<figure id="attachment_472358" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-472358" style="width: 1924px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="a8c72480"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2026/06/fc745a0922757ec7850f358c6876fded.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-472358" class="wp-caption-text">Nanase Takahashi strikes a pose. “I like to accessorize to look stylish. These earrings were handmade by a fan,” she says with a smile.</figcaption></figure>
<h3> She captivated the attention of over 60,000 spectators—a record-breaking turnout!</h3>
<p> Amid an atmosphere so electric it seemed to make the light rain boil, Round 3 of the Super Taikyu Series, the “NAPAC Fuji 24-Hour Race” (June 5–7), was held at Fuji Speedway. This year saw a record-breaking attendance of 64,900 people, who reveled in Japan’s only “all-night race.”</p>
<p> Adding color to the intense competition were over 100 beautiful race ambassadors who had gathered from all over the country. During the pre-race pit walk, fans flocked to catch a glimpse of them.</p>
<p> The crowd was particularly dense around Nanase Takahashi, a popular race ambassador with over 250,000 Instagram followers. Dressed in a vibrant white and red costume, she smiled and struck a pose whenever a camera was pointed at her.</p>
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<p> What caught the eye was that many of the ambassadors were wearing some sort of accessory. From headbands to character-themed pouches, they each accessorized in their own unique way.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent"> “Two years ago, when the title ‘Race Ambassador’ was introduced in Super GT—Japan’s premier racing series—it sparked a change in the ambassadors’ outfits. Designs that emphasize cuteness and approachability have increased, shifting away from the traditionally revealing styles.</span></p>
<p><span class="strongInContent"> Idol-style and school uniform-style outfits have become the mainstream, and more people are wearing accessories like headbands and hats to stand out,” said Kumiko Kato, an automotive lifestyle journalist.</span></p>
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<p> It also seems that cosplay-style outfits have become more common. Teams dressed in “Neon Genesis Evangelion” cosplay and ambassadors in oiran-style outfits attracted large crowds of fans.</p>
<p> No matter what outfits they wear, their dazzling smiles—which captivate fans—remain unchanged.</p>
<p> From the June 26 &amp; July 3, 2026, combined issue of *FRIDAY*</p>
<figure id="attachment_472359" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-472359" style="width: 1888px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="42e4e6b2"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2026/06/646471e926bacb67887df133ff42666f.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-472359" class="wp-caption-text"> Nene Asumi, who is active in various fields, including as a round girl in combat sports, exuded a presence that rivaled even her flashy outfits.</figcaption></figure>
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 Round 3 of the Super Taikyu Series, the “NAPAC Fuji 24-Hour Race,” was held at Fuji Speedway. Among the highlights were the more than 100 beautiful race ambassadors who gathered from all over the country!

[NAPAC Fuji 24-Hour Race] The “Latest Outfits” of the Race Ambassadors Gathered at the Foot of Mount Fuji

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