Hi Guys.... just got this reply from my pal Dave, who is now a retired (Ameican) Honda employee.. sadly I have no idea how to get the pictures here... Ian if I had your e-mail address, I could send you the pictures I have... they are very recent, I am sure..!
Cheers..!
Ron

From dave:

Yes, I have known Keiko-san for years and years…….she still bakes cookies & cakes, and brings them up to us at the Honda base behind the grandstand during TT week. Her name is Keiko Carran, who has lived on the Island since the 50’s and was Mr. Honda’s interpreter, also interpreter for Mr. Kawashima – Team Manager, and later President of Honda.


The one photo is of ‘your truly’ and Keiko-san, and the other one was taken this year at the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. It was placed on the Honda Team race garage wall at the old ‘Nursery Hotel’ during the 50th anniversary celebration of our first entry into the TT races. Coincidentally, a few feet to the right of this plaque is the exact spot where Keiko-san had her cooking stove against this wall, and where she made the Team at home by cooking all of their favourite Japanese foods. She is still going strong – not sure if she turns up for the Manx (?) but I am sure she’ll certainly continue for a long time, to bring food/goodies up for the Honda team folks during the TT.