Sports cars and cube-shaped concepts from the Tokyo Motor Show (pictures)

The Mazda RX-Vision concept looks at a design for a new RX model, following in the tradition of the RX-7 and RX-8.

Read more about the Mazda RX-Vision concept.

As a concept, Mazda provides few specifics about the RX-Vision, but does say it would have a rotary engine.

Read more about the Mazda RX-Vision concept.

Toyota's compact little sport concept, the S-FR, looks like it would a lot of fun.

Read more about the Toyota S-FR.

The Gran Turismo racing game inspired automakers to come out with full scale concept cars based on models in the game. Nissan's contribution is the very sleek Vision 2020 concept, which should make have gamers spending more time behind their virtual wheels, saving up credits.

Whether bearing a Honda badge in Japan, or an Acura badge in the US, the NSX still drives as sweet.

On the Tokyo streets, square cars are common, so the Hinata concept would fit right in as a production car.

The Hinata's square shape maximizes practicality for interior space, and as a Japanese kei car isn't designed for speed.

With the Teatro for Dayz concept, Nissan recognizes that a box-like exterior is boring, so it makes the inside worth a look.

Read more about the Nissan Teatro for Dayz concept.

The squarish Air Triser concept emphasizes people carrying, with a lounge-like space inside.

Daihatsu calls the Noriori concept a commuter car of the future, highlighting easy access over looks and, presumably, handling.

One advantage of the Noriori concept is that a wheelchair can easily be loaded in through the back.

Honda's odd Wander Stand concept, and its related Walker Stand concept, demonstrate Honda's ongoing research into alternative urban transport.

If you use a standing desk at work, you'll feel right at home in the Wander Stand concept.

Honda shows a love for square design even in its power products.

Toyota is putting its fuel cell-powered Mirai on the road, and the FCV Plus may be a very futuristic design direction, if all goes well with the hydrogen economy.

We not only saw the Honda Clarity fuel cell vehicle in Tokyo, we drove it.

With an electric drive system and autonomous features, Nissan may be looking at something like the IDS for a future generation Leaf.

Read more about the Nissan IDS concept.

Subaru shows what a new generation Impreza might look like. Now can we have this hatchback as a WRX/STI?

The Kikai is a pure concept car, according to Toyota, with no intention for production. Its central theme is an appreciation of the machine, so rather than hide its parts, it flaunts them.

Toyota doesn't specify a drivetrain for the Kikai, but that is certainly a four cylinder engine at the rear.

Designed for Japanese outdoors enthusiasts, the Mighty Deck concept has a rollback canvas roof and room for recreational equipment inside.

Mitsubishi unveils a compact electric crossover, which could become a real thing considering the company's expertise in electric drive systems.

Subaru has paraded a series of Viziv concepts at auto shows over the past years, all looking at the future of its popular crossover line-up. The Viziv Future concept highlights advanced tech, building on the Eyesight system currently offered in Subaru vehicles.

Building off the Prologue concept shown at the 2014 Los Angeles auto show, the Prologue Allroad demonstrates its new design language in a more capable car.

Lexus shows off a new flagship sedan in concept form, heralding a much-needed new generation for the current LS model.

The 2016 Toyota Prius makes its Japan debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Mini used the Tokyo Motor Show to take the top off the new generation of its Mini Cooper.

The new Mini Cooper Convertible will get the same engine options and electronics as the Mini Hardtop.

The Tokyo Motor Show even has room for industrial vehicles, such as this Fuso Super Great V.

To demonstrate the versatility of the Super Great V platform, Fuso fitted one with four arms that could likely strip a forest in no time at all.