Aston Martin celebrates 110th anniversary with first-of-its-kind Aston Martin Arcadia event in Japan

Opening the three-day-event, 110 Aston Martins will convene in Tokyo for a Concours d’Elegance at the temple of Kinryuzan Senso-ji, the oldest place of worship in the Japanese capital, which maintains a history dating back to 628 AD. In what is a world first, Aston Martin is the first automotive brand to have the privileged opportunity to display its cars at the prestigious location.

In addition to the Concours d'Elegance, a Gala Dinner, charity auction, and a high-octane track running at Fuji Speedway will take place across the three-day celebratory event. In the spirit of Aston Martin’s history of models with mythological names, the event has been christened Arcadia, a version of paradise in Ancient Greece.

The Concours d'Elegance will include a selection of the most esteemed Aston Martins spanning a century of the British brand’s history, with everything from heritage cars through to the latest ultra-luxury high performance models that Aston Martin has to offer.

The lineup of vehicles will also include unique models such as the first mid-engine hybrid Valhalla, a replica 2023 Aston Martin Formula One car, the thrilling open cockpit DBR22, and the DB5 Goldfinger Continuation.

The Concours d’Elegance entrants will be examined by respected judges from Japan and the UK who will assess the vehicles on criteria including elegance and beauty. Across both days, the event will be open to the public to revel in the glory of Aston Martin’s finest sportscars, with an award ceremony scheduled for the morning of November 18. Following the award ceremony, an owners’ parade is planned at a venue near Tokyo.

A Gala Dinner and charity auction - to be held at the Fuji Speedway Hotel - will welcome a limited number of Aston Martin owners from across Japan and other countries within the wider Asia Pacific region. 

The track day, held at the Fuji Speedway, will be the largest ever Aston Martin track gathering in the Asia-Pacific region. The event will begin with a grid walk, followed by a driving session for each model/category. A museum of vintage vehicles is also planned for the pit lane. The event will be open to the public.