One of the most anticipated biennial car shows on the planet, the Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show), is now an annual event.

Last year’s edition was widely successful, having a record of 475 companies and 1,112,000 visitors.

To ride on this momentum, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has announced that the show will now adopt a “two-year profile,” with a 2024 edition taking place at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba on October 15–18.

But what does this mean?

In the past, the show was always consumer-focused.

This usually involved a flurry of concept cars and previews of upcoming production models, but this new approach will switch things up a bit by having a business-focused year, followed by a show event the succeeding year.

This means that this JMS will allow startups (with a tentative number of 150) to flaunt their latest tech and innovations. Established companies (50 of them) will also be present, allowing businesses to create partnerships at the show.

There will be four exhibition themes: (1) Carbon Neutrality, (2) Supply Chains, (3) Manufacturing, and (4) Transformation.

Passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles will still be on display by JAMA members, and the general public is still welcome to visit the show. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to be in Japan at that time, admission is free for the very first time (but online reservations are required).

It’s an exciting development for sure, but just be sure to temper your expectations. And don’t expect a whole lot of crazy concept cars to be unveiled at this year’s show.