Organizing a car show in these difficult economic times for automakers and consumers alike is proving to be a very difficult task. Same goes to the 41st Tokyo Motor Show which is to be held on last quarter  of this year is proceeding as planned, the show's organizers have been forced to make a bevy of changes due to limited participation from automakers and general exhibitors. As of March 24, 2009, only a mere 14 carmakers have confirmed participation.

The 14 carmakers includes: Alpina, Daihatsu, Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru, Lotus, Honda, Hyundai, Maserati, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki and Toyota.

2009 Tokyo Motor Show will be held for a period of 13 days (instead of 17 days) from 23rd October 2009 to 4th November 2009.