About the TDK MuseumABOUT MUSEUM

Learn about TDK's history,
touch the future.

TDK was founded by Kenzo Saito on December 7, 1935, in Hirasawa-machi, Yuri-gun, Akita Prefecture (now Nikaho City) with the purpose of commercializing ferrite, a magnetic material that had been invented in Japan. TDK started off by building many production sites in Akita Prefecture, but today it has grown into a global enterprise with over 250 production sites and group companies in more than 30 countries and regions throughout the world.

The "TDK History Museum," which was established in 2005 , was renamed the "TDK Museum" in 2016 . Then, in April 2026 , on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of its founding, a complete renovation was carried out to convey the ever-evolving image of TDK.

Through videos and practical demonstrations, the museum introduces how TDK’s products and technologies, centered on our strength in ferrite and “magnetism”, have played a role in the evolution of society and how TDK will be involved in the coming future society in an easy-to-understand, enjoyable, and experiential manner.