Mazda embraces California vibe for new innovation center in Tokyo

Mazda Motor Corp.’s Tomiko Takeuchi, right, shown with Noriyuki Takimura, says the aim of the Mazda Innovation Space Tokyo is to inspire employees “to passionately commit themselves to their endeavors.” (HANS GREIMEL)

February 18, 2024 11:00 AM

TOKYO — When Tomiko Takeuchi led development of the Mazda MX-30 compact crossover, a chance encounter in California led to one of the vehicle's trademark features: its freestyle doors.

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