Tokyo Motor Show 60th Anniversary Classic cars parade through downtown under autumn skies (video included)
Ahead of the 44th Tokyo Motor Show running from October 29 to November 8, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) held the "Tokyo Motor Show 60th Anniversary Parade" on October 24, with a route through Tokyo's Hibiya and Ginza districts.
The "1st All-Japan Automobile Show" was held in Hibiya Park in 1954. It subsequently moved to Korakuen Velodrome, the Harumi International Exhibition Center, and Chiba's Makuhari Messe, before settling at Tokyo Big Sight in recent years. This parade commemorates the show's 60th anniversary in 2014 and aims to build excitement for this year's event. A total of 80 vehicles gathered in Hibiya, the show's birthplace, including iconic cars and motorcycles that drove Japan's motorization since the 1950s, alongside the latest models from various manufacturers. Participants included top executives from JAMA member manufacturers, the chairman of the Japan Automobile Importers Association, and general drivers and riders.
JAMA Chairman Fumihiko Ike stated in his address, "We hope you enjoy seeing these wonderful cars and motorcycles today. At motor shows, each company confidently displays vehicles that will be regarded as legendary models decades from now, so please look forward to them."
At the signal from professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa, who served as the starter, vehicles carrying the top executives of each company followed, led by the Honda S660 driven by Chairman Ike. Escorted by police motorcycles, the parade traveled along Hibiya Street, through Otemachi, Nihonbashi, and Ginza. Under the autumn sky, responding to cheers from the roadside, they headed toward the goal at Hibiya Crossing.
After the parade, a "Drivers' Party" was held at the Tokyo Prince Hotel. With the participating vehicles on display, lively discussions about famous cars blossomed everywhere.
Leading vehicle displayed messages from company presidents
Tokyo Motor Show Official Website: http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/
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