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Toyota Times Sports

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SPORTS

Athletes Reflect on a Hot Paris Summer--Regrets, Takeaways, and Hopes for the Next Games

Seven Japanese athletes who took part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 dropped by the Toyota Times studio to reminisce and share stories from beyond the spotlight.

Toyota athletes Kyonosuke Morita

2024.10.04
SPORTS

"How I became more passionate about sports after learning about Para-sports 3 years ago"

In 2021, Kyonosuke Morita found himself lost for words around para-athletes in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Having spent the past three years interviewing many as the host of Toyota Times Sports, he shares his thoughts in the leadup to Paris.

Toyota athletes

2024.08.27
SPORTS

Akio Teams Up with Ichiro to Rediscover the Baseball Star's Roots

Ichiro and Akio Toyoda. Despite dedicating their lives to entirely different pursuits, baseball and cars, the two have long enjoyed a close friendship. Now, Ichiro has been appointed Special Assistant to Chairman Akio Toyoda, and we caught up with them on the big day.

Akio Toyoda Ichiro century

2024.04.05
SPORTS

With One Year to Go, Top Athletes Dig Deep in Special Talk Show

Part two of a special program on the Toyota athletes aiming for Paris next year brings together five Japanese competitors for a candid talk show-style chat filled with the unique lingo of top athletes.

Toyota athletes

2023.09.21
SPORTS

One Year to Go--Checking in with Toyota's Global Athletes (Part 1)

One year out from the big event, we are offering a showcase of Toyota athletes from around the world. Part 1 is packed with athlete video messages and special interviews!

Toyota athletes Global Toyota Kyonosuke Morita

2023.09.14
SPORTS

Super Taikyu Opener! Sparks Fly as Rivals Race Together Towards Carbon Neutrality

In-depth coverage of Super Taikyu Round 1 at Suzuka Circuit--driver ambitions for the carbon-neutral fuel challenge, focal points for the coming season, and a sneak peek at the rival team!

2022.03.31
SPORTS

The New Year Starts with Dakar - Don't Miss the Final Run of the Land Cruiser 200!

Get ready for Dakar with ace driver Akira Miura live in the studio! Hear what makes the rally so special.

Toyota Times Athletes Now Kyonosuke Morita Dakar Rally Akira Miura Land Cruiser

2021.12.27
SPORTS

Team Principal Latvala Back in the Driver's Seat? A New WRC Era Begins on January 20!

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team Principal Jari-Matti Latvala joined live in studio! He shared his triple crown story & aspirations for season 2022.

Morizo Toyota Times Athletes Now World Rally Championship (WRC) Kyonosuke Morita

2021.12.16
SPORTS

The Man Who Drives the Hydrogen Engine Car and Makes Morizo a Better Driver

Fresh from Super Taikyu racing in the hydrogen-powered Corolla, Masahiro Sasaki discusses the evolution of Morizo's driving.

Morizo Toyota Times Athletes Now Hydrogen-powered engine Motorsports Masahiro Sasaki

2021.11.26
SPORTS

WRC Driver Takamoto Katsuta in Studio! A Three-Generation Bond with Toyota

In between WRC races, Takamoto Katsuta joined Toyota Times Athletes Now on November 10 to share all the excitement of rally.

Morizo Toyota Times Athletes Now Kyonosuke Morita World Rally Championship (WRC)

2021.11.18
SPORTS

Toyota and its Sports Clubs Are Two Hearts Beating as One

The second episode of the re-launched Toyota Times Athletes Now features the history and relationship between Toyota and its sports clubs.

Toyota Times Athletes Now Toyota athletes Kyonosuke Morita

2021.10.21
TECHNOLOGY

Why Akio Toyoda Refers to Woven City as a "Test Track"

The Toyota Times Athletes Now program was re-launched on October 6 to cover Toyota sports news and events as well as important corporate topics. Its first guest, President Akio Toyoda, shared his thoughts on Woven City.

Akio Toyoda Woven City Kyonosuke Morita

2021.10.12