日本自動車殿堂に期待する

日本自動車殿堂は自動車関連の各分野で顕著な業績をあげた先駆者を顕彰し、その偉業を後世に伝えること
を目的としている。

「賢者は歴史に学ぶ」といわれる。21世紀に入り、自動車をめぐる環境は大きく変化し、若い世代の車離れと歴史離れが進んでいる。今こそ、自動車殿堂入りした先駆者の活動を学んで、自動車社会の現状を知り、未来を展望することが必要である。日本自動車殿堂が次世代の「賢者」を育み、自動車の過去・現在・未来をつなぐ役割を果たすことを期待したい。

Expectations for the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame

The purpose of the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is to honor the pioneers who achieved remarkable results in various automo-bile-related fields and pass on these accomplishments to future generations.

It is said that “wise men learn from history.” Entering the 21st century, the environment surrounding automobiles has changed significantly and younger generations’ interests are moving away from cars and history. Now is the time necessary to learn about the activities of pioneers inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, and know the current state of the automobile society and look to the future. I hope that the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame will nurture the next generation of “sages” and play a role in connecting the past, present, and future of automobiles.

Masaru Udagawa
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Emeritus professor
HOSEI University