(The 58th Ordinary General Assembly)

1.1 FY 2022 Activity ReportJapan Automobile Importers Association

FY 2022 Activity Report
Contents
A. Overall State of the Association ................................................................................................ 4
B. Activity Status ............................................................................................................................... 10
1. Outline of Activities in FY 2022 .................................................................................................... 10
I. Imported Vehicle Market ................................................................................................................ 10
II. Organizational Administration and Activities ............................................................................. 10
II. Progress status of activities in FY2022....................................................................................... 12
I. Activities for market revitalization ................................................................................................ 12(i) Request activities for Tax Revision and Subsidies ................................................................ 12(ii) PR activities for disseminating attractiveness of imported vehicles ................................... 13(iii) Provision of latest information relating to statistics and the vehicle market ..................... 14(iv) Provision of information on laws and regulations and legal schemes relating to distribution ofimported vehicles ......................................................................................................................... 14
II. Activities in Environment/Energy Areas (Carbon Neutral Era)................................................. 15(i) Electrification............................................................................................................................ 15(ii) Fuel Efficiency Standards ....................................................................................................... 16(iii) Exhaust Emission................................................................................................................... 16
III. Activities for Safety and Harmonization of Regulations .......................................................... 17(i) Type Approval and Certification .............................................................................................. 17(ii) Automated driving ................................................................................................................... 18(iii) Connected............................................................................................................................... 18(iv) Other safety-related ................................................................................................................ 19
IV. Activities for Automobile Fair Trade/After-sales, etc................................................................ 20(i) After-sales and recall ............................................................................................................... 20(ii) Activities for the issue of securing automobile maintenance personnel ............................. 20(iii) Recycling field ........................................................................................................................ 20(iv) Automobile fair trade and consumer consultation.................................................................. 21
V. Activities for Motorcycles ............................................................................................................. 22(i) Activities for revitalization of the imported motorcycle market ............................................. 22(ii) Activities for international harmonization of technical and environmental regulations and greater
efficiency of certification systems ............................................................................................... 23
VI. Others ............................................................................................................................................ 24(i) Cooperation with domestic/overseas automotive associations, etc. and request for thegovernment ................................................................................................................................... 24(ii) Secretariat administration....................................................................................................... 24(iii) Achievements of JAIA committee activities, etc................................................................... 25(iv) Update of handbooks, manuals and formats of JAIA........................................................... 25
VII. Important Contract or Commitment .......................................................................................... 27
VIII. Matters relating to General Assembly and BoD Meeting....................................................... 28
IX. Revenue/Expenditure and Change in Net Assets ..................................................................... 292

C. Pending Issues of the Association ............................................................................................. 29
D. Outline of Stock Ownership ......................................................................................................... 29
E. Important Notice of the Association after Closing of FY2022 .................................................. 293

FY 2022 Activity Report
A. Overall State of the Association
I. Date of Incorporation
November 1, 1965
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II. Purpose of Incorporation Prescribed in Statute
The purposes of JAIA are to ensure orderly importing practices and to conduct activities forthe enhancement of the members' common benefits in a way that will promote soundautomobile importing business.
III. Activities Prescribed in Statute
Article 8
Activities to promote the members' common benefits:(a) Research of the internal and external conditions relating to the import of motor vehicles.
(b) Preparation of statistics on the import of motor vehicles.
(c) Compilation of information and data on the import of motor vehicles, and provision
thereof to the members.
(d) Joint exhibition and advertisement of imported motor vehicles.
(e) Improvement of price and trade conditions etc. of imported motor vehicles.
(f) Communication and cooperation with government offices concerning imported motor
vehicles.
(g) Mediation for settling claims and disputes on the import of motor vehicles.
(h) Other activities contributing to sound development of the Association and its members.
IV. Competent Ministry
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
V. Association Membership
1. Number of members in Fiscal Year 2022
Type

End of FY 2022 (End of FY 2021)

Regular members (4-wheelers)

26

(25)

Regular members (Motorcycles)

12

(11)

2. Accession, secession and merger during Fiscal Year 2022
Accession: BYD JAPAN Co., Ltd. (April, 2022)
Accession: PCI Co., Ltd. (January, 2023)
4VI. List of Members of the Association
1. Four-wheelers(As of End of FY 2022)

Member Company

Line-up1.

Aston Martin Japan Limited

Aston Martin

2.

BMW Japan Corp.

BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce

3.

B-ON K.K.

StreetScooter

4.

BYD JAPAN Co., Ltd.

BYD brand’s EV bus

5.

CARROSSER Co., Ltd.

PROTON

6.

Ferrari Japan KK

Ferrari

7.

General Motors Japan Ltd.

Cadillac, Chevrolet

8.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Honda

9.

Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd.

HYUNDAI

10. Jaguar Land Rover Japan Limited

JAGUAR, LAND ROVER

11. LCI Ltd.

LOTUS

12. Maserati Japan Ltd.

Maserati

13. McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd.

McLaren

14. Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd.

Mercedes-Benz, smart

15. NICOLE RACING JAPAN LLC

BMW ALPINA

16. PCI Co., Ltd.

Saab

17. Porsche Japan K.K.

Porsche18. Renault Japon Co., Ltd.

RENEULT, ALPINE

19. RTC Corp.

RUF

20. Scania Japan Ltd.

Scania

21. Stellantis Japan Ltd.

Alfa Romeo, ABARTH, CITROËN,FIAT, FIAT Professional, DS
Automobile, Jeep, PEUGEOT

22. Tesla Motors Japan G.K.

TESLA

23. Toyota Motor Corp.

Toyota

24. UD Trucks Corporation

VOLVO TRUCK

25. Volkswagen Group Japan K.K.

Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, BUGATTI,LAMBORGHINI

26. Volvo Car Japan Limited

VOLVO

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2. Motorcycles
Member company

Lin-up1.

BMW Japan Corp.

BMW Motorrad

2.

BRP Japan Ltd.

Can-Am Spyder, Can-Am Ryker

3.

Ducati Japan Ltd.

Ducati4.

Harley-Davidson Japan K.K.

Harley-Davidson

5.

KawasakiJapan

MotorsCorporation Bimota

7.

KYMCO Japan Inc.

KTM,
Husqvarna
GASGASKYMCO

8.

PCI Co., Ltd.

Royal Enfield

Piaggio Group Japan Corporation

Aprilia, MOTO GUZZI, PIAGGIO,
Vespa

6.

9.

KTM Japan K.K.

Motorcycles,

10. PLOT Inc.

ZERO ENGINEERINGࠊBENELLI

11. Polaris Japan Inc.

Indian Motorcycle

12. Triumph Motorcycles Japan K.K.

TriumphVII. Main Office
5th Floor, Shiba Boat Building, 3-1-15, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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VIII. Directors and Auditors
1. Change of Directors and Auditors in FY 2022
Resigned

Appointed

Christian
Wiedmann

2022.12Chairman

Kintaro Ueno

2023.1

PontusVice
Chairman Häggström

2022.12Vice
ChairmanMatthias
Schepers

2023.1Vice
Chairman Kintaro Ueno

2022.12Vice
ChairmanTadashiWakamatsu

2023.2

Director

Noriaki Abe

2022.5

Director

Mitsuru Uno

2022.5

Director

Michael Kirsch

2022.7

Director

Philippvon2022.7
Witzendorff

Director

Tsukasa Daigoku

2022.7

Director

Junpei Ogawa

2022.7

Director

Masatoshi
Hasegawa

2023.1

Director

SusumuUchikoshi

2023.1Chairman7

2. Directors and Auditors as of End of FY 2022
Position
Statu
Position at
Name
Company
at JAIAsCompany
Part- Mercedes-Benz Japan
President andChairman
Kintaro Ueno
time Co., Ltd.
CEO
Vice
Part- Volkswagen Group Japan President andMatthias
Schepers
Chairmantime K.K.
CEO
Vice
Chairman

Part- General Motors Japan
Tadashi Wakamatsu time
Ltd.

Vice
Chairmanand
Executive
Director

Yasukazu Irino

Fulltime JAIA

Director

Hiroshi Matsumoto

Fulltime JAIA

Director

Masatoshi
Hasegawa

Parttime BMW Japan Corp.

President andCEO

Director

Kazuo Noda

Part- Harley-Davidson Japan
time K.K.

Managing
Director

Director

Magnus Hansson

Part- Jaguar Land Rover Japan Representative
time Limited
Director, CEO

Director

Philipp vonWitzendorff

Parttime Porsche Japan K.K.

President andCEO

Director

Junpei Ogawa

Part- RENAULT JAPON CO.,time LTD.

President

Director

Susumu Uchikoshi

Parttime Stellantis Japan Ltd.

Director

Mitsuru Uno

Director

Martin Persson

Auditor
AuditorManaging
Director

Managing
Director
Deputy Chief
Officer,
PartExternal &ToyotaMotor
Corporation
time
Public Affairs
Group
PartManaging
time Volvo Car Japan Limited Director

Part- NICOLE RACING JAPAN Chairman
C.H. Nico Roehreke time
LLC
Representative
Part- Triumph Motorcycles
Director/
Yosuke Onuki
time Japan K.K.
GeneralManager8

IX. Employees(As of End of FY 2022)
Avg. years ofservice

Staff

Number of Staff
Members

Average age

Male

11

51

16

Female

7

45

5

Total

18

49

12

Including part time employees
X. Organization Chart

Vice-Chairman andExecutive Director

GeneralAffairs Dept.

MemberServices Dept.

Environmental
Dept.

XI. Matters Related to Government Permit
There is no government permit pending or in dispute.
XII. Commendation
None received in FY 2022.

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Technical
Dept.

Motorcycle
OfficeB. Activity Status
1. Outline of Activities in FY 2022
I. Imported Vehicle Market
In 2022, due to the shortage of semiconductors and delays in the supply of other parts, the total
number of registered vehicles sold decreased to about 2.56 million units. Sales of foreign-brandvehicles continued to be tough from January to September, and although there were signs ofrecovery in October onwards, the sales for the entire year were 242,226 units, down 6.7% fromthe previous year. However, the share of foreign brands to the overall registered vehicles was
9.5%, the highest since the statistics began in 1988.
Of these, 2022 was a memorable year when the number of imported-brand BEVs sold exceeded
10,000 units for the first time at 14,341 units. It is considered that this is a result of subsidy
measures and our member companies expanding their lineup of BEVs, so that they can meetthe needs of their customers. Comparing to the number of imported-brand BEVs sold in 2021,
which was 8,610 units, the 2022 figure represents an increase of 66.6%, resulting in imported
brands accounting for 45.3% of all BEV passenger cars sold in Japan.
II. Organizational Administration and Activities(1) The Board of Directors meeting were held 8 times in the year, including meetings in writing,to deliberate and make resolutions on the matters prescribed in the Statute, including activity
plans, budget, activity reports and financial closing, accession and secession of members,
recommendation of director candidates to the general assembly and the maters ofcommittees.
For committees, the Planning and Steering Committee had two meetings to deliberate
policies for actions to address critical issues to make required proposals to the Board of
Directors.
Concerning four-wheeler activities, the Next Generation Vehicle Committee, Standards andCertification Committee, Recycling Committee, After-Sales Committee, various working
groups and task forces and Motorcycle Committee for motorcycle activities held meetings to
make JAIA’s requests to the ministries concerned upon checking the needs of the members.
Also, in cooperation with ACEA, ACCJ-AAI, JAMA and other automotive associations, etc.,
JAIA continued its external affairs activities from a perspective of further enhancing
international harmonization of regulations, while taking into account the situations relating toregulations both in Japan and abroad.
(2) In specific, for the purpose of gaining greater benefits that are common to all members, JAIA
proactively carried out external affairs activities for: (I) market revitalization; (II) the areas inenvironment/energy (carbon neutral era); (III) safety and harmonization of regulations; (IV)
automobile fair trade/after-sales, etc.; and (V) motorcycles.
In addition. JAIA conducted the regular press conferences by Chairman, disseminating the10

attractiveness of imported cars and motorcycles via the website, etc. and providing accurate
information including statistics, and production/updating JAIA handbooks and manuals.
(3) For secretariat administration, JAIA proceeded to improve the operation system including
digitalization, optimizing assignment, developing HR for fulfilling the member services andgreater efficiency of operations, etc. in line with the needs of the members while addressing
advanced and complex operations, within the restriction of the budget and staffing.
- For the measures to prevent novel coronavirus infections, in light of operational efficiency
and work style reform, staggered office hours and telework were encouraged. Also,
working environment has been improved for better communication in online meetings
between JAIA secretariat and the members and smooth teleworking. Prevention
measures against corona virus infections were continued to be thoroughly taken in theworking environment.
- In the novel coronavirus pandemic, as a secretariat, the operations report meeting(general manager or above) was held twice a month, utilizing the web, etc. and theoverall management and staff meetings once in a quarter to share challenges of theorganization and for seamless communication among the all office members.
- JAIA Secretariat requested staff members to ensure thorough compliance, while strictly
observing the Statute and following the procedures prescribed in various rules.
- For the physical and mental health of the staff members who work on diversified tasks,
regular health checkup was conducted thoroughly.
(4) For account closing, accounting procedures based on the business accounting standards
continued to be adopted, and internal audits by auditors and external audits by anaccounting firm were conducted as stipulated in the Statute.

11II. Progress status of activities in FY2022[Priority Areas]
I. Activities for market revitalization(i) Request activities for Tax Revision and Subsidies
JAIA has made requests to the government centered on the Requests for 2023 Tax Reform andSales Support Measures (formulated mainly by the JAIA Taxation and Subsidy TF), including
vehicle purchase subsidies (CEV subsidies) for EVs, PHEVs, and FCVs, and subsidies forcharging infrastructure, and shared information with JAIA members in a timely manner. Key
activities are as follows.
㻙 September 14: JAIA Chairman expressed JAIA's request at a regular press conference.
㻙 September 22: In view of the fact that the CEV subsidy seemed to be consumed in
October, JAIA issued an “Urgent Request for Continuous and Sustained Implementationof the CEV Subsidy” in the name of the JAIA Chairman, submitted directly to the METI
Automobile Division Director.
㻙 October 4: JAIA Chairman explained JAIA's requests at the regular meeting with METI
and MLIT.
㻙 JAIA, together with other auto-related organizations, expressed JAIA's requests at thefollowing social gathering with the Liberal Democratic Party.
[1] November 11: Liberal Democratic Party Policy Roundtable on Budget, Taxation, etc.
[2] November 21: Policy roundtable with the Liberal Democratic Party Automobile Diet
Members' League
㻙 In addition, views were exchanged with relevant divisions of METI and others based on
the JAIA requests related to electrification.
Through these activities, we have achieved results such as constant and sustained
implementation of vehicle purchase subsidies for EV/PHEV/FCV, increased budget of
subsidies (90 billion yen), improved environment for charging infrastructure (increased
subsidies for charging infrastructure and demonstration experiment at public road, etc.) anddeferment of tax exemption measures for EV/PHEV/FCV for eco-car tax incentives for 3
years.
(Reference)<JAIA's requests for electrification are as follows>
For the subsidies for electrification etc., JAIA requested relevant ministries, such as METI, toprovide support and systems that will lead to the spread of electrified vehicles, while gathering
information on electrification in Japan and overseas.
Specifically, for the expansion of subsidies for the purchase of xEVs (enhancement ofsubsidies per vehicle, etc.), and others (expansion of technical requirements related toadvanced safe driving technologies, etc.), and charging infrastructure, JAIA carried out
request activities with the following seven pillars in mind.
(1) Since currently, the basic charging is not yet sufficient, enhance basic charging facilities
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including apartment houses, and public charging facilities around residential areas tosupplement them.
(2) In the suburbs, although residents of detached houses are the main users, since there iscurrently no support for installing ordinary chargers, upgrade subsidies for basic charging
facilities including detached houses.
(3) Currently, only ordinary chargers of 6 kW or less are subsidized, relax requirements, suchas expanding subsidies to cover ordinary chargers of over 6 kW.
(4) Further enhancement of support measures for charger subsidies installed in commercial
facilities.
(5) Support and promote the installation of chargers in public roads.
(6) Eliminate the congestion for en-route charging, etc. on expressways, etc.
(7) Install charging infrastructure for parking lots such as mechanical parking lots including
tower parking in the city center, which is still an urgent issue.
(ii) PR activities for disseminating attractiveness of imported vehicles(a) Press conference by Chairman
At the press conferences held in September 2022 and January 2023, JAIA Chairman explained
about the imported vehicle sales and market outlook, in addition to presenting JAIA’s key
activities for the market revitalization, Environment/Energy Areas, Safety and International
Harmonization of Regulations, the areas of automobile fair trade and after-sales andmotorcycles.
In addition, taking the opportunities of the JAIA Imported xEV Promotion Event in Osaka in June
2022 and the JAIA Imported xEV Test Ride in November, JAIA Chairman explained the activities
for promoting the spread of imported-brand xEVs to the media.
(b) JAIA sent out information through the announcement in every month of the number ofimported vehicles newly registered, via the JAIA website and the PR pamphlet “Imported
Automobile Market of Japan 2022”.
Information sharing functions of JAIA activities and statistics were strengthened throughrenovation of JAIA website to improve further recognition of imported vehicles.
(c) 42nd JAIA Imported Car Test Ride for Media (4-wheelers)
For three days from Jan 31 to Feb 2, 2023, the 42nd JAIA Imported Car Test Ride for the Media
was conducted in Oiso, Kanagawa pref. upon thoroughly taking measures to prevent the spreadof Covid-19.
(d) For the 21 imported car-related events, mainly 18 Imported Car Shows held nationwide, JAIA
provided nominal support, etc.
(e) For the “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW” to be held from Oct 25 to Nov 5, 2023, information was
gathered and distributed to the members in a timely manner by holding seminars for members,
etc.
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(iii) Provision of latest information relating to statistics and the vehicle market(a)Daily, monthly and yearly data related to new registrations were provided to the members
in a timely manner. Further, for the "JAIA Statistical Database System", the software
essential for providing accurate and timely statistical data to members was upgraded.
(b)
The latest information on changes in the market, related rules and JAIA activities, etc.
was provided to the members via the “JAIA ON-LINE” (biweekly, 21 issues per year in
total) and “JAIA Market Report” (monthly, 12 issues).
(c)
A Guide to Tax Reform, containing descriptions of the 2023 tax reform was provided tothe members. Also, information was provided to the members in a timely manner when
the government's tax reform outline was announced.
(d)
JAIA assisted the members in obtaining statistical and recall-related information smoothly.
(iv) Provision of information on laws and regulations and legal schemes relating to
distribution of imported vehicles(a)Information was provided in a timely manner and briefing sessions held regarding the"CEV subsidy" and the "charging infrastructure subsidy" (FY2022 supplementary budget,
FY2023 main budget, and systems and budgets of local governments).
(b)“List of Automobile Tax Environmental Performance Levy Amounts” was complied by thesame system of the Japanese brands to further support accurate and efficient tax
payment service operations by dealers.

14II. Activities in Environment/Energy Areas (Carbon Neutral Era)(i) Electrification(a) Subsidies, etc. for electrification(Refer to I. Activities related to market revitalization; (i) Request activities related to tax
reform and subsidies [pp.12-13] as they are the same contents. )(b) Promotional activities (Electrification related event)As a platform for the promotion of electrification, JAIA attempted to understand user needs,
while conducting the JAIA Imported-brand xEV Promotion Event in Osaka (exhibition) on June30, 2022 and the JAIA Imported-brand xEV Test Ride in Tokyo on Nov 25 for increased
awareness of xEVs. The events were held in collaboration with charging-related businesses
and with cooperation of the ministries/local governments/organizations concerned (including
SDGs-related), etc., led by the Test Ride and PR committee, while keeping in mind the issues
for electrification and devising venues and format.
To address issues related to electrification, efforts were made to strengthen the cooperation
with the members by inviting charging-related businesses operators and automobile
mechanic vocational school representatives.
(Reference) Cooperation with charging-related companies
For charging infrastructure, JAIA contributed to the further upgrade of charging network bycooperating with the companies.
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JAIA expanded its network with the charging-related companies and shared new moves
with members such as introduction of demonstration experiment of fast chargers on publicroads in Tokyo to upgrade charging network in Japan, entries of new companies in thenationwide quick charging network business, etc.

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Gathered information to improve the charging environment in apartment houses in urban
areas, etc. shared information of newly entered companies with members and grasped
the business performance of the existing solution providing companies.
- Exhibition event in Osaka in June, 2022㸸 8 companies exhibited the booth (A business
operator for mechanical parking lots also newly participated).
- Test ride event in Tokyo in November, 2022 : 8 companies exhibited the booth.

(c) Efforts to address technical issues for charging infrastructure (voltage, etc.)
Led by EV technology Task Force, opinions exchanged with the parties concerned including
METI and others, requests for voltage limitation of DC450V/750V in Japan and subsidies for
AC6KW or more were delivered to METI.
JAIA participated in CHAdeMO Association maintenance committee and gathered information
on moves of standards such as moves of ChaoJi and spread of CHAdeMO in ultra quick
chargers in Europe and the U.S.
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(d) Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)i) Battery Recycling and Reuse-related
JAIA promoted members those who have already introduced electric vehicles to participate in
the Japan Auto Recycling Partnership’s joint LiB recovery system.
For the sustainability of batteries, “Study Group for Battery Sustainability” was set up by METI
in January, 2022. JAIA secretariat participated in the study group as an observer and reported
the information of consideration status, etc. to members. Also, information provided to the carbon
footprint calculation trial projects which was run between August 2022 and February 2023.
“The End-of-life LiB Reuse and Recycling Task Force (LiB RR TF) was set up under the
Recycling Committee and scope of activities for the time being was confirmed and addressed
the issues (1st meeting on January 23rd and 2nd meeting on March 10th.).
ii) JASIC-related
On June, 2022, Automotive LCA – Informal Working Group (IWG) was established under UNthe Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE). Globally harmonized guideline ofautomotive LCA evaluation method has been discussed, aiming at the adoption in November,
2025.
Through the JASIC activities, JAIA gathered the information regarding LCA-related moves bothfor domestic and international mainly covered by MLIT and shared them with members.
(ii) Fuel Efficiency Standards(a) FY2020 Fuel Efficiency Standard
JAIA made the possible support for members to their action for the achievement of standard.
(b) FY2030 Fuel Efficiency Standard
JAIA, with Fuel Efficiency & Emission WG and ACEA, made its position to the draft ofgovernment idea presented in advance to the industry for the next METI/MLIT joint council
meeting.
(iii) Exhaust Emission
At the Expert Committee on Motor Vehicle Emissions of Ministry of Environment where they
started to discuss the 15th recommendation, which will be finalized by the end of FY 2023,
JAIA conducted the MOE’s hearing to industry in August 2022, and prepared for its’ previous
questionnaire in collaboration with ACEA.
JAIA coordinated with MOE in collaboration with ACEA for the MOE’s 2nd industry hearing
mainly focused by MOE’s Expert Committee on Motor Vehicle Emissions on the proposal of
European future emission standards (Euro7/VII) which was proposed in November 2022.

16III. Activities for Safety and Harmonization of Regulations(i) Type Approval and Certification
In terms of standards and certification-related activities, JAIA held 10 meetings of the Standards
and Certification Committee a year to conduct related activities.
(a) Activities aimed at the early realization of the complete IWVTA
Through consultations with MLIT and JASIC activities, JAIA promoted international
harmonization of vehicle safety and environmental regulations and continued activities that
contribute to the realization of the complete IWVTA.
In relation to the above, in order to streamline the procedure for IWVTA type approval, it wasagreed at WP29 in November 2022 to omit the each lamp’s type approval certificates requiredby the IWVTA from the list of its requirement because it is substantially covered by the typeapproval of the lighting installation regulation.
(b) Activities to eliminate the remaining Japan unique regulations
JAIA continued its activities to resolve Japan unique regulations through consultations with MLIT
and JASIC activities through harmonization of international standards and review of regulations,etc. Specifically, JAIA promoted international harmonization of a Japan unique requirement for
immediate front and left-side visibility and lighting while parked, and carried out activities to early
eliminate the remaining Japan unique regulations such as unique regulations on heavy duty
vehicles.
As a result of the activities so far, the direction of establishing UN-R166 (new UN-regulation of
immediate front-left-right visibility requirement, etc.) to replace the Japan unique an immediate
front-left visibility requirement was agreed at WP29 in November 2022 and is expected to enter
into force in June this year(c) Activities in the national application of UN regulations
JAIA updated the list of application dates of vehicle laws and regulations three times a year and
JAIA's opinions and issues were submitted to the authorities at the time of consultation on thedetermination and revision of regulations to JASIC's domestic application WGs and MLIT, etc.
In addition, since there were cases where it became difficult to respond to the date of applicationof regulations due to delays in manufacturing and logistics by the Ukraine crisis andsemiconductor shortages, JAIA made an urgent request on that to MLIT. As a result, MLIT
postponed the timing of application of the applicable regulations.
(d) Activities related to the rationalization of completion inspections
After the publication of the study group̓s report on the improvement and rationalization of MLIT̓
s completion inspections (automation of completion inspections, improvement of quality control
methods, rationalization of audits, etc.) in Sep. 2022, JAIA requested MLIT about utilization ofoverseas COP statements in Nov. 2022 in cooperation with JAMA and opinions exchanged with
MLIT in February 2023. As a result, streamlining of audit of type designation system will beconsidered in the completion inspections for the equipment covered in COP requirements based17

on the regulations under ‘58 Agreement.
(e) Activities related to the rationalization of certification procedures
In order to improve the efficiency of certification operations (simplification of documents to besubmitted, streamlining of examinations, etc.), JAIA held Type Approval Test Liaison Meetingsand continued external affairs activities with the National Traffic Safety and Environment
Research Institute (NTSEL). In addition, JAIA requested MLIT to simplify the submitted materials
through the NTSEL Automotive Type Approval Test Department.
(ii) Automated driving(a) Information gathering of study group* for automated driving, actions, etc. and shared withmembers. 㻌
METI-MLIT’s Study Group for Automated Driving Business*: Report and information
shared in May, 2022, Report of 14th Study Group mtg. in March, 2023
Cabinet Office’s SIP-adus: Report of SIP-adus WS 2022 in October 2022(b) Standards and certification㻌
JAIA continued its activities to promote international harmonization of automated driving
related regulations and certification procedures through participation in JASIC activities. Also,
JAIA shared information with members after grasping the latest movements throughparticipation, etc. in meetings of Institute for Automated-Connected Vehicle Standardizationand symposium in which METI and MLIT related industrial parties concerned participate.㻌
(iii) Connected
Safety Parts and Communication WG addressed the issues of [1] understanding moves of radio
and telecommunication equipment installed in inside/outside of vehicles and compliance withlegal systems, [2] understanding moves of communication infrastructure implemented in societythat is expected of automated driving, [3] deliberation on the request for the frequency re-location
action plan, revised annually by MIC and [4] monitoring on the information communication
councils related to the Radio and Telecom Business Acts.
Safety Parts and Communication WG (meetings held 5 times in this fiscal year) conductedactivities for international harmonization, etc. of frequencies, communication systems, etc. on
automobile-related matters for wireless communications including automated driving.
JAIA also gathered information and shared with members through participation in various
committees of ITS-Japan, Japan-Europe ICT-Work Shop, SIP-adus Work Shop and nextgeneration ITS communication study group.

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(iv) Other safety-related(a) License with restriction for support car㻌The license with restriction for support car entered into force on May 13, 2022, along with thedriving capability tests. JAIA held a briefing session for members by the National Police
Agency's Traffic Bureau Driver's License Division before the enforcement.
㻌(b) Advanced Safety Vehicles (ASV) related activities㻌
JAIA participated in the MLIT’s ASV Promotion Plan’s study group and its subcommittees as
an observer to monitor the Japan’s development trends of safety technologies such as therealization of automated driving vehicles and shared information with members.
㻌(c) Vehicle Safety Measures Study Group related activities㻌
JAIA monitored the status of vehicle safety measures which will be introduced to Japanthrough participation in MLIT’s Vehicle Safety Measures Study Group as a member andconducted request activities as necessary.
㻌(d) Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) related activities㻌
JAIA participated in the JNCAP Evaluation and Study Group and subsidiary WG of JNCAP andshared the latest information with members, and addressed the issue to avoid unfair results inassessment. For the device to control acceleration upon wrong pedaling, JAIA requested toreview the point allocation associated with testing methodology review and the request was
accepted in March 2023.㻌

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IV. Activities for Automobile Fair Trade/After-sales, etc.
(i) After-sales and recall(a) Vehicle inspection and maintenance, etc. related activities
JAIA participated in meetings such as the MLIT Study Group on the Advancement ofAutomotive Maintenance Technology to support members to address the computerization of
the vehicle inspection certificate and the new inspection and maintenance system while
grasping the MLIT’s latest status on vehicle maintenance and inspection technology andshared information with members.
(b) Activities to OBD Inspection System
For new type-designated vehicles from October 2022 onwards, it is necessary to submit
specific DTCs (specific diagnostic trouble code to be inspected) within 6 months after thetype designation, which is subject to pass/fail check by the OBD inspection system(electronic inspection which utilizes the on-board diagnosis system) and supported themembers with subjected models to appropriately address the new system.
(c) Recall related system
JAIA supported the members’ common understanding of recall related issues such as recall
related measures through recall WG, etc. and continued information exchange with MLIT.
(d) Permit system for specific modifications, etc.
Led by overseas MS-COC Utilization Study TF, JAIA requested MLIT to review operation of
the permit system referring to overseas UN-R155 (CS) /156 (SU) since members had beenin difficult situations to reacquire the CS/SU Management System - Certificate of Compliance(MS-COC) for Specific Modifications, etc. in Japan.
(ii) Activities for the issue of securing automobile maintenance personnel
JAIA established an information liaison meeting related to securing automobile maintenancepersonnel consisting of people involved in the issue of securing maintenance personnel, andheld three meetings (September, November and February). JAIA proceeded the consideration
with the scope in five activity areas which are [1] Encouraging the government to establish
systems for facilitation of human resource issues of automobile mechanics, [2] Strengthened therelationship between importers and automobile mechanic training schools, [3] Shared bestpractices and other examples that can be used as a reference to members, [4] Issues in
accepting foreign workers, [5] Promotion activities centered on the utilization of existing public
support systems such as tax incentives and subsidies.
(iii) Recycling field
Led by Recycling committee, issues of three items were studied that would affect members in
the review of the auto recycling act in 15th year (July, 2021) which are actual cost billing system
for recycling fee, introduction of resource recovery incentive system and major modification of
auto recycling data system, aiming to realize appropriate systems and to avoid excessive
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burdens on members while participating in the meetings for parties concerned.
(iv) Automobile fair trade and consumer consultation
By participating in various committees of the Automobile Fair Trade Council (AFTC), the JAIA
secretariat provided in a timely manner all the JAIA members with the information oncompliance with the AFTC rules (example: Information on the obligatory display of the total
payment amount for used cars, etc.) Also, supported the members in ensuring compliance withthe rules including appropriate representation.
In addition, JAIA members participated in various workshops sponsored by AFTC, and JAIAorganized workshops for the “persons in charge of fair trade” were held twice. Proper labelingand compliance with the rules were promoted with two 4-wheeler member companies newly
joining AFTC, taking the opportunity of participating in the workshops.
In cooperation with the Automotive Dispute Resolution Center (ADRC), supported JAIA
members in appropriately handling consumer inquiries regarding imported vehicles. One staff
member from JAIA Secretariat continued to be seconded to ADRC to contribute to theactivities.

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V. Activities for Motorcycles(i) Activities for revitalization of the imported motorcycle market(a) 7th JAIA Imported Motorcycle Test Ride Event and Exhibition
The test ride and exhibition for the media was held for two days in April. During the period, 88
test ride and exhibition vehicles from 10 companies were provided by the motorcycle members,
and 152 reps of 49 media (in total) visited the event.
(b) Member support at exhibition for promoting the spread of electric motorcycles
JAIA supported the members at JAIA imported xEV promotion event ( “JAIA Imported xEV
Promotion Event in Osaka” and “the JAIA Imported xEV Test Ride”).
Detail measures are as follows.
[1] On June 30, JAIA held the first exhibition event in Kansai area, "JAIA Imported xEV Promotion
Event in Osaka". It was also the first time in JAIA's history that 4-wheeled and 2-wheeled electricvehicles were exhibited at the same time. For this event, JAIA provided various types of support
for exhibitions by motorcycle members (motorcycle members: 3 companies).
[2] On November 25, JAIA also provided support for the exhibition of the motorcycle members
at imported xEV test-ride event held in Tokyo (3 companies, 4 units).
(c) Member support at exhibition for motorcycle shows in various region• The 1st Nagoya Motorcycle Show was held at the Aichi Sky Expo in April and motorcycle
members (7 companies) exhibited.
• The 39th Osaka Motorcycle Show was held at Intex Osaka and motorcycle members (6companies) exhibited.
• The 50th Tokyo Motorcycle Show was held at Tokyo Big Site and motorcycle members (7companies) exhibited.
•(d) Request activities to the government, etc.
JAIA, in collaboration with motorcycle-related organizations, through the Bike Love Forum(BLF*), etc., continued to promote request activities. There are three main requests which are[1] reduction of expressway tolls, [2] request activities aimed at streamlining the license systemand [3] development and expansion of motorcycle parking lots.
- For the reduction of expressway tolls, the fixed rates discounts tolls riding over 100 km
was introduced in 2022 for the first time.
- The development of motorcycle parking lot was newly realized in the Tokyo Metropolitan
Government related facilities.
JAIA conducted activities for market revitalization while appealing the attractiveness of
motorcycles including imported brand and Japanese brand through participation in the 10th BLF*.
Bike Love Forum (BLF*): Led by JAIA and other motorcycle associations, local governments,
METI, etc., the activity was started in 2013, aiming at recovering domestic sales ofmotorcycles.

22(e) Provision of the latest information related to statistics and automobile market
The number of newly registered imported small motorcycles is provided to members only. At thesame time, various statistical information and automobile market related information areprovided.
(f) Thorough implementation of fair automobile trade and activities related to consumer
consultation
There were possibilities of violation to the "Motorcycle Fair Competition Code" established by
the Automobile Fair Trade Council (AFTC) in advertisements carried out by some members andthe AFTC took actions based on the code and the standards.
(ii) Activities for international harmonization of technical and environmental regulations
and greater efficiency of certification systems(a) Activities to internationally harmonize technical and environmental regulations
JAIA shared information with members of emission regulations strengthened for motorcycles
which has been applied since November 2022 and supported the members for compliance ofregulations.
Information shared with members of the revisions in regulations on acceleration noise formotorcycles which will be applied after September 2024.
JAIA gathered information and shared with members on items discussed at WP29 throughparticipation in JASIC’s lighting equipment WG for the members to smoothly adopt the future
motorcycle lighting installation standard.
(b) Activities to improve efficiency of the certification system
MLIT accepted the JAIA’s request for the regulations on acceleration noise for electricmotorcycles to adopt the testing results considering the vehicle characteristics.

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VI. Others(i) Cooperation with domestic/overseas automotive associations, etc. and request for
the government(a) ACEA
A regular meeting between JAIA Vice Chairman and Executive Director and ACEA Director
General was held in November 2022 and exchanged information on main activities of JAIA and
ACEA, for example, fuel efficiency, autonomous driving, LCA, Battery recycling and collaborative
relationship between JAIA and ACEA.
(b) Automobile related organizations such as Japan Automobile Manufacturers
Association (JAMA), Automobile Business Association of Japan (ABAJ), etc.
JAIA carried out the external affairs activities in collaboration with JAMA, ABAJ and otherautomobile related organizations, etc. in light of strengthening international harmonization while
taking into consideration the internal and external movements of regulations.
(c) Trade investment related organizations, etc. including foreign embassies in Japan and
EU delegation
JAIA exchanged views/information on various issues with foreign embassies in Japan,
Delegation of European Union
to Japan, and trade investment related organizations, etc. including SDGs related organization(including the secretariat of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, etc.) and further developed
cooperation.
(d) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
The regular meeting between JAIA Chairman and senior officials of METI and MLIT was held in
November 2022. For METI, opinions exchanged on the matters such as requests forelectrification related issues, requests for tax and subsidies and lack of automobile maintenancepersonnel, etc. For MLIT, opinions exchanged on the matters of further internationalization of
automobile regulations and certification systems, requests for elimination of Japan's uniquestandards and lack of automobile maintenance personnel, etc.
(ii) Secretariat administration(a) Deploying IT systems and developing IT infrastructure㻌i) Updating the statistical system 㻌
The update of the JAIA database system of statistical information currently in use was
implemented. 㻌ii) Renewal of the JAIA website㻌With the renewal of the JAIA website, information sending features of JAIA activities andstatistics were strengthened to further increase the awareness of imported vehicles whilestrengthening the security. 㻌24iii) Others㻌
For the unauthorized access to JAIA server system, JAIA implemented the measures toprevent recurrence and updated the system appropriately and completed the restoration of theserver system while sharing information with JAIA members.
㻌(b) Working environment㻌
JAIA continued to hold meetings in a hybrid format to communicate with members efficiently
and effectively. 㻌For the measures to prevent novel coronavirus infections, in light of operational efficiency andwork style reform, staggered office hours and telework were encouraged. Also, working
environment has been improved for better communication in online meetings between JAIA
secretariat and the members and smooth teleworking. Prevention measures against corona
virus infections were continued to be thoroughly taken in the working environment.㻌
In the novel coronavirus pandemic, as a secretariat, the operations report meeting (generalmanager or above) was held twice a month, utilizing the web, etc. and the overall management
and staff meetings once in a quarter to share challenges of the organization and for seamless
communication among the all office members. 㻌
JAIA Secretariat requested staff members to ensure thorough compliance, while strictly
observing the Statute and following the procedures prescribed in various rules.㻌
(iii) Achievements of JAIA committee activities, etc.
The Board of Directors meetings were held 8 times in the year including meetings in writing, todeliberate and make resolutions on the matters prescribed in the Statute, including activity plans,budget, activity reports and financial report, accession of members, recommendation of director
candidates to the general assembly and committee activities.
For committees, the Planning and Steering Committee had two meetings to deliberate policies
for actions to address critical issues to make required proposals to the Board of Directors.
Concerning four-wheeler activities, the Next Generation Vehicle Committee, Standards andCertification Committee, Recycling Committee, After-Sales Committee, various working groups
and task forces and Motorcycle Committee for motorcycle activities held meetings to make
JAIA’s requests to the ministries concerned upon checking the needs of the members.
(iv) Update of handbooks, manuals and formats of JAIA
For appropriate activities by the JAIA members, JAIA prepared and/or updated handbooks andguidebooks to support accumulation/sharing/succession of information and know-how.
In FY2022, JAIA updated the following Handbooks and Guides:
I. Activities for Market Revitalization- Imported Automobile Market of Japan 2022
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- FY 2023 Taxation Revision Manual  II. Activities in Environment/Energy Areas (Carbon Neutral Era)
- Fuel Efficiency Handbook  III. Activities for Safety and Harmonization of Regulations- CNG/LNG Vehicle Introduction Handbook- List of Safety Regulations Application Dates- Safety Regulations Compliance Study Sheet- List of Safety Regulations applicable within a few years- Record of Standards and Certification Request Activities- Technical Guideline Handbook  IV. Activities for Automobile Fair Trade/After-sales, etc.
- Recall Handbook- Inventory of Service Campaign  V. Activities for Motorcycles- Major domestic regulations and application period

26VII. Important Contract or Commitment
No important contract was made in FY2022.

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VIII. Matters relating to General Assembly and BoD Meeting
Meeting and Date

Resolution Items

1st BoD Meeting(in writing)May 11, 2022

1. Draft on FY 2021 Activity Report
2. Draft on FY 2021 Financial Report

57th General
Assembly
May 30, 2022

1. FY 2021 Activity Report and Financial Report
2. FY 2022 Activity Plan and Budget
3. Election of Directors and Auditors for the Next Term

2nd BoD Meeting
May 30, 2022

1. Election of the Chairman for the Next Term
2. Election of Vice Chairmen and Executive Director for
the Next
3. Remuneration for Non-Member Directors

3rd BoD Meeting(in writing)
July 1, 2022

1. Recommendation of the New Director from Porsche
Japan K.K.
2. Recommendation of the New Director from Renault
Japon Co., LTD.

4th BoD Meeting(in writing)
November 25, 2022

1㸬 Proposal for Granting Membership to “PCI Co., Ltd.”
2㸬 Decision on the new Chairperson of Recycling
Committee

5th BoD Meeting
December 16, 2022

1. Recommendation of New JAIA Director from BMW
Japan Corp.
2. Recommendation of New JAIA Director from
Stellantis Japan Ltd.
3. Proposal on Basic Direction of Activity Plan for
FY20234.1. Outline of FY2022 Financial Forecast
4.2. Proposal on FY2023 Budget Outline
5. Proposal on Key Topics of JAIA Chairman’s Press
Conference in January, 2022

6th BoD Meeting(in writing)
December 22, 2022

1. Appointment of a New JAIA Chairman
2. Appointment of a New JAIA Vice-Chairman

7th BoD Meeting(in writing)February 3, 2023

1. Appointment of a New JAIA Vice-Chairman

8th BoD Meeting
March 29, 2023

1. Proposal on FY2023 Activity Plan
2. Proposal on FY2023 Budget
3. The 58th General Assembly (Date/Time, Place andDraft Agenda)
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IX. Revenue/Expenditure and Change in Net Assets(Unit: million yen)
Fiscal Year

FY 2022

Revenues
Operating Expenditures

345.7

Gross Profit
General Administrative
Expenditures
Operating loss

104.5

Non-operating income
Non-operating
Expenditures

9.7

Ordinary Loss

-0.1

Net Loss for the Year

-0.2

241.2
107.1
-2.6
7.2

Total Assets

522.2

Total Liabilities

106.2

Net Assets

416.0

C. Pending Issues of the Association
JAIA needs to facilitate its activities efficiently and effectively for promoting common interestof the members by dealing with any change in the situation facing the four-wheeler andmotorcycle members.
D. Outline of Stock Ownership
JAIA does not own any corporate stock.

E. Important Notice of the Association after Closing of FY2022
Association has not recognized any subsequent event impacting on the profit and loss or net
assets after the closing of FY2022 (April 1, 2023).

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