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The Tokyo Motor Show has been cancelled the first time its history. The organizers called the show because of an increase the number coronavirus cases in Japan. Akio Toyoda, chairperson the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, said: "The Tokyo Motor Show is being cancelled, not delayed. It's difficult to hold the event in a way which many people will be able to experience the appeal cars in a safe and secure environment." Tokyo has just been put a two-week state of emergency to try and reduce the surge in COVID-19. Japan's government is worried the pandemic because it will host the Tokyo Olympics in July. Many Japanese people want to cancel the Olympics.

The Tokyo Motor Show was first held 1954. It is one the world's top five motor shows. It attracted over 1.3 million motoring professionals and enthusiasts 2019. Mr Toyoda said his team considered holding the show online, but decided a physical, -person event would be a better experience. The show differs other auto events around the world because it focuses more innovation. There are usually more concept cars than actual production cars the show. This means we can get a look what cars might look like in the future. Mr Toyoda said: "The Tokyo Motor show collaborates a number of industries to envision a new future mobility."