Guide to Japanese Tin Toy Trade Marks. Blog Extract

GUIDE TO JAPANESE TIN TOY TRADE MARKS

n.b. Under construction - Visit my blog for more complete version with lots of example toys.

PLEASE NOTE: - I know the list is not complete. I have at least 50 more trade marks to add below. Unfortunately, producing the graphics does take some time and adding items to the shop is a priority at the moment.  

Don't forget to take a look at all the vintage tin toys in my SHOP

AK-Circle. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "A" and "K" within a circle.

Alps Shoji Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "ALPS" superimposed on a mountain peak logo. Founded 1948.

AN. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "A" and "N". The A positioned within the arch formed by the first part of the N.

Anzai Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A circle with two lines arranged horizontally.

Aoki Industries Ltd. / Aoki Shokai. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The words "Fancy Aoki Toy" within a circle.

Aoshin / Aoshin Shoten Co., Ltd. Tokyo. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "ASC" in a diamond.

Asahi Trading Company / Asahi Corporation. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "ASAHI" within an oval, within the outline of the letter "A".

Asahi Toy Company / Asahi Gangu Seisakusho. Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1948. Trade mark / Logo = 1. The company name "Asahi Toy" enclosed within a semi oval formed from parts of the letters A, T and Y (1948-55). 2. The letters "ATC" on the sack of a Santa Claus motif (1955 on).

Asakusa Toy Ltd. / A-ONE Ltd.  Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A stylised childs face with collar and crown. The alphanumeric "A1" in place of eyes.

Asakusa Toys & Dolls Co., Ltd / Asakusa Gangu Ningyo. Tokyo, Japan.Trade mark / Logo = The letters "ATD" within a circle.

AT. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "A" and "T" within a circle. The A positioned above the T so that the cross-stroke of the A also forms the cross-stroke of the T. The mark is found on a series of toy 'pop-pop' (candle powered) boats.

Bandai / Bandai-Ya Inc. / Bandai Inc. / Bandai Co. Ltd. Kikuyabashi, Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Founded 1950 - to present.  Trade mark / Logo = The letter "B" within a "C" (easily mistaken for a box) or "B Sign of Quality Toys" or a baby symbol holding the B within C symbol.

Bullmark. Japan. Founded 1969 to 1977. Trade mark / Logo = Running bull in profile.

Daishin / Daishin Kogyo. Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters “DSK” within a diamond. Also the company name "DAISHIN" superimposed over four diamonds arranged so as to form a larger diamond.

Daito / Daito Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "DAITO" within an oval.

Daiwa / Daiwa Toys Co., Ltd. Japan.

DAIYA / Terai Toys Co., Ltd. / Terai Shoten. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "DAIYA" in a diamond. The lines forming the diamond are extended where they intersect.

DIA. Japan. [No information] The lettering "DIA", which appears on some toy cap guns and water pistols may be a trade mark of DAIYA /Terai. DIA = first part of the English word diamond, Daiya meaning diamond in Japanese. See also illustrations of diamonds on packaging.

 

Dott G.R. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters " Dott G.R." within a 'wreath' composed of two fish arranged head to tail. No further information at present.

Enomoto Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Star within crescent.

Epoch Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "F" within a circle. Also a stylised version of the word "Epoch".

ET. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "ET" within a circle with a v-shaped notch in the top section.

Ever New Toy & Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo =

Exelo. Japan.  [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The word "EXELO" within an oval.

 

Fifties / Fifties Inc. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Fifties" or the simply "50's".

Fuji / Fuji Press Kogyosho Co., Ltd. Katsushika Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MM" in front of a three peaked mountain like symbol (rounded peaks). Produced many cloth covered tin toys.

Fukuda / Fukuda Seisakusho. Tokyo, Japan. Founded 1947 - to present. Fukuda Seisakusho Inc. established in 1955.  Name changed to Fukuda Press Kogyo Inc. in 1964. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "RF" either alone or within a diamond.

Gakken / Gakushu Kenkyusha / Gakken Toy Hobby Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = the word "GAKKEN" within a large letter "G" or within a rectangular box.

H-Toy. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter 'H' within a circle, the word 'TOY' superimposed on the cross stroke of the H.

Haji Toys / Mansei Gangu / Mansei Toy Co. Ltd. Japan. Founded in 1951. Trade mark / Logo = “HAJI” in an oval.

Harina / Harina Gangu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = the letters “SH” within a diamond, the S superimposed on a distorted flattened H.

Harusame / Harusame Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Anchor symbol, very similar to Hadson, but superimposed on a double lotus flower symbol.

Hasebe / Hasebe Yushutsu Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = the letters “MH” within a diamond.

Hasegawa / Hasegawa Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A large letter "H" with an inverted v shape above.

Hashimoto / Hashimoto Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo =  A letter "H" within a circle. The circle has a small gap and is bisected by a single vertical line.

Hayashi Manufacturing / Hayashi Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "H" with four arrows (with flights) arranged around it in a diamond configuration.

Higashi Toy / Higashi Gangu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "T.K" within a circle.

Hikari Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "HTP" distorted to form a circular motif.

Hirata Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A dog silhouette, marked H, within a circle.

Hiro. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The word “Hiro” in a diamond.

Hishimo / Hisimo Sangyou. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Three evenly spaced horizontal bands and one vertical line within a diamond. The vertical line arranged off-centre to the left.

Hitachi Gangu Seisakusho / Hitachi Toy Manufacturing. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "H" within a six pointed star, within a circle.

Hoku. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The word “Hoku” in a diamond.

Hope. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The word “Hope” in a diamond.

Horikawa Toy Ind. / Horikawa Gangu Kogyo. Tokyo, Japan. Founded 1959. Trade mark / Logo = The letters “SH” within a diamond.

HTC. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "HTC". The H and the C arranged so as to be under the cross stroke of the T. The whole group distorted so as to be wider at the base.

Ichida Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = a bunch of grapes on vine within a circle.

Ichiko Manufacturing Co., Ltd / Ichiko Kogyo. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Flag, standard or possibly sail shape with the letters "PU" or sometimes "4U" beneath a bracket symbol. Usually Ichiko will be written across the top of the the mark.

Ichimura / Ichimura Shoten / Ichimura & Co., Ltd. No. 6 Kotobuki-Cho, 3-Chome, Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Indian head with headdress.

Ichimura / Ichimura Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A circle bisected by a vertical line with two partial circles arranged concentrically.

Inakita / Inakita Shokai / Inakita Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = printed with the company name. Sometimes the lower part of the initial "I" is extended to form an underline.

IRCO. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "IRCO" on 3d effect black block effect background.

Ishizaki / Ishizaki Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "ITS" within a shield shape.

Ishizuka / Ishizuka Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "Ishi", italicized, within a circle.

ITO Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = not known.
Iwaya Corporation / Iwaya Seisakusho. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Multiple.

I.Y. Metal Toys / Yamazaki Gangu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "I" set within the top section of a larger letter "Y" with 'wing' design to either side.

Junior Toy Co. Ltd. / Suda Kinzuku / J Toy. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A stylised letter "J" with the word "Toy" superimposed on the lower section.

K. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trade mark soon]

KA. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trade mark soon]

Kamiya / Kamiya Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KK" within a diamond.

Kaname Sangyo.  Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KS" within an equilateral triangle with concave sides, formed from three roughly diamond shaped elements.

Kanto / Kanto Toys Co., Ltd. / Kanto Gosei Kogyo. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Circle within circle to form a ring, the words Kanto Toys arranged around the ring. Also three concentric circles “Made in Japan” around the edge of the outer circle, “Kanto Toys” around the inner.

Kashiwai (Lucky Toy). Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "K" within a diamond, within a circle.

Kato Sairen - see Nihon Boeki.

Kawahachi Shoten / Kawahachi Toy Co. Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KHT" within a diamond.

Kawahara Gangu Seisakusho / Kawahara Toy Manufacturing. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter K within two partial diamonds, arranged concentrically. Sides formed from shapes which are straight on one side and convex on the other. Vertices removed.

Kawano / Kawano Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "K.S" within a diamond shape with concave sides formed from four overlapping sword shapes.

KCI. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trade mark soon]

Keiichi / Keiichi Kogyosho C., Ltd. Japan.

KO. Osaka, Japan. [No information].

Koa / Koa Kinzoku / Koa Metal. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "S" within a circle.

Kobayashi / Kobayashi Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KK" within an oval, the bottom and top of the letters being joined to each other and the outside oval by horizontal lines.

Kogure. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = .

Kokyu / Kokyu Shokai / Kokyu Trading Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "K" within a five petal flower design.

Kohno Kakuzo / Kono Kakuzo. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KK" arranged on a two bladed 'aeronautical' propeller emblem so that one "K" is on each of the blades (propeller arranged horizontally). This company produced a number of clockwork airship toys, including the R-100, R-101 and the Macon, during the 1930's.

Koiso / Koiso Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KIS" within a diamond.

Komatsudo Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KT" within a diamond formed from crossed sword motifs. The K is distorted.

Komoda / Komoda Shoten Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters “KKS” within a diamond.

Koshibe / Koshibe Shoten. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "C" and "K" superimposed one on the other.

Kosuge / Kosurge Gangu Kenkyusho / Kosurge Toys Industrial Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = .

Kowa / Kowa Kogyo. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "K.K" within a hexagon / six pointed star.

Koyo / Koyo Kinzoku. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "K" in a diamond. The lines forming the diamond are extended where they intersect.

KS (or possibly KSP). Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KS" superimposed on what looks like a letter "P" whhich has been rotated 90 degrees anticlockwise. Producer of tinplate toy guns.

KS. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trade mark soon].

KT. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trade mark soon].

Kuramochi / Kuramochi & Co., Ltd / Kuramochi Shoten. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "CK" within a diamond.

Kusama / Kusama Shoten. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "K" within a circle which is bisected by a vertical line.

Kuwamura / Kuwamura Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A diamond bisected by a central vertical bar. Each half of the diamond contains a smaller diamond.

Kyodo / Kyodo Press K K. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KDP" within a partial oval which is bisected by a diagonal line.

Kyoei / Kyoei Toy Co., Ltd. / Kyoei Gangu Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "Kyowei" on a motto scroll superimposed on a world projection.

Kyowa / Kyowa Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A globe projection (no land areas marked) with orbit or ring and Japanese character superimposed.

'M Stars Mark'. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "M" with a semicircular ring of stars above. The stars becoming smaller towards the right.

Manmaru / Manmaru Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "T" superimposed on a smaller letter "S" within a circle.

Marubishi / Marubishi Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word Marubishi on a motto scroll which is superimposed on three concentric circles.

Marugo / Marugo Shoten. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The number "5" within a circle. The words "Your Best Maker" surround the upper part of the circle.

Marumiya. Saitama, Japan. Founded 1943 by Katsumasa Miyazawa. Trade mark / Logo = The word MIYA within a circle (i.e. first part of family name). Sub contractor for Horikawa, Yonezawa, Nomura. Name changed in 1989 to Metal House LTD. This company still produces tinplate toy robots in the traditional way.

Marunaka / Marunaka Gangu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "SN" in a diamond. The lines forming the diamond are extended where they intersect.

Marusan / Marusan Shoten Ltd. Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "SAN" in a circular logo ("maru" meaning circle, "san" meaning three - referring to the three founders of the company Haruyasu Ishida, Minoru Ishida and Yasuo Arai). Founded 1947 to 1968. Restarted as Marusan Co. Ltd 1969 to present.

Maruya Toys / Maruya Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "Y" and "A" within a circle.

Maruyoshi Toy Manufacturing / Maruyoshi Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MK" within a wreath.

Masakiya Co. Tokyo, Japan. - [Adding link to trade mark soon]

Masuda / Masuda Press Tokyo. Tokyo, Japan. - [Adding link to trade mark soon]

Masudaya / Masudaya Toys Co., Ltd. / Modern Toys / Masutoko K.K. Toy Factory. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MT" (M superimposed on a T in a diamond or circle). Founded 1724 - to present.

 

Masuya. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MS”, the "S" within a larger "M", with cherub figure above.

Meiho / Meiho Shoji. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Meiho" within a motto scroll which is superimposed on a world projection.

Meiko / Meiko Shoji. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "Meiko" superimposed on a circle.

Meiwa / Meiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MKK" in a diamond.

MHT. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "M.H.T.".

Mikuni / Mikuni Industry / Mikuni Sangyou. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter “M” with the left upright extended upwards in the likeness of a hobby horse.

Mitake / Mitake Toy / Mitake Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "K" over three radiating lines and within a partial circle.

Mitomo / Mitomo Gangu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A world projection flanked by half oval designs on either side giving an eye like motif.

Mitsuhasi / Mitsuhashi & Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "M" within a triangle.

Mitsushima / Mitsushima Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MM" in a diamond.

Mitsuwa / Mitsuwa Toy / Mitsuwa Gangu Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "M" within a circle. The two sections at either side of the M shaded.

Mitsuwa / Mitsuwa Press Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Three overlapping circles arranged in a line horizontally.

Mitu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MITU" in a circle.

Miura Toy Co. / Miura Shoji Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "M" within three concentric circles. There are three equally spaced gaps in the circles.

Miyazawa / Miyazawa Mokei Co., Ltd. / Miyazawa Model Co. Tokyo, Japan. 1948-present day. Founded in 1948 as Miyazawa Sangyo. The name was changed to Miyazawa Mokei Co. in 1951. Early items include tin plate. The company produced mainly model railway items in the 1960's-1980's. It now produces anime character figurines. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MSK" in a diamond.

Mizuno / Nihon Alps Mizuno Seisakusho. Ueda City, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "M" within a circle. Three smaller dots, i.e. shaded circles intersect the main circle.

Momoya / Momoya Shoten. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A stylised peach logo with leaf either side.

Morishita. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "Y.M" within an irregular hexagon.

MRK. Tokyo, Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "MRK" in a diamond.

Mutsu / Mutsu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "M", "T" and "S" superimposed.

Nakamura Toy. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters “NT” (N superimposed on T in a circle).

Nakajima / Nakajima Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "N" within a hexagonal tortoise symbol.

Nakayama / Nakayama Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "N" superimposed on an oval shape (long axis arranged horizontally).

Naito Shoten. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "AN" within a diamond.

Nemoto / Nemoto Shoten Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Nemoto" supimposed on a circle. The text may be warped so that either the ends of the word or the centre are enlarged.

Nihon Boeki / Japan Trading. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KKK" within a diamond.

Nikko Gangu Kogyo. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Complex logo with "N" and possibly "K" enclosed within a large letter "G". The central section of the logo forms a tortoise motif.

Nippon Kougei. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "N" within a double circle, the inner circle being thicker than the outer. There is also a central dot.

Nishimura / Nishimura Kiyosaburo Shoten. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark Logo = The letters "SN" within a diamond.

Noguchi. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter “N” in a triangle with a diamond shaped notch (shaded in) at the apex.

Noguchi Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "N" superimposed on a smaller "S" within a diamond.

Nomura / Nomura Toy Industrial Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / logo = The letters “TN” in a diamond.

Ohara / Ohara Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / logo = Graphic only. A series of three concentric circles with various cut-outs along the horizontal and vertical axes. The outer circle is formed into an inverted v-shaped notch at the base.

Ohki / Ohki Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / logo = The letter "K" within a circle.

Ohta / Ohta Kasaburo / Ohta Syoten. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "K" within a letter "O" with dark background.

Oka / Oka Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "OKA" within a diamond.

Okabe / Okabe Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A letter "Y" within a larger "O" superimposed on a semicircular motif with horizontal lines.

Okuma / Okuma Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Four roughly T-shaped elements radiating from a centre. The down strokes of the T's being interlaced with a central diamond shape.

Okyasu. Japan. Trademark / Logo = The letters "EO" in a diamond.
Ono / Ono Toy Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "ONO" in a diamond.

Oshika / Oshika Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "OS" in a diamond.

Plaything. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trade mark soon]

RS. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "RS" in a diamond. RS Trade mark

Royal. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trade mark soon] 

Saito / Saito Gangu / Saito Gangu Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The alphanumeric “S2” in a diamond.

Sakai / Sakai Seisakusho / Sakai Seisakusho Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Sakai" within a diamond shape with concave sides formed from what looks like four swords. The nearly identical logo with the company name replaced with the letters "SS" probably also belongs to Sakai. Produced tinplate and diecast toys, tinplate boats with electric outboard motors etc.

Sanei Toy Company Ltd. / Sanei Gangu Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "AAA" in a row. The central "A" being slightly larger.

Sanesu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters “SSS” in front of a three peaked mountain symbol, the right hand peak being larger. [n.b. according to some sources]

Sankei / Sankei Gangu Kogyo. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "K" within three concentric circles which are divided into quadrants.

Sanko / Sanko Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Letter “Y” in a circle. Frequently misidentified as Yone (Yoneya) or Yonezawa.

Sankou Seiki Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Anchor with six pointed star superimposed.

Sano / Sano Kinzoku Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = the letter "Y" superimposed on a letter "S" within a circle.

Sanshin / Sanshin Toys Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Triangle within a circle. The triangle is divided into five alternating black/white (or background colour) bars arranged horizontally.

Sanyo Toys Co., Ltd / Sanyo Shoten Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A pseudo heraldic mark, the letter "S" within a shield with the word "Sanyo", within a motto scroll, superimposed.

Sanyu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "Sanyu" formed into a key like motif.

Sato / Sato Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "TO & Y" with the down-stroke of the "T" positioned in the central opening of the "O" and the "Y" on the cross-stroke of the "T" (to spell toy presumably).

Shibuya Toy / Shibuya Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "S" placed within two equilateral triangles arranged so as to form a six pointed star, within a circle. With three of the star's points shaded.

Shibuya / Shibuya Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "T" and "S" placed within an oval.

Shimazaki Toy / Shimazaki Gangu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "T.S" within a diamond.

Shimizu / Shimizu Gangu. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "M" within a flower shaped motif.

Shinkosha / Shinkosha Co. Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Abstract symbol.

Shinsei / Shinsei Kogyo Kabash. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The Letters "SKK" in an oval.

Shinsei / Shinsei Kogyo Co. Ltd. Sumida, Sumida Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Dolphin in profile motif (sometimes within a circle).

Shinto / Shinto Kinzoku Kogyo / Shinto Metal Industrial Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "SK" within a circle, within a diamond.

Shioji / Shioji Shoten / Shioji & Co., Ltd. Osaka, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "SSS" in a circle, on a globe with band including the word "International" etc.

Showa / Showa Kogyo Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trademark / Logo = The name "SHOWA" within a decorative 'plaque'.

Shoyo. Japan. Trademark / Logo = Rectangular 'plaque' containing the name "SHOYO" superimposed on an inverted black triangle with white border. 

Shudo / Shudo Shoji. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word Shudo with the top section of the S extended around the word.

Sinsei / Sinsei Kiki Kogyo / Sinsei Toys Industrial Co., Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The Letters "SKK" within a diamond.

'SN Circle Mark'. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = - [Adding link to trademark soon]

Spesco. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "Spesco" within a diamond (shaded/infilled in black).

'SSN Oval Mark'. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "SSN" within an oval.

'ST (Propeller Mark)'. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "ST" arranged vertically, the S above the T, over a three blade propeller motif. The letter S Is intertwined with the upper blade of the propeller. The whole is superimposed on a circle.

Suda / Suda Kinzoku Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "SK" within three concentric circles. The circles are broken into three segments by three gaps.

Suzuki / Suzuki Gangu Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The word "Suzuki" on a motto scroll or band placed across a circle. Small circular notch removed from base of main circle and added to top.

 

Suzuki & Edwards Co. Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "S & E" within a diamond.

Swallow Toys Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A Swallow (bird) in silhouette with the letters "T,O,Y, & S" arranged adjacent to wing and tail tips.

'T Arrow Mark'. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "T" within an arrow symbol, superimposed on the flights.

Tada / Tada Seisakusho. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Tada", with the cross-stroke of the initial T extended over the other letters, within a bullet shaped symbol.

Tagai / Tagai Shoten. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KT" within a diamond.

Taguchi Toy Co. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Taguchi" within a rectangular banner superimposed on the word "Toy".

Tahara / Tahara Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "STS" within a diamond.

Taico. Japan. Trademark / Logo = The company name "Taico" stylised (italicized and underlined).

Taiyo / Taiyo Kogyo Company. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Robot.

 

Taiyo / Taiyo Shokai. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "T" within a triangle which is superimposed on the bottom section of a circle.

Takatoku / Takatoku Gangu Co., Ltd. / Takatoku Toys Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Founded unknown - closed 1983. Initially produced tin toys and then moved on to plastic and diecast toys. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "T.T" in a diamond.

Tamiya / Tamiya Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The Letters "STS" arranged within a double diamond (one within the other).

Taniguchi Shoten Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "T" superimposed on an "S" within a diamond.

Tatsuya / Tatsuya Shoten. Osaka, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KTS" within a circle.

Terasawa Gangu Seisokusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KTS" within three concentric circles.

TET. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "TET" within a circle, the final T being expanded in size. 

 T.K. Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "T.K" within a diamond.

TK Toys / Teruhisa Kitahara. Japan. A number of original toys were remanufactured during the mid 1990's by the well known author and collector of tin toys, Teruhisa Kitahara. These may have the original Nikko Kogyo trade mark but they also carry Kitahara's own trade mark.

Tohko-Toy Co. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Tohko-Toy" within an oval.

Tohnan. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Tohnan" with the intitial T enlarged, stylised and partially superimposed on a circle.

Tomiyama / Tomy. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Stylised bear-cub face (1924-1963). Founded 1924 - to present.

Tomiyama, E.T. Co. / Eiichiro Tomiyama Co. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = complex three pointed symbol, on circle, on star, within circle. The wording "E.T. CO." within the bottom section of the mark.

Tomuro Press Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "TMR" in a diamond. The lines forming the diamond are extended where they intersect.

Toy Hero. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = 

Toyo Plaything. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The alphanumeric "A1" within a cog design.

Toyodo & Co. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = not known. Toys may be marked with the company name i.e. "Toyodo".

Toplay (T.P.S.) Ltd. / Tokyo Plaything Shokai. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = TPS in front of a three finger symbol. Founded 1956-present.The three finger logo represents the three co-founders of the company Yoshio Udagawa, Yukio Miyakawa and Yasuo Kushida.

Tsujimoto / Tsujimoto Shoji. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Antique font letter "T" within letter "C". The C forming a box around the T.

Tsukuda Co., Ltd. / Tsukudaya Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Multiple trademarks in the shape of a bell. The bells may be marked with the letters "T", "M" or "I". The most ornate form also includes the company name "Tsukuda".

TT. Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. [No information]. Trade mark / Logo = Two capital letter T's crossed with the word Asakusa below (an area of Tokyo).

TTT, Tin Tom Toys. Shanghai, China. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "TOM" arranged vertically within a diamond, the T being at the top. The down-stroke of the T bisects the O and joins with the centre of the M. This company operated between 1999 and 2004 producing replicas of some vintage Japanese robots. Some early replicas were manufactured with the original country of manufacture reproduced  i.e. Japan. The TOM logo was placed alongside to prevent these replicas being mistaken for originals.

Ueno. Japan. [No information]. Trademark / Logo = - [Adding link to trademark soon].

Usagiya Toys Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. Origin of name - Usagiya is the Japanese word for rabbit. Trade mark / Logo = Rabbit head (front view with two long ears pointing up).

WACO. Japan. - Trade mark / Logo = Globe projection within the upper part of a rectangle. The word, or acronym "WACO" below.

Wakasuto Boeki. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Large letter "W" within the top part of a circle with the letters/word "T,O,Y" arranged around the lower part.

Wakimura. Japan. - [Adding link to trademark soon]

Yachio / Yachio Seisakusho. Japan. Trademark / Logo = The letters "Y" and "F" superimposed placed within a circle.

Yamada / H. Yamada. Tokyo, Japan. Trademark / Logo = The letter "H" superimposed on a letter "Y" within a circle. The HY motif may also occur within an earlier 'bell shaped' symbol (copied from Lehmann), possibly denoting a metal press.

Yamaichi Shioji. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The company name "Yamaichi" within a circle beneath diagonal line and mountain symbol.

Yamamoto / Yamamoto Kinzoku Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "YKS" within a rectangle with a three peaked motif resting on top.

Yamato Toys. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KK.Y" within a diamond.

Yanoman Shoten / Y.M. Brand. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter “Y” inside a larger letter “M” shape. The YM motif may or may no be placed within a circle.

Yoneya Toys Co., Ltd. / S.Y. Toys Co. Ltd. (Yone). No. 4-7.2-Chome, Misuji, Taito Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "SY" or the abbreviation "Yone" in a diamond shape. Japan.

Yonezawa Toys Co., Ltd. / Yonezawa Gangu. Tokyo, Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letter "Y" within a five petal cherry blossom motif.

Yoshi / Yoshii / Yoshi Shioji. Japan. Trademark / Logo = The letter "Y" within a diamond.

Yoshida Seisakusho. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = Two two leaf plants or saplings side by side. One plant shaded, the other not. The whole within a diamond.

Yoshino Kogyo / Yoshino Industrial Co. Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = A butterfly shaped motif.

Yoshiya / Kobe Yoko Ltd. Japan. Trade mark / Logo = The letters "KO" or "KOT" in a diamond.

 

IMPORTERS OF JAPANESE TIN TOYS

 

Azrak Hamway International Trade Marks.

Rosko Steele Inc. Trade Marks.