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PRESS RELEASES |
September 25, 2001 |
The 35th Tokyo Motor Show - Passenger Cars and Motorcycles - (2001)
Decision Made to Cancel Opening Ceremony and Reception of October 26 (Fri.) |
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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.” |
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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. |
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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.). |
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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. |
For further information, contact:
Japan Motor Industrial Federation
General Affairs Dept.: 03-3211-8829 |
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