The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show will open to the general public on Dec. 3. However, there are two press days, the second of which will be on Dec. 1. The show is being held at the Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku and marks the show's return to the Japanese capital for the first time in 24 years.

There will be a total of 176 exhibitors and 12 countries, as well as all 14 Japanese manufacturers. In addition, there will be a total of 15 brands, 20 foreign manufacturers and 24 foreign brands, ranging from passenger cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles to Carrozzerias.

The show is being hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA) and usually sees more concept than actual production cars introduced, which is one reason why the auto press sees the show as one of the five biggest in the world, along with those in Detroit, Geneva, Frankfurt and Paris.

Check out some photographs of the concept cars displayed by Toyota, BMW, Mazda and Honda:

TOYOTA Fun-Vii
TOYOTA Fun-Vii Tokyo Motor Show
BMW i8
The BMW i8 Concept is a member of the latest generation of sports cars: progressive, intelligent and innovative. Its unique plug-in hybrid design combines an internal combustion engine and electric drive, resulting in an exceptional driving experience – with extremely low fuel consumption and emissions Tokyo Motor Show
Honda Micro Commuter Concept
Offering enjoyable freedom of movement on city streets, the Micro Commuter Concept is a futuristic EV city commuter that lets people and vehicles communicate interactively. The interior includes space for a Motor Compo portable EV bike. This innovative vehicle is the result of collaboration between Honda’s Motorcycle and Automobile R&D Centers. Tokyo Motor Show
Mazda Shinari
The Mazda SHINARI, appearing in Japan for the first time, is a pure design concept model of a four-door, four-seat sports coupe that perfectly expresses the ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design theme in a graceful and carefree form. The Japanese word shinari describes the powerful yet supple appearance of great resilient force when objects of high tensile strength, such as steel or bamboo, are twisted or bent. It also refers to the appearance of a person or animal as it flexibly transforms its body in preparation to generate a fast movement. The exterior form blends a strong backbone running through the body with a sense of sudden release of pent-up energy and the interplay of beautiful, supple movements. The interior explores a new approach of oneness between car and occupants with an ‘ultimate athletic space.’ The cockpit adapts to three distinct modes: ‘Business, Pleasure and Sport’. Tokyo Motor Show
Renault Captur
Renault Captur Tokyo Motor Show
Suzuki Q Concept
Suzuki Q Concept Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota FT-EV III
Electric vehicles (EVs), with zero CO2 emissions, are important future eco-cars that have promise to replace cars fueled by gasoline. The FT-EV is an electric concept vehicle with an ultra-compact and lightweight package suitable for short-distance trips. Toyota is developing EVs with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-distance travel in 2012. Tokyo Motor Show
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