The Kumamoto 30K roadrace, which precedes the Kumamoto Marathon, has just finished. The delightful smiles and exuberance of the participants was enjoyable to watch on TV from my house, which has a roof that displaces rain. The Kumamon chase car was noteworthy, so I googled it: Toyota has made two, both light cars, which are apparently available for rent at Toyota Rental Lease Kumamoto stores from the 12th. - William