NAPAC

About NAPAC

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NAPAC stands for Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee.

NAPAC was founded on November 18th, 2014 through integration of two corporate entities that respectively promote auto aftermarket parts, i.e. ASEA and JAWA.

 

 Founding Purpose

NAPAC makes efforts to accelerate new member registration among business associations and both corporates and independent business owners in the industry in order to sort out and consolidate various voices and requests in the auto aftermarket goods and parts industry, which can be reflected rightly in its collective lobbying activities to relevant administration bodies.

 

Business Objective

Conduct various businesses including research and survey required to promote the Japanese general auto parts and aftermarket auto parts with an ultimate objective of contributing to safety and further development of the automobile society.

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Chairman’s greeting

Under Construction.

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Corporate Overview

NIPPON AUTO PARTS AFTERMARKET COMMITTEE
(日本自動車用品・部品アフターマーケット振興会)

ADDRESS 8-1-14,Nishigotanda,Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0031
TEL 03-5437-6881
FAX 03-5437-6882
URL http://www.napac.jp

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Organization

 Directors of NAPAC

Chairman TAKASE Mineo
Vice Chairman NAKASHIMA Keiichiro
Vice Chairman YANAGIDA Haruhito
Executive Director FUKAZAWA Hiroshi
Director UCHIYAMA Akihiro, NAGASE Tsutomu, TANABE Kazunori, TERADA Takayuki, HAGIWARA Masashi(ACTING), TANAKA Chika
Auditor YAMAMOTO Teruaki, SHIBUYA Seiichi
Senior Advisor TACHI Nobuhide
Secretary General UEKUSA Masahiro

Officers of Business Unit

ASEA Business Unit

Business Unit Head YANAGIDA Haruhito
Business Unit Vice Head  Nico Röhreke
Business Unit Vice Head HAGIWARA Masashi
Business Unit Vice Head TAKAMA Tomoko
Chief of General affairs
FUKAZAWA Hiroshi
Consultant KAMIYAMA Hiroshi, KIMURA Ryuichi, NAGASE Tsutomu, HITOMI Ryusaku,
YAMAGUCHI Satoshi
Secretary AKABOSHI Yuji, ABE Fumiyasu, IDA Masahiko, Ui Masahiro, OKUMURA Akihiro,
OKUYAMA Tadashi, OGURA Yasuhiro, KASHIYAMA Hiroyuki, KOJIMA Akihiro,
SHIMURA Shizuo, SUKAGAWA 
Toshio, TAKASE Mineo, MAEKAWA Shinichiro,
MINORIKAWA Naoki, FUJITSUBO Masahiro, YOKOYAMA Hiroshi
Auditor SHIBUYA Seiichi
Senior Advisor TACHI Nobuhide, KATSUTA Teruo

 JAWA Business Unit

Business Unit Head NAKASHIMA Keiichiro
Business Unit Vice Head TANABE Kazunori
Business Unit Vice Head TERADA Takayoshi
Consultant ABE Fumiyasu, UCHIYAMA Akihiro, INAZUMA Norihiko, KANAZAKI Kenji,
KITA Hidetaka, SHIBA Masumi, SUKAGAWA Toshikazu, TAKISHIMA Yuji,
TANAKA Koji, TANAKA Chika, NAKAO Koji, NAKAO Tetsuya, HORIE Yasuo,
Auditor YAMAMOTO Teruaki, HAMADA Tomohiro
Senior Advisor SUZUKI Junichi, SHIBA Masumi

 (in random order with titles omitted)

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13th Business Report

  1. Attended “TOKYO AUTO SALON 2017 with NAPAC” providing relevant member services
    ・Held at Makuhari Messe 13th thru 15th January, 2017  – used by approx. 750 members
  2. Attended “Osaka Auto Messe 2017” providing relevant member services (by JAWA Business Unit)
    ・Held at Intex Osaka 13th thru 15 February, 2017  - used by approx. 230 members
  3. Organized “New Year NAPAC Meeting” (NAPAC New Year Greeting Exchange Ceremony)
    ・Held at Hotel New Otani Makuhari on 13th January, 2017
    ・Attendees: 151 people from 91 member entities and 101 guests and press…Total 252
  4. Publicity on NAPAC’s activities
    ・Notification of quality certification and standard registration cert seals through organizing NAPAC race track meet events and other media such as magazines
  5. Promoted “Creative Tokyo and Cool Japan” initiatives
    ・Exposure of the Japanese car customizing culture to the world – continued from the 9th business year
  6. Cognitive of "Auto-Parts Day (2nd August)" initiatives
    ・Held an "Auto-Parts Day gift campaign" in cooperation with APARA on 1st thru 31th August, 2017
  7. Market survey and sales performance research by the both business unit
  8. Participated in campaigns to chase away illegally modifies cars
    ・In annual campaigns held in June, distributed posters and leaflets to let the concept of the movement universally known
  9. Took part in “Traffic Safety Fair” sponsored by (General Foundation) Automobile Business Association of Japan
    ・Participated in the event as a member of the association
  10. Participated in periodical meetings of Automotive Aftermarket Action League (AAAL) to support their actions.
    ・As a trustee entity of AAAL that consists of 7 corporate groups in the industry, organized periodical meetings and extra opinion exchange and explanatory sessions as needed in conjunction with other entities. Held existing four committees (compliance,sporting,Car wash Day and consider the overseas study tour) and proactively supported each activity. Planned "Detroit / Las Vegas with SEMA" tour in October last year and Planned "ESSEN Motor Show" tour in December in the same year in which 23 and 14 people participated respectively where they could see trade shows, factories and other facilities. They also had opportunities to exchange opinions and information with other industry entities overseas to share their respective knowledge.
  11. Member recruitment
  12. Information exchange with relevant regulators and entities
    ・The secretariat acted as a window to visit and communicate with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and (Independent administrative body of) National Agency of Vehicle Inspection for information gathering and opinion exchanges.
  13. Facilitation of communication among members, friendship fostering, and information exchange
    ・General meeting, New Year Gathering, NAPAC track meet events, and overseas inspection tours such as SEMA-related ones.
  14. Took other actions deemed necessary by NAPAC
    ・These activities have been conducted through close deliberations at the board of trustees and the planning and publicity committee – expenses have been all born by NAPAC with a few exceptions.

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1st Business Plan(General incorporated association)

  1. General incorporated association NAPAC's activity promotion
  2. Opinion exchanges with relevant regulators and entities
  3. Cognitive of "Auto-Parts Day (2nd August)" initiatives
  4. Promotion of “Creative Tokyo / Cool Japan” initiatives
    ・Expose the Japanese car customization culture to the world while making efforts to have the administrative, regulatory entities and uses alike recognize that those customizations are legal and socially acceptable.
  5. Cognitive of "NAPAC DAY (7th,8th and 9th of every month )" initiatives with 1st Business Plan 3 and 4
  6. Participate in campaigns to chase away illegally modifies cars
  7. Take part in “Traffic Safety Fair” sponsored by (General incorporated association) Automobile Business Association of Japan
  8. Organize periodical meetings at Automotive Aftermarket Action League (AAAL - consists of 7 corporate groups in the industry) while also taking active roles by AAAL's four committees (compliance, sporting, car washing day and and consider the overseas study tour).
    Plan and organize tours to inspect SEMA show, and study tours in Europe.
  9. Hold three times a year NAPAC race track meet events as a “user thanks gathering”
    ・The one in fall is to be jointly held with Automotive Aftermarket Action League (AAAL)
  10. Cognitive of NAPAC's Activities initiatives as a “NAPAC DAY (7th,8th and 9th of every month)” to the members
  11. Organize “New Year NAPAC Meeting” (NAPAC New Year Greeting Exchange Ceremony)
  12. Exhibit at “TOKYO AUTO SALON 2018” and Osaka Auto Messe 2018” while operating NAPAC’s joint sports pats booths along with provision of relevant member services.
  13. Arrange a publicity booth to promote Super Taikyu (Endurance) Race and Japan Rally Championship for NAPAC members
  14. Estimate the market size and generate relevant data (ASEA Business Unit)
  15. Recruit members
  16. Take other actions deemed necessary by NAPAC (General incorporated association)

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 History

1995 JJA council founded by three entities, i.e., JAWA, JASMA and ASEA
Sep. 1996 The 1st “AUTO-ASIA” show (AUTO-ASIA ‘96) sponsored by JJA council held at Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) in Ariake, Tokyo
Sep. 1998 “AUTO-ASIA'98 Tuning & Dress-up Show” held at Tokyo Big Sight
Jan. 2000 JJA council changed its name to NAPAC (Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee) with Yukio Hashimoto of JAWA appointed to its first chairman - AUTO-ASIA started to be jointly held with “Tokyo Auto Salon” as “TOKYO AUTO SALON with AUTO ASIA (2000)”
Jan. 2001 “TOKYO AUTO SALON with AUTO ASIA 2001” jointly held where NAPAC booth was arranged – “New Yare Greeting Exchange Gathering” jointly held by three entities
Feb. 2001 NAPCA booth arranged at “Osaka Auto Messe 2001”
Apr. 2001 Nobuhide Tachi (ASEA) appointed to the 2nd Chainman
Aug. 2001 NAPCA booth arranged at “Auto Gallery Tokyo”
Jan. 2002 NAPAC secretariat office jointly established by JAWA, JASMA, and ASEA in Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with AUTO ASIA 2002”
Dec. 2001 The joint NAPAC HQ established by ASEA, JASMA, and JAWA in Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Jan. 2002 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with AUTO ASIA 2002”
Feb. 2002 NAPAC booths arranged in “(1st) IAAE 2002” and “Osaka Auto Messe 2002”
Oct. 2002 Isao Fujitsubo of JASMA appointed to the 3rd Chairman
Jan. 2003 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2003” with NAPAC booth arranged in it (the show started to suffix “with NAPAC”)
Mar. 2003 NAPAC booth arranged in “(2nd) IAAE 2003”
Jan. 2004 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2004” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2004 NAPAC’s Board of Directors declared its intention to implement unique dispositions to enhance its environmental regulations (against air and noise pollutions) through JASMA / Arrangements later made by ASEA and JAWA for consolidation
Jul. 2004 Consolidation of ASEA and JAWA approved by NAPAC’s Board of Directors
Sep. 2004 Upon the group consolidation, new NAPAC HQ established in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Nov. 2004 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 1st Business Year) held
Jan. 2005 Became a member of Automobile Business Association of Japan
Jan. 2005 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2005” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2005 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2005” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
Oct. 2005 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 2nd Business Year) held
Jan. 2006 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2006” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2006 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2006” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
Oct. 2006 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 3rd Business Year) held
Jan. 2007 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2007” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2007 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2007” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
Apr. 2007 NAPAC 1st HF Business Reporting Session held
Jun. 2007 “The 5th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Tsukuba Circuit
Oct. 2007 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 4th Business Year) held
Nov. 2007 “The 6th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Jan. 2008 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2008” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2008 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2008” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
Apr. 2008 NAPAC 1st HF Business Reporting Session held
May. 2008 “The 7th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Oct. 2008 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 5th Business Year) held
Nov. 2008 “The 8th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Jan. 2009 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2009” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2009 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2009” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
May. 2009 “The 9th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Oct. 2009 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 6th Business Year) held
Jan. 2010 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2010” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Mar. 2010 “The 10th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Apr. 2010 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2010” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
Sep. 2010 “The 11th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Oct. 2010 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 7th Business Year) held
Jan. 2011 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2011” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2011 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2011” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
Jun. 2011 “The 12th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Sep. 2011 “The 13th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Oct. 2011 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 8th Business Year) held
Jan. 2012 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2012” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2012 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2012” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
Jun. 2012 “The 14th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Sep. 2011 “The 15th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Oct. 2012 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 9th Business Year) held
Jan. 2013 Cosponsored “TOKYO AUTO SALON with NAPAC 2013” with NAPAC booth arranged in it / “New Year Greeting Exchange Meeting” jointly held among the three entities
Apr. 2013 Assisted “Road Safety Action 2013” held at Palette Town sponsored by Automobile Business Association of Japan
May. 2013 “The 16th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Sep. 2013 “The 17th NAPAC Race Track Meet” event held at Fuji International Speedway
Oct. 2013 NAPAC Grand Meeting (for the 10th Business Year) held