Shuichi Miyawaki

Japan Kaiyodo President Hospitalized for Half a Month Due to Facial Nerve Paralysis; Recovers Rapidly and Even Assembles Models in His Room

Japan Kaiyodo President Hospitalized for Half a Month Due to Facial Nerve Paralysis; Recovers Rapidly and Even Assembles Models in His Room

2023-04-07 14:21:13

At 66 years old, 宮脇修一 is not only the de facto president of Japan's veteran model manufacturer Kaiyodo, but also one of the most passionate model collectors on Earth. He owns over 40,000 assembled ...

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The Kaiyodo Story Part 2: How Garage Kits and a Fierce Rivalry Forged a Legendary Toy Maker

The Kaiyodo Story Part 2: How Garage Kits and a Fierce Rivalry Forged a Legendary Toy Maker

2021-09-08 17:00:44

In Part 1: The Founding Story of the Miyawaki Father-Son Duo, From a Tiny Shop to a Global Name, we covered how Osamu Miyawaki, after working over 30 different jobs, followed his destiny and establish ...

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The Untold Story of Kaiyodo: How a Father-Son Duo Built a Global Hobby Empire from a Tiny Shop (Part 1)

The Untold Story of Kaiyodo: How a Father-Son Duo Built a Global Hobby Empire from a Tiny Shop (Part 1)

2021-08-10 17:40:33

“The wooden sword, used for daily practice swings, was suspended from the ceiling. The rope was cut—and the needle of fate instantly fell, determining the future of the Miyawaki family.” Image cre ...

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