Tokyo (Mar. 30, 2006) - Bridgestone Corporation announced today that its board of directors has approved the following changes in the members of the board of directors and in corporate officers.

1. Newly Promoted Member of the Board
*Effective March 30, 2006

-Tatsuya OKAJIMA
New position and responsibilities:
Senior Vice President, Member of the Board Responsible for Original Equipment Current position and responsibilities:
Vice President and Senior Officer, Member of the Board Responsible for Original Equipment

2. Changes in Position and Responsibilities of Member of the Board
*Effective June 30, 2006

- Shoji MIZUOCHI
New position and responsibilities:
Vice President and Senior Officer,
Seconded to Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.
Vice Chairman and CFO of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. and BSJ Board Member

Current positions and responsibilities:
Vice President and Senior Officer, Chief Financial Officer Responsible for Finance, Procurement and IT & Network Concurrently Director, Finance Division

3. Changes in Position and Responsibilities of Corporate Officer
*Effective April 1, 2006

- Hideki YOKOYAMA
New position and responsibilities: Vice President and Officer, Product Planning and Business Development

Current position and responsibilities: Vice President and Officer, Brand Management and Product Planning

4. Changes in Position and Responsibilities of Corporate Officer
*Effective June 30, 2006
- Akira NOZAWA New position and responsibilities:
Vice President and Officer, Chief Financial Officer Finance, Procurement and IT & Network

Current position and responsibilities: Vice President and Officer, Seconded to Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.