A Sharp Journey

Sharp was founded in 1912 when its founder, Tokuji Hayakawa, started a metalworking business.

Here, we present a selection of milestones from Sharp's history, highlighting how the company has delivered surprise and inspiration to customers through its commitment to manufacturing.

Product Story

Read Sharp’s history of making unique products based on founder Tokuji Hayakawa’s dream to “Make products that other companies want to imitate.”

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Timeline

Explore Sharp's history, beginning with the “Tokubijo” - belt buckle in 1912, alongside the major events that shaped society.

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Tokuji Hayakawa,
Sharp Founder

Introducing the Story of Founder Tokuji Hayakawa by chronology and Manga contents.

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Showroom

Sharp Technology Innovation Museum

A century ago, a single inventor embraced a way of working founded on “Sincerity and Ingenuity.” That spirit has remained, and will continue to remain, at the heart of Sharp. Here, we introduce a range of technologies and products that were received with surprise and eventually became part of the mainstream of their era.

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Sharp History (Sharp's 100-Year History) PDF Downloads

Sharp 100th Anniversary - A Century of Sincerity and Creativity

Here’s a brief look at Sharp’s 100 years of contributing to society through original products based on our business creed of “Sincerity and Creativity.”