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Nikon model in PIE 20057173 views
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Daihatsu5636 views
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Pentax model4563 views
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital N3980 views
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Mitsubishi Motors3647 views
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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 ABS motorcycle3608 viewsI looked at her and she smiled.
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer3548 views
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Harley-Davidson FLST Heritage Softail3475 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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Daihatsu. I smiled at her, and she smiled back...2634 views
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Daihatsu2552 views
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"Boat tail" of a 1972 Buick Riviera. They long stopped making cars like this.1730 views
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Such distinctive styling. It's such a huge car, with only two doors.1632 views
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1972 Buick Riviera1444 views
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Ouran High School Host Club1319 views
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1972 Buick Riviera, one of my all-time favorites, lowrider or not.1278 views
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Inside 1972 Buick Riviera1119 views
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1967 Buick Riviera looking like a manta ray.1030 views
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The metallic flake paint job on this car was great.1004 views
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Honda Civic999 views
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Six times a year in Japan, a lowrider car show is held in major cities. The Japan Tour starts and ends in Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba where these photos were taken on Nov. 23, 2008.985 views
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Show car with floor mirror. Note that this show does not feature female attendants, models, or "companions."922 views
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Canon models (EOS 30D demo)894 viewsThis 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.
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Suzuki Motorcycles889 views
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Honda Civic, one of the few Japanese cars at the show.838 views
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Lowrider toy cars too.814 views
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Model at Nikon booth808 views
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Model for Canon Kiss Digital N807 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles801 viewsYamaha's booth was the most elegant in the motorcycle section.
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Honda W.O.W. Concept777 viewsHonda 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...
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The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2010 was held during Feb. 13-21, 2010 at Tokyo Dome. I attended this show for the first time on Feb. 20, 2010. Regular admission was 2,000 yen.742 views
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Pretty Cure726 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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Honda Sports 4 Concept707 viewsI like this picture.
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Honda688 viewsThis is what she looks like up close.
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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.686 viewsI approached her and she struck this pose instinctively.
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In the 1960s and 1970s, cars had distinguishing designs. But today, most cars look almost the same.669 views
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Canon model663 viewsThis 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.
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Panasonic656 viewsAnother nice one.
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Canon model (wireless photo studio demo)656 viewsCanon 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.
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642 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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Bye-bye Konica-Minolta639 views
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Lumix637 views
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Bye-bye Agfa630 views2005 was also the last time for Agfa to have a booth.
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Farewell Konica-Minolta592 views
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Opel577 viewsYes, some girls don't need to smile to look good.
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Subaru571 views
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Kia Motors570 viewsA crowd favorite. Kia (not her name) is from South Korea.
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Daihatsu544 views
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Suzuki Ionis527 viewsA real ballerina-type model danced in front of the car. I like this picture.
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Hummer519 viewsShe was charming...
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Porsche518 views
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Alpine504 viewsShe had horde of photographers crowded in front of her. But she managed to find me and smiled.
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Yamaha Gen-Ryu motorcycle504 views
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The cars were all glossy and colorful, very nice.492 views
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Honda Motorcycles489 views
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Yamaha Motorcycles468 viewsAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.
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Even the engine is sparkling clean. Is that a gold-plated radiator hose??439 views
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Honda Motorcycles436 viewsAt the end of the day, the companions line up in front of their booth to say goodbye. Great photo op too.
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The highlight of the show was the hydraulics competition where we could see car hopping during most of the day.430 views
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Kawasaki Motorcycles429 viewsKawasaki had a bevy of leggy beauties promoting their cycles. They didn't dance, but served well to attract attention.
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Sexy MC. It was pretty cold that Nov. day.424 views
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About the Tokyo Motor Show...416 viewsMakuhari 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!
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Kawasaki Motorcycles406 viewsOne of the best-looking motorcycle models.
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ASIMO show at the Honda showroom in Tokyo.386 views
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle385 views
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They are measuring the height of the hop.380 views
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Kawasaki Motorcycles363 viewsI wasn't one of them.
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To Tokyo Big Sight356 views
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Suzuki Stratosphere motorcycle355 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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This car hopped high enough to stand on its rear end to show a holiday greeting.337 views
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Daihatsu336 views
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Suzuki Motorcycles336 viewsSuzuki put on a great show with a bunch of girls doing hip-hop dancing.
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Cadillac333 views
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Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod329 viewsNice curves...
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Honda E4-01 motorcycle328 views
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Honda S600 (1964)327 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. This Honda was from 1964.
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This is what a hopping car looks like underneath.325 views
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Nissan Pivo with swivel top324 viewsElectric 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...
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Clarion322 viewsDefinitely Miss Photogenic.
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Toyota Corolla (1967)321 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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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.320 views
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An Impala even for a little one.314 views
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A woman car hopper.314 views
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Digimon Savers313 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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Daihatsu BEE (1951)309 viewsThe Event Hall had displays of nostalgic cars from the 1950s to the 1990s. Three wheels.
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This was the final show of the Japan Tour in 2008. There were over 150 cars displayed at the show. Admission was 4,000 yen at the door.306 views
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Booth for Hayao Miyazaki's new movie called Gedo Senki (Tales from Earthsea)305 viewsTo be released in July 2006, from Studio Ghibli
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This one came pretty close to the spectator seats.302 views
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Mark of an Impala.301 views
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Harley-Davidson FXDI 35th Anniversary Super Glide300 viewsWorld premiere of this bike.
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Toyota i-swing298 viewsA 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?
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Twin Bel Airs291 views
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Bel Air fin291 views
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They also gave a geisha-like dance performance.287 views
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Double car hop battle.284 views
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Toyota Fine-X283 viewsThe driver's seat swivels outward.
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Anpan Man (statue)283 viewsKids could have their picture taken with these characters.
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The kimono had flowery designs, but not sure if they were orchids.277 views
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They showed beautiful kimono by models dressed to reflect the past.274 views
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Subaru 360 (from 1958). Nicknamed "Ladybug."272 views
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Daihatsu SK-Tourer272 views
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Honda Sports 4 Concept269 views
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Very nice color scheme.269 views
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Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 Prototype268 viewsIn 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.
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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 2000.268 views
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Ready to hop266 views
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A double car hop battle.259 views
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The best-looking lady at the show...256 viewsA Lambo of course. Lamborghini, everyone's all-time, ultimate dream car. (Besides Speed Racer's Mach 5.) This is the Murcielago.
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This guy busted a pipe while hopping.256 views
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Fujitsu255 views
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Pretty in pink.252 views
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Suzuki LC250 viewsI looked at her, and she looked at me. I didn't wave, so she didn't wave...
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Daihatsu250 views
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Daihatsu HVS249 views
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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.235 viewsThe Murcielago attracted more attention.
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Busted pipe leaking.234 views
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Mitsubishi Motors232 views
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Sign and entrance to Tokyo Big Sight232 views
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4231 views
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Panasonic229 viewsAwful costume I thought.
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Chevy Impalas. I'd never seen so many Impalas in my life.221 views
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Volkswagen Golf218 views
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The Chevrolet Impala was by far the most common or popular lowrider car at the show.218 views
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Alpine + iPod211 views
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Ferrari F430 Spider209 viewsLamborghini 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.
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Toyota i-swing203 viewsI waved to her, and she waved back...
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Kia Sports Concept203 viewsFirst-rate model who knows how to smile.
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General Motors Cadillac STS-V201 viewsI 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).
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Chevy logo200 views
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SLR McLaren199 viewsBest-looking car with gills.
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Lamborghini Murcielago196 viewsOnly 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.
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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.195 viewsAll 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?
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Lamborghini Murcielago189 viewsNo price was listed. But if you have to ask, then it's too expensive.
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Volkswagen189 views
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Nissan GT-R Proto188 views
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Subaru R1 and Subaru 360188 viewsThe new ladybug meets the old.
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Noddy185 viewsKids could have their picture taken with this character.
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Rolls Royce Phantom184 views
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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.183 viewsToyota had a large spread in the Center Hall.
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Daihatsu183 views
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Daihatsu181 viewsA show worth seeing twice.
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Mitsubishi Motors179 viewsShe attracted a big crowd of snapshooters and oglers.
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Nissan Pivo173 views
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Chevorlet Corvette Z06172 views
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Volkswagen170 views
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Character balloons170 views
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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.&quo167 viewsThe best-looking rear at the show...
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Honda Sports 4 Concept167 viewsI smiled at her, and she smiled back...
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Porsche 911 Carrera167 viewsRed was definitely the most popular car color at the show.
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti164 views
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BMW Z4 Coupe Concept162 viewsMatte paint finish, no gloss.
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Daihatsu159 viewsDaihatsu had the best show performance. The models and performers wore a variety of costumes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible158 viewsCorvette, but why no Camaro at the show too?
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The crowds155 views
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Nissan booth154 views
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Leaving Tokyo Big Sight152 views
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Corridor to anime fair152 views
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Robots in the boxing ring...147 views
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PR poster146 views
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Adobe142 views
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Orchids galore142 views
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This year's Japan Grand Prix winner.141 views
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Robot fights attract a large crowd.139 views
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Kodak and Mitsubishi Paper Mill138 views
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Great bird made or orchids at Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2012 in Tokyo Dome.136 views
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Olympus at PIE 2005132 views
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Pentax booth130 views
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Surprised to see this fragrance category. I tried to smell them, but could hardly make out the fragrance. Thanks to Lucia for inviting me to this show.129 views
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Orchid show in Tokyo Dome, 2012127 views
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Blue Orchid at Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2012122 views
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Orchid show in Tokyo Dome, 2012122 views
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Tokyo Big Sight hallway121 views
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Blue Orchid119 views
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Epson booth118 views
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Besides the Grand Prix winner, there are many other awards, ribbons, and medals given to the best orchids.117 views
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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 video115 views
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Canon booth114 viewsThe 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.
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Big Sight saw110 views
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Trophy Awards108 views
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This year's Japan Grand Prix winner.105 views
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The windmill rotated.105 views
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There are six major categories including fragrance, flower displays, flower designs (Japanese and western arrangements), artwork (photos, paintings, etc.), and individual flowers. Huge crowds on weekends.104 views
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It was the show's 20th anniversary. The first show was held in 1991. Tokyo Dome's entire field was covered with orchids, orchid flower arrangements, orchid artwork, and stalls selling orchids.104 views
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Years Plates to mark the show's 20th anniversary. Each plate has 1,500 to 30,000 flowers.103 views
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Casio booth's movie mode demo101 views
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Canon Kiss Digital N (PIE 2005)101 views
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All these flowers were a good way to see how well my new Canon EOS 7D camera could render the colors accurately. All these subtle colors can be difficult to reproduce.101 views
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Never seen orchids like these.99 views
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Robot dog96 views
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Petite robot94 views
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The chairman of the show's organizing committee is Fukuhara Yoshiharu who is also the director of the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography and honorary chairman of Shiseido Cosmetics.94 views
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Matsushita's Lumix booth93 views
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Simple, but beautiful. A crowd favorite.89 views
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Canon lecture88 views
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PIE 2005 photo contest winners88 views
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