日本における「殿堂」の意義

自動車、二輪車は、工業技術の粋であるとともに、幅広いすそ野をもつ産業構造そのものであり、戦後日本の代表的な産業であり続けてきました。それらは、お客様にとっては、日々の仕事や家族や友人との大切な時間、自分自身を見つめなおす時間を過ごすための最高のパートナーです。これほど多くの人々の心に支えられながら心を込めて開発・生産・販売される商品は他にはないでしょう。その粋を極めた作品とそれにかかわられた先人を顕彰する日本自動車殿堂の意義は計り知れません。益々のご発展をお祈りします。

Significance of the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame in our country

As well as the automobile and motorcycle are the essence of industrial spirits in our country, they are in the core of the structure having a wide range of supporting industries, and have been the representative industry after the Second World War. For the customer, automobiles and motorcycles are the best partners in spending time for everyday work, enjoying family’s and friends’ company in addition to reconsidering themselves. We cannot find any other products like automobiles and motorcycles which are developed, manufactured and sold by the wholehearted sup- port of so many people. Importance of the activity of the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame, recognizing the distinguished products and persons concerned with full of the best, is immeasurable. I sincerely hope for the continuing development of its role.

Hiroshi Ito
Representative Director,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.