Naomi Taniguchi
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| Naomi Taniguchi | |
| Nationality |  Japanese |
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| Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
| Active years | 1959 - 1961, 1963 - 1965 |
| Teams | Honda |
| Grands Prix | 10 |
| Championships | |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podium finishes | 0 |
| Career points | 6 |
| Pole positions | N/A |
| Fastest laps | N/A |
| First Grand Prix | 1959 Isle of Man 125cc Ultra-Lightweight TT |
| Last Grand Prix | 1965 50cc Japanese Grand Prix |
Naomi Taniguchi is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Japan. In 1959, Taniguchi became the first Japanese racer to compete at the world championship level when Honda entered him in the Isle of Man TT. He enjoyed his best season in 1960 when he finished in tenth place in the 125cc world championship.
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