Power of Attorney for Masao Kawaguchi

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Masao Kawaguchi, an Executive Officer of HONDA MOTOR CO LTD, to Koichi Awano and Kenji Ichinoseki. The attorneys-in-fact are authorized to manage Kawaguchi's EDGAR account, receive SEC notifications, and prepare, execute, and submit SEC forms including Forms 3, 4, and 5 on his behalf. This authorization is in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until revoked in writing and includes provisions for indemnification of the attorneys-in-fact against potential losses or liabilities arising from information provided by Kawaguchi. The filing also includes a representation from Kawaguchi that he has not been convicted of federal or state securities law violations.