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27th November 2019, 09:46 | #1 |
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| With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! Team-BHP was invited to the Tokyo Motor Show 2019 by Toyota. As a part of the 4-day trip, the agenda covered:
So, join me on a fun-filled trip as I take you across Tokyo with a day-by-day coverage. Last edited by Aditya : 27th November 2019 at 09:49. |
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| Index: Day 1 - The Welcome Session- The Toyota LQ Concept- Toyota's Ultra-compact BEVs- Toyota's Strategy for Vehicle Electrification- The Toyota e-PaletteDay 1 Cont’d- The Ride Experience and Exhibition Tour- The Toyota APM- The SORA FC Bus- The Toyota Supra and 86- The Toyota Century- The 2021 Toyota Mirai ConceptDay 2- Lexus at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019- Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019- The Promo Models- The Ferris Wheel at OdaibaDay 3- Visit to the New National Stadium, Tokyo- The Yakatabune Ride- Visit to Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development (TRI-AD)Day 4- Visit to a hydrogen refueling station with an attached FCV showroom- Visit to teamLab BorderlessConclusion- The awesomeness about Japan! Last edited by Aditya : 27th November 2019 at 10:25. |
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| Day 1:
By the end of this session, we were quite exhausted what with so many presentations one after the other. Toyota had a surprise in store for us! Continued in the next post. Last edited by Aditya : 27th November 2019 at 09:54. |
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| Day 1: Cont’d
And that concluded a super-hectic first day of the trip! Last edited by Aditya : 27th November 2019 at 10:14. |
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| Day 2
And that concludes a chock-a-block second day of the trip! Last edited by Aditya : 27th November 2019 at 10:16. |
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| Day 3
And that, essentially sums up Day 3. I was going to be spending my last night here in Tokyo! As I folded all my clothes and packed all my stuff, I was recollecting all the good memories of the last few days that I had spent here. Last edited by Aditya : 27th November 2019 at 10:18. |
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| Day 4 The last day of the trip! We had two more things on our agenda before we wrapped up the trip.
And thus, that brings an end to this amazing trip! Sayōnara! But, before I conclude this thread, I thought I must share something about Japan, and about some of the unique experiences I had in this incredible country. Disclaimer: Toyota invited Team-BHP to Japan. They covered all the travel expenses for this event. Last edited by Aditya : 27th November 2019 at 10:19. |
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| The awesomeness about Japan! When you hear Japan, what do you possibly think of? Land of the Rising Sun, renowned brands such as Sony, Casio, Seiko, Nintendo, Toyota, Honda, Yamaha, Canon, Pioneer etc., the iconic bullet train Shinkansen, sumo wrestling, karate and judo, instant noodles, the sensu folding fan, video game titles such as Super Mario, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, the Soul series, the Resident Evil series etc., Mount Fuji, ninjas, samurais and geishas, anime and manga, sushi and sashimi, the infamous Yakuza - the list goes on and on. We've all read or heard about Japan from several sources and how this country is fascinating (and weird) in so many aspects. So, when GTO dropped me a mail back in September 2018 (yep you read that right; the invite was sent a year back!), asking me if I was interested in attending the Tokyo Motor Show 2019, I was taken aback for a moment! A few moments later, I sent him a response in the affirmative. It certainly took some time for the feeling to sink in. But we had a good long year to go! From the moment I landed in Japan and the really short time I had spent there (4 days and 4 nights to be precise), I was in awe of the country, its culture and its people and their traditions. I just thought I'd share something about the experience and the things I had learnt in no particular order.
So that’s a bit about Japan as I read from various sources and experienced first-hand. Cheers to them for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games! Concluding this write-up, I hope you guys liked reading it as much as I loved experiencing Japan during my short stay. Thank you for reading! As I sat on my seat in the flight, buckled up and ready to take off, I vowed to come back to this incredible country for more! Sayonara until then… | |
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27th November 2019, 10:27 | #9 |
Team-BHP Support | Re: With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! Thread moved out from the Assembly Line. Thanks for sharing! |
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| Re: With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! |
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| Re: With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! What an epic write-up!!. Japan is such a fascinating country. Can't believe you were able to cover so much in just four days - reads like you were there much longer!. My colleagues and I were there last year for a four day official trip in Tokyo, but all I remember is the airport and hotel, and some dinner, and Karaoke |
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27th November 2019, 15:06 | #12 |
Team-BHP Support | Re: With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! Sexy thread, as always Gannu! I greatly respect your attention-to-detail. Comprehensive coverage, nice pics and an awesome writing style . Informative & fun - both. For those of us who haven't been to Japan, this thread was quite something. Especially loved post #8 too. I am well familiar with North America & Europe. Japan & China are two great countries I want to spend at least a week in, admiring & understanding their car culture. Thanks for sharing! |
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27th November 2019, 15:36 | #13 |
BHPian | Re: With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! Awesome write up! It was like experiencing Tokyo through your eyes. The 'awesomeness about Japan' was truly fascinating. Thank you for this!! |
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| Re: With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! I'd love to go there just to experience the discipline in public spaces! That escalator picture is simple but mind-blowing. |
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| Re: With Toyota in Japan - Tokyo Motor Show 2019 & more! Gannu, great writeup with some amazing information and pictures to back it all up. Yeah I am not a big fan of Asian food either - I love our Indian-Chinese food but cannot get to like authentic Japanese food. Or maybe I haven't tried at the right places. Love the discipline that Japan always maintains. And it is one of the countries with the best healthcare on the planet. |
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