Route 66 - Cruisin' with Toshi

10/20/2026

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Hiroshi Tsuchida at just 54.

Through his work on the Japanese version of Cars, he helped bring a story deeply connected to Route 66 to audiences in Japan.

Far too young. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. May he rest in peace.

10/14/2026

Apparently, all I had to do was come to the big city. 😄

Back home, not a copy in sight. Here? Found it almost immediately.

Mission accomplished. 🛣️📖

09/13/2026

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement when we founded the Route 66 Association of Japan 🇯🇵 RIP 🙏

David M. Knudson, founder of the trailblazing National Historic Route 66 Federation during the mid-1990s, died on Aug. 31 in Yucaipa, California. He was 86. Knudson’s death was announced by his son on Friday. A memorial service will be on Sept. 26 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Yucaipa. His o...

05/10/2026

if you see Cool Springs, you stop. Some places aren’t just roadside attractions - they’re part gas station, part time machine, part “how did I end up staying here 45 minutes?” 😄

04/29/2026

Came up with a Centennial logo idea for the Route 66 Association of Japan. 🇯🇵🇺🇸

Just a fun design concept for 2026 - what do you think? 😊

04/26/2026

My annual Funk's Grove stash has arrived! 🎉
The lineup looks amazing.
Couldn't resist opening the first bottle - consistently delicious as always. Thank you Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup! 😎

04/17/2026

Check out this amazing new Tulsa Connect jersey from the Tulsa Drillers! ⚾️ The jersey features the Route 66 Centennial logo, and it’s a perfect tribute to Tulsa’s history as the place where East Meet West!

I love seeing local sports teams celebrate their heritage and the history of their city in such a stylish way. A must-have for any baseball fan or Route 66 enthusiast. Can't wait to see these on the field 😎

マイナーリーグのタルサ・ドリラーズが、ルート66の100周年記念ロゴをあしらった新しいジャージを発表しました！😎
「East Meets West」として知られる重要な拠点、タルサの歴史を、地元の野球チームがこうして表現してくれるのは本当に嬉しいことです。2026年の100周年という大きな節目を迎え、この歴史的な道を盛り上げていきたいと改めて強く感じました。野球ファンのみならず、全てのルート66ファンに届けたい特別な一着ですね！👍

04/12/2026

Now the ticket is available! Don't miss it 🤩

Yasuhiko Shigemura | Japanese Singer-Song Writer Live in Kingman AZ

04/04/2026

私達アソシエーションの真のエース兼サポーター、茂兄がキングマンで単独ライブを行います！翔平か茂か？さあ皆さんでアリゾナへGo✈️😎
#茂村泰彦ライブ