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The Japan Riders Forum (JRF) has announced "POLE to POLE 2026," a nine-day cross-country touring rally spanning from Cape Sata in Kagoshima to Cape Soya in Hokkaido. The event runs September 19-27, 2026, marking its first edition in two years.
This challenge of riding all the way from end to end is open to anyone who wants to ride, regardless of gender or generation. I always find myself wanting to gently push people who set out on a journey this long. Nine days spent facing yourself is bound to become an irreplaceable stretch of time.
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Can anyone actually join the JRF rally, or is it members-only?
Depends on the detailed rules, but my impression is that events like this often have a spot open for general applicants.
Crossing all of Japan in 9 days sounds like a pretty tight pace — curious if there's any room left for sightseeing.
Just going by the schedule, the daily distance must be substantial, so simply finishing this would already feel like a huge accomplishment.
September 19th to 27th is well-timed weather-wise, right in the touring sweet spot.
First time in two years means something must have paused it last time — curious about the backstory there too.
Cape Sata to Cape Soya in 9 days — a pretty classic route for a Japan-spanning rally, but one you can't help dreaming about.
