June 21, 2013

The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 Supporter
“The Kuruma Family” Formed
“The Second Son is You!!” Audition to be Held

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Chairman : Akio Toyoda) and Fuji Television Network, Inc. (President and COO : Kou Toyoda) will form the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 supporter “The Kuruma Family.”

Fuji Television Network, Inc. organized “The Kuruma Family,” which will consist of six members: Takuro Morinaga as the father, Tomochika as the mother, Misato Nagano as the first daughter, Takanori Iwata as the first son, Nanaka Ozawa as the second daughter, and a second son who will be chosen through a public audition. The family will pitch the appeal of the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 at various opportunities, such as TV commercials, events, mini dramas, and information shows by Fuji Television.

Fuji Television will hold “The Kuruma Family: The Second Son is You!!” audition and invite the public to apply for this role as younger son. Applications will be accepted starting Friday, June 21. The second son is scheduled to be introduced along with an unveiling of the entire Kuruma Family in late August.

Details of “The Kuruma Family”

 Attachment

The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 supporter “The Kuruma Family”
*Kuruma means “Car” in Japanese

 Activities

As the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 supporter, “The Kuruma Family” will appear in various media including TV commercials, events, mini dramas, and information shows to promote the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013.

Family Members

Father: Takuro Morinaga
Mother: Tomochika
Older daughter: Misato Nagano
Older son: Takanori Iwata (Dancer of Sandaime J Soul Brothers)
Second daughter: Nanaka Ozawa (Grand Prix winner of the 13th All-Japan Young Beauty Contest)
Second son: To be chosen from the general public

Second Son Audition Details

Fuji Television will conduct the audition. Please check the below for details.
“The Kuruma Family: The Second Son is You!!” audition official website: www.kurumake.jp

<Inquiries regarding this matter>
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 Supporter “The Kuruma Family: The Second Son is You!!” Audition Secretariat
TEL: 03-5418-5062 (Mon-Fri 11:00-17:00)