From a press release issued by Honda Motor Co., Ltd.:

To express our deepest condolences to Mr. Daijiro Kato, a MotoGP Grand Prix rider who has passed away on April 20, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will conduct a “Farewell Memorial” .

The racing machine with which he won the World Grand Prix 250cc Championship in 2001 will be exhibited together with photos to share with you our memories of Mr. Daijiro Kato.

Date and Location

Date: May 18, 2003 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Location : Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Welcome Plaza (1st floor) and Honda Hall (2nd floor) 2-chome 1-1, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku Tokyo

Please come at your convenient time in plain attire. We appreciate your understanding as we would like to abstain from receiving any condolence money or gift.