Chairman's Message
- Address at the Press Conference for the Inauguration of the President at the Annual Meeting on May 23, 2024 –
I am Takashi Kayamoto, and I have been appointed Chairman of the Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA). It is a great challenge for me to continue the path of my predecessors who have supported the Japanese automobile industry for more than 80 years.
7 Aug 2024・・・☞ read more
What’s New
Special Feature Article
Artificial Intelligence and Data at the Core of Competitiveness — CES 2026 Reflects Transformation in the Automotive Industry —
“CES 2026 was held in Las Vegas, USA. The event organizer, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), has rebranded the “Consumer Electronics Show” simply as “CES,” continuing to position the event not as a home electronics exhibition but as the world’s largest technology trade show.
8 May 2026・・・☞ read more
Japan Mobility Show 2025 Review
~Automotive Parts Manufacturers showcase cutting-edge electrification and intelligentization technologien~
“From October 29 to November 9, 2025, the Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025 was held at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Koto Ward, Tokyo). Formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, the event—rebranded as a comprehensive showcase of diverse mobility solutions—was held for the second time under its new name. A record 522 companies and organizations exhibited at the show, and total attendance reached 1.01 million visitors.
17 Feb 2026・・・☞ read more
An Era of Turbulence: Restructuring in the Parts Industry
~The Supply Chain at a Crossroads Amid Major Transformation~
“If we pursue economic rationality, supply chain restructuring is inevitable.” This was a comment by Ken Kobayashi, Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during its regular press conference in December 2024.
14 Nov 2025・・・☞ read more
Business Succession of Parts Suppliers
～How to Survive in a Period of Great Change, Including M&A
In this once-in-a-century transformation of the automobile industry, parts manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adapt to emerging trends such as electrification and intelligent technologies.
18 Jul 2025・・・☞ read more
Activities of JAPIA
No.23 : Intellectual Property Rights Subcommittee
Report: Intellectual Property Rights Subcommittee
Industry-wide Responses to Intellectual Property Challenges such as Counterfeit Products Offering IP Education Programs and Cooperating in Counterfeit Enforcement Activities "
To address counterfeit product issues overseas and to develop intellectual property (IP) professionals, JAPIA has established the Intellectual Property Rights Subcommittee under its International Committee.
8 May 2026・・・☞ read more
No.22 : Open Innovation Study Group
Report: Open Innovation Study Group
Facilitating encounters between JAPIA Member Companies and Startups through platforms such as JMS, and supporting opportunities for collaboration"
At the Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA), the Open Innovation Study Group (OISG) is established as a forum where automotive parts manufacturers can explore new possibilities through collaboration with external partners.
17 Feb 2026・・・☞ read more
No.20 : Trade Subcommittee
Report:Trade Subcommittee
Broadly providing support for overseas business and local information to "broadly contribute to strengthening the international competitiveness of JAPIA members"
Every day, newspapers and television are reporting on the implementation of tariff policies by the Trump administration in the United States and the status of the negotiations surrounding them.
18 Jul 2025・・・☞ read more
No.19 : Production & Environment Subcommittee, Industrial Chemicals Working Subcommittee
Report:Production & Environment Subcommittee, Industrial Chemicals Working Subcommittee
Collecting and disseminating information on environmental regulations for chemical substances Supporting member companies operating globally
The importance of chemical management in manufacturing is increasing year by year. To ensure the safety of every individual working in the automobile industry and to preserve the global environment, it is essential to properly handle not only the raw materials used in automobile parts but also the various materials used and generated during the production process.
25 Apr 2025・・・☞ read more