Takane Electric History
Seventy years of Takane Electric,
set alongside the events of the times.
Message from the Director
Carrying the trust we inherited
into the next era, as brothers
The story of Takane Electric began in 1955 with its founders, Kozo and Emiko Yamada. Their aspirations passed to Takashi and Yumiko Murakami, and for two generations a husband and wife together protected and grew the company. Now my brother and I have taken up that baton.
For a company to last, what matters is not show but building up the everyday with integrity. Keeping people safe. Keeping our promises. Honing our skills. Looking after our colleagues. Each of these has become the trust of our customers and the community, and has led to the next job.
What we most want to focus on now is building a company where people grow. Learning the basics, even without experience. Working towards qualifications. Having effort and growth properly recognised. And being a workplace that families, too, can feel at ease about.
While keeping the trust our predecessors built, we will have the courage to change what needs changing. Together with all our employees, we will build a company we can hand on to the next generation.
Yuji Murakami, Director
Takane Electric History 1955–2026
With your support, Takane Electric
has reached its 70th anniversary
We at Takane Electric aim to carry out electrical work that gives everyone safety, peace of mind and satisfaction, and to be a company that actively works to protect the global environment and prevent pollution.
1955Showa 30Founding
Kozo Yamada founds Yamada Neon in Tokyo.
Employees2
Trends
The “three treasures” of the home: black-and-white television, washing machine and refrigerator
In Japan
Sinking of the Shiun Maru ferry
The first Japanese-made electric washing machine goes on sale
The automatic electric rice cooker goes on sale1965Showa 40Rename
Renamed Yamada Denki Shokai; moves to 3-3 Takanedai, Funabashi, Chiba.
Employees2
In Japan
Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea
The electronic rice warmer, keeping rice warm under electronic control, appears
The start of the Izanagi boom, a long economic upswing1978Showa 53Move
Becomes a subcontractor for electrical work in housing complexes; moves to 2-22-2 Matsugaoka, Funabashi, Chiba.
Employees3
Trends
Slime, the toy
The hit song “UFO”In Japan
The pop group Candies disbands
Japan–China Treaty of Peace and Friendship
The Space Invaders craze
New Tokyo International Airport (now Narita) opens1979Showa 54Ordeal
Kozo Yamada passes away; Emiko Yamada becomes head of the business.
Employees3
In Japan
Invader arcade games are all the rage
The second oil crisis
The animated series Doraemon begins on television
The first Tokyo International Women’s Marathon is held1981Showa 56Incorporation
Takane Electric Co., Ltd. is incorporated (capital JPY 3 million).
Emiko Yamada becomes Representative Director.
Takashi Murakami becomes Senior Managing Director.
Applies for and registers a construction business licence.Employees5
Trends
Gundam plastic models
Nameneko, photos of cats dressed as teenage rebelsIn Japan
Pope John Paul II visits Japan
Japanese orphans left behind in China make their first official visit to Japan
The Kobe Portopia exposition
Chiyonofuji is promoted to yokozuna, sumo’s highest rank1983Showa 58Move
New head office built; moves to 4-1-28 Matsugaoka, Funabashi.
Employees5
Trends
The Family Computer games console
Kinnikuman rubber figures
The television drama “Oshin”In Japan
Tokyo Disneyland opens
The Sea of Japan earthquake, M7.7, and tsunami
The Tadao Junior High School incident, at the height of school violence1990Heisei 2Appointment
Takashi Murakami becomes Representative Director.
Employees10
Trends
The Super Famicom games console
The hit song “Odoru Ponpokorin”In Japan
Prince Akishino marries Kiko Kawashima
The first Japanese in space (Toyohiro Akiyama)
The Flower Expo in Osaka
A JPY 100 million lottery goes on sale1992Heisei 4Capital Increase
Capital increased to JPY 10 million.
Employees10
In Japan
Self-Defense Forces sent to Cambodia on a UN peacekeeping operation
Juliana’s Tokyo, the disco
The Barcelona Olympic Games1993Heisei 5Rebuilding
Head office rebuilt.
Employees13
Trends
Pagers
In Japan
Crown Prince Naruhito marries Masako Owada
The J.League, Japan’s professional football league, kicks off
The Hokkaido Nansei-oki earthquake, M7.8
The Rainbow Bridge opens1996Heisei 8Steady Progress
Annual company trip: Hokkaido.
Employees13
Trends
Loose socks
In Japan
Prime Minister Murayama resigns; the Hashimoto Cabinet is formed
Outbreaks of E. coli O157
The Atlanta Olympic Games open2004Heisei 16Certification
ISO certification obtained: quality (ISO 9001, registration no. QSR-206).
ISO9001 / QSR-206Employees15
Trends
The iPod mini
In Japan
Self-Defense Forces sent to Iraq
The Athens Olympic Games2012Heisei 24Licence
Construction business licence changed from general to specified (Chiba Prefectural Governor Licence, Specified, No. 018362).
Capital increased to JPY 20 million.
Employees20
Trends
Smartphones
In Japan
Tokyo Skytree opens
The London Olympic Games2018Heisei 30Change
Representative Director Takashi Murakami becomes Chair of the Board; Yumiko Murakami succeeds him as Representative Director.
Annual company trip: Tokyo Skytree.
Employees25
Trends
“Sodane”, the cheer of Japan’s Olympic curling team
The hit song “U.S.A.”In Japan
The Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake causes a blackout across all of Hokkaido
Tokyo’s central fish market moves from Tsukiji to Toyosu
The PyeongChang Olympic Games2019Reiwa 1Certification
ISO certification registered: quality (ISO 9001:2015, QSR-206) and environment (ISO 14001:2015, ESR-022).
Commended as a Funabashi City Excellent Contractor for fiscal 2019 (Reiwa 1).
ISO14001 / ESR-022Employees27
Trends
Tapioca drinks
In Japan
The Emperor abdicates
The new era name, Reiwa, comes into effect
Typhoon No. 15 strikes Chiba Prefecture directly
Consumption tax rises to 10%2020Reiwa 2Outreach
Website renewed.
Sponsorship agreement with FAB Sports Academy (basketball club).
Employees30
Trends
Demon Slayer, the manga and anime
In Japan
The United Kingdom leaves the EU
The novel coronavirus
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are postponed
A Nintendo area opens at Universal Studios Japan2021Reiwa 3Honour
Receives the Konju Hosho (Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon) from the Cabinet Office.
Holds an in-house event to mark the 40th anniversary of incorporation.
Employees30
Trends
“Real two-way”, for Shohei Ohtani’s pitching and hitting
In Japan
The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are held
COVID-19 vaccinations begin
The Kishida Cabinet is formed2023Reiwa 5Contribution
Sponsorship agreement with a local sports team.
Employees30
Trends
“A.R.E.”, the Hanshin Tigers’ word for winning the pennant
In Japan
Samurai Japan wins the World Baseball Classic
COVID-19 is reclassified as a Category 5 infectious disease2025Reiwa 7Succession
Holds a 70th anniversary celebration (Hotel Springs Makuhari).
Takuhiro Murakami becomes Representative Director.
Employees30
Trends
Myaku-Myaku, the mascot of Expo 2025
In Japan
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is held
Eighty years since the end of the war
Japan’s first woman Prime Minister takes office2026Reiwa 8New Start
Moves to a holding company structure (group company: Matsutaka Denki Co., Ltd.).
Website renewed.
Employees30
In Japan
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games
The FIFA World Cup in North and Central America
We are looking for colleagues
to grow with and build the future together.
