A record-breaking 475 enterprises and startups from a broad spectrum of industries will participate.

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Chairman: Akio Toyoda) is pleased to announce the details of main events and programs planned for Japan Mobility Show 2023, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, in the Ariake district of Koto-ku, Tokyo, from October 26 (Thursday) through November 5 (Sunday), 2023.

The inaugural edition of Japan Mobility Show will feature the participation not only of the automotive industry but also of established companies and startups from multiple other industries whose activities extend beyond mobility. A total of 475 enterprises will be participating, far exceeding the 192 companies that took part in the final edition of the Tokyo Motor Show in 2019. Japan Mobility Show aims to serve as a unique venue for collaboration—a show where exhibitors and visitors can discuss and envision, together, what the future will look like.

Headline events at Japan Mobility Show 2023 are as follows.

Tokyo Future Tour

At the time of this press release, 177 companies have signed on to participate in Tokyo Future Tour, a cross-industry effort to show how different types of new mobility will help create an exciting future. The promotional video below provides an overview of the many interactive programs available in Tokyo Future Tour.
Link: https://youtu.be/VqoKxIksoR0

Startup Future Factory—Creating the future of mobility

This event will serve as a springboard for startups and top-tier companies to come together to create the future of mobility and will feature a Pitch Contest & Awards program as well as a Business Matching Events program.
The Pitch Contest & Awards program will be held on November 4 (Saturday) and at the time of this press release, 116 startups have signed on to pitch their business visions. Fifteen startups whose activities span a wide range of technologies (e.g., efficiency-enhancing remotely controlled robots and mobility powered by wireless power transfer) will be awarded funding following a strict review process conducted by 9 final judges including 7 startup-savvy experts. Announcer Rio Hirai will MC the event.

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

A Business Matching Events program will be held five times during Japan Mobility Show 2023. Covering topics including disaster prevention, declining birthrates and aging populations, regional revitalization, environmental sustainability and carbon off-setting, and personal wellness and well-being, this program’s purpose is to act as a catalyst to accelerate development in the mobility industry by bringing together established mobility companies and startups to forge new partnerships and create new business ideas.

Business Matching Events Program Details

Dates:

Oct. 27 (Fri), Oct. 30 (Mon), Oct. 31 (Tue), Nov. 1 (Wed), Nov. 2 (Thu), 2023

Call for entries:

September 25 (Mon) to October 8 (Sun), 2023

“Reverse pitchers”:

Toyota Boshoku, Toyoda Gosei, Fukuju Industry, Niterra, NOK (established enterprises)

Entries:

https://newspicks.com/news/8783167/body/?ref=user_3111 

Note: Topics and dates are subject to change without notice.

Japan Future Session—A series of talks on the future in Japan

The Japan Future Session event will be a series of daily presentations and discussions focusing on the future of mobility and covering a wide range of subjects, from sustainability to AI to more easily accessible topics such as motorsports and toys. Visitors of all ages and from all backgrounds can join in to share the excitement of what the future holds for mobility.

Carbon neutrality x the future of mobility

Examining the issue of carbon neutrality and the environment taking into account the entire mobility lifecycle, including manufacturing

Date and time:

Oct. 27 (Fri), 14:00-15:00

Speakers:

Keigo Kitahara (COO/CMO, ExRoad Co., Ltd.)
Kazuhide Sekiyama (Director and Representative Executive Officer, Spiber Inc.)

Outdoor activities x the future of mobility

Getting started with outdoor activities using mobility, fun for people of all ages

Date and time:

Oct. 27 (Fri), 16:00-17:00

Speakers:

Mizuki Nishimura, Viking (comedian)
Akifumi Fujii (Representative Director, “Camper specialty store“ Toy-Factory Co., Ltd.)
Mitsuru Takeshita (General producer, Outdoor fashion magazine “GO OUT”)

Science fiction x the future of mobility

How might humans cope with natural disasters in the future? Plus: A look at future mobility born from science fiction, in celebration of the release of Godzilla -1.0.

Date and time:

Oct. 28 (Sat), 10:30-11:30

Speakers:

Takashi Yamazaki (Film director)
Tomonari Cotani (Chief, WIRED Sci-Fi Prototyping Lab)

The environment x the future of mobility

Examining the various approaches the mobility industry can pursue for a more sustainable society

Date and time:

Oct. 28 (Sat), 13:00-14:00

Speakers:

Shunsuke Onishi (Corporate Executive Officer/SEVP/CRO, Fujitsu Limited)
Yukari Takamura (Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo）

Automotive journalists x the future of mobility

Automotive journalists will discuss the highlights of JMS 2023 and the future of mobility that goes “beyond just cars.”

Date and time:

Oct .29 (Sun), 13:30-14:30

Speakers:

Manabu Kawaguchi (Motor journalist)
Yasutaka Gomi (Motor journalist)
Yuki Imai (Motor journalist)

On-stage discussions with TBS Radio’s “OVER THE SUN with Jane Su and Mika Horii”

In collaboration with a popular TBS Radio podcast, hosts will discuss a wide range of topics, from vintage cars to next-generation mobility.

Date and time:

Oct. 29 (Sun), 16:00-17:00

Speakers:

Jane Su (Producer, lyricist, columnist)
Mika Horii (Announcer)

Robotics x the future of mobility

A new type of communication between people and mobility robots

Date and time:

Oct. 31 (Tue), 11:00-12:00

Speakers:

Kaname Hayashi (CEO, GROOVE X, Inc.)
Ory Yoshifuji (Co-founder and CVO, OryLab Inc.)

The metaverse x the future of mobility

In a world where people can come and go between the metaverse and reality, what are the impacts on mobility and manufacturing?

Date and time:

Oct. 31 (Tue); 17:30-18:30

Speakers:

Naoto Kato (CEO, Cluster, Inc.)
Shyuichi Tatsunami (Pro-Minecrafter)
Toshinao Sasaki (Writer, Journalist)

Hydrogen x the future of mobility

Creating, storing, transporting and using hydrogen, an energy source of the future, and a look at its impacts on the future of mobility

Date and time:

Nov. 3 (Fri), 12:30-13:30

Speakers:

Eiji Ohira (Strategy architect, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO))
Makiko Hanai (President, Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun)

Note: The above is only a partial listing of topics to be discussed. For additional information, please access the link below.
Link: https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/organizer_program/japan_future_session/

H₂ Energy Festival—Artists and comedians perform in a venue powered by environmentally-friendly hydrogen

As detailed below, live entertainment by popular artists and comedians will be offered daily in a special new venue powered by hydrogen, the energy source powering the future of mobility.
Note: Tickets for festival performances must be purchased separately from Japan Mobility Show tickets; ticket sales are online only and start at 12:00 on October 5 (Thu), 2023.

October 28 (Sat): H₂ Energy Festival LIVE Opener with LDH Artists

The opening day of the festival will feature a special opener with artists from management group LDH. Artists including THE RAMPAGE, MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE, BALLISTIK BOYZ, LIL LEAGUE, WOLF HOWL HARMONY, and KID PHENOMENON will join the stage. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see their impressive and exciting performances live.
Note: The festival’s opening show starts at 16:00 on October 28 (Sat).

November 1 (Wed): Yoshimoto Comedy Show

A live comedy show featuring popular comedians from the Yoshimoto Kogyo talent agency who will perform acts that combine comedy and mobility, allowing viewers to enjoy a comedy show while also learning about next-generation mobility.

November 2 (Thu): THE HOPE Presents JAPANESE HIPHOP STAGE

The largest Japanese hip-hop festival, THE HOPE, which recently sold out a 30,000-seat show, will hold “THE HOPE Presents JAPANESE HIPHOP STAGE” at Japan Mobility Show 2023. A wide range of guests including leading hip-hop artist and car enthusiast AK-69. who performed at THE HOPE 2023 to great fanfare, as well as DJ CHARI with Friends/DJ RYOW and Friends who made a huge splash at that event, will join in the fun. Plus, Xin and KENYA, from hip-hop group Bleecker Chrome who gained notoriety through their m-flo-approved performance of “come again” and Carz, the champion of THE HOPE NEXT GENERATION RAPPERS, will represent the new generation of Japanese hip-hop artists. Additional artists will also be featured, with details to be announced in the run-up to the event.

H₂ Energy Festival information on social media

Follow H₂ Energy Festival’s social media accounts to view the latest information from the artists and comedians participating in the event.

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/h2energyfes_official/
@h2energyfes_official

X (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/h2_energy_fes
@h2_energy_fes

Out of KidZania in JMS 2023

Out of KidZania in JMS 2023 Program Details

Dates:

Oct. 27 (Fri) through Nov. 5 (Sun), 2023

Venue:

Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Hall, South Halls 3 and 4 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

Eligibility:

Open to elementary school students (accompanied by parent or guardian, unless participating as part of an elementary school visit)

Tickets:

See “Tickets for Out of KidZania in JMS 2023” below.

No. of programs:

11

Reservations:

First come, first served, online only.
A limited number of tickets will be available for those without reservations for same-day participation only.

Available from:

October 5 (Thu), 2023 from 15:00

Website:

https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/organizer_program/out_of_kidzania/

Supervision:

KCJ GROUP Inc.

Note: The duration of each program session is 30 minutes.

Sponsoring Company/Organization	Job Program	Description (Job Goal)	Persons/ Session
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.	Building an engine	After learning about the basics of safety, put together an engine and check to see if there are any problems with its operation.	6
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.	Researching and developing a product	Using mixed reality (MR), try out Honda Power Products (snowblower) and provide input on possible improvements to the product.	6
Japan Automobile Dealers Association	Mechanic at a car dealership	Experience changing a tire and performing maintenance on a customer’s car.	4
Mazda Motor Corporation	Sand casting professional	Become a sand casting apprentice and train to cast an engine that embodies Mazda’s “Celebrate Driving” philosophy, by compacting sand, pouring metal, and putting on the finishing touches.	8
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation	Car modeler	Create a realistic, three-dimensional car design using modeling clay.	6
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.	“Takumi” engineer developing a supercar	As a top-class “Takumi” engineer candidate, take part in challenges that require the fine motor skills of a top engineer.	8
Subaru Corporation	Race car mechanic	Become a race car mechanic and change tires and check lights, carefully and quickly to ensure safety, learning the importance of a mechanic’s role in determining the outcome of a race.	6
Sustainable Event Alliance	Event booth designer	Design an event booth that optimizes car display. Create a mock-up booth with sustainable materials and learn how to design event booths to be more environmentally friendly.	4
Suzuki Motor Corporation	Next-generation mobility producer	Use a tablet to produce a new type of mobility. Explain, through a presentation to other session participants, how that new form of mobility might help its user in daily life.	6
Toyota Motor Corporation	Fuel-cell vehicle engineer	Learn how zero-emission fuel-cell cars work and fill up a fuel-cell model with hydrogen as a research excercise.	24
Toyota Motor Corporation	“Takumi” engineer developing a prototype vehicle	Learn from a “Takumi” master and use a hammer to build parts for a prototype vehicle.	8

Food Court—A record total of over 45 food purveyors across four different show areas

Produced by top food influencer Fall in Debu Hassy (Yo Hashimoto), the food court, including Gourmet Kingdom and the Japan Meat Show, will feature a large selection of purveyors of fine food, be they actual restaurants, stalls, or food trucks, at Japan Mobility Show 2023. Over four show areas, visitors will have the opportunity to taste delicious food from across Japan.

Recommendations from Gourmet Kingdom Producer Fall in Debu Hassy

• 
• 
  Shogun Burger’s
  “kuro” cheeseburger
  
• 
  Wangfujing’s
  steamed xiaolongbao
• 
  Nikuyama’s
  special “curry rice”

Local Gourmet / East Exhibition Hall

The “Local Gourmet” area will feature regional specialties from across Japan that normally are available only after making the trip to their places of origin. In addition to typical delicacies such as beef tongue from the Sendai area, Local Gourmet will feature some of the latest draws in Japanese gourmet fare, such as skirt-steak beef bowl with Kyoto’s famous black shichimi spice blend.

World Gourmet / East Exhibition Hall

After seeing cars from around the world, here is an opportunity to enjoy food from around the world. The food trucks at World Gourmet will be providing visitors with a multi-cultural gastronomic experience. Take the time to explore, and savor as you can, the many dishes that will be on offer, including jollof, the delicious rice dish from West Africa.

Family Gourmet / South Exhibition Hall

With spaces for families to relax in, the Family Gourmet area will be offering balloons for children and typical Japanese festival food fare. A special draw will be the chance to taste-test curries from the cafeterias of various auto manufacturers.

Motorsports Area

Car and motorcycle fans will enjoy exploring the new motorsports area whose indoor section will feature race car displays, the finals for a national e-motorsports competition, and on-stage talk shows. Outside, activities will include demo runs by professional drivers showing off their driving skills as well as tire-changing demonstrations. Vehicles and motorcycles that will be on display at this venue are listed below.

Other Organizer Events

Japan Mobility Show 2023 will introduce a camping car exhibit, organized in collaboration with the Japan Recreational Vehicle Association, which is expected to be a big crowd-pleaser. Visitors will also be able to explore a “kei” (mini) truck market, an exhibit of special-purpose vehicles and displays of supercars, all to be held daily outdoors. In addition, as at the Tokyo Motor Show, tours of Japan Mobility Show 2023 guided by members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Japan will be available (see the information on “AJAJ Guided Tours” below).

• 
• 

Japan Mobility Show 2023 Admission Tickets and Ticket Purchasing

Tickets for admission to Japan Mobility Show 2023 went on sale on August 30, 2023.
Tickets sales are online only; tickets will not be available for sale at the show venue.
Please access the official Japan Mobility Show website at the link below for more information on tickets and ticket purchasing.
Link: https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/ticket/index.html

Ticket Holder/Ticket Type & Price (incl. tax)	Same-Day Admission	Advance-Purchase1	After-4PM Admission2	Early-Entry Admission3	Preview Day Admission4
Adult	¥3,000	¥2,700	¥1,500	¥3,500 (Availability limited to 5,000 tickets per day)	¥4,000 (Availability limited to 20,000 tickets)
Junior-high or high school student5	Free of charge
Elementary school student or younger				Free of charge (Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

1

Available for purchase through October 27, 2023.

2

For admission from 16:00 only on general public days (except Sundays).

3

For admission only on general public days between 9:00 and 10:00.

4

For admission on October 27, 2023 only, between 12:30 and 18:00.

5

Free of charge also for technical vocational school students enrolled in a 3-year or a 5-year automobile-related study program; student ID must be shown upon admission.

Please note that separate tickets must be purchased for participation in the Out of KidZania in JMS 2023, AJAJ Guided Tours and H₂ Energy Festival programs.
For more information on tickets and ticket purchasing, please access the link below.
Link: https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/ticket/index.html

Tickets for Out of KidZania in JMS 2023

Tickets are available for purchase from 15:00 on October 5 (Thursday), 2023, through the official Japan Mobility Show website (see link above). Information on ticket prices and program participation is as follows.

• Purchase price (Saturdays, Sundays, holiday): ¥1,000
• Purchase price (weekdays): ¥500
• For elementary school students, admission to Japan Mobility Show 2023 is free of charge and only a ticket for participation in one of the Out of KidZania in JMS 2023 11 programs is required; however, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Out of KidZania in JMS 2023 activities for preschoolers over 3 years old are free of charge.
• Ticket prices include sales tax.

Tickets for the AJAJ Guided Tours of Japan Mobility Show 2023

Members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Japan (AJAJ) will guide visitors on “expert’s” tours of Japan Mobility Show 2023, offering their professional perspectives. Tickets are available for purchase from October 5 (Thursday), 2023, through the official Japan Mobility Show website (see link above). Information on guided tours and ticket price is as follows.

• Tour dates: October 27 (Fri) and daily from October 30 (Mon) through November 2 (Thu), 2023 (5 days total)
• On October 27 (Preview Day), 2 tours will be conducted.
• On general public days (i.e., from October 30 through November 2), 5 tours per day will be conducted.
• Total number of participants (estimated): 1,760 people; 5 groups per tour; 16 people per group
• Purchase price: ¥1,500
• Ticket price includes sales tax.

Tickets for the H₂ Energy Festival (October 29 through November 5, 2023)

Information on ticket prices is as follows.

• October 29 (Sun) H₂ Energy Festival ticket: ¥4,000 / With JMS 2023 admission ticket: ¥6,700
• November 1 (Wed) H₂ Energy Festival ticket: ¥2,000 / With JMS 2023 admission ticket: ¥4,700
• November 2 (Thu) H₂ Energy Festival ticket: ¥3,000 / With JMS 2023 admission ticket: ¥5,700
• November 3 (Fri) H₂ Energy Festival ticket: ¥ 4,000 / With JMS 2023 admission ticket: ¥6,700
• November 4 (Sat) H₂ Energy Festival ticket: ¥4,000 / With JMS 2023 admission ticket: ¥6,700
• November 5 (Sun) H₂ Energy Festival ticket: ¥3,000 / With JMS 2023 admission ticket: ¥5,700
• For high school-age and younger students, admission to Japan Mobility Show 2023 is free of charge (except for junior-high or high school students purchasing early-entry or preview day admission tickets; see chart above) and only a ticket for participation in the H₂ Energy Festival is required; however, elementary school-age and younger children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Ticket prices include sales tax.

Japan Mobility Show Official App and Officially Authorized Life-Logging App

The Japan Mobility Show’s official app allowing visitors to find their favorite mobility, MY FAVORITE MOBILITY GUIDE, and the officially authorized life-logging app, PAZR, will further enhance visitors’ Japan Mobility Show 2023 experience.
The MY FAVORITE MOBILITY GUIDE app brings the show’s slogan—“Discover a future you can’t wait to navigate”—into the here-and-now real world as it searches, guides, and introduces its users to the mobility, products, and services on exhibit at the show. PAZR is a life-logging app developed and distributed by NUNW Co., Ltd. Users can earn “pieces” after taking part in activities in designated show areas, which they can then use as coupons on visits to the food court.
The MY FAVORITE MOBILITY GUIDE and PAZR apps will be available from October 16 (Mon) and October 13 (Fri), 2023, respectively.

Event Overview

Name	JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023
Organizer	Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.
Co-Organizers	Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA) Japan Auto-Body Industries Association Inc. (JABIA) Japan Automotive Machinery and Tool Manufacturers Association (JAMTA) Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA)
Patron	Her Imperial Highness Princess Yohko of Mikasa
Chairman	Akio Toyoda, Chairman, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.
Dates & Hours Open	Dates	October 26 (Thu) through November 5 (Sun), 2023
	Press Days	Oct. 25 (Wed) 8:00-18:00
		Oct. 26 (Thu) 8:00-13:00
	Official Day1	Oct. 26 (Thu) 13:30-18:00
	Special Invitation Day / Special Invitation Day for Persons with Disabilities2	Oct. 27 (Fri) 9:00-18:00
	Preview Day3	Oct. 27 (Fri) 12:30-18:00
	General Public Days (Mon-Sat, Holiday)	Oct. 28 (Sat), Oct. 30 (Mon)-Nov. 4 (Sat) 9:004-19:00
	General Public Days (Sun)	Oct. 29 (Sun), Nov. 5 (Sun) 9:004-18:00
Admission Ticket Types & Prices	Special Invitation Day for Persons with Disabilities: Free of charge but pre-registration required. Preview Day: ¥4,000 (limited to 20,000 tickets, free of charge for elementary school-age and younger children accompanied by parent or guardian) General Public Days: Same-day admission: ¥3,000 Advance-purchase/Groups of 20 or more: ¥2,700 Early-entry admission: ¥3,500 (limited to 5,000 tickets/day, free of charge for elementary school-age and younger children accompanied by parent or guardian) After-4PM admission: ¥1,500 (on general public days only, except Sundays) For high school-age and younger students, admission to Japan Mobility Show 2023 is free of charge (except for junior-high or high school students purchasing early-entry or preview day admission tickets). Admission to Japan Mobility Show 2023 is free of charge for visitors presenting disability certificates and for their escort (up to two escorts for visitors in wheelchairs).
Main Venue	Tokyo Big Sight
Supporting Organizations	Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; Ministry of the Environment; Tokyo Metropolitan Government; Japan Business Federation; Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA)
Official Website	https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/en

1

By invitation only.

2

Admission is free of charge for visitors presenting disability certificates and for their escort (up to two escorts for visitors in wheelchairs); pre-registration required.

3

Admission is reserved for visitors holding preview day admission tickets.

4

Admission between 9:00 and 10:00 on general public days is reserved for visitors holding early-entry admission tickets.

Attachments:

• List of Participants (current as of October 4, 2023)
• Press Briefing Schedule

*****