News release
■ 2024 JAHFA Inductees
Fumito Sakai
Born in 1924
Nutured motoring culture by promoting amature racing and automotive publication
Koichi Shimokawa
Born in 1930
Pioneered automotive industry study and established international network
Takeshi Uchiyamada
Born in 1946
Developed the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle and led the next generation mobility
Yasuhiro Daisho
Born in 1946
Advanced the automotive engine technology and nurtured new studies in Japan and abroad
Masahiro Hara
Born in 1957
Inventor of globally accepted and renowned QR Code system
■ 2023 JAHFA Inductees
Born in 1925
Made Toyota a world leading automobile company
Born in 1937
Developed automobile safety technology through advanced driver control concept and education
Born in 1937
Developed and applied the first four wheel steering technology in the world
Born in 1954
Pioneer in mass produced Lithium-ion battery driven electric vehicles