Hamamatsu diorama Museum

Shizuoka Prefecture, where Hamamatsu City is located, is famous for its model industry.Major plastic model manufacturers such as TAMIYA Model, Hasegawa, and Bandai are home to their headquarters and factories in Shizuoka Prefecture. Originally, there were many craftsmen who carved shrines and temples, and in modern times, making plastic models became an industry. Takuji Yamada is a well-known professional modeler.浜松ジオラマファクトリー | iN HAMAMATSU.COMSince I was in junior high school, I have seen Mr. Yamada’s work in magazines and other publications, and I was impressed by his high level of technology.It is a diorama of Noah’s Ark displayed at the entrance of the (more…)

Hamamatsu Airpark

Hamamatsu Air Park is a public relations facility of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force of Japan.航空自衛隊浜松広報館 エアーパークIn this SF like building, an aircraft of the Air Self-Defense Force is exhibited.What’s more, admission is free! There is also a 3D theater inside, but that is also free. In addition, you can borrow a pilot suit and helmet for free for a commemorative photo.Hamamatsu is an industrial city, with the headquarters and factories of various industrial manufacturers.Especially before World War II, it was the center of the aircraft industry.I think that’s why there’s an air park here.Since it is a little far from Tokyo, (more…)