I respect your opinions Tom but some of what you said is somewhat stereotypical of western literature
on Japan in the 60's and 70's. Having lived and worked there and visit Japan annually
I can assure you that things have changed considerably now.
Japanese companies are no less ruthless than their western counterparts, the only trouble
is that they happen to make the best and the most motorcycles in the world.
It would be sad if the manufactures, the sponsors or the big teams were to dictate to the IOM government and the MMCC,
however I suppose that it would be naive to think there could be no influence.
It is ironic if the organisers were to court the overseas manufacturers after all the early years of xenophobia.
Triumph pulling the plug is particularly indicative of how times have changed.
Are you sure I couldn't tempt you with a plate of sushi and some sake Tom?
Kiotsukete.