Deaf traveller sets out on epic world adventure

Trusty machine: Hakamada, on his motorbike, making a pit stop in Penang with a visit to the Penang Deaf Association communication centre in George Town. In the background is Komtar.

BEING deaf did not stop Kohei Hakamada from travelling the world in his Suzuki 250cc motorcycle.

The 64-year-old Japanese from Yokohama set out on his world adventure in 2010, passing through 35 countries including Korea, Russia, Central Asia, Middle East, India and Sri Lanka.