Osaka Auto Messe

The Osaka Auto Messe (大阪オートメッセ) is an annual auto show that is held at Intex Osaka in Osaka, Japan since 1997. It focuses on modified car and car after parts.

It is one of the biggest auto show in Japan. Usually, it is held on a weekend on the middle of February, for 3 days. More than 200,000 people attend it almost every session. In an ordinary year, most of the famous car makers, parts makers and tuners bring the their latest demo-cars to exhibit.

History
It has been held every year since January, 1997.
 * 1997 Intex Osaka         151,741 people
 * 1998 KYOCERA dome Osaka  188,238
 * 1999 Intex Osaka         192,921
 * 2000 Intex Osaka         227,423
 * 2001 Intex Osaka         228,527
 * 2002 Intex Osaka         208,209
 * 2003 Intex Osaka         217,345
 * 2004 Intex Osaka         225,871
 * 2005 Intex Osaka         249,140
 * 2006 Intex Osaka         231,005
 * 2007 Intex Osaka         249,746  (date: 10 to 12, February, 2007).
 * 2008 Intex Osaka         239,677
 * 2009 Intex Osaka         236,801

Next session
2010/February 12th, 13th and 14th at Intex Osaka

Study

 * Avex makes a stage performance show every year. The famous vocalist Kumi Koda appeared on stage there in 2005.
 * Tamiya holds their "R/C CAR GRAND PRIX in AUTO MESSE" with a special R/C car circuit link in the site.