Panasonic Konosuke Matsushita Museum

• Museum Tour
• Short Stories about the Museum
• Links

• Products on Display
• Words by Konosuke Matsushita

• Quiz Game "The World of Konosuke"
• Map and How to Visit the Museum

If you looking up at the museum building, you will notice a ship's steering wheel on the roof. This wheel was originally installed on the roof of the new head office building in Kadoma when Panasonic moved there in 1933. While the new head office was being built, Konosuke heard that a ship was being dismantled in Kobe. He went to see it. On his return, he said with a smile, “I have made some good purchases”. He had bought a large steering wheel and tables and chairs from the ship's dining hall. The tables and chairs went into the canteen of the new head office, while the steering wheel was installed on the roof. Konosuke said, “The head office is like the bridge on a ship, where one sets and steers the course for the whole company.” The ship's wheel added a classic look to the building and became a popular attraction.

Banner area begins from here.

Sub Menu begins from here.

• Corporate Profile
  • Company Overview
    • Directors and Corporate Auditors
      • President´s Profile
  • Philosophy & Vision
    • President's Message
    • Basic Management Objective
    • Vision
    • Panasonic ideas for life
      • Brand History
    • Corporate Governance
    • Code of Conduct
    • Procurement Activities
      • Procurement Policy
      • For Suppliers
      • Clean Procurement Declaration
  • Business Segments
  • Panasonic Center
  • Global Sponsorship
    • Panasonic's Olympic Sponsorship
  • History
    • Corporate History
    • The Founder Konosuke Matsushita
    • House of History
  • Reports