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Toy robots also fascinate kids.Feb 03, 2008
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Toy robot fighting matchFeb 03, 2008
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Feb 03, 2008
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2007 International Robot Exhibition was held at Tokyo Big Sight during Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2007.Feb 03, 2008
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The woman in the dentist's chair is actually a robot. Life-like female robot for dental students. This robot has silicon skin. However, it cannot stand up by itself nor walk.Feb 03, 2008
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Lion dancing robot and robot taiko drummers in the background.Feb 03, 2008
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Dental students can practice on this robot which will say "ouch" if you do something wrong. If your elbow accidentally touches the robot's breast, it will also yelp. Also see my videoFeb 03, 2008
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Piano player, introduced in 1985 at the Tsukuba Expo.Feb 03, 2008
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Traditional karakuri dolls which were maneuvered using strings and gears. These would be put atop a float during festivals.Feb 03, 2008
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Horseback archerFeb 03, 2008
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Karakuri dollFeb 03, 2008
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Great Robot Exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno during Oct. 23, 2007 to Jan. 27, 2008.Feb 03, 2008
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Robot dogFeb 03, 2008
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Waltzing robot. This robot show was mainly still displays of robots. None of them moved except the ASIMO show.Feb 03, 2008
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Robot by Kawada IndustriesFeb 03, 2008
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Then the ASIMO in 2000. The current ASIMO is only 130 cm tall and 54 kg. Much less intimidating than its predecessors. ASIMO stands for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility.Feb 03, 2008
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Hand (claw) of the P2 robot.Feb 03, 2008
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Humanoid hand of ASIMO.Feb 03, 2008
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Gloved hand of the P3 robot.Feb 03, 2008
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The P3 robot got smaller, but still quite heavy. Introduced in 1997.Feb 03, 2008
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The first humanoid robot called "P2" was large and tall. His hands were claws (see enlarged photo below). Looks very threatening. Introduced in 1996.Feb 03, 2008
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Three robots (including ASIMO) show how Honda improved its humanoid robot. From left to right, the robot got more compact.Feb 03, 2008
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And runs.Feb 03, 2008
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He dances too.Feb 03, 2008
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He kicked the ball.Feb 03, 2008
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ASIMO playing soccer.Feb 03, 2008
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ASIMO also performed at the Great Robot Exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno during Oct. 23, 2007 to Jan. 27, 2008.Feb 03, 2008
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Honda showroom. After the show, you can pose with ASIMO.Feb 03, 2008
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Hi!Feb 03, 2008
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Spaceman robotFeb 03, 2008
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Look ma, I can stand!Feb 03, 2008
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Petite robotFeb 03, 2008
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ASIMO show at the Honda showroom in Tokyo.Feb 03, 2008
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The humanoid robot performs every day. Free show.Feb 03, 2008
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Ouran High School Host ClubMar 27, 2006
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Anpan Man (statue)Kids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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Mar 27, 2006
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Booth for Hayao Miyazaki's new movie called Gedo Senki (Tales from Earthsea)To be released in July 2006, from Studio GhibliMar 27, 2006
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NoddyKids could have their picture taken with this character.Mar 27, 2006
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Digimon SaversKids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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Mar 27, 2006
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Pretty CureKids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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Kids could have their picture taken with these characters.Mar 27, 2006
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The crowdsMar 27, 2006
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Character balloonsMar 27, 2006
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Corridor to anime fairMar 27, 2006
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PR posterMar 27, 2006
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Sign and entrance to Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Tokyo Big Sight hallwayMar 27, 2006
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Leaving Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Mar 27, 2006
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Big Sight sawMar 27, 2006
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PIE 2005 photo contest winnersMar 27, 2006
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Mar 27, 2006
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Olympus at PIE 2005Mar 27, 2006
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Mar 27, 2006
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Canon Kiss Digital N (PIE 2005)Mar 27, 2006
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Nikon model in PIE 2005Mar 27, 2006
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Kodak and Mitsubishi Paper MillMar 27, 2006
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital NMar 27, 2006
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital NMar 27, 2006
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Farewell Konica-MinoltaMar 27, 2006
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Bye-bye Agfa2005 was also the last time for Agfa to have a booth.Mar 27, 2006
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Konica-Minolta booth in 2005This was the last time Konica-Minolta had a booth at the camera show.Mar 27, 2006
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Bye-bye Konica-MinoltaMar 27, 2006
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PIE 2005, ticket boothMar 27, 2006
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Photo talkMar 27, 2006
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Show for kidsVery few kids. Like why would you want to take your children to a camera show? The Tokyo Anime Fair held next door during the same time attracted the kids.Mar 27, 2006
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PIE 2005, Sanyo boothMar 27, 2006
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Photo exhibition (4th floor)Mar 27, 2006
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Photo studio equipment (4th floor)Mar 27, 2006
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Photo seminarMar 27, 2006
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Photo contest exhibitionMar 27, 2006
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Casio booth's movie mode demoMar 27, 2006
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Matsushita's Lumix boothMar 27, 2006
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LumixMar 27, 2006
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Mar 27, 2006
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Canon modelThis Canon ministage was surrounded by EOS 30D cameras which we could use to shoot these female models on the ministage. They let us print out a picture (A4 size) and take it home.
Compared to the 20D, the 30D has a larger LCD monitor, a higher maximum burst during continuous shooting, and spot metering. The 8 megapixels and sensor size are the same. Canon says that this is the optimum pixel count for the supporting technologies in the camera. And that the image quality does not depend solely on the megapixel count.Mar 27, 2006
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Canon lectureMar 27, 2006
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Canon model (wireless photo studio demo)Canon also had a photo studio to demonstrate a digital photo shoot with the top-of-the-line EOS D-SLR attached with a remote transmitter which transmitted the images to a computer via wireless. We saw the images appear on the TV monitor as it was transmitted to the computer. You can shoot very quickly, but the images don't transfer or appear as fast. I guess they were RAW. Here the model is showing off one of the photos which was taken and printed on the spot.Mar 27, 2006
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Canon models (EOS 30D demo)This Canon ministage was surrounded by EOS 30D cameras which we could use to shoot these female models on the ministage. They let us print out a picture (A4 size) and take it home.Mar 27, 2006
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Canon boothThe Canon booth was very comprehensive and complete. They had a booth or counter for every imaging-related product, from movie cameras to D-SLRs to poster-size printers. They had everything. Of course the new EOS 30D was the main attraction as well as the 5D. Compared to the 20D, the 30D has a larger LCD monitor, a higher maximum burst during continuous shooting, and spot metering. The 8 megapixels and sensor size are the same. Canon says that this is the optimum pixel count for the supporting technologies in the camera. And that the image quality does not depend solely on the megapixel count.Mar 27, 2006
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AdobeMar 27, 2006
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Pentax modelMar 27, 2006
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Epson boothMar 27, 2006
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Pentax boothMar 27, 2006
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Model at Nikon boothMar 27, 2006
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Main hall on 1st floorMar 27, 2006
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Nikon boothMar 27, 2006
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Entrance hallMar 27, 2006
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Ticket boothMar 27, 2006
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PIE 2006 ticket boothMar 27, 2006
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To PIE 2006 held in late March.Mar 27, 2006
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HallwayMar 27, 2006
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Photo Imaging Expo 2006 signMar 27, 2006
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To Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Entrance to Tokyo Big SightMar 27, 2006
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Honda MotorcyclesAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.Nov 05, 2005
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Yamaha MotorcyclesAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki Stratosphere motorcycleSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki MotorcyclesSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.Nov 05, 2005
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Yamaha MotorcyclesYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.Nov 05, 2005
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Honda E4-01 motorcycleNov 05, 2005
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Suzuki MotorcyclesNov 05, 2005
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Honda E4-01 motorcycleNov 05, 2005
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Honda MotorcyclesNov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycleI looked at her and she smiled.Nov 05, 2005
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Yamaha Gen-Ryu motorcycleNov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki MotorcyclesOne of the best-looking motorcycle models.Nov 05, 2005
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Harley-Davidson. 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.Nov 05, 2005
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Harley-Davidson FXDI 35th Anniversary Super GlideWorld premiere of this bike.Nov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki MotorcyclesI wasn't one of them.Nov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu BEE (1951)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Three wheels.Nov 05, 2005
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage SoftailWorld premiere of this bike.Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota Corolla (1967)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Nov 05, 2005
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Kawasaki MotorcyclesKawasaki had a bevy of leggy beauties promoting their cycles. They didn't dance, but served well to attract attention.Nov 05, 2005
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Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night RodNice curves...Nov 05, 2005
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FujitsuNov 05, 2005
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Honda S600 (1964)The Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. This Honda was from 1964.Nov 05, 2005
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Alpine + iPodNov 05, 2005
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AlpineShe had horde of photographers crowded in front of her. But she managed to find me and smiled.Nov 05, 2005
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Clarion. 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.I approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.Nov 05, 2005
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ClarionDefinitely Miss Photogenic.Nov 05, 2005
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PanasonicAwful costume I thought.Nov 05, 2005
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VolkswagenNov 05, 2005
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PanasonicAnother nice one.Nov 05, 2005
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Volkswagen GolfNov 05, 2005
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OpelYes, some girls don't need to smile to look good.Nov 05, 2005
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VolkswagenNov 05, 2005
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4Nov 05, 2005
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BMW Z4 Coupe ConceptMatte paint finish, no gloss.Nov 05, 2005
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SLR McLarenBest-looking car with gills.Nov 05, 2005
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PorscheNov 05, 2005
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Rolls Royce PhantomNov 05, 2005
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Porsche 911 CarreraRed was definitely the most popular car color at the show.Nov 05, 2005
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General Motors Cadillac STS-VI yearn for the days when Cadillac had more elegant car names like Fleetwood, Eldorado, and Seville. Now it's all three-letter names. I can hardly remember them. And the cars look so ugly (in my opinion).Nov 05, 2005
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HummerShe was charming...Nov 05, 2005
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Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleCorvette, but why no Camaro at the show too?Nov 05, 2005
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Chevorlet Corvette Z06Nov 05, 2005
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Ferrari F430 SpiderLamborghini set out to build a better car than Ferrari, and he attained his goal. I like Ferrari (especially the Testarossa), but I like Lambo better.Nov 05, 2005
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Ferrari 612 ScagliettiNov 05, 2005
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Kia Sports ConceptFirst-rate model who knows how to smile.Nov 05, 2005
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Kia MotorsA crowd favorite. Kia (not her name) is from South Korea.Nov 05, 2005
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Mitsubishi MotorsShe attracted a big crowd of snapshooters and oglers.Nov 05, 2005
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Mitsubishi MotorsNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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Mitsubishi MotorsNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuDaihatsu had the best show performance. The models and performers wore a variety of costumes.Nov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuA show worth seeing twice.Nov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...Nov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu SK-TourerNov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu SK-TourerNov 05, 2005
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DaihatsuNov 05, 2005
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Daihatsu HVSNov 05, 2005
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SubaruNov 05, 2005
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Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 PrototypeIn 2004, Subaru won the Rally Japan 2004 (the first FIA WRC hosted in Japan). The car was driven by Petter Solberg. It is a race on public roads.Nov 05, 2005
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Subaru R1 and Subaru 360The new ladybug meets the old.Nov 05, 2005
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Subaru 360 (from 1958). Nicknamed "Ladybug."Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki LCI looked at her, and she looked at me. I didn't wave, so she didn't wave...Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki IonisA real ballerina-type model danced in front of the car. I like this picture.Nov 05, 2005
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Suzuki LC. LC stands for Life Creator. These girls were dancing and hopping around the car before they settled down and posed.Nov 05, 2005
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HondaThis is what she looks like up close.Nov 05, 2005
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Honda W.O.W. ConceptHonda had nice women posing, but I was hoping they would bring out the Asimo robots to introduce the cars.
I smiled at her, but she never noticed me...Nov 05, 2005
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Honda Sports 4 ConceptI smiled at her, and she smiled back...Nov 05, 2005
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Honda Sports 4 ConceptNov 05, 2005
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Honda Sports 4 ConceptI like this picture.Nov 05, 2005
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Nissan boothNov 05, 2005
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Nissan GT-R ProtoNov 05, 2005
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Nissan PivoNov 05, 2005
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Toyota i-swingA single-seater, reminds me of a Segway with a seat. Controlled with a joystick and shifting your body weight. It has 3 wheels. If they don't allow Segways in Japan, I wonder if they would allow this on Japanese streets. Would it need a license plate? And would we need a license to operate it?Nov 05, 2005
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Nissan Pivo with swivel topElectric car with a top that swivels 360˚ so you can drive forward or back without turning the car around. Seats three people. The driver sits in the middle.
I waved to her, and she waved back...Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota i-swingI waved to her, and she waved back...Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota Fine-XThe driver's seat swivels outward.Nov 05, 2005
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Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. 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.The Murcielago attracted more attention.Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota Fine-X. In 1989, the show moved to Makuhari Messe. In 1970, foreign automakers participated in the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time.All the major car makers showed concept cars or prototypes. This one is by Toyota. All four wheels can turn. Makes it easy to parallel park in tight spaces, but how do you steer it?Nov 05, 2005
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Toyota stage. 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.Toyota had a large spread in the Center Hall.Nov 05, 2005
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Lamborghini Murcielago. 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.&quoThe best-looking rear at the show...Nov 05, 2005
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Lamborghini MurcielagoOnly with a Lamborghini would I tell any pretty woman standing in front of it to move away so I can see and photograph the car better. Actually, I'm not that rude, so I just waited until she went away.Nov 05, 2005
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Lamborghini MurcielagoNo price was listed. But if you have to ask, then it's too expensive.Nov 05, 2005
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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!Nov 05, 2005
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The best-looking lady at the show...A Lambo of course. Lamborghini, everyone's all-time, ultimate dream car. (Besides Speed Racer's Mach 5.) This is the Murcielago.Nov 05, 2005
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