| 1924 |
Following the first product, a wind-up red racing car, the company produced the aluminum-based "AEROPLANE BREGUET" and gained fame as "Toyama of Aircraft". |
| 1924-02-02 |
On February 2, 1924, founder Eiichi Toyama established Toyama Toy Manufacturing, the predecessor of Takara Tomy. |
| 1924-02-02 |
Founder Eiichiro Toyama established Toyama Toy Manufacturing, the predecessor of Takara Tomy. |
| 1930 |
During the economic downturn caused by the Showa Depression, the "LOOPING PLANE" became a big hit, and the company undertook unusual initiatives such as printing the manufacturer mark on the tail wing. |
| 1950 |
With the full-scale resumption of business following economic controls, the large friction toy "B-29" was produced and became a hit domestically and internationally, pioneering large toy exports. |
| 1950 |
In the wave of material and technological innovation, the all-plastic toy "Sky Ping Pong" was launched and became a big hit. |
| 1950-09-17 |
On September 17, 1955, Sato Vinyl Industry, the predecessor of Takara, was established. |
| 1953-01-17 |
On January 17, 1953, the company began walking the path of a modern enterprise as Sanyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. |
| 1953-01-17 |
On January 17, 1953, the company began its journey as Sanyo Kogyo Co., Ltd., towards becoming a modern enterprise. |
| 1955-09-17 |
On September 17, 1955, Sato Vinyl Industrial, the predecessor of Takara, was established. |
| 1959 |
In 1959, the company established Toyama Shōji Co., Ltd., a sales company that was a long-cherished goal since its founding. |
| 1959 |
In 1959, the long-cherished goal of founding a sales company was realized with the establishment of Toyama Shoji Co., Ltd. |
| 1960 |
The company advanced its production bases overseas, opening factories in Hong Kong and Singapore, and established a local subsidiary in Los Angeles, USA. |
| 1974 |
In 1974, when celebrating its 50th anniversary, the second-generation Toyama, Mitsunari, became president. |
| 1974 |
In 1974, the second-generation Toyama, Masanari Toyama, became president. |
| 1980 |
In 1980, HT Laboratory was established. |
| 1984 |
In 1984, the company went public. |
| 1985 |
In 1985, due to rapid yen appreciation following the Plaza Accord, the company faced a severe management crisis, leading to the sale of its US subsidiary and the closure of domestic factories, among other reforms. |
| 1986 |
In 1986, management was overhauled, and the third-generation Toyama, Kintaro Toyama, became president. |
| 1986 |
In 1986, the company was listed on the second section of the stock exchange. |
| 1988 |
In 1988, the company shifted from toy manufacturing to diversified multi-business management, expanding its product range to a broad audience. |
| 1989 |
In 1989, Tomy Industries merged with Tomy Co., Ltd., and the company was renamed Tomy Co., Ltd. |
| 1991 |
In 1991, the company was reclassified to a designated second section market. |
| 1997 |
In 1997, the company went public. |
| 1999 |
In 1999, the company was listed on the second section of the stock exchange. |
| 2000 |
In 2000, the company signed a comprehensive license agreement with Walt Disney International Japan. |
| 2000 |
In 2000, the company signed a comprehensive licensing agreement with Walt Disney International Japan. |
| 2000 |
In 2000, Keita Sato became president, advocating for an expanded toy line and actively developing products beyond traditional toys, leveraging planning and marketing capabilities to continuously introduce popular products. |
| 2006 |
In 2006, Takara and Tomy merged, leveraging each other's strengths to aim for the world's top toy manufacturer, creating Takara Tomy. |
| 2011 |
In 2011, the company acquired US toy manufacturer RC2 (now TOMY International Group), establishing a platform for global expansion. |
| 2024-02-02 |
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the company appointed Akio Toyama as president in June. With the new |
| 2024-06 |
Celebrating its 100th anniversary on February 2, 2024, Toyama Akio became president in June. |