He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and historical accuracy. By Martin Fackler and Kiuko Notoya Reporting from Tokyo ...
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Tamiya chief Shunsaku Tamiya dies at 90
SHUNSAKU Tamiya, chairman of the board and representative director of premier scale model maker Tamiya Inc., passed away on July 18 at the age of 90. Known as the “Master Modeler,” his death marks the ...
SHIZUOKA (Japan): Chairman of the Japanese plastic model kit maker Tamiya Inc., Shunsaku Tamiya, known for its radio-controlled cars and Mini 4WD models, has died, the company has announced. He was 90 ...
Shizuoka is known for its plastic models and other hobby items. Home to manufacturers like Tamiya and Bandai, it boasts a legacy of skilled craftsmanship dating back to feudal times. We visit ...
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