In-depth coverage and thoughts from Toyota Times Editor-in-Chief Teruyuki Kagawa as he learns what Toyota and Toyoda are up to.
Hydrogen-Powered Engine: "A Catalyst that Unleashed Our Dreams" - Interview with Automotive Analyst Shinya Yamamoto
Automotive analyst Shinya Yamamoto, who was visiting the venue to cover the race, graciously agreed to an impromptu interview with Toyota Times.
Hydrogen Powered Not Only a Racing Car during the 24-Hour Endurance Race
Behind the hydrogen-powered car's world-first completion of a 24-hour race, another hydrogen initiative was underway.
Drivers' Thoughts on the Hydrogen-Powered Engine in a Hard-Fought Race
What does the hydrogen-powered engine really feel like? Morita interviewed the race drivers to find out.
Why did Toyota Race with a Hydrogen-Powered Engine? A Close Look at the 24 Hours of Intense Development
Toyota tackled an endurance race with a hydrogen-powered engine. Why throw this fledgling technology into such a demanding race? Morita took a close look to find out.
[Yaris named Europe's Car of the Year] Jury president explains what pushed their choice
How did the Yaris come to win the Car of the Year 2021 in Europe? To find out what caught the eye of judges, Toyota Times spoke with the president of this year's jury, Frank Janssen.
[Yaris named Europe's Car of the Year] How Those in Europe View the Win
How has Europe reacted to the Yaris winning Car of the Year? To examine the response, Morita interviewed three people involved in Toyota's local business, production, and sales.
[Yaris named Europe's Car of the Year] The Yaris' origins in Tohoku manufacturing
The new Yaris has earned Europe's highest accolade, the Car of the Year 2021 in Europe. Behind this success lies Akio's' commitment to post-disaster recovery, and the power of Tohoku manufacturing.
Building a human-centered city: interview with Woven City leaders
Toyota Times reporter Morita interviews two key figures behind the Woven City project, James Kuffner and Daisuke Toyoda. Learn of their passion and commitment toward Woven City.
[Yaris named Europe's Car of the Year] Chief Engineer shares thoughts on the achievement
How did the Yaris win Car of the Year 2021 in Europe? Toyota Times spoke with Chief Engineer Yasunori Suezawa, who led the development of the Yaris, to find out.
Morita inspects the working progress of Woven City
After seeing Toyota's history in Higashi-Fuji, Morita's next assignment was to investigate its future. In Nihonbashi, he visited Woven Planet Holdings, the company that's leading the Woven City project.
To the Future: Keeping the Spirit of Higashi-Fuji alive
The Higashi-Fuji Plant will be reborn as Woven City. Toyota Times new reporter Morita and Editor-in-Chief Kagawa delved into the plant's history and the future that it holds.
From Past to Future - Vision for a Grand Prototype City (Part II)
New reporter Kyonosuke Morita visited Woven Planet in Nihonbashi in an endeavor to find out how the development of Woven City is progressing.
From Past to Future - Vision for a Grand Prototype City (Part I)
Construction finally begins on Woven City, the prototype city of the future. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Toyota Times spoke with those involved.
A 95-minute Message Confirming the Current Positioning of Toyota
Editor-in-Chief Kagawa shares his thoughts about the passionate message from President Akio Toyoda given in the highly confidential Toyota World Convention video.
Editor-in-Chief Kagawa gains access to top secret video of Akio talking about Toyota's Future
Held once every four years, Toyota World Convention is an event that brings all global Toyota affiliates together. This year the meeting was held virtually for the first time, where Akio spoke about the challenges and opportunities now and ahead for Toyota.
Tackling challenges is in the "DNA of Toyota people"
Why develop the lunar rover? What does it have to do with Toyota? Kagawa seeks more input, this time from Toyota's perspective.
"Toyota should be involved in space" The catalyst to joint collaboration was passion from team members
The story of how the determination for Toyota to embark on projects for outer space development was born from the passion of two team members, one from Toyota, the other from JAXA.
Why Toyota is targeting space: An interview with Executive Mr. Terashi & Astranout Dr. Wakata
Toyota Times Editor-in-Chief Teruyuki Kagawa speaks with Toyota's Shigeki Terashi and JAXA's Dr. Wakata Koichi to learn about the joint research on "LUNAR CRUISER" project, including background of how it came together and what they hope to achieve.
"Dreamers" Will Create The Future
Teruyuki Kagawa, Editor-in-Chief of Toyota Times, having already discovered the intent behind developing the lunar rover at Tsukuba Space Center, now heads to the "Toyota Tokyo Design Laboratory" in Hachioji, Tokyo to find out about the current development status of the lunar rover.
Up close and personal with Toyota's LUNAR CRUISER (Part 2)
Teruyuki Kagawa, Editor-in-Chief of Toyota Times, having already discovered the intent behind developing the lunar rover at Tsukuba Space Center, now heads to the "Toyota Tokyo Design Laboratory" in Hachioji, Tokyo to find out about the current development status of the lunar rover.
Up close and personal with Toyota's LUNAR CRUISER (Part 1)
"Team Japan," a group of companies in Japan with JAXA and Toyota at the core, is working on a vehicle for a crewed mission to the Moon.
Teruyuki Kagawa, Editor-in-Chief of Toyota Times, launches his own mission to visit JAXA and learn more about the out-of-this-world vehicle.
Editor-in-Chief reflects on the essence of the Toyota Production System
After returning from visiting Funahashi and the "alliance of volunteers," Editor-in-Chief discusses what he learned about the Toyota Production System after seeing the genba where it was being used to yield remarkable results.
How Toyota expressed monozukuri (manufacturing) truths to a traditional rainwear maker in Japan
The Toyota Production System is introduced to Funahashi, a traditional rainwear manufacturer. Editor-in-Chief Kagawa investigates how it is received by the employees.
What the "alliance of volunteers" learned from the Toyota Production System
Seven companies respond to newspaper ad for help, coming together to form an "alliance of volunteers" to make protective gowns. Editor-in-Chief Teruyuki Kagawa learns how they went from 500 to 50,000 gowns a day.
How it happened: Toyota Production System Leads to 100-fold Increase in Protective Gown Production (Part 2)
Toyota responds to ad in the paper requesting help in producing more protective gowns for COVID-19. Editor-in-Chief Teruyuki Kagawa goes behind the scenes to see how Toyota used its know-how to help the project.
How it happened: Toyota Production System Leads to 100-fold Increase in Protective Gown Production (Part 1)
Toyota responds to ad in the paper requesting help in producing more protective gowns for COVID-19. Editor-in-Chief Teruyuki Kagawa goes behind the scenes to see how Toyota used its know-how to help the project.
Current Term Forecast Shows President Akio Toyoda's Resolve -- Kagawa Holds Remote Interview Following Financial Results
Toyota forecasts a profit despite anticipated fall-out from COVID-19. Kagawa interviews Akio after year-end financial results briefing to hear his true feelings.
Updated with deleted scenes! Leaders of eight regions reveal thoughts on Akio's recent messages (extended version)
Editor-in-Chief of Toyota Times, Teruyuki Kagawa, interviewed the leaders of eight Toyota regions around the world on current situation. Now he is releasing five extended edition videos of each interview with previously deleted scenes
Leaders reveal thoughts on Akio's recent messages
Kagawa chats with Toyota's overseas leaders to hear their impressions and feelings towards the latest messages from Akio.
What we can do now for the future - An urgent online interview with President Akio Toyoda
What can the automobile industry do during this unprecedented crisis? Toyota Times' Teruyuki Kagawa holds an urgent online interview with President Akio Toyoda immediately following JAMA's press conference.
Who is Toyota Times Editor-in-Chief Teruyuki Kagawa?
Meet Teruyuki Kagawa, editor-in-chief of Toyota Times. From January 2019, Kagawa has been on a mission to reveal the "real Toyota" as it transforms into a Mobility Company,
I Want to See Woven City When It Turns 20!
From an automotive to mobility company: Kagawa dishes on the Toyota Woven City announcement
Let's Create the Future Together (Full text of the CES 2020 interview with President Toyoda)
What was the thinking behind Toyota's "Woven City?" Editor-in-Chief Kagawa goes behind the scenes with Akio Toyota (full version)
Why will Toyota build a city? Close-up Interview with President Toyoda at CES 2020
Toyota will make a city?!? Follow Editor-in-Chief Kagawa as he finds out why Toyota used CES 2020 to announce "Woven City".
What Toyota Can Do for the Sake of the Future--President Toyoda & Editor-in-Chief Kagawa
Akio Toyoda takes Editor-in-Chief Kagawa for a spin, where they discuss many topics and Kagawa shares his impressions from the drive.
Covering Toyota During Milestone Year 2020
Editor-in-Chief Kagawa reflects on his first year and what he'd like to focus on during this milestone year of 2020.
What Everyone Thinks about Automated Driving (Part Two)
Editor-in-Chief shares his thoughts after traveling to three different places to experience automated driving. He shares his thoughts about Toyota and automated driving.
Kagawa Takes Automated Driving Vehicle Ride on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway (Part One)
Interview with TRI-AD on the commercialization of automated driving. Kagawa takes a ride on a Japanese expressway to learn more.
Automated Driving--It May Happen! (Higashi-Fuji Technical Center, Part Two)
Taking a test ride in an automated driving vehicle on a winding course, Kagawa is impressed. But not as impressed as what we saw for the future.
There's Good and Bad Driving in Automated Driving!? (Higashi-Fuji Technical Center, Part 1)
Kagawa travels to Higashi-Fuji Technical Center to learn about the good and the bad of automated driving, and how TRI is different.
From the Editor: Special Report on TRI, Silicon Valley
Kagawa's 'Go and See' report on TRI in Silicon Valley to better understand the company and the types of leading-edge research it is conducting in robotics and automated driving.
Kagawa visits the Nürburgring (Part Two)
Kagawa goes to Nurburgring in Germany to discover why Toyota races in motorsports (Part Two)
Kagawa Visits the Nürburgring (Part One)
Find out why Toyota must be in motorsports and racing as Editor-in-Chief travels to Nurburgring in Germany for an interview (First Part)
Thoughts on Toyota Times
Editor-in-Chief shares his candid thoughts including his impression of Akio Toyoda and why he accepted the offer to be Editor-in-Chief of Toyota Times.