Tamiya Product Exhibitions

Free of charge

Tamiya has plenty of new releases in a range of genres that will be hitting the shelves in Japan from fall into early 2027, and you can have a closer look at them here. Even better, Tamiya’s product designers will also be there to answer any questions you might have!

Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 Exhibition

North Hall
Free of charge
 

Come and see this full-size car, which will be on display in the North Hall! The Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 was developed to take on the legendary Porsche 935 and debuted in the 1977 DRM in Germany, and was active in Japanese races from 1979. Our 1/20 scale model of the car is making a comeback, with perfect timing!

Shizuoka Plastic Model Club Exhibition

View for free!
 

Here is a wonderful model gathering of the Shizuoka Plastic Model Club (a range of modeling clubs mainly from Shizuoka Prefecture)! Check out model masterpieces of aircraft, tanks, autos, Mini 4WD, R/C cars and more.

MOKEI CAMPUS

South Hall
Free of charge

This is an exhibition of models made by university students - come along and see what surprises the younger generation has in store, and get a glimpse of the future of plastic model culture.

2026 Tamiya R/C World Championships

North Hall
*Watch for free

Champions from North America and Asia come to Shizuoka to take on the cream of Japanese R/C car drivers in the 2026 Tamiya R/C World Championships!
*races are for drivers who have pre-qualified from separate events only.

R/C Tank Owners' Meet (November 21)

South Hall
Watch for free!
 

Get blown away by the realistic movement, lights and sounds of these big 1/16 scale radio control models! The special arena will play host to armor from classic WWII vehicles like the Tiger I, Sherman and JS-2 to the modern day Type 10, Leopard 2A6, M1A2 Abrams and more. From one-on-one battles to team melees, there will be plenty of action to enjoy!

 

Mini 4WD Races

South Hall
Watch for free!

Saturday 21st: Mini 4WD Station Championship Race
Sunday 22nd: Powered by FDK Mini 4WD World Challenge 2026

Come and see top-level Mini 4WD racing in the South Hall, with qualifiers in attendance from across Japan and beyond!

Tamiya Mechaniquest

Sunday 22nd ONLY (*applications for entry are already closed)
Watch for free!

Mechaniquest is a robot contest organized by Tamiya to promote the fun of making things, in which participants and their self-made robots complete a series of quests set up for them on a course. The focus is on achievement and overcoming challenges.

To promote innovation, participants are given significant freedom in how their robot is constructed and how they approach the quests. Stop by and have a look at how junior high and high school students fare in the Tamiya Mechaniquest!

⇒Click here for more information about Tamiya Miniquest (in Japanese only).

Try!! Toyota RC School (November 22)

West Hall
 

This program introduces its participants to the exciting worlds of automotives and model making through the assembly of our Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT/GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID (TT-02 Chassis) model. After assembly, the participants have a chance to test drive their models!

⇒ See here for more information about the program (in Japanese only).

TAMIYA MAKER’S SQUARE

South Hall
 

Through this scheme, Tamiya aims to publicize the beauty of monozukuri (making things) and contribute to the development of native manufacturing. Exhibiting companies will be showing Mini 4WD courses made using the techniques and technologies unique to them, and there will be plenty for the viewing public to admire! The courses will all be linked together to make one big circuit with unique sections and challenges, which you can even have a test run on if you bring your Mini 4WD car!

 

Japan Self-Defense Forces Corner

Concourse between the South & West Halls
View for free

Over at the Self-Defense Forces Corner you will be able to see a full-size High-Mobility Vehicle and a motorcycle on display for your perusal! Serving members will be on hand to talk and answer questions, too.

High-Mobility Vehicle – developed by Toyota with inspiration from the Humvee, this versatile 4-wheel drive truck gives Japan Ground Self-Defense Force infantry units valuable mobility, whether it be for transporting personnel or materials. It even possesses 4-wheel steering, and is at home on public highways or in demanding off-road settings. Crew: 10. Length: 4.9 m, weight: 2.7 tons. Manufacturer: Toyota

Motorcycle – Used for reconnaissance, it can reach speeds of up to 135km/h. Crew: 1. Length: 2.13 m, weight: 154 kg. Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors.

With the cooperation of JGSDF 34th Infantry Regiment and the JSDF Shizuoka PCO.