In 2025, under the continued leadership of former F1 driver Ukyo Katayama, TEAM UKYO remains committed to its bold mission: becoming the first Japanese team to not only compete in the Tour de France but also reach the podium.
After relocating their base to Northern Italy in 2024, the team has gained valuable experience on the European circuit, competing in top-tier races and progressing steadily toward their Grand Tour debut.
The 2025 roster also includes emerging talents and international riders, reinforcing the team's competitive ambitions for the global stage.
TEAM UKYO features
some of Japan’s strongest riders, including:
2023 ALL JAPAN CHAMPIONS,
TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIAN
AND STRONGEST PLAYERS IN JAPAN
MASAKI YAMAMOTO: 2023 ALL JAPAN CHAMPION [Road Race]
YUMA KOISHI: 2023 ALL JAPAN CHAMPION [Time Trial]
NORIYUKI MASUDA: TOKYO 2020 JAPAN NATIONAL PLAYER
ALBERTO VOLPI: WORLD TEAM SPORTS DIRECTOR
Our primary goal is to not just become the first Japanese team to compete in the pinnacle event of road cycling, the Tour de France but to also stand on the podium. Our vision is for ambitious Japanese riders to play a central role leading the team to compete with the best and surprise the world by rising to the top.
Of course, the challenge we've set forth will be tough. Sometimes, we even lose sleep from the anxiety of the difficulties that we know lie ahead! But our determination is unparalleled; we believe we have what it takes to compete at the most prestigious event in cycling and achieve what no other Japanese team has. That's why we humbly ask for support from around the world as we strive to bring renewed excitement to cycling and spark interest in our team.
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TEAM
TEAM UKYO
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CEO
UKYO KATAYAMA
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GENERAL MANAGER
ALBERTO VOLPI
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ADDRESS
3-36-13 Unomori, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa
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TEL
+81-42-705-9101 (weekday10:00 -17:00)
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E-MAIL
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