Spoon Sports

In 1988, Spoon Inc. was founded by Tatsuru Ichishima, who previously worked for Honda as a race car tester and driver. His decision to set up the company had the backing of Honda and Mugen. Honda's support came in exchange for racing data. The startup originated from the Honda Civic E-AT, which Ichishima owned and modified. This vehicle became the basis of Spoon's racing concept and philosophy that guide the company until today. The company caters to car owners who seek higher performance lacking in their vehicles amid Honda's shift towards eco-friendly technology.

Spoon Inc. is known for its tuning parts, which - like those produced by Toda Racing - are popular for their naturally aspirated performance. This type of tuner is noted for its aggressive side and the requirement for valvetrain upgrades. The company is also known for producing aftermarket parts such as powertrain, suspension, aero-parts (supplemental pieces added to the body to improve aesthetics or aerodynamics), wheels, drivetrain, braking system, and cooling system.

Spoon has also produced iconic aftermarket parts such as the Spoon SW388, a lightweight aluminum forged wheel. This wheel is comparable to the Volk Racing TE37 in terms of popularity, and is noted for its five-spoke design. The company is also known for its more radical synchronized gear kits for vehicle transmission, noted for its extremely close ratio. The Momo steering wheel, which it developed with the Italian car accessories company Momo, is another popular Spoon product around the world. These aftermarket parts also extend to aerodynamic body kits, with the very aggressive crane-like front end to signify their brand name of spoon. The most clear example of such would be the FK8 Civic Type-R, when looked at certain angles it can resemble a crane as well as their Wing being trademarked as a Crane-styled Wing. Spoon is more focused on the balance of a car on the track rather than making extreme power.