[May 2025] Tokyo DGR Participants Wanted! All Content for the Charity Event Featuring Three Popular YouTubers Revealed

What is “DGR,” a globally held motorcycle charity event?

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is a charity event held simultaneously around the world to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research. It features riders dressed in classic fashion and holding a parade run on classic bikes to raise awareness among riders.

This event is being held in various parts of Japan, and in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the “DGR 2025 TOKYO EAST RIDE” will be held at the Kasai Canoe Slalom Center. A variety of content will be prepared for participants, and the event is attracting attention as a way for riders to contribute to society.

DGR 2025 Tokyo East Ride: Five highlights

1. Three popular motorcycle YouTubers will be participating

The following motorcycle YouTubers who support the purpose of the DGR2025 Tokyo East Ride will be attending on the day.

Ami Kimura

Recently, she served as the one-day chief of Senju Police Station, and with her high riding skills, she has ridden many Triumph motorcycles. She is an original female motorcycle talent. She is also a popular YouTuber active in various fields. Kimura Ami’s YouTube channel

Kanaimegu

Kanai Megu is an up-and-coming motorcycle influencer who works as both a model and a creator who takes her own photos. She will be attending the event on her beloved Street Scrambler 900.

Matt Rider Japan

He is a die-hard Triumph fan and owner, having previously challenged a 100km/h cruise in first gear on a Triumph ROCKET 3 and continuing to profess his DAYTONA fan. He will be participating in the event to film a video, so there is a chance he will appear in Matt’s video. Matt Rider Japan YouTube Channel

2. Limited-time charity auction held on-site

To allow people to experience the purpose of the charity event more deeply, a charity auction will be held at the venue, with luxurious goods such as Triumph leather jackets available for auction on site.

This is a rare opportunity to actually experience an auction that you may only have seen in movies or on TV. Since you don’t usually have a chance to participate in a charity auction, why not take advantage of this opportunity?

3. A variety of charity participation content

In addition to the auction, participants who register and donate to DGR will receive an original charity sticker at the reception. There will also be charity photos donated to DGR by Happy Smile Co., Ltd., which supports the photo service at the venue, and a participatory single-plank bridge challenge game using Triumph vehicles.

There are comprehensive systems in place that allow you to contribute to society through DGR without making a direct donation.

4. A wide range of photo services provided by professional photographers

To prepare for this special sunny day, several photo services will be provided where professional photographers will take photos of participants looking their best.

Welcome photo : A photo of you sitting on your bike in front of the large DGR gate at the entrance to the venue (provided online)
Group photo : A commemorative group photo will be taken after the opening ceremony (available online)
Charity Photos : Many photos taken by Happy Smile photographers at the venue (free to view, paid services available)
DGR Limited Edition Instax™ “Cheki” Corner : Get a free Instax print™ with the DGR logo (limited quantity)
DGR Sign Photo Corner : A spot where you can take commemorative photos with friends in front of the large DGR sign

*If you would like to be photographed individually or with multiple people, please let the staff know.

※Group photo from last year’s morning session

5. “RIDE IN STYLE in DGR 2025” Photo Contest

“RIDE IN STYLE in DGR 2025” will be held on May 18th as a special edition of the currently popular photo contest “RIDE IN STYLE.”

On the day of the event, if participants at the Tokyo East Ride venue post on Instagram by noon using X and the following three hashtags, their entry will be announced at 1:00 p.m. as the “RIDE IN STYLE in DGR 2025” chosen by Triumph Japan, and they will receive a luxurious gift.

Required hashtags:

#Triumph_RideInStyle2025
#DGR2025
#TokyoEastRide

DGR participants nationwide who post on Instagram by May 22nd using X and the following two hashtags will be entered into the “RIDE IN STYLE” weekly pick-up prize, which will be announced on May 23rd, and will receive a gift.

National hashtag:

#Triumph_RideInStyle2025
#DGR2025

Event Overview

The DGR (The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride) 2025 TOKYO EAST RIDE is a charity event that brings together riders from all over the world to support men’s health, running a parade and raising funds.

A special venue will be set up at the Canoe Slalom Centre (adjacent to Kasai Rinkai Park), which was the venue for the canoeing events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where people can enjoy touring while viewing some of Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks, as well as various booths and exclusive charity content.

This is an event that any motorcycle enthusiast can enjoy, whether alone or with friends.

Date, time and location

Date and time : Sunday, May 18, 2025
Venue : Kasai Canoe Slalom Center (6-1-1 Rinkaicho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
Reception : Starts at 9:00
Opening : 10:00-15:00 Closing
Access : Official website

How to register

Registration URL : https://gentlemansride.com/register/personaldetails
Select participating city : Select “TOKYO EAST”
Application period : April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) to May 17, 2025 (Saturday)

*DGR is not an event hosted by Triumph, but Triumph is one of the sponsoring manufacturers of DGR.

*Participants can range from new Triumph owners of Speed400s and Scrambler400Xs to those with medium and large classic and neo-classic bikes of any manufacturer.