Foundation: 1917
Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo
President: Toshikazu Umatate
Executive Summary: Nikon, established in 1917, is involved in a diverse range of businesses including the manufacturing of camera and video equipment, microscopes, lenses, precision machinery, and healthcare products. The company’s philosophy is centered on “trustworthiness and creativity,” with a vision to “unlock the future with the power of light.” Nikon’s technological prowess is rooted in its expertise in optics and precision technologies.
During the Pacific War, Nikon managed around thirty factories, which were dedicated to producing optical equipment like binoculars, lenses, bomb sights, and periscopes for the Japanese military. Post-war, in 1948, Nikon introduced its first branded consumer camera, the Nikon I. By the 1950s, Nikon lenses had already earned a strong international reputation for quality.
In more recent times, Nikon has emphasized corporate responsibility, particularly focusing on environmental issues. Its annual revenue is in the range of US$4 billion.
