Looking back on 60 years of Kyosho

Looking back on 60 years of Kyosho
Dreams and curiosity lead to burgeoning innovation and advances in technology.
Kyosho’s history is written by the time and process of those dreams taking shape.
Its hard to believe half a century has past. While Kyosho is a manufacturer,
in truth we are real hobbyists, and will forever be model fanatics.
1963
  • Kyosho Corporation is established (capital \ 4,000,000 Yen) in Sarugakucho
    Chiyoda Tokyo to market models, toys and sundry goods for export and import.
1964
  • The business started trading mainly with a special service
    arrangement for the US military.
1966
  • Office moved to Iidabashi Chiyoda Tokyo.
1968
  • Head office moved to Hirakawacho
    Chiyoda Tokyo.
    (1652m²/ 7 fl. & basement fl.)
1969

  • TOPICS

    Kyosho USA in California USA was estalished as part of an
    strategic global expansion.
1970
  • The first Japanese made
    1/8 19 engine powered racing
    car!

    DASH 1

1971

  • TOPICS

    To celebrate the release of the DASH 1, a race was held in front of the National Theatre. The DASH 1 rode a wave of excitement at each event thereafter with its stunning performance!
  • The first 2ch digital
    system
    with a wheel-type
    controller.

    Belstar 220
    R/C system

    1971
1972
  • A new high performance racing buggy in 19 engine class

    Dash III Buggy

    1972
  • High speed engine boat kit released.

    Speed Master

    1972

    TOPICS

    With a first prize trip to Hawaii, the competition fires up at a specially built racetrack at Fuji Speedway! Kyosho Cup 1/8 racing car competition was held.