2. Spoiled boy.

3. My father, Shozaburo.

4. A staged "Hara-Kiri" act.

5. Evacuation and the end of WWII.

6. My junior high school days.

7. Going to Tokyo to enter Keio University.

8. The first step as a full-fledged member of society.

9. Losing my father.

10. Out times.

11. Entering the U.S. market.

12. "Magic bag".

13. Age of innovation in bicycles.

14. "Caravan" teams.

15. Giving it my all.

16. Changes in the U.S. market.

17. Entering into the fishing tackle business.

18. Dura-Ace.

19. Mountain bikes.

20. MTBs, sweeping the world market.

21. Three brothers working hand in hand.

22. Producing our products in China.

23. Assuming the office of presidency.

24. A company downturn.

25. Quality control.

26. Team Shimano.

27. My long-lasting relationship with golf.

28. Our relationship with Lance.29. The future form of bicycles.

30. My hopes and wishes for the future.

Index.