With the intention of promoting the rapid progress of automotive technology, Dr. Genshichi Asahara introduced European production techniques to his plants. Deliberating on the future of Japan’s automotive industry after the Second World War, as the first president of the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan and Japan Automotive Manufacturers Association, he made an unprecedented effort to build a solid technological foundation and bring the academic and industrial communities together. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Dr. Genshichi Asahara into the Hall of Fame.

An Austin A40 Somerset saloon built by Nissan from CKD kits.

An Austin A50 Cambridge, supplied in CKD form from England, leaving the Nissan production line.

The Datsun Phaeton Type A of 1932 vintage.

A 1938 Datsun Type 17 sedan.

The Type 17T Datsun truck from 1938.

The Nissan Type 50 passenger car.

The Nissan corner at the first Tokyo Motor Show, held in 1954.