Автомобильная промышленность и компания «Тойота» в период послевоенной оккупации Японии (1945-1952)

The paper analyzes the specific characteristics of the Japanese automotive industry and Toyota considering the historical background and factors that influenced the industry. Special attention is paid both to the general analysis of the occupation authorities' policy towards Japan and to its specific measures related to the automobile companies. The problems faced by Japanese companies during the occupation period, in particular Toyota, caused both by the occupation authorities' policy and by the severe consequences for Japan of defeat in World War II, are considered. The post-war antitrust legislation and its impact on automobile companies, closely related to financial and industrial monopolies, is analyzed in detail. As a result of the development of the automotive industry in this period there was a profound change in the structure of the automotive industry, led to an emergence of new companies, the strengthening of the supplier sector, the relocation of engineering personnel from other industries, establishing a new system of labor relations, as well as conversion to civilian production.