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Tokyo Marui Announces Export Release of Officially Licensed Howa Type 20 Gas Blowback Rifle

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's modern standard-issue rifle arrives on August 10, 2026


TOKYO, JAPAN — Tokyo Marui, the world's premier manufacturer of airsoft technology, has officially announced the global export release of the Howa Type 20 Gas Blowback (GBB) Rifle. Developed in close collaboration with Howa Machinery, Ltd.—the original manufacturer of the real-steel weapon adopted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)—this flagship release brings military-grade realism and precision engineering to international airsoft players and collectors.


Selected by the Japanese Ministry of Defense to replace the long-serving Type 89 rifle, the real Howa Type 20 was built specifically for modern amphibious and close-quarters combat (CQB). Tokyo Marui’s GBB replica faithfully reproduces every contour, material choice, and tactical control of the original platform.


Howa Type 20 Gas Blowback Rifle: Key Product Highlights & Features


  • Official Licensing & Authentic Engineering: Features official Howa Machinery markings and "MADE IN JAPAN" upper-receiver engravings. Materials directly mirror the real firearm, utilizing extruded and CNC-machined aluminum for the handguard and upper receiver, and fiber-reinforced nylon resin for the lower receiver, stock, and grip.

  • Proprietary Z-System & Oval Piston: Engineered with an innovative oval piston design that delivers a hard-hitting recoil impulse while preserving authentic scale dimensions. Tokyo Marui’s proven Z-System acts as a shock absorber, protecting the bolt catch from wear over extended use.

  • Full Ambidextrous Controls: Dual-sided selector switch, magazine release, and bolt catch allow seamless operation for both left- and right-handed shooters. The charging handle can also be swapped to either side in seconds.

  • Modular M-LOK Handguard & Monolithic Rail: Includes an integrated top 20mm Picatinny rail for optics alongside M-LOK side and bottom slots. Out of the box, the rifle comes with three M-LOK rail segments (2x Short, 1x Medium) and six textured rail covers.

  • Authentic Field Stripping: Pin-retained receiver layout permits quick field-stripping and direct access to the adjustable hop-up chamber.


Key Technical Specifications

Specification

Technical Details

Overall Length

779 mm / 851 mm (stock extended)

Weight

3,300 g (with empty magazine)

Inner Barrel Length

200 mm

Power Source

Dedicated Airsoft Gas

Magazine Capacity

35 rounds (MWS-style die-cast aluminum)

Firing Modes

Semi-Auto / Full-Auto / Safety

Muzzle Threading

14mm CCW (Counter-Clockwise)


Box Contents & Availability

The Tokyo Marui Howa Type 20 GBB Rifle officially launches for worldwide export on August 10, 2026. Each unit comes standard in retail packaging containing:


  • Howa Type 20 GBB Rifle

  • 35-Round Aluminum Die-Cast Gas Magazine (MWS type)

  • 3x M-LOK Rail Segments (2 Short, 1 Medium) & 6x Anti-Slip Rail Covers

  • Disassembly tool, sight adjustment tool, hex wrenches, BB loader adapter, cleaning rod, and test BBs


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