Power of Attorney for Mahito Shikama

This filing is an exhibit containing a Power of Attorney granted by Mahito Shikama, an Executive Officer of HONDA MOTOR CO LTD, to Koichi Awano and Kenji Ichinoseki. The attorneys-in-fact are authorized to manage Shikama's EDGAR account, receive SEC notifications, prepare and submit necessary forms (including Forms 3, 4, and 5) for Section 16(a) compliance, and perform any other actions deemed beneficial or legally required. Shikama confirms he has not been convicted of federal or state securities law violations and agrees to indemnify the attorneys-in-fact against any losses arising from inaccurate information provided. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until revoked in writing.