Yamada Chemical

Yamada Chemical (山田化学) is a Japan-based maker of everyday plastic household and lifestyle goods—the kind of clever, low-cost organisers and small accessories you often see in 100-yen shops. Founded in March 1988, the company designs and manufactures a wide range of homewares, stationery, and hobby items, with headquarters in Iga, Mie Prefecture and an office in Osaka.

For model builders, Yamada Chemical is especially loved for practical “workbench helpers”: compartment cases and modular storage, plus hobby-oriented display gear. Their connectable display base series is marketed specifically for figures and plastic models, and is sold nationwide in 100-yen shops (and some hobby shops), making it a budget-friendly way to build hangar-style displays or expanded dioramas.