Home > TOKYO 東京都

Last comments - TOKYO 東京都
060-IMG_8147.jpg
Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue10/04/12 at 21:04Guest_Uve: People can learn a lot from you Hatchiko. May you ...
01-IMG_9532.jpg
About the Tokyo Motor Show...Makuhari Messe is near Kaihin Makuhari Station on the Keiyo and Musashino Lines. The huge show occupies the entire Makuhari Messe consisting of the North, East, Center, and West Halls, and Event Hall. Admission was 1200 yen. The show sees over 1.4 million visitors.

Although this is called the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, the first motor show was held in 1954 and called the 1st All-Japan Motor Show. The venue was Hibiya Park in Tokyo. In 1964, the show was renamed "Tokyo Motor Show." The show was held annually until 1973 when the oil shock occurred. It was so severe that organizers decided to hold the show every other year. No show was held in 1974. From 1975, the show was held every other year. 2005 is actually the 50th anniversary of the motor show.

In 1958, the venue changed to Korakuen Bicycle Racing Stadium. Also in 1958, the date was changed from spring (April-May) to fall (Oct.-Nov). In 1959, the venue was switched to Harumi at the domed Tokyo International Trade Center where it would remain until 1987 when it moved to Makuhari Messe in 1989. In 1970, foreign automakers participated in the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time.

In 1999, the show combined passenger cars and motorcycles. Also, in 1999, the show for commercial vehicles was omitted and instead to be held in a separate show in alternating years starting in 2000. The motor show for passenger cars and motorcycles would continue to be held every two years from 1999. So there would be a Tokyo Motor Show every year, but the purpose would alternate between passenger cars/motorcycles and commercial vehicles.

During the 1st motor show in 1954, when most of the vehicles displayed were for commercial use, the attendance was 547,000. In 1963, it exceed 1 million over 16 days. It hovered around 1.4 million in the years following. The record attendance was attained in 1991 with over 2 million visitors during 15 days. In 2003, the total attendance was 1.424 million.

In 2000, at the first Tokyo Motor Show dedicated to commercial vehicles, attendance was a mere 177,900 over 5 days. In 2004, attendance was 248,600 over 6 days.

The ubiquitous female companions, attendants, or models that we see today started appearing at the show from as early as 1957. They do not only decorate the show, but they also reflect the fashion of the times. Their hairstyles, wardrobe, skirt length, make-up, etc. The Tokyo Motor Show is not only a showcase for cars, it is also a fashion showcase. Therefore, in this online photo gallery, you will see not only cars, but also women. Enjoy!
09/02/12 at 22:28Guest_richard sterry: sugoi desu.
060-IMG_8147.jpg
Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue08/04/12 at 22:55Guest_Dhodz: The story of hachico made me cry.u inspire people ...
060-IMG_8147.jpg
Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue08/02/12 at 15:18Guest_joey a filipino: Me too, hatchiko story touch my heart, may the goo...
tf082-20090612_0175.jpg
Hydrangea at Takahata Fudoson temple, Hino, Tokyo04/13/12 at 04:08Guest_Bill: very good!
tf082-20090612_0175.jpg
Hydrangea at Takahata Fudoson temple, Hino, Tokyo03/18/12 at 22:08Guest_Bill: very good!
lr056-20081123_0050.jpg
1967 Buick Riviera looking like a manta ray.03/17/12 at 01:48Guest_Bill: very good!
041-IMG_0875.jpg
Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct01/08/12 at 09:57Guest_Rob: Great set, Phil. I have linked to this set from s...
29-IMG_9921.jpg
Daihatsu12/12/11 at 09:26Guest_nice: nice girl
ft081-20090809_3111.jpg
Barack Obama at Fussa Tanabata Matsuri, Tokyo. A very good likeness.10/08/11 at 01:59Guest_samansa (...): Lol, wut
ft079-20090809_3077.jpg
Michael Jackson tribute in Aug. 2009, Fussa Tanabata Matsuri, Tokyo. Very good likeness.10/08/11 at 01:54Guest_SAMANTHAALOWY: omg, micheal jackson. so hawt.
ft055-20090809_3008.jpg
Tanabata decorations on the west side of Fussa Station.10/08/11 at 01:52Guest_SAMANTHALOWY: SO PRO AND HOT
tm280-20100228_3095.jpg
I give her my Best Babe and Best Costume Awards for Tokyo Marathon 2010.09/16/11 at 23:07Guest_seporf: Yes Very good
060-IMG_8147.jpg
Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue08/15/11 at 09:49Guest_Thomas Francis: I love this Dog very much...You teached me a good ...
go049-IMG_2891.jpg
Shelf for beckoning cats, maneki neko. Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo.07/30/11 at 22:45Guest_Loryane: It is impressive all these maneki-neko!
060-IMG_8147.jpg
Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue06/20/11 at 10:44Guest_DHOY: I love dogs, that why I really really "LIKE Y...
060-IMG_8147.jpg
Shibuya Station, Hachiko statue02/10/11 at 15:07Guest_jen: Hachiko! Your story inspire me...
29-IMG_9921.jpg
Daihatsu01/17/11 at 23:46Guest_khan: love every girl
mz043-20080614_6692P.jpg
Panoramic shot01/03/11 at 20:15Guest_Belle: Kirei! Iris matsuri ha itsu desu ka.
km310-9739-26.jpg
Another view from the top of the bridge years ago. Sadly, it doesn't bloom like this anymore.01/01/11 at 04:54Guest_DINESH VORA: FANTASTIC FLOWER AND FRAGRANCE
ut208-20100525_6478.jpg
Another traditional-looking building is this Building 101. Univ.of Tokyo, Komaba Campus12/09/10 at 12:58Guest_chamara: i like to loin this unversity
72-IMG_0040.jpg
Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage SoftailWorld premiere of this bike.11/06/10 at 13:24Guest_jack: รถก็สวยคนก็โอ
011-IMG_0670.jpg
After you pass through the Niomon Gate, this is what you see.11/04/10 at 08:48Guest_Lozzi: WOW! that's truly GORJUZZ!
058-10IMG-9233-15.jpg
Ota Dokan, initial builder of Edo Castle. This is played by Shun'ichi Suzuki, the then governor of Tokyo. Body guards were around his float. He is dressed in a hunter's costume. Behind him is an attendant named Yamabuki.江戸開祖 太田道灌、従者・山吹娘06/26/10 at 23:48Guest_Gri: Actually, it' snot an attendant called "...
bt457-IMG_6563.jpg
Memorial to the dogs who served in Antartica.04/24/06 at 12:46Guest_Anon: When I travelled to Tokyo last April for cherryblo...
IMG_2542.jpg
Body inspection up ahead. They frisked the body and also used a metal detector as well. I had to explain that the hump in my pants pocket was a wallet and cell phone. He believed me since I have an honest-looking face.04/12/06 at 02:22Guest_Anon: Very smart. We don't have to have a body insp...
024_8438.jpg
引けや引け引け04/09/06 at 01:17philbert: You have to go to a special hairdressing school in...
104-21IMG_9510.jpg
She walks in a very slow and stylized way, her feet taking figure-8 steps. She needs the man's shoulder to steady herself.01/29/06 at 10:53Guest_Anon: I love to see this fetival on vhs or Dvd
024_8438.jpg
引けや引け引け12/05/05 at 07:56Anon: can ANYONE ssend me pics on HOW to style long hair...
77-IMG_0144.jpg
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycleI looked at her and she smiled.11/28/05 at 19:20Anon: does she come with the bike?
043-08IMG_0938.jpg
White Heron Dance in front of Kaminarimon Gate.11/24/05 at 03:39Shelbe: That is awsome!
017-04IMG_0894.jpg
According to legend, three days after the golden Kannon statue was found, a golden dragon descended from heaven and danced. The mountain name of the temple is Kinryu-zan, meaning Golden Dragon Mountain. (Most temples have a mountain name.)11/24/05 at 03:35Shelbe: Kool! I like the dragon
IMG_7136.jpg
Costume gals. Even these girls walked on the fire.

10/04/05 at 12:17Anon: they are so cool
     
33 files on 1 page(s)