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Miyakejima Island is looking into creating its own equivalent of the Isle of Man TT races to boost local tourism and the economy following significant volcanic eruption in 1983 and 2000.
The visit is designed to promote the possibility of hosting Japan's first road racing equivalent of the Isle of Man TT races. A Japanese road race was the ambition of popular TT rider Jun Maeda, who died in 2006, and his vision has been taken up by his former manager Fumiyo Asada.
The riders will be taking part in a controlled parade lap of the 30 kilometre course as well as meeting local government representatives, motorsport officials and fans. They will also give advice, how to create a road racing event in Japan as well as taking part in a chat show and press interviews.
The trip is part of a long-term programme that saw Shintaro Ishihara, Governor of Tokyo, along with the mayors visit the Isle of Man in 2006.