Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc. (JAMA)
Jidosha kaikan, 1-30,
Shiba Daimon 1-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012
Japan
Tel 03 54056118 
Website: www.jama.or.jp

Association Activity: Established in 1967, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) is a nonprofit industry association currently comprised of fourteen manufacturers of passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles in Japan. Its organization today is the result of the merger of the Japan Motor Industrial Federation (JMIF) and the Japan Automobile Industry Employers Association (JAIEA) with JAMA in May, 2002.

Automobile manufacturing integrates many supporting industries, and automobile use is the focus of a wide range of related industries. Directly or indirectly, close to 10% of Japan’s working population is involved in auto industry-related work. Auto production furthermore accounts for 16% of the total value of Japan’s manufacturing shipments and for roughly 30% of the value of the machinery industries, combined shipments. The automotive industry is thus one of the Japanese economy’s core industrial sectors. The globalization of auto manufacturing also contributes significantly to local and national economies around the world.

JAMA works to support the sound development of Japan’s automobile industry and to contribute to social and economic welfare. As directions in auto manufacturing increasingly influence the world we live in, JAMA takes its role and mission ever more seriously, acting not only to promote environmental protection and greater road safety but also to improve the international business environment.

JAMA’s internal organization has been structured for optimum operational efficiency. Under its General Assembly, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, JAMA’s ten general committees, three special vehicle committees and the Tokyo Motor Show Committee are each entrusted with their own research, development and promotional activities. Nine departments and offices carry out the administrative tasks supporting the activities of the respective committees. JAMA also has overseas offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

JAMA researches, compiles and disseminates information and statistics on automobile manufacturing and sales both within and outside Japan, on domestic and international auto market trends, and on a host of other issues related to the production, use and trade of motor vehicles. In addition to the services provided by its Automotive Library, information from JAMA is also available in booklets, brochures, statistical publications, CD-ROMs and on the Internet, at JAMA’s two Web sites. Details are provided below and in the Publications section.