TAMIYA Head Office Japan - visited by Matteomeier

My journey to Tamiya Head Office in Shizuoka, Japan. After a flight about 13 hours we arrived in Tokyo. Then we took the Shinkansen (High Speed Train) to Shizuoka. After this we saw different places in Tokyo, Akihabara, Shibuya, Ginza, Sky Tree, Tokyo Beach, Asakusa and Ikebukuro. Very awesome City and Country, and friendly people!
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[@kpopRC]

that's probably the coolest place ever! sweet!

[@apemoon1731]

Nice to see the JPS F1 car with the logo intact. It appears that Japan still treats adults like adults.

[@gregoryguza4623]

That place is awesome. I don't think I would be able to leave there without buying at-least 1 RC car or truck kit or spending too much money. Great video Matteo!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! Yes there is really a great temptation!

[@alien_industries3803]

do they have a tour guide, or is there no factory just offices? would love to see the factory manufacturing side as well.

[@dimasmoekti8904]

Nice place to meet the Toyota land cruiser dakkar Mizuno and john player special car at shizuoka

[@SonGokusa666]

Practically a museum! So cool. This was the first video of yours I ever saw, when I was just getting back into the RC scene. Thanks for keeping us entertained and informed Matteo!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice Feedback! 👍😊

[@LaserGadgets]

Great brand! I love their paints!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, some of the best paints! 👍 Thanks! 😊

[@LaserGadgets]

No problemo man :) wish they would have granted you the "grand tour" with ejection molds n stuff!

[@TheFirearmEnthusiast]

I fell in love with Japan when we went over there. Such beautiful architecture even in city and everything in order, especially the countryside is amazing.

[@Matteomeier]

100% agree! Was many times there for working, and last year for holidays, every time amazing!

[@mikewashington88]

My first real RC car was the Tamiya Frog. It got me into RC back in 87. Seeing it in that glass case made me tear up. Thanks for posting this, I wouldnt have thought to visit here on my next trip to japan next year. Now I am! Thanks!

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, go there if you have time! Thanks for your feedback! 👍😊

[@TodayGarage]

After watching this video a dozen times, I finally got to go myself. What an amazing place! Thank you for sharing how amazing this place is, I wouldn't have known about it without you.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice feedback! Glad it was inspiring for you!

[@talkinghat88]

I always wanted to visit there when I was a kid. I made a special journey years later and made nice friends at the race track and a local couple. What a lovely town and great experience.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, it is. Always worth to go again...👍👍😊

[@robbrcnstuff4220]

That was cool, the detailing on the 1 : 1 scale cars was amazing

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, amazing details! 😂😂😂

[@Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52]

Grew up in the 80's as a kid. Many things in this video brought back memories. That full sized Sand Scorcher looked incredible. Nicely done video too! Thank you!

[@Matteomeier]

+xhardwarex Thanks so much for your nice comment! By the way, have you seen this video (about memories): kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6nXpWN8d5egjdk

[@Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52]

Thanks for the suggestion. Just watched it and it definitely brought back memories. Being a kid around RC in the 80's was such a great time.

[@thedumpydustman6088]

Awesome video buddy. Bet you had a lot of fun wandering around there

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks a lot! Yes, it was very interesting, not only Tamiya, Japan it self also!

[@alsada307]

I've been to japan in summer 2013 I've visited Tokyo ,Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Nagoya and Mount Fuji but damn never crossed my mind to visit Tamiya's headquarters. Great country and the people are friendly too.

[@Matteomeier]

Abdulla Alsada Yes, I agree, I was many times in Japan for business, and at last I like to go only for me... and visited many nice places and Tamiya. Thanks for your comment!

[@KennyLamTravel]

I think I will make a detour there next year. hop in and hop out.

[@NiallAllen]

Yay, that 6 wheel tyrrell was the first RC car I owned! Memories!

[@Matteomeier]

Niall Allen Yes, memories from the good old days!

[@SuperHttm]

Great video , must of been a great experience visiting there, well done and thanks for sharing

[@tallpaul1269]

Fantastic video. Must have been a great trip.

[@ChromeXk]

Wow, i'd love to go there one day. Thank you for sharing the experience with us :)

[@Matteomeier]

+Ryan super Thank you for your nice comment!

[@RLam-se6em]

Wow! An rc or a scale model enthusiast can easily consume a whole day here just seeing all that stuff

[@banburylitho4068]

amazing... a flood of emotions watching the old RC cars!.. thanks for sharing

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice feedback!

[@BuoyEngine]

I am glad to you safe back home without(?) accident and you reached to TAMIYA head. Oh! You saw many towns, awesome!! I am passing Akihabara station everyday for work to Yotsuya. Possibly we passed with each other on a road. Thank you for a precious video.

[@BullyBoxer]

who wouldn't love a few hours in there :)

[@ethanrowland3671]

*a few days

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

*Months!!!

[@Rekreated1]

31,536,000 seconds

[@autofill124auto3]

CiganoBoxer my whol life

[@autofill124auto3]

soory for my english

[@user-ul4vo6wd5n]

My dream come true finally, thank you Matteo's

[@MrRoutsis]

Oh my Gods... I had no idea I wanted to visit that place until you showed it to me! It was an amazing video thank you so much for sharing! Best video ever on KZbin!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you for this nice comment, I am glad you like it and give you a small insight into Tamiya head office!

[@MrRoutsis]

I just never imagined it to be this awesome. For some reason, as a kid I didn't even dream about one day visiting the place. You did all of us a huge favour by placing this awesome image in our heads, and a massive dose of nostalgia kicked in. So much so, that I've just ordered my first RC Car as a kid... The Grasshopper! Being from 77, seeing Tamiya still active warms my heart, and even more so knowing there are so many out there who share this nostalgia today. :)

[@lotttatarko4966]

I would love to see that place. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing it that is a place I will probably never see. Thank you

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks to you, for your nice feedback!

[@rupreeht]

Thanx for the video! very entertaining.. But a bit sad at the end :-(

[@Matteomeier]

Ronald Moore Thank you, glad you like it! And yes, the end... but unfortunately every thing have an end!

[@Crashed121]

At 2:49 Tamyia Toyota Hilux. Look at that...! Had one as a child.. here's hoping it gets Re-released at some point along with the Blazing Blazer. Great Video.. :-)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks a lot for your nice comment! You was a lucky kid! If you are interested in his Hilux maybe this video is something for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moacZnWverCjmZI

[@Crashed121]

***** I'll check it out. .Thank you. ☺

[@visualwarp9707]

When you were driving away and the text appeared "time to go home" I felt the sweet sorrow. Thanks for the video it was almost like being there.

[@Matteomeier]

+VisualWarp Thanks for your nice comment !And yes, goodbye was a melancholic moment.

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Matteo, I still think this video is fantastic. I love re-watching it. 😀 👍 👍 👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Mike! You are really a true viewer! 👍😊

[@Temazine]

This made me remember why I love Tamiya's rc cars

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice fedback!

[@Temazine]

no problem! love your videos too ;)

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Matteo! I love the instrumental Asian music!

[@Matteomeier]

+Golden Manuever Thanks!

[@RCZoo]

That was very cool!!! Great footage!!!looked like a Fun trip!!

[@Matteomeier]

Yes it was! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@kevinlong6482]

Just to say I made it there mate, it was like re living your video! Train stations are just immaculate and the taxi driver, all I had to say was Tamiya and he was off!Just brilliant to visit, see the full size sand scorcher and all the static model kits, and to say I had been there.Went a bit mad in the shop too but well worth it. Also visited the Tamiya shop in Shimbashi as well, made a few more purchases, I could have stayed in there all day, just brilliant!Thanks again for the video it helped me out so much mate.Kev

[@Matteomeier]

This is great! Nice, you've got your own experience in Japan! Thanks for your good feedback!

[@sasa22sasa22]

Great video bro... THX :-)

[@Matteomeier]

+sasa22sasa22 Thanks for your comment!

[@mattyoz0]

I would have spent at least a few grand in that shop.

[@Matteomeier]

Matt R C Yes, the temptation is great, but the space in the luggage is limited!

[@jonnie2bad]

@@Matteomeier noted....packing extra large empty suitcase

[@CobraCommanderX]

you are what the japanese hate

[@lukastresnakofficial]

@@CobraCommanderX why?

[@wrxykh]

Been there in 2006, your video brought back the great memory. Nothing much have changed except they have showcased some later models that were released after 2006. Excellent video!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you for the nice comment! Glad you like it!

[@ariel9325]

ola gostaria de saber onde posso comprar escavadeira tamiya

[@GiantmanSystems]

Wow, what a great experience! Thank you for sharing, so many happy memories in those display cabinets : )

[@justme8845]

I go to Tokyo, jump on a train and hug mount Fuji. You .... you go to Tamiya! I really must make better decisions with regards places of interest :D

[@Matteomeier]

Just Me Lol, next time you can go to Tamiya and I'll climb on mount Fuji!

[@user-kc6qx5bm8t]

日本に来てたんですね！！

[@hovermotion]

wow....so many good memorys come flooding back looking at those amazing rc cars ....fantastic vid......

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much! Nice to hear this! 😊

[@2stroke4me]

That must have been a fantastic experience. Thanks for sharing this!

[@tonybells131]

Thanks for the video. Just returned from Japan vacation, fantastic ! Curious, how much was the taxi from terminal to Tamiya bldg. ? Can't wait to revisit this wonderful country. Thanks again .

[@Matteomeier]

Nice! Oh, I do not remember how much the taxi was, but quit expensive... 😅

[@Blitz0065]

I searched comments to find the same answer lol

[@quantumphaser]

I've been wanting to go there since 1988. The Temple of RC

[@samhobbs6517]

Wow! That place is HUGE! Great video as always.

[@Matteomeier]

+GamingGamer01 Thanks!

[@rcpowres]

Oh super! Impressive collection!

[@edstar83]

I love Tamiya.

[@Matteomeier]

edstar83 Me too!

[@crawlervideo]

Danke sehr für dieses Video! Unsereins kommt da ja eh nie hinn. Hast du auch Einblick in die japanische RC Szene bekommen?

[@Matteomeier]

crawlervideo Danke für deinen Kommentar! Ja, ist halt nicht gleich um die Ecke... Leider haben wir sonst von RC Aktivitäten nicht viel mitgekriegt, waren halt auch nur einen halben Tag bei Tamiya.

[@DaleMcAmmond]

A nice slice of heaven for any fan of Tamiya products. Wicked job on the video, enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

[@nysw88]

Another great video. Tamiya has a long history, it's nice to see they respect their past with the old models on display and the real cars too. I hope they thanked you for all the models that your videos have sold for them. There are 2 CC-01 kits in New Jersey that I know we're bought because of your videos. :-)

[@paulonorato4081]

That is my Mecca. So very awesome, thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@Matteomeier]

+Paul Onorato Thanks for your nice feed back!

[@alicembi]

HEAVEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN :)

[@kuritamobiletruth]

I'm very impressed at your passion for arriving at tamiya head quarter through long travel from abroad.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, was a long trip. But combined with other attractions in japan! 👍😊

[@600tian5]

This will definitely be on my to-go list when I visit Japan!

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, this is good! 👍😊

[@daviteles7085]

Gostei demais, principalmente qdo aparecem os F-1, amei muito, dá vontade de pegar e entrar e sair pilotando!!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Muito lindo! Obrigado!

[@IskandarJPEG]

Oh by the way if someone is in Malaysia there's a Tamiya Underground store at Bandar Utama ,One Utama , Selangor if someone didn't know

[@Tamor70]

Ahhhh.....sehr schön! Da werden Erinnerungen wach....war auch dort '07 & '10. Sehr schönes Video! Lustig, habe dieselben Aufnahmen beim Bahnhof gemacht, also die Treppe runter und so....und anscheinend haben sie den Toyota Hilux im Museum anders aufgestellt..... Ja, ich hoffe und denke Du hattest einen echten "great time of life".... Und Japan ist einfach genial, jedenfalls immer eine Reise wert, finde ich auch...! Danke für die schöne Aufzeichnung! Gruess, Daniele

[@QBziZ]

Thanks for making such a nice video about it. Cool music. Magical place.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much for your nice comment!

[@TopSecretVid]

And yeah ...gimme that full size Sand Scorcher.. wow

[@user-os3ws6pb7z]

I'm japanese. I love TAMIYA too !

[@Matteomeier]

Nice! Thanks! 🇯🇵

[@user-ix7ti5or9r]

I am Chinese, living in Japan. One of the reason I came to Japan because I am crazy Tamiya RC fan.

[@GTfour01]

Great vid there buddy! Many good memories...

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you, glad you found good memories!

[@SANDSCORCHER]

:-O Matteo!!! You visited Mecca!!! And rode the Bullet Train!!! I am so envious. I have wished to visit this paradise for over three decades now. :-) A lovely film. Many thanks for sharing. :-)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks alot for your nice words, yes it was it worth to go there!

[@martineps6223]

no one sells the king Blackfoot parts can't find them anywhere need to remake that truck it was the best truck you made I had like 6 of them I run them for a little while then people want to buy them I've got one left I want more the king Blackfoot

[@mr523592891]

I had visited there for several times, every time my girlfriend urging me to leave just like every time I did to her in clothing stores. (＞﹏＜)

[@Matteomeier]

+mr523592891 Yes, I know that. I was there with my daughter (teeny) and spend hours in clothing stores in Tokio! :-)

[@rcBitz]

Oh WOW amazing, heaven. Now they need some of your videos running behind there display so people can see them in action :-) Hope you had a great time and brought yourself some things in the shop :-) Thanks for showing us around, a treat.

[@Lowcountrydave]

Brings back memories! I grew up on many of the kits!

[@Matteomeier]

Nice! Thanks! 😊

[@tomphilip8571]

to be honest tamiya is my second favorite rc cars. right after kyosho. because kyosho made realistic design and advance features than any other rc cars you see today.

[@Matteomeier]

Good, Kyosho is my second brand, and I love it too. But back in the 80es, my parents bought me a Tamiya, since then my heart beats for Tamiya. But I like Kyosho produces boats and airplanes also! Thanks for your comment!

[@user-ol2oo7vg2s]

i dream some day tamiya in lebanon ilove tamiya

[@Matteomeier]

This is nice! Tamiya lovers all over the world!

[@artseb1771]

Matteo's RC Movies That's awesome!! This is like saint Grail for people who love models)) Thank you for your video!)

[@gan7658]

allahuakbar!

[@ammarabbasi3230]

+MR. G.A.N why?

[@joseluisrodriguez5302]

Lebanon is majority christian, stupid !

[@rcDoom]

Your video brings joy to my heart! Thank you for sharing your trip... :)

[@Matteomeier]

Nice to read your comment! Thank you!

[@gmaster8007]

Makes me feel awesome watching this video. Great music. I will visit this tamiya mega building one day but till then. I'll keep watching this video. Thanks for sharing. Aloha from HAWAII

[@Matteomeier]

+KOLOA KILLA Thanks for your good feed back! Best regards to Hawaii!

[@mightylonesome9426]

The Japanese are unsurpassed in their commitment to excellence. The Tamiya products showcased in this video are proof.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, No. 1 in quality around the world! 😊👍

[@martinneps9387]

I need a whole front and for a king Blackfoot I wish you could come out with that truck again that truck was the best truck you made the Blackfoot family You could beat those trucks to death I need a front end please comment back what front and is compatible with the king Blackfoot please let me know thank you very much

[@jimborghini2761]

Had a Tamiya LunchBox rc truck back in 1989. Loved it!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I feel like you have stood on Hallowed Ground!!! What I wouldn't give to go THERE! Matteo, you are truly a lucky and privileged Man!! Japan has an almost magical look to it.

[@Matteomeier]

You are right, it's a privileg to get a chance to go there! Japan is truly a very impressing country!

[@jongquiro1127]

i wanna work! at tamiya main building......

[@Matteomeier]

Jong Quiro Yes, that would be great!

[@jongquiro1127]

matteo 's RC Movies..thank you..i used to buld and make dioramas before...now im into rc 's

[@user-sr3bm7zw6x]

修学旅行静岡だから行ってみたい 多分無理だと思うけど

[@theDeMentalStewie]

i also loved the Mini4wd's. many of my best childhood afternoons. great video

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 👍😊

[@Andyp271]

It looks an amazing place and that shop! Wow!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your feedback! 👍😊

[@MrTamiya89]

At 1:03 SEGA Anyone? 🙂 And i Like Tamiya Remote Control Car's, i Have Three That i Need To Fix/Repair When i Have The Time 🙂

[@Matteomeier]

Sega Building is at Akihabara in Tokio 👍

[@markamd1]

HEAVEN does exist on our Planet, amazing! I would love to visit and see all this with my own eyes one day, Speechless! Thank you! :)

[@StankoPerko]

Wow, that must have been the coolest trip ever. Thank u for filming ;)

[@beetlesuzuki72]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Awesome video always wanted to go there.

[@saby7]

This is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I just bought my first rc truck for me and my son. We got the other popular brandname then have been checking your videos and already subscribed so, maan! I'm sold..we will get at least 3 Tamiya models from now until Christmas...wow, man! I'm getting addicted to this! Thanks Matteo!

[@Matteomeier]

saby7 That's Great! You will have lots of fun with your Tamiya's for sure! I wish you a wonderful time together with your son and the rc models!

[@denny75t]

Fantastic! I have always wanted to visit Tamiya ... and thanks to your great video, it is as if I had done .... Really nice! Congratulations and thank you!

[@gtfour93]

That was a great tour of Tamiya Japan. 5 Stars!

[@swampjajc]

Wow thats amazing that you got to go there!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 🙏 🤩

[@TsujidoPhil]

Such an amazing video. I lived in Japan for 1 1/2 years, and have been an R/C hobbyist since I was 10. I also collect Tamiya R/C and this was a real treat to watch. Thank you.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you for the good comment, nice you lived there for a while!

[@moosehak]

Fantastic video! A real throwback to my childhood when I was obsessed with the make.

[@Matteomeier]

moosehak Thanks for your comment, nice to bring back good memories, maybe you will restart your RC career! :-)

[@moosehak]

***** you know it's funny, when i was younger i had the super sabre. However, i always wanted the avante. I hear that Tamiya have made a 2011 avante. Perhaps my chance to get the car I never had but always dreamt of is now a real possibility lol

[@Matteomeier]

moosehak Yes, that's exactly my experience! Wanted as kid the Bruiser so bad but could not afford one. And now Tamiya bring back the old classics so we have a second chance!

[@PerutPapaGendut]

I just can't believe the level of craftsmanship that goes into the product - and this is prior to 3D printers...

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, they do a great job! 😊👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

Great video. Visiting that place is on my bucket list! :)

[@Matteomeier]

This is good! Japan is very interesting! Thanks! 👍😊

[@jetgold]

great video and as for a collection from a company they have one of the best . From the real examples too all the amount of their models on display. One of the top RC modeling companies. Best of luck on your channel.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you David! 👍😊

[@emgee44]

Check out that mint looking RC Blackfoot, I still have mine with the Acoms radio although it doesn't look anywhere as nice as that, just need a new battery. Could spend all day in there for sure. Loved the full size Sand Scorcher. Great vid.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice feedback! 😊

[@johnk4507]

number 1 on bucket list, great to look around

[@TheToymanbb]

WOW every modelers dream you lucky dog, not many of us can say weve been there. i wish you could of had more video for us but atleast ya got all R/C in it. i got the feeling of dread when you were showing video of ya leaving in the cab and i bet that was how you were feeling too i can tell. thanks again for another great video

[@RcWebbo]

Incredible! What a collection! I love the full size jps and 6 wheeler, historic cars and then a full size sand scorcher! Always wanted to see one for real, maybe one day. Great video!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you for the comment! Glad you like it!

[@andrewstamford1988]

Been to Tokyo 3 times and never knew I was so close. I wanna cry now.

[@SteelWheel240]

Very cool man, love the Showroom, it looks like you had a great time in Japan. Thumbs up!

[@kadien2006]

Brilliant video makes me want to go back to Japan lovely people lovely country.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Cris! Yes a very nice country!

[@MauGino]

Love the video! The music is very complimentary too!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@cumminsfj4586]

Loved the tamiya highlifts, haven't seen one in along time.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! I have a lot of High Lift Videos on my Channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrbnXiDntKLbbc

[@butchmeister80]

Such awesome vid these cars are so good to look at

[@AlexModeling]

this was pretty much like "Being really there":) thank you!

[@Matteomeier]

+AlexModeling Thanks for your nice feedback!