ABOUT US
SINCE MR.KEIKICHI IWAYA (FOUNDER OF IWAYA CORPORATION) STARTED TO PRODUCE "TOYS" IN 1923, WE, IWAYA CORPORATION, HAVE BEEN MAKING AND SELLING BATTERY OPERATED MOVING ANIMAL TOYS MORE THAN 86 YEARS, AND NOW, ALSO CHALLENGING CHARACTER ITEMS.
WE HAVE ALREADY TRANSFERED OUR MAIN PRODUCTION LINES INTO CHINA IN ORDER TO MAKE COMPETITIVE PRICES, AND TO KEEP OUR GOOD PRODUCTS QUALITY, OUR TECH STAFFS HAVE STATIONED IN OUR FACTORY. REMARK) PLEASE NOTE MAIL ORDER IS NOT ACCEPTABLE CURRENTLY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY ENQUIRY, REQUEST & QUESTION TOWARD OUR PRODUCTS, PLEASE SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO THE FLLWINGS:
INTORODUCTION OF OUR COMPANY
| COMPANY | IWAYA CORPORATION（R） |
| ADDRESS | HEAD OFFICE： Matsudo-Shinden 65-5 Matsudo City,Chiba pref JAPAN（ZIP CODE 270-2241) ■GENENRAL AFFAIRS DIVISION PHONE: (047) 702 - 3180 FAX: (047) 702 - 3184 ■PLAYTHINGS DIVISION PHONE: (047) 702 - 3137 FAX: (047) 702 - 3067 |
| ESTABLISHMENT | MAY 8, 1923 |
| CAPITAL | 24,000,000 JAPANESE YEN |
| SITE AND BUILDING | HEAD QUATER SITE: 4,929 SQARE METER OFFICE, FACTORY, WAREHOUSE BUILDING: 5,173 SQARE METER |
| SITE AND BUILDING | HEAD QUATER SITE: 4,929 SQARE METER OFFICE, FACTORY, WAREHOUSE BUILDING: 5,173 SQARE METER |
| BUSINESS DETAILS | ■ PLAYTHINGS DIVISION : TO PLAN, DEVELOP, MANUFACTURE, SELL, ■ EXPORT & IMPORTTHE FOLLOWINGS : TOYS, STATIONARY ITEMS, GIFT ITEMS, AMENITY RELATING ITEMS ETC. ■AMENITY GOODS DIVISION : PRECIOUS METAL PROCESS, ELECTRONICAL ITEMS' MANUFACTURING, NURSING RELATING ITEMS' MANUFACTURING ETC. |
| CUSTOMERS | PLAYTHINGS DIVISON LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE, RETAILERS, WHOLESELLERS, IMPORTERS |
| CORRESPONDENT BANK | THE RESONA BANK (NISHIARAI BRANCH) THE SHOKO CHUKIN BANK BANK (OSHIAGE BRANCH) THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ,LTD. (SENJU CHUO BRANCH) |
INTORODUCTION OF OUR COMPANY
| MAY. 1923 |
| Mr. Keikichi Iwaya started manufacturing mechanical toys under his private management at east side of Tokyo. |
| MAY. 1929 |
| With growth of his business, Mr. Iwaya moved to the place of our current headquarter and established Iwaya Seisakusho (i.e. Limited Partnership) to devote himself to manufacturing mechanical toys for export.. |
| DEC. 1941 |
| During World War II, producing mechanical toy became impracticable. Iwaya Seisakusho produced Military Hardware instead. |
| SEP. 1945 |
| The order from U.S. military caused Iwaya to shut down until the permission of peace industry was sanctioned in Nov.1945. |
| NOV. 1945 |
| By utilizing the remaining of the raw materials, Iwaya started producing lighter, pen and heater etc. |
| AUG. 1947 |
| With the resumption of export and import business, mechanical toy manufacturing was started again. |
| MAR. 1952 |
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To meet the increase of the overseas demand, production was shifted into toy field entirely. |
| SEP. 1955 |
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Established (KK) Iwaya Seisakusho as Toy sales company. |
| MAR. 1962 |
| Entered into a contract with Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) to start manufacturing electrical equipment. |
| MAY. 1963 |
| Iwaya Seisakusho (i.e. Limited Partnership) and I (KK) Iwaya Seisakusho were merged. |
| JUN. 1965 |
| Mr. Keikichi Iwaya received a Medal with Yellow Ribbon from the Prime Minister for his contribution towards the furtherance of mechanical toy exportation. |
| APR. 1970 |
| Mr. Keikichi Iwaya had The Decoration of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for many years of service in metal toy business. |
| NOV. 1970 |
| Reinforced concrete three-story building (approx. 4,421m2) and warehouse were constructed. |
| JUN. 1971 |
| From 1964 to 1971 (total 8 times), the company received commendation for contribution towards export. |
| JUL. 1973 |
| With the business diversification, company name was changed from (KK) Iwaya Seisakusho to Iwaya Kabushikikaisha(=KK) |
| DEC. 1980 |
| Reinforced concrete three-story office (approx. 770m2) and warehouse were constructed. |
| APR. 1982 |
| Change of executive was proceed. Chairman of the board : Mr. Keikichi Iwaya Representative director: Mr. Hirokatsu Iwaya |
| MAY. 1983 |
| The 60th anniversary of the founding of the company came around and started a direct sales toward all over the world. |
| FEB. 1984 |
| Participated in the Nuremberg International Toy Fair (Nürnberger Spielwarenmesse) in Germany for the first time. |
| MAY. 1984 |
| Participated in the International Tokyo Toy Show for the first time. |
| JUN. 1984 |
| Mr. Keikichi Iwaya passed away. The prime minister appointed him dignity of 6th. |
| MAY. 1985 |
| Proceeded CI (Corporate Identity) Company name was changed to Iwaya Corporation. |
| NOV. 1986 |
| Set up a sales office in Taito Ward to start domestic sales. |
| MAY. 1987 |
| Provided technical support to Sing Yip Toys Mfy. Ltd. in China. Started manufacturing in China. |
| FEB. 1991 |
| Entered into a contract with Canon Inc to start manufacturing electrical equipment. |
| MAY. 1993 |
| Entered into business relations with SEGA Enterprises Corporation. |
| JAN. 1995 |
| Entered into business relations with Sony Creative Products Inc. |
| JUL. 1996 |
| Became a member of Cooperation of Toy Manufactures' Cooperatives in Tokyo. |
| OCT. 1998 |
| Start producing computer devices in cooperation with Fujitsu Pasocon Systems (literalized). |
| APR. 1999 |
| Mr. Hirokatsu Iwaya passed away. Executive was changed. |
| FEB. 2002 |
| Participated in the American International Toy Fair in N.Y. for the first time. |
| MAY. 2003 |
| The 80th anniversary of the founding of the company came around. |
| NOV. 2003 |
| Developed "IP Robot Phone" through technical cooperation of Tachi Lab of the University of Tokyo. |
| NOV. 2004 |
| DLaunched Scale Model "Super Sound" series to join the hobby market. |
| JAN. 2006 |
| Participated in the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair for the first time. |
| OCT. 2007 |
| Launched "Super Sound Premium" series to join the market of metal die-cast scale model. |
| APR. 2008 |
| Became a member of Tokyo Toy & Doll Wholesalers Cooperative Association. |
| OCT. 2008 |
| Participated in the All Japan Mastic model R/C Show |
| MAY. 2009 |
| Started Environmental Activities such as tree-planting, Carbon Offset. |
| JUN. 2009 |
| Based on "Recycle One Protocol", the bond has been received. |