a very long time, so always wanted to come here.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to] Singapore, Australia.
    [would like to] Monaco, Monza, Spa
    Where to go in Japan besides Suzuka Circuit (Sightseeing)
    We did the GR experience, driving around the Fuji Speedway, and also did the thing called ‘Fun to Drive’ which is they take you for a drive in Japanese sports cars around Hakone, the traditional initial day roads, which was really, really good. We're going to Kyoto and want to do traditional, the tea ceremonies, see the temples. And hot tofue at Arashiyama.
    How long staying in Japan?
    2 weeks.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch] A1, 1 Corner.
    [hope] S Corner.
    What trouble or difficulty after you arrived to Japan
    No, we found it surprisingly easy. Everyone is so polite and so friendly and very helpful.
    What foods good for you in Japan?
    Tofu, Soba, Matcha.
    What buy (bought) in Japan
    Kimono, Small model car.
  • Name, Address, Age
    Ryusei Hiranaka, Hyogo, 21
    The reason I'm interested in F1.
    I've watched F1 since I was an elementary kid, first went to Suzuka in 2016, and was shocked by the V8 sound.
    Favorite Team or Driver
    Yuki Tsunoda and Valtteri Bottas (Old hipster running cool Instagram.)
    The reason why I decided to come and watch Japanese GP.
    Third time now and becoming my routine event.
    GPs I have been to / I'd like to go
    [have been to]-
    [would like to]Monaco
    What buy (bought) in Japanese GP
    I'm looking for some fashion items.
    Where to go in Japanese GP
    Not particular.
    Favorite circuit foods
    Ise-Udon and meats.
    The area I watch / I hope to watch
    [watch]D
    [hope]Grandstand (U-23 discount ticket was sold out, OMG!)
    Sightseeing spots for foreign F1 fans
    Sightseeing in Kobe of its beautiful seas and mountains.