September 25, 2001
The Japan Motor Industrial Federation, Inc. (Chairman: Hiroshi
Okuda) announced that it has decided to cancel the opening ceremony and reception
for the 35th Tokyo Motor Show 2001-Passenger Cars and Motorcycles – (2001)
which will be open to the public at the Makuhari Messe “Nippon Convention
Center” in Chiba from October 27 (Sat.) to November 7 (Wed.) this year.
This decision was made as a way to express the Federation’s sorrow for
the many victims of the recent horrible incidents in the U.S. and its deepest
condolences to the bereaved. In an announcement, Chairman Okuda said, “I
would like to express my deepest sympathy and sincere prayers for the victims
and the bereaved of the recent tragic incidents in the U.S.”
The Special “Guest Day” for Wheelchair Users, scheduled
for the first time on the afternoon of October 25 (Thurs.), the second Press
Day, has also been cancelled for security reasons.
In terms of the schedule for the Tokyo Motor Show, the Japan
Motor Industrial Federation is going ahead with preparations to hold the Tokyo
Motor Show according to original plans: the two Press Days on October 24 (Wed.)
and 25 (Thurs.); the Special Guest Day on October 26 (Fri.), and the public
show days from October 27 (Sat.) to November 7 (Wed.).
For the duration of the Tokyo Motor Show, appropriate measures
will be taken to strengthen security, under the guidance of the Chiba Prefectural
Police and related authorities.
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