ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Companies

Innovator, educator, tax objector: The life of Panasonic's founder

Long after his death, Konosuke Matsushita is still influencing Japan

A statue of Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita stands outside his museum in Osaka.

TOKYO -- "Every person has a path to follow," begins a text displayed at the entrance of the Konosuke Matsushita Museum in Osaka, written by the Panasonic founder himself.

The museum is one of three parts of the new Panasonic Museum, which opened on March 7 -- exactly 100 years to the day when Matsushita established the business. To walk through the exhibits is to follow the path the founder took as he left an indelible mark on Japan. 

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Discover the all new Nikkei Asia app

  • Take your reading anywhere with offline reading functions
  • Never miss a story with breaking news alerts
  • Customize your reading experience

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more