| 1946-05 |
A sawmill/lumber company is founded in Oshika, Shizuoka City, Japan and named Tamiya Shoji & Co. |
| 1948-04 |
A wooden model section is founded within the lumber company. |
| 1953-06 |
The sawmill is closed, and Tamiya becomes a specialized wooden model kit maker. |
| 1960-05 |
Tamiya releases its first all-plastic kit, a 1/800 scale Yamato battleship model. |
| 1962-01 |
Tamiya releases the first 1/35 scale motorized tank, the Panther. |
| 1962-12 |
Tamiya Plastic Kogyo Co. is founded as a plastic molding company. |
| 1967-01 |
The first issue of Tamiya News is published. |
| 1968-01 |
Tamiya participates in the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany for the first time, drawing attention for its detailed 1/12 scale racing car models. |
| 1969-08 |
Tamiya Plastic Kogyo Co. is renamed the Tamiya Plastic Model Co. |
| 1973-08 |
Construction of a headquarters with manufacturing facility in Oshika, Shizuoka City, is completed. |
| 1976-11 |
Yoshio Tamiya is awarded The Fifth Order Of The Sacred Treasure by the Japanese government, for his commitment to the industry. |
| 1976-11 |
Tamiya releases the 1/12 scale R/C Porsche 934 Turbo that triggers the R/C car boom. |
| 1977-05 |
Shunsaku Tamiya is appointed President of the Tamiya Plastic Model Co. |
| 1977-11 |
A shipping facility is completed next to the production factory. |
| 1978-10 |
A new Tamiya Circuit is completed in the vicinity of the production factory. |
| 1978-10 |
Tamiya Plastic Co., Ltd. is founded. |
| 1980-05 |
The first Tamiya Modelers' Gallery is held at the Tokyu Hands department store, Shibuya, Tokyo. |
| 1980-12 |
Construction of a new 6-story headquarters building is completed. |
| 1982-07 |
The first Mini 4WD model is released, marking the start of a long-running hit product line. |
| 1984-03 |
Tamiya Shoji & Co. establishes Tamiya, Inc., and Tamiya, Inc. takes over main operations. Shunsaku Tamiya is appointed as President. |
| 1985-11 |
Tamiya Plastic Co., Ltd. completes its own injection molding facility. |
| 1988-11 |
Founder Yoshio Tamiya passes away at the age of 83. |
| 1989-04 |
The 8-story east wing addition to the headquarters building is completed. |
| 1989-05 |
Tamiya America, Inc. is established in Los Angeles, U.S.A. |
| 1989-09 |
Tamiya Europe GmbH is established in Neuss, Germany. |
| 1990-04 |
Tamiya completes a second shipping facility, in Oshika, Shizuoka City. |
| 1990-07 |
Monetary donation to the Tank Museum in Bovington, U.K. A new hall is named "Tamiya Hall". |
| 1990-12 |
Planning and Operations activities are taken over by Tamiya, Inc. |
| 1992-07 |
Tamiya America, Inc. headquarters are established in Aliso Viejo, California, U.S.A. |
| 1993-12 |
Tamiya Hong Kong, Ltd. is founded. |
| 1994-09 |
Tamiya Philippines, Inc. is established in the Mactan Island Export Processing Zone, on Cebu Island, the Philippines. |
| 1995-06 |
The Tamiya Foundation Scholarship is founded. |
| 1995-12 |
Total sales of the Mini 4WD series surpass 100 million units. |
| 1996-05 |
Kakegawa Circuit is opened in Kakegawa City, Japan, to act as a R/C race venue and provide a testing ground for the development of new R/C cars. |
| 1996-12 |
Tamiya Europe GmbH relocates to Furth, Germany. |
| 1997-04 |
Tamiya establishes a scholarship for students of 2 universities in the Phliippines. |
| 2000-11 |
The Tamiya Fair is held for the first time, in the Twin Messe Hall of Shizuoka City. |
| 2005-03 |
Tamiya receives a prestigious design award from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. |
| 2006-06 |
Tamiya sets up an official presence in Tokyo. |
| 2007-06 |
Tamiya America, Inc. relocates to Irvine, California. |
| 2008-06 |
Masayuki Tamiya is appointed President of Tamiya, Inc., with Shunsaku Tamiya becoming Chairman. |
| 2008-09 |
An official shop, Tamiya Plamodel Factory, opens in Shimbashi, Tokyo. |
| 2008-10 |
An off-road R/C car circuit and rock crawling course are added to the facilities at the Kakegawa Circuit. |
| 2012-04 |
The Tamiya Foundation Scholarship achieves Public Interest Incorporated Foundation status. |
| 2015-04 |
「1/1ミニ四駆実車化プロジェクト」始動。10月に「1/1 ミニ四駆 エアロアバンテ」初公開。 |
| 2015-04 |
The 1/1 Giant Mini 4WD Project begins. It culminates in the completion of the 1/1 Mini 4WD Aero Avante in October 2015. |
| 2016-06 |
タミヤ掛川サーキットが全天候型サーキットとしてリニューアルオープン。 |
| 2016-06 |
熊本地震を受け「がんばれ！熊本 ミニ四駆（くまモン版）」を販売。利益全額を熊本県に寄附。 |
| 2016-06 |
Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit re-opens as an all-weather facility. |
| 2016-06 |
Tamiya releases "Kumamon Mini 4WD - Supporting Kumamoto", with all profits to be donated to Kumamoto Prefecture, which was badly affected by a massive earthquake earlier in the year. |
| 2017-02 |
世界最大のトイフェア、第68回シュピールヴァーレンメッセがドイツで開催。タミヤは出展50周年。 |
| 2017-02 |
Tamiya marks 50 years of attendance at the prestigious Spielwarenmesse® in Nuremberg, Germany. |
| 2017-05 |
代表取締役社長、田宮昌行、永眠。（享年59才） |
| 2017-05 |
President Masayuki Tamiya passes away at the age of 59. |
| 2017-06 |
（株）タミヤ代表取締役会長 田宮俊作が社長を兼務。 |
| 2017-06 |
Shunsaku Tamiya assumes the role of President in addition to his position of Chairman. |
| 2018-07 |
1/35ミリタリーミニチュアシリーズが誕生から50年を迎える。ラインナップは360種類。 |
| 2023-10 |
タミヤフィリピン、セブ・マクタン島のCLIP(Cebu Light Industrial Park)で新工場の操業を開始 |
| 2023-10 |
Tamiya Philippines, Inc. relocates to the Cebu Light Industrial Park (CLIP) on Mactan Island, Cebu, the Philippines. |
| 2024-05 |
東京・新橋に新たなフラッグシップ拠点としてTAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYOをオープン。 |
| 2024-05 |
A new TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO flagship store opens in Shimbashi, Tokyo. |
| 2024-07 |
(株)タミヤ代表取締役社長に田宮信央専務が就任。田宮俊作代表取締役会長 兼 社長は代表取締役会長に。 |
| 2024-07 |
Nobuhiro Tamiya is appointed President of Tamiya, Inc. Shunsaku Tamiya becomes Chairman. |
