Replacement,
Your comments are partially correct.
Nikko was the trade name for Olin Kodensha Co, up in Tochigi, Nikko Prefecture, Japan. Nikko was in a partnership with Winchester, and was known to have saved the best wood for its own Nikko guns. The factory burned down in the 80's and most of its records were lost. Nikko made guns for Winchester (such as the 101 I have) and also sold like guns under the Nikko name, as well as its own guns. I have a Nikko Shadow and Nikko NTG - both are lovely.
KFC (Kawaguchia Firearms Company) was the parent company of Miroku. I'm not sure of their relationship now, but will try to find out. All of the KFC guns that I've seen are older - nothing newer than the 80s, maybe 70s, but are nice solid guns.
Miroku is the only Japanese company still making guns, since SKB recently closed. Mirokus are popular in England and Europe, but not so much in the US. They do make Guns for Charles Daly and Winchester.
Fuji - I have a Fuji super Auto 2000 and have seen several Fuji autos, but have found no info on the brand.
Miida - I've not heard of it but will see what I can find out.
I'm quite found of Nikkos and SKBs and have a few of each - mostly O/Us, but am now trying to locate older, higher level Japanese SxSs.
When I get more info on Hamada, I will post it.
