History

In 1947, Dr. Yoji Ito, Captain of the Imperial Japanese Navy, in charge of ordnance research and development, founded Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. together with a group of engineers.

At a time when Japan was suffering from severe food shortages, Koden’s radio direction finder “DF” contributed significantly to safer navigation and an increase in fish catches.

It quickly gained popularity as a groundbreaking piece of modern equipment.
It is said that this innovation played a key role in helping Japan’s fishing industry enter the modern era.

Driven by an enthusiasm for freedom in research and development, these pioneers developed a number of unique products, laying the foundation for the company as it stands today.

Koden’s years of experience in both technology in information signal processing and technology in the measurement of position, distance, and depth used in the harsh oceans are now being combined. To name a few, “Ground Penetrating Radar” has become well-known for examining pyramids in Egypt, and “Ultrasonic Drilling Monitor” is being used in hi-tech construction sites. “Laser Docking Ranger” and “Land Based Radio Monitoring System” are also created in exchange and combination with other advanced technologies.

Koden’s relentless pursuit of technological innovation continues with the development of Japan’s first 3D panoramic plotter and an ultra-high precision laser rangefinder. Today, technology must coexist harmoniously with nature under the guidance of sound intellect and sensitivity.

The philosophy of Sontoku Ninomiya in the early 19th century, which stated that seemingly contrasting phenomena (such as self and others, benefit and harm) are not in separate worlds but rather within a continuous circle, resonates with the modern necessity for harmony between technology and the environment. Striving for this balance,
Koden will continue to advance as a pioneering electronics company, fulfilling its mission and responsibilities while opening new horizons for the future.