First Prize at the 4th Hatsumei Hakurankai Expo
After the founding of Olympus, the company worked tirelessly and passionately in its efforts to develop microscopes, following behind microscopy developments in the west. These efforts were rewarded in 1928 when the company received the outstanding domestic product award at the Tokyo Exhibition for the Promotion of Domestically Made Products. Olympus was also honored to present one of its products to the Emperor Showa. Then, in 1932, Olympus received a high honor when awarded first prize at the 4th Hatsumei Hakurankai Expo. From this moment on, the company achieved steady growth in its microscope business.