Sharp pioneered LCDs then fell to Foxconn — a symbol of Japan’s consumer electronics decline.
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Renesas: The Chip Giant That Keeps Cars Running
Renesas leads in the automotive microcontrollers that run modern cars — as the chip shortage made clear.
Tokyo Electron: The Hidden Giant of the Chip Industry
Tokyo Electron makes the machines that make chips — a hidden linchpin of the global semiconductor industry.
Panasonic: From Matsushita’s Workshop to EV Batteries
Panasonic evolved from Matsushita’s workshop into a global giant now betting on EV batteries.
Sony: The Reinvention of a Japanese Electronics Icon
Sony reinvented itself from hardware icon to a powerhouse in gaming, image sensors and entertainment.