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New Release: The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Record Paper Airplanes

Exciting news for paper airplane enthusiasts! On December 24, 2025, a new book titled "Special Distance Paper Airplane" will be released, capturing all details about the paper airplane that set the Japanese record. This publication will be available from Ikada Publishing, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The book features contributions from Tada Takuo, the president of Castem and the chairman of the Japanese Origami Airplane Association, and is starring the talented Ryutaro Umeno of the Hanshin Tigers as the thrower. Umeno achieved an impressive distance of 64.652 meters, establishing a new national record.

This book doesn’t stop at just the record airplane; it includes a total of 15 distance model variations including popular designs such as Dream PFU, Dream Cross, and Air King. Whether you’re an experienced paper airplane maker or just getting started, this book provides all that you need to know to challenge distance records with your creations. It’s an ideal Christmas gift for any child who loves paper airplanes, inviting them to fold, launch, and challenge their own records.

Book Information

• - Title: Special Distance Paper Airplane
• - Author: Tada Takuo (President of Castem)
• - Price: 1,760 yen (including tax)
• - Format: B5 size / 72 pages
• - Publisher: Ikada Publishing

Available for purchase at bookstores nationwide, as well as online retailers such as Amazon and Rakuten Books.

Featured Airplane Models

The book features the following airplane models:

• - Dream PFU (set the record at 64.652m)
• - Dream Cross
• - Dream X
• - Light Plane
• - Speeder
• - Ika Airplane Z
• - Shooting Sky
• - Sky Queen
• - Air King (original record holder)
• - Air King Z
• - Arrow Light
• - Bomber S
• - Twin Tail
• - Future PFU
• - Future X

About Tada Takuo

Born in 1956 in Hiroshima, Tada Takuo began making paper airplanes during his university years after experiencing health issues. After dropping out, he joined King Invest (now Castem) in 1980. In 1995, he established the Japan Origami Airplane Association and has authored numerous books on the subject. Under his leadership, the Castem group has not only supported the growth of this craft but also set new Guinness World Records for flight times.

Achievements in Paper Airplane Records

Over the years, Takuo has faced challenges in pursuit of world records. In 2016, his colleague Nobuaki Fujiwara set a national record of 61.82 meters. As Fujiwara prepared for more ambitious feats, he teamed up with Umeno in 2024, who famously threw the “Ume-chan Bazooka.” Despite falling short of the ultimate Guinness World Record of 88.318 meters, they successfully broke the national record again with a distance of 64.652 meters.

This newly released book extensively covers the record-setting paper airplanes and provides instructions for replica aircraft so readers can try their hands at breaking records themselves. Enjoy the thrill of bringing history back to life!

The Japan Origami Airplane Association

Founded in 1995, the Japan Origami Airplane Association is dedicated to promoting this traditional paper folding craft and training certified instructors. With a mission to make origami airplanes accessible and fun, the association operates the Origami Airplane Museum in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, showcasing 400 original models, and the Toyomatsu Paper Airplane Tower in Jinsekikogen, Hiroshima. They also conduct workshops and competitions worldwide.

For additional inquiries about this press release, please contact:
Origami Airplane Association (Contact: Sato)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 084-961-0669

Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the art of paper airplanes and be a part of this journey to make history yourself!