Who said only young people are feeling adventurous ? If you know the story of 72-year -old grandfather , the young people will be embarrassed . Yes , this man is Kiichiro Yokota , a man who was born in Tokyo in 1941 ago.
Yokota who was a photographer this is a guy who hooked adventure. His name is listed as the first Japanese person to follow Paris - Dakkar rally when they collide at the showground follow the most prestigious and most reli hard this in 1981.
Since then, a total of 12 years himself been active in class champion won twice.
Since 1999 , he rattle wheel by holding the ' Ecomission . However , he was not far away from the steering wheel. Because through this program Yokota want to spread the eco-friendly message to the world.
To that end, Toyota Prius hybrid car is selected. Total is more than 100,000 km journey he went through from crossing the United States , penetrate the Sahara to the Asia- Europe. He also is exploring South America and Australia .
" We must tell the world that we must take care with the environment , " he said from Nagoya .
When asked what is the car like the Prius beans with pungent odor urban car can face extreme bands such as the Sahara or lunge line of mountains , Yokota said it was not a problem.
" Anyone can go through it. But most of us should we change people's mindset , not adventure to harm the environment. Accordingly I use hybrid cars like the Prius ," he said .
