Takachiho Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was established in Shibuya, Tokyo in 1919

In 1921, "Olympus" was registered as a registered trademark

The Shibuya factory was opened in 1936

In 1942, the company name was changed to Takachiho Optical Industry Co., Ltd.

The Suwa Factory was opened in 1943

The Ina Factory was opened in 1944

In 1949, the company name was changed to Olympus Optical Industry Co., Ltd.

In 1953, the company was moved from Shibuya Factory to Hatagaya

In 1963, Hachioji Business Plant (Ishikawa) was opened

Olympus Europe was established in Germany in 1964

Olympus India was established in 1964

Olympus America was established in 1968

Aizu Olympus Corporation was established in 1970

Singapore Overseas Staff Office was established in 1975

Olympus Camera Company was established in the United States in 1977

In 1979, Winteramp; Ibe Company (Germany) was incorporated into its subsidiary

In 1981, the Tatsuno Factory was opened

In 1987, KeyMed Company (UK) was incorporated into Olympus Subsidiaries

The Beijing office was established in 1987

The technology development center Utsuki was opened in 1988

The Olympus Hong Kong company was established in 1988

Opened Panyu Factory (Guangzhou) in 1990

Established Olympus Shenzhen Industrial Company in 1991

Established Olympus Czech Company in 1991

1993 The Moscow Overseas Employee Office was established in 2000. Olympus Korea was established in 2002. Olympus Optical Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2002. 2003 The Future Creation Research Institute was opened in 2003

The company name was changed to Olympus Co., Ltd. in 2003

In 2004, ITX Co., Ltd. became a joint settlement subsidiary

In 2005, in order to strengthen the non-destructive inspection business field, the R/D Tech Group was included in the subsidiary.

In 2006, Olympus China Company was established to coordinate the Chinese business

In 2008, in order to strengthen the Acquired Gyrus (UK) in the field of surgery (minimally invasive treatment)

Opened a new factory in Vietnam to produce digital cameras and medical devices in 2008

Built in 2009 with environmental issues in mind Completion of new company building (Technology Development Center Ishikawa, Aizu Olympus)