2026 Tokyo Auto Salon Closes Entry for Chinese Audiences?
According to a report by Japanese media "ENCOUNT" on January 11: "Tokyo Auto Salon 2026" will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. On the last day, January 11, some entrance gates were closed due to the disorderly and immoral behavior of some audiences (pointing to Chinese audiences).
On social media, people expressed their complaints. There was even a sign that said "Please do not take photos of only the lower body" due to uncivilized behavior towards car models by the audience.
Model Tsujimono Anela complained to the staff that some audiences only took photos of the lower body and posted on her X (Twitter) account complaining about it.
The annual Tokyo Auto Salon has been successful thanks to concept cars from various modification companies and manufacturers. This year's event saw a large number of visitors from the 9th, but on the last day, January 11, the East Gate entrance was closed by the organizers, with conflicts between Chinese audiences and staff.
Many tourists had already queued before the opening, but the gates were closed. On social media, people complained in the morning, such as:
"I queued up early, but the East Gate was closed due to chaos caused by Chinese people and I couldn't get in."
"Although I am now at the East Gate, suddenly an employee said (this gate is not open), I have to go to the Central Gate."
"The organizers seem to be in a difficult position," "I queued up, but was asked to go to another gate."
It is said that Chinese audiences did not follow the rules and quarreled with staff. To avoid causing greater chaos, the organizers closed the East Gate entrance, which greatly affected other audiences who had been queuing for a long time.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854016051401739/
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