Sharp's roots date back to the year 1912. On 15 th September 1912, Mr Tokuji Hayakawa establishes a small metalworking shop in Tokyo . At that time already, innovations are a major key to success. Sharp's founder is granted his first patent at the age of 18 – for the "Tokubijo", a belt buckle. The business starts with 3 employees and a capital of a mere 50 yen.

Almost one hundred years after the company was founded Sharp still sticks to its roots and principles. It is Sharp's goal to improve the quality of people's lives – through the use of state-of-the-art technology and its commitment to innovation, quality, environmental protection, value and design.