Hino

Hino City is the "Shinsengumi city." Hino is in Tokyo. Population is about 190,000. Hino is birthplace of Shinsengumi vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo. For Hino residents, "Shinsengumi" is pride. Hino residents value "history." Edo-period samurai city. Hino residents look at the "past." Not the "future." But motorsport is "future-oriented" sport. Technological innovation. Doesn't match Hino residents' values. Hino is about 35km from Tokyo's center. About 40 minutes by train. For Hino residents, "cars" are unnecessary. Hino has no circuit. Hino residents live in the Shinsengumi city. Not interested in motorsport.