[1] He began entering Formula Two cars in Japan, and struck a deal with Dunlop to supply tyres for the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix.

They helped arrange an entry for the Grand Prix at Fuji, and a Cosworth DFV engine.

Hasemi then scored a huge stir at the Japanese Grand Prix, posting 4th best time in the first qualifying session.

A planned entry into the 1977 South American races was cancelled, but the team built a new Kojima KE009 for the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix.

Bridgestone this time supplied the tyres, but these were unsatisfactory, and Noritake Takahara started only 19th before crashing avoiding debris.