Aoshima Bunka Kyozai

Aoshima Bunka Kyozai is a Japanese company that produces plastic model kits of various subjects, such as airplanes, ships, cars, and anime characters. The company was founded in 1924 as a trading firm, and it began producing plastic model kits in the 1960s. The company is based in Shizuoka, Japan, which is known as the hub of the Japanese model industry. Shizuoka is also home to other leading model kit manufacturers, such as Tamiya and Hasegawa.

Aoshima Bunka Kyozai produces a wide range of plastic model kits, including military vehicles, aircraft, ships, cars, motorcycles, and even sci-fi and anime-related subjects. Some of their most popular kits include the Toyota AE86 Trueno from the anime series Initial D, the Thunderbirds 2 and 4 from the classic TV series Thunderbirds, and the battleship Yamato from World War II.

The company's model kits are known for their high level of detail and accuracy, and many of them feature intricate parts and decals that require advanced modeling skills to assemble. Aoshima Bunka Kyozai also produces a line of "snap-fit" kits that are designed to be assembled without glue or paint, making them more accessible to beginners.

Headquarters: Shizuoka, Japan

Founder: Shigeru Aoshima
Website: https://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/en/
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