The Japanese automotive industry has a long and rich history, with many iconic cars and models that have become symbols of Japanese engineering and innovation.

During the Edo period, which lasted from the 17th to the mid-19th century, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and experienced a period of peace and stability.

The Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the modernization of Japan.