Power of Attorney for Kunihiko Sakai

This filing contains a Power of Attorney granted by Kunihiko Sakai, a director of HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC), to Takanori Kurisu and Kenji Ichinoseki. The attorneys-in-fact are authorized to manage Sakai's EDGAR account, receive SEC notifications, prepare and submit necessary forms (including Forms 3, 4, and 5) for Section 16 compliance, and take any other actions deemed beneficial or legally required. Sakai holds 7,900 shares of common stock directly and 95 shares indirectly through a director's stock ownership plan. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until revoked in writing. Sakai represents that he has not been convicted of securities law violations or enjoined from related activities. He agrees to indemnify the attorneys-in-fact against any losses arising from inaccurate information provided.