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Kantaro Tomiyama

Chairman, Tomy · Japan

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-07

Kantaro Tomiyama is the CEO of Tomy. Tomiyama is based in Japan. Tomiyama was born in 1954 in Katsushika and educated at University of Hull.

Born in 1954 in Tokyo, Japan. Grandson of Tomy founder Eiichiro Tomiyama. Graduated from University of Hull in 1982, entered Tomy that year, and became president in 1986.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Takara Tomy's centennial milestone in 2024 and the company's leadership transition, with Akio Tomiyama taking on the role of president. The headlines also reflect the toy manufacturer's involvement in innovative projects, including space exploration partnerships and acquisitions that have shaped its portfolio over the past decade.

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Born
January 22, 1954 · Katsushika
Citizenship
Japan
Education
University of Hull

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