Name

Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan (General Incorporated Association)

Representative

Chairman Akio Toyoda

Address

F15, Automobile Association of Japan Bldg, 1-1-30 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012, Japan

Date of Establishment

June 14, 1946

Date of Transition to General Incorporated Association

June 1, 2010

Purpose

The organization aims to contribute to the development of the national economy and a mobility-based society through activities that promote the sound and harmonious development of all aspects of the automobile industry and automobile-related culture in Japan.

Activities

1. Deliberation on matters relating to automobiles, submission of requests and recommendations to the government and other relevant parties, and promotion of their implementation.
2. Promotion of cooperation and coordinated activities among related industries as a comprehensive automobile organization.
3. Provision of services and information to members through lectures, factory tours, and committee activities.
4. Public awareness activities concerning mobility and automobiles through various events and media.
5. Support for the advancement of automobile-related culture, including motorsports.
6. Awards and commendations for individuals, groups, and corporations that have contributed to the objectives of the organization.
7. Other activities necessary to achieve the organization’s objectives.

Categories of Membership

1. Regular Members: Organizations and corporations related to the automobile industry.
2. Recommended Members: Persons of academic or professional distinction recommended by the Chairman following approval by the Board of Directors.

Number of Officers

• Chairman: 1
• Vice Chairmen: Up to 10
• Directors: 3 to 20
• Executive Managing Director: 1
• Managing Directors: Up to 3
• Auditors: 1 to 3

Meetings

• General Assembly
• Board of Directors

Committees

• Operations Review Committee
• Taxation Committee
• Roads and Traffic Committee
• Economy and Industry Committee
• Motorsports Committee

Secretariat

• General Affairs Department
• Planning Department
• Public Relations and External Affairs Department
• Operations Department