Aoshima

Aoshima was first established 1924 and was originally an airplane research institute (Founded by - Jiro Aoshima in Shizuoka, Japan)

In 1929, Aoshima began manufacturing wooden model kits utilizing accumulated knowledge and experience from airplane operations. In 1961, Aoshima Bunka Kyozai Inc. was established, developing and manufacturing plastic model kits. Aoshima has continued to grow since, and has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastic model kits in Japan.