In 1910 (Meiji 43), he established an independent business in Dalian, China, called “Suitaigo,” an authorized supplier to the South Manchuria Railway dealing in surveying and drafting instruments. The company, later known as Uchida Yoko, sold surveying and drafting instruments essential to the railway’s business expansion and opened a Qingdao branch in 1914. At its peak, it had 20 branches and sales offices and also handled imports from Europe and the United States.
Founded in 1910 (Meiji 43) in Dalian, China, Uchida Yoko.
Founded Suitaigo, an authorized supplier to the South Manchuria Railway dealing in surveying and drafting instruments and office supplies, in Dalian, Manchuria (now China).
Established the Qingdao branch in 1914.
In March 1917 (Taisho 6), the company unified its trade name as Uchida Yoko.
Unification of the Company Name to Uchida Yoko
Started wholesale operations domestically in October 1917.
Commencement of Domestic Wholesale
In Japan, the company expanded its business after becoming the exclusive domestic distributor of the “Hemmi” slide rule, regarded as an essential tool for engineers. This gave Uchida Yoko broad recognition, to the point that the slide rule became synonymous with the company.
In 1925 (Taisho 14), promoted the domestication of the "Henmi-style slide rule," a tool deemed essential for engineers.
In 1927, as import bans on office equipment increased domestic encouragement, introduced Japan's first "Tōhō automatic numbering device," the highest-quality domestic "Pike luxury pencils," "Mirey oil paints," and other premium original products, promoting them through a proprietary PR magazine.
Organizational restructuring in May 1941, establishing Uchida Yoko in Tokyo and Osaka, forming the basis of the current company.
Established organizational structure and founded Uchida Yoko in Tokyo and Osaka, becoming the current parent company.
Lost all overseas interests following the end of the war in August 1945.
Lost all overseas interests due to the end of the war.
After the war, the company began supplying slide rules to schools as their use became widespread. When slide rules were excluded from the new education system, it shifted to selling science teaching materials and held “Uchida Science Teaching Materials Demonstrations” nationwide to teach methods for conducting science experiments. As school education recovered, the company took on projects involving educational facilities and equipment, as well as the digitalization of education.
1946 (Showa 21) to promote school education
Opened a branch in Sapporo City in April 1946.
Opened a branch in Sapporo City.
1948 'UCHIDA Scientific Educational Material Record'
Established the Science Educational Materials Department and catalog in April 1948.
Science textbook catalog: Established the Science Textbook Department.
Merged Uchida Yoko and Osaka Uchida Yoko in March 1950.
Merged Uchida Yoko (Tokyo) and Uchida Yoko (Osaka).
Opened Fukuoka Branch in Kawamachi, Fukuoka City in June 1951.
Opened a Fukuoka branch in Kawamachi, Fukuoka City.
The company pioneered the industry by holding the “Business Show.” It unveiled “Magic Ink,” brought back from the United States, and German-style “Kent KD” drafting instruments. In 1955, it began selling the domestically manufactured, manually operated “Taiyo Calculator.”
1953 (Showa 28) pioneered the "Business Show" in the industry
1955 began selling the domestic manual calculator "Taiyo Calculator"
In 1957, following the completion of the world’s first compact relay calculator, the Casio 14-A, the company signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Casio Computer.
1957 (Showa 32) became the sole distributor of the Casio small relay-type calculator
In 1962, the company invested in the management of Unoke Electronics Industries, which had succeeded in developing electronic computers, and unveiled the USAC (Usac), Japan’s first fully domestically produced ultra-compact electronic computer. It promoted the unbundling of hardware, software, and maintenance services, as well as sales through leasing, to encourage the adoption of office computers.
1962 (Showa 37) introduced the first domestically produced office computer "USAC" to support "improving office efficiency"
Participated in the management of UnoKe Electronics (Ishikawa Prefecture), which had successfully developed electronic computers. Announced the first domestically produced ultra‑compact electronic computer "USAC (Userc)". Subsequently developed IC‑based machines and, for the first time in the industry, advanced unbundled (separate) hardware, software, and maintenance services and lease sales to promote the spread of office computers.
Established the Electronic Computing Division in September 1962 and launched the Userc Electronic Computer.
Established the Electronic Computing Division and announced the Userk Electronic Computer.
In response to the shift to office automation, the company developed the steel “System Desk” to improve office-work efficiency. It was widely adopted in government and private-sector offices, and the company introduced products based on the concept of integrated systems.
1963 (Showa 38) introduced the steel desk "System Desk" to streamline office work
Introduced the steel desk "System Desk" to streamline office work
Established the Trade Division in March 1963.
Established the Trading Division.
In January 1964, the company was listed on the Second Section of both the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange.
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges in January 1964.
1964 listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Listed on the second market of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges
USAC1010
Independently developed the first all‑IC electronic desktop calculator "USAC10B" in Japan. In 1968 became the sole domestic distributor of the SEIKO desktop electronic calculator S‑300 with Hattori Clock Store. "S‑300" was Japan’s first scientific and technical calculator using diode‑transistor theory circuits, and was well received by major corporate R&D departments, universities, and government research institutes.
Built Osaka First Logistics Center in Osaka City in September 1967.
Built Osaka's First Logistics Center in Osaka City.
Built and relocated Fukuoka Branch to Otowa Town, Fukuoka City in December 1967.
Established Tohoku Userc (Inc.) in December 1967 (current consolidated subsidiary).
Built and relocated the Fukuoka branch in Otowa-cho, Fukuoka City.
Established Tohoku Userk Co., Ltd. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
In 1968, the company developed the all-IC USAC 10B electronic desktop calculator and became the exclusive distributor in Japan of the Seiko S-300 desktop electronic calculator.
1968 (Showa 43) sole distributor of the SEIKO desktop electronic calculator
sole distributor of the SEIKO desktop electronic calculator
Built Shonan Logistics Center in Fujisawa City in August 1969.
Built the Shonan Logistics Center in Fujisawa City.
Designated as a First Section listing on the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges in December 1969.
Designated as a first‑market listing on the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges
Built and relocated headquarters to Shinagawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo in November 1971.
Built and relocated the headquarters in Shinagawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Entered into a business partnership with Fujitsu (Inc.) in March 1972.
Entered into a business partnership with Fujitsu Ltd.
Established Uchida of America Corp. in the United States in August 1973 (current consolidated subsidiary).
Established Uchida of America Corp. in the United States (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Established Japan Office Automation (Inc.) in March 1979 (current consolidated subsidiary).
Established Japan Office Automation Co., Ltd. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Built Sapporo Logistics Center in Sapporo City in November 1979.
Built the Sapporo Logistics Center in Sapporo City.
To support the computerization of education, the company unveiled TES, a computer-based education system. In 1984, it launched CAI-ACE, a computer-assisted instruction system.
1981 (Showa 56) promoted informationization of education
Promotion of Information Technology in Education
In November 1981 (Showa 56), the Keiyo No.1 Logistics Center was constructed in Funabashi City.
Built the Keiyo First Logistics Center in Funabashi City.
In September 1983 (Showa 58), it was selected as a margin trading stock at the Osaka Stock Exchange.
Selected as a margin-traded security on the Osaka Stock Exchange.
CAI-ACE
In July 1985 (Showa 60), the Osaka Branch (Phase 1 construction) was built and relocated to the current site.
Built and relocated the Osaka branch (Phase 1 construction) at the current location.
In January 1987 (Showa 62), Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd., Computer Engineering, and Uchida Service Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Uchida Esc Co., Ltd. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. and Computer Engineering merged, changing the name to Uchida Esco Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary)
In September 1988 (Showa 63), Uchida EMK SDN. BHD. was established in Malaysia (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Established Uchida Emke SDN.BHD. in Malaysia (current consolidated subsidiary).
In 1989, the company established the Institute for Knowledge Work and began researching and studying work styles. In 1998, drawing on its knowledge of educational settings, it established the Uchida Yoko Institute for Educational Research.
Established the Intellectual Productivity Research Institute, an in-house research facility dedicated to research, study, and enlightenment for the creation of knowledge.
1989~ Establishment of the Institute of Intellectual Productivity and UCHIDA YOKO Education Comprehensive Research Institute
Establishment of the Institute of Intellectual Productivity
In March 1989 (Heisei 1), the Kyushu branch was built and relocated in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City.
Constructed and relocated the Kyushu branch in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City.
In April 1989 (Heisei 1), Uchida Computer System Co., Ltd. and Uchida Office Automation Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Uchida Unicom Co., Ltd. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Uchida Computer System Co., Ltd. and Uchida Office Automation Co., Ltd. merged and changed name to Uchida Unicom Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
In October 1990 (Heisei 2), Uchida Office Equipment Service Co., Ltd., Uchida Equipment Industry Co., Ltd., and Uchida PS Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Uchida Techno Service Co., Ltd. (currently Uchida Techno Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary).
Uchida Office Service Co., Ltd., Uchida Equipment Industry Co., Ltd., and Uchida PS Co., Ltd. merged and changed name to Uchida Techno Service Co., Ltd. (current Uchida Techno Co., Ltd., current consolidated subsidiary).
In July 1991 (Heisei 3), Nihon Metal Precision Co., Ltd. and Sanwa Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Suntac Co., Ltd. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Japan Metal Precision Co., Ltd. and Sanwa Co., Ltd. merged and changed name to Suntec Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
In December 1991 (Heisei 3), the company was selected as a margin trading stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Selected as a margin trading stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
In January 1992 (Heisei 4), Uchida Kousan Co., Ltd. and Marbie Chemical Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Marbie Co., Ltd. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Uchida Kousan Co., Ltd. and Marbie Chemical Co., Ltd. merged and changed name to Marbie Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
In March 1992 (Heisei 4), the second phase construction of the Osaka branch was completed.
Completion of Osaka Branch Phase 2 Construction.
In April 1992 (Heisei 4), YUNEI Co., Ltd. was established (currently Uchida Data Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary).
Established YUNE Co., Ltd. (current Uchida Data Co., Ltd., current consolidated subsidiary).
In June 1994 (Heisei 6), the Inuyama Logistics Center was acquired in Inuyama City.
Acquired the Inuyama Logistics Center in Inuyama City.
In 1995, the company participated in the “100 Schools Project,” which aimed to promote the use of the internet in education at 100 elementary and junior high schools nationwide. The following year, in 1996, it held New Education EXPO alongside the presentation of the project’s results.
With the launch of Windows 95, the company received authorization as a software reseller and Microsoft Solutions Provider, and established Uchida Spectrum. It promoted the ERP software Super Cocktail and system support for IT devices, and also went public.
Participated in the "100 Schools Project" aimed at using the internet for education at Japan's first nationwide 100 elementary and junior high schools, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Established Uchida Spectrum Co., Ltd. in 1995 with authorization from major software vendors such as the largest U.S. software reseller and Microsoft Solutions Provider, following the release of Windows 95.
1995–100 schools project participation, NewEducationEXPO 1st edition
1995–promoted IT business
Participation in the 100 Schools Project
Founding of Uchida Spectrum Co.
In March 1995 (Heisei 7), Egg Head Uchida Co., Ltd. was established (currently Uchida Spectrum Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary).
Established Egghead Uchida Co., Ltd. (current Uchida Spectrum Co., Ltd., current consolidated subsidiary).
In May 1995 (Heisei 7), an office was rented in Koshimichi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, and the headquarters Koshimichi Office was established.
Leased an office in Koshimichi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, and established the headquarters Koshimichi Office.
In June 1995 (Heisei 7), Uchida Information Technology Co., Ltd. was established (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Established Uchida Information Technology Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
In July 1995 (Heisei 7), Nihon Integrated Delivery Co., Ltd. and Uchida General Logistics Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Orient Logistics Co., Ltd.
Japan Comprehensive Delivery Co., Ltd. and Uchida General Logistics Co., Ltd. merged and changed name to Orient Logistics Co., Ltd.
Held the first "NewEducationEXPO" in 1996 as a presentation of achievements.
1st 'NewEducationEXPO'
In April 1996 (Heisei 8), Uchida Human Resources Development Center Co., Ltd. was established (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Established Uchida Human Resources Development Center Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
Released the ERP core business software "Super Cocktail" in 1997.
Release of ERP/Core Business Software "Super Cocktail"
In April 1997 (Heisei 9), capital participation was made in Weda Computer System Co., Ltd. (currently Uchida Solutions Kyoto Co., Ltd.).
Capital participation in Weda Computer System Co., Ltd. (current Uchida Solutions Kyoto Co., Ltd.).
In July 1997, Tokai Office Mation Co., Ltd., Hokuriku Userc Co., Ltd., and Uchida System Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Office Brain Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary)
Tokai Office Automation Co., Ltd., Hokuriku Userack Co., Ltd., and Uchida System Co., Ltd. merged and changed name to Office Brain Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
Established the "Uchida Yoko Education Comprehensive Research Institute" in 1998 to design the next-generation education.
Uchida Esco promoted multi-vendor system support for IT devices and went public in 1998.
Uchida Esco Goes Public on the Stock Exchange
Establishment of Uchida Yoko Education Research Institute
In March 1998, Uchidaesco Co., Ltd. registered its shares with the Japan Securities Association. (Listed on the JASDAQ Stock Exchange in December 2004)
Registered Uchida Esc Co., Ltd. shares at the open market of the Japan Securities Association. (Listed on the JASDAQ Stock Exchange in December 2004).
In the 2000s, in response to the spread of the internet, the company participated in the EduMart proof-of-concept project in 2002 and launched EduMall, an educational content delivery service, in 2004. It opened the Ubiquitous Co-Creation Plaza CANVAS in 2008 and established the Future Classroom in 2010. It also began offering consulting on workplace transformation.
2000–promoted business transformation in the ICT era
Sold the Shonan Logistics Center in March 2000.
Sold the Shonan Logistics Center.
Acquired all shares of Cabin Industries Co., Ltd. through a stock swap in November 2000.
Acquired all shares of Cabin Industry Co., Ltd. through a share exchange.
Participated in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications "EduMart Pilot Experiment" in 2002.
Participation in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications "EduMart Pilot Experiment"
Sold the Joto Logistics Center (formerly Osaka First Logistics Center) in May 2003.
Sold the Joto Logistics Center (formerly Osaka First Logistics Center).
Established Taiyo Technology Co., Ltd. through the spin-off of SunTech Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
Established Taiyo Technology Research Co., Ltd. through the corporate split of subsidiary SunTech Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
Launched the educational content distribution service "EduMall" in 2004.
Launch of Educational Content Delivery Service "EduMall"
Built the Edozaki Logistics Center in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture in November 2005 (current equity method affiliate: Edozaki Kyousei Industrial Co., Ltd.).
Constructed Edozaki Logistics Center in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture (currently a joint venture company, Edozaki Kyousei Kogyo Co., Ltd.).
Opened the Busan New Port Logistics Center in Busan, South Korea in April 2006.
Opened the Busan New Port Logistics Center in Busan, South Korea.
Opened the ubiquitous co-creation plaza CANVAS in 2008.
Opening of the Ubiquitous Co-Creation Plaza CANVAS
Ubiquitous Co-Creation Plaza CANVAS Tokyo
Established the Future Classroom in 2010.
Started the "ChangeWorking Consulting & Services" in 2010, pioneering flexible and resilient organizational culture transformation consulting in the industry.
Establishment of the Future Classroom
Launch of ChangeWorking Consulting & Services
Leased an office at the current location and relocated the Kyushu branch in February 2010.
Closed the Toyomi headquarters office in February 2010, leased an office at the current location, and established offices in Seikou, Higashiyomochi, and Fuyuki.
Leased an office at the current location and relocated the Kyushu branch.
Closed the headquarters Choi-mim Office. Leased an office at the current location and established the Seikou Office, Higashiyomochi Office, and Fuyuki Office.
Established Uchida Yoko Global Limited in Hong Kong in May 2011 (current consolidated subsidiary).
Established Uchida Yoko Global Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong (current consolidated subsidiary).
Constructed the Shinagawa Second Office at the current location in November 2011 and reorganized Tokyo-area facilities.
Built the Shinagawa Second Office at the current location and reorganized the Tokyo area facilities.
Promoted the "Change Working" project at the new Kawada Second Office in 2012.
Promotion of the Change Working Project
Closed the Fuyuki office in March 2012.
Closed the Fuyuki Office. {
Relocated the Hokkaido branch to the current location in March 2013.
Moved the headquarters to the Hokkaido branch.
Merged Tokyo Uchida System Co., Ltd., Osaka Uchida System Co., Ltd., Uchida System Solutions Co., Ltd., and Kyushu Uchida System Co., Ltd. (non-consolidated subsidiary) into Uchida Systems Co., Ltd. in July 2013 (current consolidated subsidiary).
Uchida Systems Co., Ltd. (Tokyo), Osaka Uchida Systems Co., Ltd., Uchida Systems Solution Co., Ltd., and Kyushu Uchida Systems (non-consolidated subsidiary) merged and changed the company name to Uchida Systems Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
Merged Uchida Yoko IT Solutions Co., Ltd. and Uchida Yoko IT Solutions West Japan Co., Ltd. into Uchida Yoko IT Solutions Co., Ltd. as the surviving company in July 2014 (current consolidated subsidiary).
Uchida Yoko IT Solutions Co., Ltd. and Uchida Yoko IT Solutions West Japan Co., Ltd. merged, with Uchida Yoko IT Solutions Co., Ltd. as the surviving company (current consolidated subsidiary). GUTENBERG Co., Ltd. and Uchida Information Technology Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Uchida Yoko Business Expert Co., Ltd. (current consolidated subsidiary).
Established Uchida Yoko Global Co., Ltd. in December 2020 (current consolidated subsidiary).
Established Uchida Yoko Global Inc. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
In 2021, marking the 111th anniversary of its founding, the company held a special exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum commemorating the 1,400th anniversary of Prince Shōtoku’s death, as well as events celebrating Uchida Yoko’s 111th anniversary.
In 2021, as part of the 111th anniversary of Uchida Yoko, hosted the special exhibition "Prince Shotoku and Horyu-ji" commemorating the 1400th anniversary of Prince Shotoku at the Tokyo National Museum, in cooperation with Uchida Yoko, Classics Special, and the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
2021–111th anniversary special project, carried out cultural and social contribution activities
Celebrating the 111th Anniversary
Tokyo National Museum Prince Shotoku 1400th Anniversary
Special Exhibition "Prince Shotoku and Horyu-ji" Held in Memory of the Faraway
Cooperation / UCHIDA YOKO
UCHIDA YOKO 111th Anniversary Celebration
Classic Special
Japan Philharmonic Orchestra Performance
Moved from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market following a market classification review in April 2022.
Moved from the First Section to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange due to a review of market classifications.
Fully acquired Uchida Esco Co., Ltd. through a public offer and share consolidation in July 2022 (the company was delisted in May 2022).
Acquired Uchida Esco Inc. through a public offer and merger, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary (the company was delisted in May 2022; currently a consolidated subsidiary).
Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. has implemented SmartOfficeNavigator at the new headquarters office of the Nomura Real Estate Group. This enables unified management of the locations of approximately 3,500 employees and meeting room usage, promoting communication and efficient operation of office facilities.
Uchida Co., Ltd. will hold the comprehensive new product launch event "UCHIDA FAIR 2027" for office furniture and ICT from November 10 to 13, 2026, at the Shinagawa headquarters and Shinagawa Second Office. Looking ahead to hybrid work, the event proposes a "multibridged workplace" that integrates real space, digital, AI, and more.
Uchida Yoko introduced a reservation book lending locker integrated with the library system at the Ikoi Library within the Kouto no Mori complex at the south exit of Hachioji Station. This is the first time the product has been introduced in Tokyo, and operations began in mid‑October 2026. It allows citizens to receive books they have reserved, contributing to creating an environment where library services can be used more conveniently.
Olympus’s global headquarters office, which implemented Uchida Yoko’s SmartOfficeNavigator, received the New Office Promotion Award at the 39th Nikkei New Office Awards.
Uchida Yoko and Fukui University have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement connecting learning spaces, education data, and educational assessment. The agreement aims to promote collaboration and innovation in education.
Uchida Yoko, in cooperation with Kumahira and Siba Service, will deploy access control management solutions linked with "Smartphone Student ID" and security gates nationwide. This system aims to improve efficiency and security in access control through the integration of student IDs on smartphones and security gates. It is planned to be expanded to educational institutions and companies in the future.
Uchida Yoko Group has renovated the exhibits of the Tokyo National Museum by utilizing the expertise of researchers and a database of approximately 120,000 items to realize a once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience.
To enhance the visitor experience at the Tokyo National Museum, Uchida Yoko built an interactive space and proposed 'Today's Encounter Point'.
Yanmar Holdings Headquarters Building and another facility received the Excellence Award at the 4th "JOIFA Office Award," recognizing their evolving workplaces over more than 15 years.
Uchida Yoko has built a next-generation school administration DX infrastructure in Fuchu City for approximately 21,000 people.