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The "Automotive Guidebook of Japan" is a unique guidebook, annually published by JAMA, including specifications data of the domestic and import vehicles available in Japan. Since the Vol. 46, 1999-2000, it has become a bilingual edition of Japanese and English.
For placing an order for this informative guidebook, from overseas countries, please contact the following agency:

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Contents refer to events and information current at the time of printing.Tax included

Japanese Motor Vehicles Guidebook 2007-2008
Vol.54 (1,200 Yen)
vol.52 cover photoThe one and only almanac covering domestic vehicles - the "Japanese Motor Vehicles Guidebook". Approximately 1,000 cars are introduced in full color. The specs are included for each vehicle, making this a great reference book.

This year’s feature is titled “Car Festival Travelogue,” and it provides an introduction to automotive events that may not be well known to the general public. It will include on-site reports from some of the largest international festivals, including the “Goodwood Festival of Speed” (UK), “Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance” (USA), “Monterey Historic Automobile Races” (USA) and “Concorso Italiano” (USA) as well as an introduction to the services and amenities useful for readers to actually experience and participate in the festivals.

Publication date: October 24, 2007 (Wednesday)
Format: A4, 450 pages
Retail price: ¥1,200 (tax included)

Japanese Motor Vehicles Guidebook 2005-2006
Vol.53 (1,200 Yen)
vol.52 cover photoFeature: Japanese Car Designers Working Abroad
Three Japanese designers that work in the field of European car design (Kiyoyuki Okuyama, Joji Nagashima, Satoshi Wada) are introduced and followed locally. This fascinating article introduces not only their work, but also the men themselves through direct interviews.

Japanese Motor Vehicles Guidebook 2005-2006
Vol.52 (1,200 Yen)
vol.52 cover photoFeature: 50 Years of the Tokyo Motor Show
The history of the Tokyo Motor Show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2004, is introduced in this feature. With treasured photos going back from the 1st Tokyo Motor Show up through the 38th Show, this Guidebook is valuable also as a resource.

Automotive Guidebook of Japan 2004-2005
Vol.51 (1,200 Yen)
vol.51 cover photoVolume 51 of the Automotive Guidebook of Japan is, as always, chock full of information on domestic and import vehicles, and this year's feature article examines the 742 "Michi no Eki (rest areas)" located along Japanese roads, to highlight distinctive rest spots and explain how to get the most out of them from the viewpoint of "first-hand experiences". Other interesting, helpful features including "Automobile Recycling Law" which will be mandatory in January 2005.

Automotive Guidebook of Japan 2003-2004
Vol.50 (1,200 Yen)
vol.50 cover photo Feature Articles: "The 50 best roads in Japan" and "Immediately useful practical information"

The Automotive Guidebook of Japan reaches its 50th volume this year. While utilizing the data collection content of previous guidebooks, the overall content has been revamped, including special features such as "The 50 best roads in Japan" and "Immediately useful practical information", which the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association specializes in. (Japanese only)

Automotive Guidebook of Japan 2002-2003
Vol.49 (1,200 Yen)
vol.49 cover photo Feature Articles: World's Motor Museums No.21 - Korea: Samsung Transportation Museum
The 21st installment in our Museum series features the Samsung Transportation Museum from Korea, which co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with Japan. This article will introduce the only museum in Korea dedicated to automobiles and transport, with a particular focus on the vehicles displayed there.

Automotive Guidebook of Japan 2001-2002
Vol.48 (1,200 Yen)
vol.48 cover photo Feature Articles: Carrying on the spirit of the engineer. "The Otomo as a symbol of the culture and history of automobiles in Japan"
Introducing the "Otomo" -the first automobile to be produced entirely in Japan- and Junya Toyokawa, who devoted himself to the Otomo's development and production.
Automotive Guidebook of Japan 2000-2001
Vol.47 (1,200 Yen)
vol.47 cover photo Information on import vehicles newly added!
Feature Articles: World's Motor Museums No.20 <Commercial Vehicles>
As a follow-up to the first Commercial Vehicles Show (the 34th Tokyo Motor Show), the 20th installment in our Museum series features a museum specializing in commercial vehicle displays - the British Commercial Vehicle Museum in England.
Automotive Guidebook of Japan 1999-2000
Vol.46 (1,000 Yen)
vol.46 cover photo SOLD OUT Now offering coverage in both Japanese and English!
Feature Articles: 100 Years of Cars in Japan: A Retrospective Evoking a Vision of the Future of Automobiles.
It has been about 100 years since the automobile was first introduced into Japan. In this article, we look back on the vehicles that represent important landmarks in this fascinating history. In the second half, we report on the advanced technologies being incorporated into automobiles as we head into the 21st century.
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Automotive Guidebook of Japan 1998-1999
Vol.45 (1,000 Yen)
vol.45 cover photoFeature Articles: Have fun learning! Safe driving techniques / World's Motor Museums No. 19
In the feature on driving safety, we introduce safe driving methods taught at driving schools, and explain the manners and knowledge about safety driving.
The regular feature on Automobile Museums looks at the National Automobile Museum in RaarmsDonksveer, the Netherlands, and the Muriaux Automobile Museum in Switzerland.

Automotive Guidebook of Japan 1997-1998
Vol.44 (1,000 Yen)
vol.44 cover photoFeature Articles: '97-'98 All-Japan Automobile Museum Guide
Introducing 20 notable automobile museums from across Japan. Features basic information such as access and entry fees, as well as photographs of some of the main vehicles on display.

Automotive Guidebook of Japan 1996-1997
Vol.43 (1,020 Yen)
vol.43 cover photo SOLD OUTFeature Articles: VICS - a strong ally for drivers / World's Motor Museums
This special feature on VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) first explains the system's mechanisms, and then provides a report on an actual test drive using VICS.
The regular feature on Automobile Museums introduces the International Museum of Automobiles in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.

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Automotive Guidebook of Japan 1995-1996
Vol.42 (1,020 Yen)
vol.42 cover photoFeature Articles: Let's Enjoy Motor Sports! / World's Motor Museums No. 17
The Motor Sports feature introduces the unique characteristics of F1 and other racing categories, and provides a spectator's guide for Japan's major racing circuits.
The regular feature on Automobile Museums looks at the Behring Auto Museum in Danville, California, and the Moray Motor Museum in Elgin, England.
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