Revision of Emission Regulations for Gasoline/LPG Special Motor Vehicles

In January 2024, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) promulgated a revised public notice regarding the emission regulations for gasoline and LPG special motor vehicles, including test methods, certification, and scope of application based on the provisions of the safety standards for road vehicles. In response, we have partially updated the "Laws and Regulations of Emission Controls for Land-use Non-road Engines" page.

The 24th (regular) General Assembly Meeting of LEMA in FY2024 ~ The 55th Board of Directors Meeting ~ The 45th Employee Merit Awards Ceremony ~ The Joint Social Gathering

The 24th (regular) General Assembly Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 28th at the Meiji Memorial Hall.
At the general assembly meeting, the business report and income statement for FY2023, as well as the business plan and income budget for FY2024, were discussed and all were approved.
In addition, four officers (directors) retired and four new officers were appointed, and two auditors retired and two new officers were appointed.
A total of 68 people attended, including the secretariat and media.
Following the general assembly meeting, the 55th Board of Directors Meeting was held, and a representative director was selected to replace the retiring directors.
Chairman: Mr.Tomohisa Tao (Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.), Vice-chairmen: Mr.Masaki Shinohara (Komatsu Ltd.) and Mr.Keisuke Tsuruzono (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)

The 45th Employee Achievement Awards Ceremony was then held, where 28 members' nominees, 1 chairman's nominee and 1 group (9 people) were awarded, for a total of 38 people.
We received congratulatory speeches from guests of honor, including Mr.Juntaro Shimizu, Director of the Automobile Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Mr. Ryuichi Tosa , Director of the Technology and Extension Division, Crop Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Afterwards, a joint social gathering was held with the participation of a total of 120 people, and all events were successfully concluded.

Here is The 24th General Asssembly Meeting greeting by Chairman Mr. M. Kimata of our association at the opening of the event.
"Remarks by the President at the 24th General Assembly Meeting"

Notice of relocation of LEMA office

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your understanding and cooperation with LEMA's activities.
LEMA has relocated its office from the long-standing association building to a nearby building.

New address: 2F Chiyoda Building, 2-37 Ichigaya-tamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0843
*Telephone and fax numbers remain unchanged.
Relocation date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
◇We will be operating as usual from February 1.

Although there will be less meeting room space in the new office, we will strive to avoid inconvenience and to welcome our members in a safe and clean environment, so we appreciate your continued patronage.

2024 (Reiwa 6) LEMA New Year's Greeting Party

The LEMA New Year's Greeting Party was held on Thursday, January 11th at the Meiji Memorial Hall, with the participation of relevant ministries, media organizations, related industry groups, and members.
This was the first New Year's Greeting Party since the transition to COVID-19 Category 5, and was held in the usual pre-COVID style.

At the opening, Chairman Mr. M. Kimata began by offering condolences and sympathy for the Noto Peninsula earthquake and unfortunate aircraft accident, and asking for everyone's support. In this environment, everyone was able to deepen their interactions, whether they were renewing old friendships or joining for the first time and exchanging business cards.

Here is the New Year's greeting for 2024 by Chairman Mr. M. Kimata of our association at the opening of the event.
"Remarks by the President at the New Year's greeting for 2024 R"

The 22nd (regular) General Assembly Meeting of LEMA in FY2023

The 22nd (regular) General Assembly Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 30th at the Meiji Memorial Hall Peacock Room.
At the general assembly meeting, the business report and income statement for FY2022, as well as the business plan and income budget for FY2023, were discussed and all were approved.
In addition, two officers (directors) retired and two new ones were appointed.
There were 60 people in attendance, including the secretariat and press.
Following the general assembly meeting, the 50th board of directors meeting was held, and a new representative director was appointed to replace the retired director.
Vice Chairman: Mr. Masaki Shinohara (Komatsu Ltd.), Exective Director: Mr. Keisuke Tsuruzono (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)

This was followed by the Employee Merit Awards Ceremony, in which 28 members' nominees, one chairman's nominee, and one group (7 people) were awarded.
Congratulatory remarks were given by guests of honor, including Mr. Juntaro Shimizu, Director of the Automobile Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Mr. Tetsuaki Nagamine, Director of the Technology Extension Division, Agricultural Industry Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Afterwards, a joint social gathering was held with a total of 107 people in attendance, and all the events were successfully concluded.
"Remarks by the President at the 22th General Assembly Meeting"

2023 (Reiwa 5) LEMA New Year's Greeting Party

The LEMA New Year's Greetings Party was held on Thursday, January 12th at the Meiji Memorial Hall, with the participation of relevant ministries, media organizations, and members.
As a COVID-19 countermeasure, everyone was required to wear masks during the discussion, but everyone enjoyed the exchange, whether they were deepening old friendships or joining for the first time and exchanging business cards.

Below is the New Year's greeting for 2023 by our association's Chairman Kimata, delivered at the opening of the event.
"Remarks by the President at the New Year's greeting for 2023"

The 20th (regular) General Assembly Meeting of LEMA in FY2022

The 20th (regular) general meeting was held on May 25th at the Meiji Memorial Hall Peacock Room.
At the general meeting, the business report and income statement for 2021, as well as the business plan and income budget for 2022, were discussed and all were approved.
In addition, 18 directors and 3 auditors were newly appointed as all officers had completed their terms.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first in-person meeting in three years, and 66 people attended, including the secretariat and media.
Following the general meeting, the 46th board of directors meeting was held and the representative director was selected.
Chairman: Mr. Masatoshi Kimata, Vice Chairman: Mr. Seiichi Fuchita, Vice Chairman: Mr. Kazuhiro Aruga, Managing Director: Mr. Shigeyuki Higashi

The employee achievement award ceremony was then held, and 29 members' nominees and 3 chairperson's nominees were awarded.
As guests of honor, we received congratulatory remarks from Mr. Naoyasu Yoshimura, Director of the Automobile Division, Manufacturing Industry Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Mr. Hiroshi Yokochi, Director of the Technology Extension Division, Agricultural Industry Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Afterwards, a joint social gathering was held with a total of 96 participants, and all the events were successfully concluded.
"Remarks by the President at the 20th General Assembly Meeting"

Amendment of Voluntary Regulations for Small General-Purpose Spark-Ignition Engine Exhaust Gas

The LEMA has been implementing voluntary regulations for exhaust gas emissions to reduce the amount of hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOX), and carbon monoxide (CO) in the exhaust gases of small general-purpose spark-ignition engines with an output of less than 19 kW that are sold for use in Japan.
This time, the regulations have been revised to respond to the globalization of the domestic market and to achieve further results.

Engines subject to this voluntary emission regulation are "new small general-purpose spark-ignition engines with an output of less than 19 kW that are manufactured by member companies at factories in Japan or overseas or supplied by non-member companies and sold for use in Japan,"and engines supplied by non-member companies are also included.
In addition to the previous "engine manufacturers," the regulations now apply to member "engine sellers," "engine equipment manufacturers," and "engine equipment sellers."
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2022 (Reiwa 4) LEMA New Year's Greeting Party

The LEMA New Year's Greetings Party was held for the first time in two years on Wednesday, January 12th at the Meiji Memorial Hall, with the participation of relevant ministries, media organizations, and members.
As a COVID-19 countermeasure, everyone wore masks during the discussion, but everyone enjoyed the exchange, whether they were deepening old friendships or joining for the first time and exchanging business cards.

Below is the New Year's greeting for 2022 given by Chairman Kimata of our association at the opening of the event.
"Remarks by the President at the New Year's greeting for 2022"