Renowned Japanese model company TAMIYA announced in a tweet this afternoon (22nd) that its current chairman, Shunsaku Tamiya, passed away on July 18th at the age of 90.
Shunsaku Tamiya was the son of Yoshio Tamiya, chairman of Tamiya Shōji Gōshi Kaisha (Tamiya Commercial Partnership Company). He joined his father's company in 1958 and became the company's president in 1984.
Tamiya himself dedicated his life to promoting and developing various models, remote-controlled cars, and Mini 4WD vehicles. He was also one of the key figures instrumental in Shizuoka City earning the title "World Capital of Models."
TAMIYA has long been a cherished memory for many children who grew up playing with models. Starting with military models, the company expanded into remote-controlled cars, Mini 4WD, and other model toys enjoyed by families. Today's news has saddened many netizens, who also express immense gratitude for Chairman Tamiya's contributions to Japan's model industry.
via： ねとらぼ