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)