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EK Japan Co., Ltd. is a Japanese electronics kit manufacturer founded on August 19, 1994, and has been a pioneer in the educational electronics business since 1973. Based in Dazaifu-city, Fukuoka, Japan, the company operates under the ELEKIT brand, developing, manufacturing, and selling electronic DIY kits with the concept of 'cultivate a heart of science.' Their product portfolio includes vacuum tube amplifier kit series, craft kits, robotic kits, soldering kits, module series, and solar-powered kits, primarily targeting educational and hobbyist markets. EK Japan gained international recognition with their 'WAO' product exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum in 1986, and received Dr. Toy awards in the US for their 'HYPER PEPPY II' and 'Soccer Robot II' products. While originally focused on educational electronics, the company has expanded into high-quality vacuum tube amplifier kits like the acclaimed TU-8600S, TU-8900, and TU-8300R models that have earned praise from audiophiles worldwide. With annual sales between $1-5 million and distribution across North America, Asia, and Oceania, EK Japan continues to serve both educational institutions and audio enthusiasts with innovative DIY electronic solutions.