Tamiya's stock "white" motors are not by "萬寶至" for a long time......... they are using "Johnson Electric" motor........ and "Johnson" name could be found on the motor.
Tamiya stuff are not made in Japan anymore.... their cars are made in Philippines..... and many part stuff from HK and China..... otherwise how could provide you motor and ESC in the kit and with a good price. Beside a lot of stuff are made in HK and China now, that's you guys could find ton of new stuff show up and selling in HK first.