History

Toshiba's Roots

This display introduces a dramatic interpretation of the lives of Hisashige TANAKA and Ichisuke FUJIOKA, the founders of Toshiba, and explains the DNA of Toshiba.

Hisashige Tanaka

One of Japan's greatest inventors, he was known as “the genius of mechanical wonders.”

Ichisuke Fujioka

They dubbed him the “Father of Electricity in Japan” for his long list of technological achievements.

Man-nen Dokei

Introductions of the attractiveness of Man-nen Dokei, National important cultural property that was designed and produced by Hisashige Tanaka.

Hisashige's Works

Hisahige Tanaka was known as “Karakuri Giemon,” the genius of mechanical things, Here we introduce his works, full of originality and humor.

First of Their Kind(Until the 1990s)

Here, we introduce the many Toshiba products, the first of their kind in Japan and overseas, that have brought innovations to society.